logistics
How F1 Teams Transport 1,500 Tonnes of Equipment Between Races
Every race weekend, each F1 team ships approximately 40 tonnes of equipment. With 11 teams, that is 440 tonnes per race — and with back-to-back flyawa...
Between the Races
The Paddock
What happens when the cameras stop rolling. Logistics, paddock life, driver culture, and the stories that don't make the broadcast.
teds-notebook
Ted's Notebook: The Unscripted Voice of the F1 Paddock
Ted Kravitz has been walking the F1 paddock with a microphone and a cameraman for over two decades, producing "Ted's Notebook" — a post-session segmen...
An honorary section for the best paddock journalist in F1. We love you, Ted.
driver-life
Why F1 Drivers All Live in Monaco (And Why Some Don't)
Twenty of the twenty-two 2026 F1 drivers are tax-resident in Monaco. The reason is simple: Monaco has no income tax, no capital gains tax, and no weal...
social-viral
The Colapinto Effect: How Argentina Fell Back in Love with F1
When Franco Colapinto made his F1 debut at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix, Argentine social media broke. Within 48 hours, #Colapinto trended in 14 countr...
behind-scenes
Inside an F1 Pit Stop: The 1.8 Second Ballet
A modern F1 pit stop involves 22 people executing a choreographed routine in under 2 seconds. Three mechanics per wheel (gunner, off, on), two jack op...
paddock-life
What F1 Drivers Eat on Race Day
Race day nutrition is tightly controlled. Most drivers eat their final solid meal 3-4 hours before the start — typically pasta, rice, or a light prote...
driver-life
Albon's Cats: The Unofficial Mascots of the F1 Paddock
Alex Albon and his girlfriend Lily Muni He have multiple rescue cats that have become social media stars. The cats regularly appear on Albon's Instagr...
behind-scenes
How Much Does an F1 Car Actually Cost?
An F1 team's annual budget under the 2026 cost cap is approximately $135 million — but that excludes driver salaries, top three executive salaries, ma...