Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by Oliver White
Every four years or so, usually when the British summer kicks it up a notch and the rain arrives, I end up having the same debate in my head, normally with the same outcome. However, four years ago BlogF1 did not exist, so I guess this time I can open up the conversation to others and hear what you think. The question I ask myself is this: Should motor sport be incorporated into the modern Olympic Games? Continue Reading
Posted on November 8th, 2007 by Oliver White
Alessandro Zanardi, a former Formula One and Champ Car driver completed the New York marathon last Sunday, setting the fastest time for a racing driver (1h 33m 17s), albeit on a hand-cycle. Zanardi lost both his legs in a horrific racing accident at the Lausitzring in 2001, but his remarkable comeback to competitive racing sees the Italian race in the World Touring Car Championship. His entry into the marathon came about simply because of Zanardi’s competitive nature, and the former CART champion finished fourth in his class. Congratulations Alex! Continue Reading