The Drift

2021 2023 Checo CMC Motorsports Driver Profile F1 Twins Formula One Imola Lewis Hamilton Mercedes Motul Petite Le Mans Pop-up Porsche Motorsport Red Bull Racing Sergio Perez Store News Testing The Drift The Pitstop
RSS
Formula 1 race car on the track

Best, Most Popular Drivers of 2023

Who are the most popular F1 drivers of 2023, and how can you tangibly show your support for them? Let’s explore the best F1 drivers of 2023 and the best merch available to support your favorite teams and drivers.
January 06, 2025 — CMC Motorsports
Daniel Ricciardo holding his helmet

Driver Transfers and Rumors

Most Formula 1 teams have decided to retain their existing drivers for 2024. This means the majority of the Formula 1 grid will remain mostly unchanged. Teams like Mercedes and Ferrari are maintaining their current lineups. However, not everything about the 2024 season is straightforward. Let’s explore the top F1 driver transfer rumors and confirmed Formula 1 driver transfers and how they may affect the involved teams.
January 06, 2025 — CMC Motorsports
Lewis Hamilton black and green car

Final 2023 F1 Standings

Abu Dhabi was home to the last Formula 1 race during the Formula 1 2023 season, and the United Arab Emirates capital city didn’t disappoint racing fans all over the world.

Who took home bragging rights in 2023, and which teams and drivers have the greatest room for improvement in 2024? Let’s explore the Formula 1 final standings for 2023 and what the final 2023 F1 standings mean for the racing landscape in the coming year.

January 06, 2025 — CMC Motorsports
red car racing down track

F1 and Sustainability

A part of you wonders whether the sport you love is harming the environment, though, leaving you asking, “What is the carbon footprint of Formula 1?”

You’re not the only one with these concerns. Formula 1 in 2019 launched a plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. This means the organization is striving to make it to where the carbon dioxide emitted into the air equals the amount removed from the atmosphere, leading to zero net carbon emitted, or a neutral carbon footprint.

Let’s explore Formula 1’s sustainability strategy and what the F1 2030 net zero goal means for drivers — and you.

January 06, 2025 — CMC Motorsports
Max Verstappen black and yellow car on track

2023 F1 Champion Highlight: Max Verstappen

Verstappen’s ability to shake up the F1 landscape during the past several years isn’t a fluke or a gift from Lady Luck. He’s earned every championship he’s won, and his future remains bright with Red Bull Racing. Let’s dive into Verstappen’s racing history, F1 performance, and what the future holds.
January 06, 2025 — CMC Motorsports
F1 car on track with jets overhead

Thanksgiving Weekend: Abu Dhabi 2023

You’re not the only one ready for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2023, Formula 1’s final race this season. The drivers are gearing up for the big day, ready to satisfy their and their fans’ need for speed. Who will take home the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) medal is anybody’s guess, but we have a few predictions. Let’s explore the big players in the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2023 and who may dominate the track with flying colors when FIA officials wave the checkered flag.
January 06, 2025 — CMC Motorsports
F1 car spinning tires on the track

The 2024 F1 Season: Schedule and Story Lines

This flashy European sport received a boost when the F1-focused Netflix series Drive to Survive debuted in 2019. Formula 1 has since set records, drawing its highest number of race attendees and TV viewers in 2022.

As Formula 1 wraps up its 2023 season in November, during its famed Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race, what’s in store for 2024? Let’s explore the Formula 1 2024 schedule and what the F1 2024 season has to offer.

January 06, 2025 — CMC Motorsports
Fireworks light the sky as the F1 car crosses the line.

What Is the F1 Offseason Like?

You may view the Formula 1 offseason as a lull between the speed-fueled races your inner adrenaline junkie lives for. It’s anything but that. Formula 1 drivers are just as busy during the offseason as when the season commences in the spring. Their focus is simply different.

In a sport that continues to draw new fanatics worldwide thanks to its highly skilled drivers, captivating competitions, and push for innovation, let’s take a peek at what the F1 offseason schedule looks like.

January 06, 2025 — CMC Motorsports
F1 car with Marlboro branding

2023's Las Vegas F1 Track and International Track Changes

For 2023, Formula 1 returns to Las Vegas but this time to a brand new F1 track! Cars will be hurling down the famous Las Vegas Strip well in excess of 200 mph in Formula 1’s bid to create the “Monza of America” Grand Prix. With this F1 track in 2023, Las Vegas will be the third venue in the United States in a single season (with Miami and Austin being the other two) and signifies how important of a locale the United States is to the growing popularity of Formula 1.
January 06, 2025 — CMC Motorsports
Race car driver with mask squatting on a bench

How Do F1 Drivers Pee?

Have you been watching the new F1 season, only to wonder, "how do race car drivers pee?" A Formula 1 race can last as long as two hours. This doesn't account for the time that the driver spends during the car preparation. We don't blame you if you're wondering how do F1 drivers pee.
January 06, 2025 — Jared Nichols
Man with gloves making 2022 f1 car changes to rear wing

2022 F1 Car Changes - What You Need to Know

Previously I wrote that downforce was the king of Formula 1 physics. However, that is about to change for the 2022 F1 season with a massive set of regulation changes. If you've seen these changes but feel lost about how they work, don't worry, we'll catch you up to speed. First, let's understand why these 2022 F1 car changes were needed.
January 06, 2025 — Jared Nichols
Alonso Returns To F1

Alonso Returns To F1

Perhaps one of the most anticipated topics for 2021 is Alonso’s F1 return. Alonso’s career in Formula 1 has been peppered with the highest of the highs and lowest of the lows. 

January 06, 2025 — Jared Nichols