When people think of Niki Lauda, their minds usually drift to the burning wreckage at the Nürburgring in 1976, or the way he came back just six weeks later, still scarred and bandaged, to fight for a Formula 1 title. But there was another tragedy in his life, one he never fully escaped, and it … Read more
In this special Sportlobster TV segment from 2014, former F1 driver Mark Webber joins Olympian James Cracknell and actor Ralf Little to reflect on the tragic skiing accident that left Michael Schumacher with a serious head injury. Hosted by Paul McVeigh, the discussion touches on Schumacher’s legacy, the risks athletes face off the track, and … Read more
Hidden deep within the quiet countryside of northern Italy lies a forgotten strip of tarmac, slowly being reclaimed by nature. Welcome to Autodromo di Morano sul Po—a relic of motorsport dreams from the past. In the 1970s, it wasn’t just another regional track. It was a bold ambition come to life. While it never hosted … Read more
You know Michael Schumacher, right? The absolute legend who won seven Formula 1 world titles? After dominating four wheels for so long, most folks figured he’d just kick back. But Schumi? Nope. For him, stepping off the F1 track just meant swapping four wheels for two. Believe it or not, he got seriously into motorcycle … Read more
Picture this: Liverpool, England. The air crackles with the thunder of hooves at the world-famous Grand National horse race. Now, imagine that same ground roaring with Formula 1 cars. Sounds surreal? It happened. And believe it or not, part of that track is still racing today. The Glory Days (When F1 Came to the Racetrack)Back in the 1950s, … Read more
It started quietly. In the tight-knit world of early 1990s motorsport, whispers traveled fast. Gerd Krammer, a respected scout with sharp eyes and deep roots in German racing, kept hearing about a young driver tearing up junior series. His name was Michael Schumacher. Krammer watched Schumacher race – not just win, but dominate with a blend of precision … Read more
Picture this: A young Polish driver bursts into Formula 1. Robert Kubica wasn’t just talented — he was electric. A future champion in the making. Then, in one shattering moment, it almost vanished forever. The Crash That Shattered Everything February 6, 2011Like many F1 drivers, Kubica loved rallying’s adrenaline rush. Competing in Italy’s Ronde di Andora, his Skoda … Read more
For a fleeting moment in the 1970s, Sweden burned bright on the Formula 1 map. The nation hosted its own Grand Prix, cheered homegrown heroes, and boasted a track unlike any other in the world. That track was Anderstorp Raceway—officially the Scandinavian Raceway—a flat, unconventional circuit carved into Sweden’s marshlands. For six unforgettable years, it … Read more
Hey Tifosi, breathe it in. That scent? It’s hope. Real, tangible, upgrade-proven HOPE. After months of Sundays spent sighing at tire graining and late-race fades, Austria wasn’t just a good weekend – it was a statement. Ferrari didn’t just beat Red Bull and Mercedes; they out-raced them. And I’m here to break down exactly how … Read more
Close your eyes. It’s August ’98. The Hungaroring isn’t just hot; it’s thick. Heat shimmers off the track, sticking race suits to backs, making the air feel like soup. Ferrari’s pit wall? Pure, coiled tension. Mika Häkkinen’s silver McLaren is untouchable this season, and Michael Schumacher’s championship dream is bleeding away, lap by lap. Five races … Read more