For the first in a new occasional series focusing on motorsport dynasties, we reflect on Mario Andretti, 80 years old this year, and the Andretti family’s history in racing. It all started with twin brothers Aldo and Mario Andretti who moved to the USA from their native Italy in 1955 and started racing on dirt [...]
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There was a touch of déjà vu to the result of Sundays Italian Grand Prix as minds were cast back to Monza 2008 and Sebastian Vettel’s first Grand Prix win in a Torro Rosso. Similarities were obvious as Pierre Gasly driving a car built by the same team, albeit under the new name of Alpha [...]
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Frank and Claire Williams will be stepping down from duties at Williams following the recent sale to Dorilton Capital. Our Spotlight feature this month pays tribute to Frank’s 50 years in F1 tells the story of how he built the team into the front runner in the 80’s and 90’s delivering multiple driver and constructor [...]
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As the teams prepare for what is probably the most anticipated race of the Formula 1 calendar at Spa this weekend, Formula One Management has announced the final 4 races in additional to the 13 already scheduled in the revised 2020 F1 calendar. The full calendar of 17 races is now as follows: Round 1 [...]
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Earlier this year we featured The Williams Team and their search for new ownership. In light of the news this week that they will be acquired by US based investment firm Dorilton Capital, we felt that it was timely to make the August 2020 Spotlight Feature all about the man whose name the team has [...]
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For the third in our series of great drives in Formula 1, we focus on Michael Schmacher's 2nd place at the 1994 Spanish Grand Prix. The 1994 Formula 1 World Championship will forever be dominated by the events at Imola on 1st May of that year which changed the landscape of Formula 1 forever. The [...]
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With only 3 wheels on his wagon, Lewis Hamilton managed to limp home to another British Grand Prix victory in the first of 2 races scheduled at Silverstone for the 2020 season. Taking his tally of British Grand Prix wins to seven, Hamilton had looked imperious throughout the race until the final lap when his [...]
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On British Grand Prix Sunday 2nd August 2020, JDC host the first of its regular Torque Shop Q& A series with its very special guest Rob Smedley. The webcast was organised to give JDC's clients and followers the chance to ask Rob questions live and also help raise funds for two charities close to Rob's [...]
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As we head towards the weekend and the prospect of a British Grand Prix behind closed doors, we are pleased to be able to bring a bit of spectator participation to Sunday’s race with our Live Webcast Q&A with Rob Smedley, Formula 1’s Director of Data Systems. Click the link to find out more and [...]
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Sussex based Bluebell Vineyard Estates, producer of one of England’s premier sparkling wines, Hindleap, have joined forces with JDC Promotions, provider of bespoke motor sport hospitality in a partnership that will co-promote both brands. JDC CEO and founder John Costelloe: “We are delighted to welcome Bluebell Vineyard Estates to the JDC Promotions family. We also [...]
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