As we left 2018 behind, it’s the perfect time to reflect on some of the highlights which marked the year. There were plenty of stories throughout the 2018 season of Formula 1 which have attracted the attention of fans and enthusiasts. Hence, here are the top ten stories which made 2018 season memorable.
Expanding into Asia seems to be one of the main intentions of Formula 1, with the Philippines being the next potential target. Trademark applications for a „Philippine Grand Prix“ and a „Manila Grand Prix“ have been filed at the beginning of January 2019, as Independent reported.
Fernando Alonso, the former Formula 1 champion won another motorsport trophy with his most recent victory in the Rolex 24 in Daytona. The 37-year-old champion retired from F1 in November and he’s currently embarking on a season full of bucket list events.
F1 is one of the best known racing sports in the world, even one of the most popular in the world as a whole. However, not many people know that there are several F1 teams and that each of them has to pay a fee so that it would be allowed to participate.
The sixth generation of Ford Explorer, planned for release in 2020, has undergone major changes that are bringing back some of the traditional characteristics neglected in the last several versions.
Guanyu Zhou, a promising young Chinese driver, is getting a development role with the F1 outfit and becoming a member of the Renault Sport Academy for 2019. The 19-year-old was born in Shanghai and he’s based in London.