Phil Hill R.I.P.

Lat night the USA's only Formula One World Champion Phil Hill died from complications associated with Parkinson's Disease. Hill dated from an era where so many of his co-drivers perished practicing their sport that his 81 years seems remarkable.

A very complex character, Hill seized the F1 title in late 1961 behind the wheel of his Ferrari. Tragically, the same race at Monza killed his team mate and fourteen spectators, a dark cloud always hung over his achievement. Hill went on to win 3 times at Le Mans before retiring to his native California.

The drivers of today stand upon the shoulders of great men like Phil who literally risked everything in their pursuit of speed. Next week's F1 round will be the Belgium Grand Prix at Spa, coincidentally a race Hill also won in 1961.

Phil Hill at Formula One.com

Spoke Too Soon

Lewis Hamilton, obviously talking on his mobile phone, ran up the back of Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari whilst leaving the pits in Montreal, Saturday. Both drivers were out of the race with Lewis getting a 10 place grid drop for the French GP. Then again, maybe he was just distracted by one of these?

Ironic or Inspiring? either way...

Come November there is a real possibility for the 1st black President of the United States and the 1st black Formula One World Champion. How the times are a changing eh? I'm rooting for both (but only sending money to one).

F1 Spoiler

Forget the Indy 500, last weekend was the running of the Grand Prix de Monaco & thanks to the rain & notoriously difficult circuit, ended up being one of the best F1 races I've ever seen. Of course my opinion is somewhat biased by the fact that you-know-who won!

Go Speed Racer, Go!

The F1 circus finally hit Europe this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton managed a solid 3rd place but once again those Ferrari's were faster! Watch some highlights here.