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On this day in F1 History… February 3rd:
Midland F1 Launch the M16 Reading Time: 2min read
Following the 2005 sale of Jordan Grand Prix to the Midland Group, 2006 saw the team being officially rebranded as ‘Midland F1’ and the launch of their singular racecar, the Midland M16.
Powered by a Toyota engine and with an attractive red, white and black livery chosen to mirror the corporate colours of the Midland Group, their first and only season in F1 was quite a mixed bag.
Despite an initially poor start, as the 2006 season progressed, drivers Christijan Albers and Tiago Monteiro regularly managed to make their way from the back of the grid to midfield, where they jostled for position with teams such as Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso. Sadly, these heated battles rarely translated into strong finishes, and a series of first-lap accidents in Monaco, Indianapolis and Montreal further hindered the team’s overall performance.
25 January, 2021
Legendary Formula 1 photographer Keith Sutton and artist partner Mark Dickens have wowed Bernie Ecclestone with their art, so much so that the former Formula 1 supremo bought the entire collection.
A press release today confirmed:
Ferrari in Art – The Sporting Legacy, a collection of 25 unique original artworks celebrating everything Ferrari, has been purchased by former Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone.
The series of works by international artist Mark Dickens, in collaboration with renowned F1 photographer Keith Sutton, encompasses all the features that make Ferrari so special.
“There has never been a collaboration like this before and I could not resist the opportunity to acquire it for my private collection. I know both Mark and Keith well and have always been impressed by their professionalism,” said Ecclestone.
Cognizant, Aston Martin F1 team ink pact
January 18, 2021
× Cognizant Technology Solutions’ multi-year partnership with Formula One team Aston Martin, signed last week, will be the US-based IT company’s most high-profile association in sports. As title partner of Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One, Cognizant will act as digital transformation partner.
“Fundamentally, we are transforming the Cognizant brand and creating opportunities to engage with clients in different forums. Formula One is an important part of that equation,” Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman and Managing Director India, Cognizant, said on choosing Formula One over other sports.
‘Beyond logos’
“The Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team was the right partner for us, given one of our strategic priorities for 2021 is increasing global brand awareness,” he told