It seems hard to believe that ten years have passed since Badger GP’s inception. Paving the way for many topical F1 websites, its humour and engaging style of writing has become the website’s signature, becoming a hit with like-minded fans around the world. What’s even more surprising is the amount of change the sport has witnessed in that same decade. So let’s take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on F1’s days of yore, through the eyes of Badger GP of course. Ham’s still Champ Well, some things never change, do they? Despite the ten years which have passed, we still find Lewis Hamilton a ..read more

So this is it. The sun has set on the desert, the season and Fernando Alonso’s illustrious F1 career. Sadly, Badger GP is also calling it a day. For one last time, I have the privilege of picking Top Dog…and I have to admit it was a bit of a head scratcher. My trusty note book has no fewer than SIX names written down as serious contenders for the coveted canine crown. Sainz, Max, Lewis, Leclerc and Ricciardo were all on the list. Terrific drives all. But after much pencil chewing, my mind is made up. Who is our top Abu Dhabi dog? Which mutt mastered his moves around the marina? Pop that sparkl ..read more

You know we like to have fun here at Badger GP and this extends to our recommendations for Christmas gift ideas. Our friends at BoxBoxBox have released their 2019 Grand Prix Calendar Tea Towel and we think it’s brilliant! With this tea towel you’ll never miss a race and know which weekends you’re busy, for the whole season. Featuring all the track layouts and dates, hand screen-printed onto high quality UK made 100% cotton tea towels, this really is a well crafted product. Nicely packaged and perfect for that oh so tricky to buy for F1 fan in your family. Check it out now, with 20% off until m ..read more

The end is near! It’s the 21st and final round of the championship in Abu Dhabi at the spectacular setting of the Yas Marina Circuit. For the last time in 2018, and for the final time here at Badger GP, here are your reasons to watch all the action this weekend! A new record for Lewis? Lewis Hamilton is on the verge of setting a new record this weekend if he finishes on the podium. Should he score fifteen points or more in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he’ll set a new record for the number of points scored in a single season. The current record is 397 points, set by Sebastian Vettel in the 19-race ..read more

Interlagos served up a cracker; proper racing around a proper track. Champions were crowned and rivalries intensified. Trying to come away with just 5 talking points was a tall order, but here are Chris Fawcett’s picks as the season’s end draws nearer. Kimi: a man reborn? It seems easy on paper to offload a 39-year old Finn who, up until a month ago hadn’t stood on the top step of the podium since 2013. But when you look across the season, Kimi is having one of his strongest and most consistent at Ferrari. While it wouldn’t be my place to suggest that Ferrari are letting the wrong man leave at ..read more

Just a little over 10 years ago, I setup a blog called “F1 Badger”, for a bit of fun. A year or so later the site was gathering quite a following and gained some additional writing talent. To keep Bernie happy, the site was renamed Badger Grand Prix, or rather, Badger GP.  Now, a decade later, the time has come to call it a day for BadgerGP.com and after the 2018 season, we’ll be closing down. It may sound like a shame, but instead I like to think that it’s a celebration. For just over a decade Badger has published over 5,000 articles, had several million reads and been enjoyed by fans of ..read more

Well, Brazil was rather brilliant, I thought. It’s amazing what some good old-fashioned overtaking can do to lift the spirits. And there was passing a-plenty around the legendary corners of Interlagos. Come the chequered flag, there was certainly a carnival atmosphere in the Mercedes camp as they became team champs for an astonishing 5th year on the bounce. https://twitter.com/MercedesAMGF1/status/1061900397445550080 Yes, the final piece of the 2019 championship jigsaw is now in place, but there’s still the puzzle of who is Top Dog? Try as I might to share the treats, there’s one cheeky pup wh ..read more

How would you like some beautiful F1 inspired artwork on your walls? Of course you would! Good news – we’ve partnered with Rear View Prints for the Brazilian GP weekend and you could win a print of your choice from their extensive catalogue. Choose from the classy monochrome circuit illustrations, iconic cars from films, vintage classics, F1 team liveries and yet more. You’ll be spoilt for choice. We love the F1 World Champions artwork, showing all the winning cars and drivers – makes for a great piece to hang at home or in the office.  How to win! To win, you can complete your details b ..read more

Lewis Hamilton has been crowned 2018 champion so there’s no need to watch the Brazilian Grand Prix, right? Wrong! From the Constructors’ Championship battle to Formula 1.5, here are all your reasons to tune in to this weekend’s Interlagos action! The battle for the Constructors’ Championship While Lewis Hamilton wrapped up a fifth Drivers’ Championship last time out in Mexico, the Constructors’ battle rolls on in Brazil. Ferrari must outscore Mercedes by thirteen points this weekend in order to keep the championship alive until the final round of the season. In 2017, Ferrari out-scored them by ..read more

Our friends at Memento Exclusives have just launched the latest artwork by Paul Oz – hot off the easel. The paint is still drying on this latest piece to celebrate Lewis Hamilton’s 5th World Championship. The original artwork was commissioned by a fan even before Lewis had sealed his 2018 win, but you can reserve your limited edition prints in time for Christmas gifts! We caught up with Memento Exclusives for a Q&A with Paul Oz Lewis Hamilton is one of the sport’s greats; what does it take to immerse buyers of your art in the moments that defined careers and seminal moments in F1?  I ..read more