With Lewis Hamilton on the brink of claiming his fifth Drivers’ Championship to date, we here at Karting Nation are taking a look at this season’s Mexican Grand Prix. With Hamilton set to equal Argentine legend Juan Manuel Fangio’s championship record, he leads the 2018 driver standings with a total of 346 points. His German rival, Sebastian Vettel, lies behind him in second place – 70 points behind. With three races left including this one, a win for the German driver in Mexico this weekend will mean that Hamilton will require just a seventh placed finish to be crowned world champion. If Vettel fails to win at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez this weekend, then Hamilton will be crowned champion regardless of
United States Grand Prix Preview
The most recent race in the F1 calendar saw Lewis Hamilton all but confirm his fifth World Drivers’ Championship in his career. The British driver made his mark at Suzuka in Japan a few weeks ago, as he crossed the line in first place ahead of his fellow teammate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The W for Hamilton and the sixth place finish for Driver’s Championship rival Sebastian Vettel meant that Lewis Hamilton extended his lead at the top of the standings to 331 points – 67 points in total ahead of his German rival, Vettel. Alas, the show must go on as we look towards the next race on the F1 calendar – the United States Grand Prix. With
Driving – Ten Things I Hate About You
There's nothing better than the feeling that comes along with passing your driving test and trading in your provisional for a fully fledged pink driving licence. You're then left to your own devices, with no driving instructor by your side for when things go wrong. You just have to deal with it yourself, we're afraid! There's no need to worry though, it will all come naturally with time. Soon enough, you'll be well on your way to becoming confident behind the wheel. But sometimes, there's just a few things which spoil the enjoyment of driving. This is usually thanks to a minority who fail to conform to the rules of the road (both official and unofficial), as well as a few
Japanese Grand Prix Preview
Last week's Russian Grand Prix certainly ended in controversial fashion, that's for sure! Despite Valtteri Bottas comfortably leading the race for some time, the Finnish racer was forced to make way for his teammate Lewis Hamilton under orders from his Mercedes team. With 30 laps of the race remaining, this seemed somewhat unfair for Bottas, particularly as it would have earned him a second win in as many races. However, the two horse race between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel meant that Mercedes made the decision to prioritise a win for their star driver. In the process, Hamilton was able to extend his lead to 50 points in the Driver's Championship. Understandably, Bottas looked visibly disappointed with his team's decision. So much
Stoke-on-Trent Karting Wins Venue of the Month!
While the weather hasn't been great recently, but Karting Nation certainly won't let that stop us from getting our racing action fix - especially as many of our sites are indoor! Our network spreads throughout the UK and Ireland, so you really are spoilt for choice. The same goes for us here at Karting Nation, as each month we have to make a tough decision on who to choose for our venue of the month winner. Eventually, we came to the conclusion that the winners for September are none other than Stoke-on-Trent karting! At this fantastic venue, you have an epic 350m circuit at your disposal - complete with high spec tarmac for an authentic racing experience. This fantastic site is
Russian Grand Prix Preview
With just six races left in the 2018 F1 season, it really is all to play for in Russia this weekend as the two horse race between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel continues. Earlier this month in the Singapore Grand Prix, Hamilton was able to open up a 40 point advantage at the top of the Driver's Championship - earning top spot on the podium to achieve exactly that. However, with the 2018 racing season not too far from its end, Hamilton could yet let his lead slip. Ahead of this Sunday's main event, read on as we here at Karting Nation go through everything you need to know in our 2018 Russian Grand Prix preview. What Time Does The 2018 Russian
Ten Of The Best Karting Circuits Around The World!
When it comes to all things racing, we here at Karting Nation can't get enough. There really is nothing better than getting behind the wheel and pushing the pedal to the metal - especially if you're able to claim the all-important top spot on the podium! But, if you're looking to get your fix of racing action away from home soil, then you can rest assured that we have you covered. So, read on as Karting Nation takes a look at the best karting venues around the world. Gold Coast Motorsport Training Centre, Australia Stretching out to 1600m in total, the circuit at the Gold Coast Motorsport Training Centre is often regarded as the fastest karting circuit in Australia. It is even the
Singapore Grand Prix Preview
We here at Karting Nation live and breathe all things racing, and the action on the F1 circuit is certainly no exception. After Lewis Hamilton stormed to victory in Italy last week, we can't wait for the drivers to head to Singapore - delivering what is sure to be an action-packed event. As things stand, Hamilton is enjoying a 30 point lead at the top of the Drivers Championship. However, his closest rival Sebastian Vettel has been hot on his tail throughout the season so far. So much so, it definitely looks like the race for the title will go down to the wire. It really could go either way, and it's certainly too soon to say whether Hamilton will be
Leeds Karting Joins Karting Nation!
Here at Karting Nation, there's always plenty of awesome venues joining our ever growing network. Our fantastic new Leeds site is certainly no exception. So, let's get right down to the details and tell you all about it! Placed within quick striking distance of Leeds City Centre, there's plenty of amazing places to visit once you've taken part in your Karting session - everything from Leeds Art Gallery to the Royal Armouries Museum! But, here at Karting Nation, we're all about epic racing action, and it just so happens that's exactly what you'll get at our awesome indoor circuit in Leeds! Featuring a 350m indoor circuit with no less than nine corners, you can expect nothing less than a true test of
Italian Grand Prix Preview
The F1 returned back after its summer break with a bang at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium last weekend – literally. After taking a much-needed breather from the last race in Belgium, the intensity only continues to build as we gear up for this weekend’s race in Italy! The race at Spa last weekend saw Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel take the full 25 points, while Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen came across the line in second and third place, respectively. With Force India nearly causing a major upset, Vettel’s Ferrari proved too powerful for Hamilton as he failed to capitalise on his pole position. Some big names on the grid ended up having to retire from the race,