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Like in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, we proudly present “100 Most Influential People in Formula 1”. It’s our very own register of the most powerful and important people in the industry right now. Contributors: Caroline Reid, David Granger, Kipras Sumskas,…
Age Unknown Occupation F1 Head of Communications at FIA Nationality Italian Position Last Year 68 Appointed in December 2010, Matteo Bonciani was handed these responsibilities by FIA president Jean Todt himself, in a move which evolved beyond the structure of…
The raging Red Bull Sporting Director Helmut Marko is a motor racing legend and a Formula 1 specialist. But certainly not the paddock’s favourite. Click here to subscribe to our print edition! He is an absolute expert. But he is also…
Everybody agrees that Formula 1 needs a revolution to stop decreasing fan numbers and shrinking global television audiences. But in an effort to cure the sport, Formula 1’s doctors pull out prescriptions for pills from the past. Is the 1000bhp-racing…
The toothless ruler: FIA President Jean Todt has an impressive record in motorsport to his name. However, he seems powerless in his battle for saving Formula 1. Click here to subscribe to our print edition! Jean Todt was born a doctor’s…
A roundup of sponsorship: the 2014 season brought both good news and tough challenges for the sponsorship scene. It was great to see Martini back in Formula 1, but now there is pressure to eliminate alcohol sponsorships. Senior sponsorship execs…
Bernard Charles Ecclestone has risen from a wannabe racer to Formula 1’s chief manager. But now it seems as if he is running out of road. Click here to subscribe to our print edition! To most people Bernie Ecclestone is not…
Women are constantly moving forward in motorsports, and we are constantly coming back to this interesting topic. This time we sit down for a business talk with two impressive personalities – Elena Chatzikonstantinou, founder and CEO of THE CODE 20,…
The 2025 Formula 1 Power List is here. Power in Formula 1 is not simply about horsepower, budget, or grid position — it’s about influence. It’s the ability to shape the sport’s direction, command attention in the paddock, and impact…
The 2023 Formula 1 power list is here. Paddock magazine presents its 12th 100 Most Influential People in Formula 1 list. It’s our annual register of the most influential people in the industry. Click here to subscribe to our print edition!…
