Sunday, 30 December 2018

New Motorsport Week article: Forty years on – the brief rise of Ligier

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As we are often told with varying degrees of efficacy, things in the F1 past were very different.

And so it was if we jump back four decades almost to the day. Try to imagine a team known mainly as wayward midfield plodders turning up at round one and jumping clean over allcomers; starting the year with two easy victories. Then try to imagine that after that things about as quickly got difficult again, and the team sank from championship contention.

For Motorsport Week I look back to the 1979 season and the very brief rise and subsequent fall of Ligier, as well as analyse what explains the two sharp shifts.

You can have a read here: https://www.motorsportweek.com/news/id/21085

1 comment:

  1. Reflecting on the Williams F1 team's remarkable 40-year journey, it's evident that their adaptability and commitment to innovation have been pivotal to their success. This mirrors the current shift in education, where many argue that remote learning is better than classroom learning. Online education offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing learners to tailor their experiences to individual needs. Similarly, Williams has tailored their strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of Formula 1. Embracing change, whether in motorsport or education, often leads to enhanced performance and outcomes.

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