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John Flood

John has been an avid motor sports fan since he was a child. Born and raised in NASCAR country, his interest in racing began at the red dirt tracks of the deep south, but his attention quickly turned to the international racing scene, particularly Formula 1.

He likes technology, and he makes daily bread working as a "smart utility grid" consultant. Formula 1 cars are some of the most technically sophisticated machines on the planet, and he has been writing about the sport for years.

The addition of Austin to the F1 circus is a dream come true for him and many other U.S. fans. You can read more on his blog, Formula 1 Journal.

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Formula 1 Update

Formula 1 heads to Europe: A season update

By John Flood

05.11.12 | 2:05 pm

Editor's Note: This is John Flood's final story. With great sadness we report John passed away of a sudden heart attack the day after writing this article. John ...


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making tracks

This weekend at the Chinese GP: Sergio Pérez, Mexico's impressive young F1 star, races towards the top

By John Flood

04.13.12 | 2:15 pm

The Malaysian Grand Prix was a very exciting race for F1 fans. The changing weather conditions and the tire strategies employed to deal with the conditions provided very interesting racing ...


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Formula 1 Update

Formula 1 to Malaysia: Button kicks Hamilton's ass as teammates battle

By John Flood

03.24.12 | 12:05 pm

You should have watched the look on Lewis Hamilton’s face during the post-race press conference at Melbourne. He looked distraught. After starting on pole with a beautiful qualifying lap ...


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2012 Formula 1 season

Formula 1 2012 starts down under: World champions, fugly cars, and the road to Austin

By John Flood

03.17.12 | 11:30 am

The 2012 version of Formula 1 descends to the Land Down Under to open the championship season at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia. This event transforms the city ...


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Formula 1 Update

Will it be ready for the U.S. Grand Prix? Circuit of the Americas Formula 1 track is way behind schedule.

By John Flood, Kevin Benz

01.30.12 | 3:00 pm

Editor's Note: Kevin Benz also contributed to this story. The Formula 1 track being built by Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in southeast Austin is dangerously behind schedule. For ...


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Let's get it on

2012 F1 testing begins soon in Spain

By John Flood

01.17.12 | 9:10 am

I am very happy that the New Year is here and the old year has gone into the past. Those of us who have an interest in the United States ...


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Formula 1 Update

Tavo Hellmund's defense of Austin's Formula 1 race: In his own words

By John Flood

11.17.11 | 7:29 pm

In a pointed and sometimes emotional news conference Thursday afternoon, Tavo Hellmund, the man who brought Formula 1 to Austin 18 months ago, stated his case and tried to explain ...


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Formula 1 in Austin

Formula 1 facts vs. fiction: The U.S. Grand Prix is not over 'til...

By John Flood

11.17.11 | 2:17 pm

It has been a difficult week for Formula 1 fans in the U.S. The drama increases with each passing day and the future of the U.S. Grand Prix ...


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Formula 1 Update

Austin's Formula 1 crashes: If Tavo Hellmund is out, the U.S. Grand Prix might not run

By John Flood

11.14.11 | 9:30 am

Last week I wrote about the rumors concerning the US Grand Prix scheduled for Austin in November 2012. Then, last weekend, Bernie Ecclestone told the teams at the Indian Grand ...


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Formula 1 in Austin

Why Formula 1 can succeed in America

By John Flood

11.13.11 | 9:14 am

My European, Asian, and South American friends understand my fascination with Formula 1. They understand because they are F1 fans. In fact, the common denominator in our friendship is the ...


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Formula 1 Update

Insider squabbles, flapping lips: Is Austin's Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix in trouble?

By John Flood

11.06.11 | 8:00 am

There have been mixed messages concerning the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin this week coming from the mouths of people who should be “in the know” about the event ...


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high speed

Singapore's Marina Bay Circuit May Crown the 2011 Champ

By John Flood

09.25.11 | 6:00 am

At the final round of the 2010 Formula 1 season, racer Sebastian Vettel became the youngest F1 Champion in the history of the sport. He was 23 years (and 134 ...


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Formula 1 at Monza

How I met America's First Formula 1 Champion: Phil Hill at Monza

By John Flood

09.11.11 | 3:18 pm

Fifty years ago today, at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, American Phil Hill won the Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship (WDC) in his 1.5 liter Ferrari. 1961 ...


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Formula One

This Weekend: The Belgian Grand Prix

By John Flood

08.26.11 | 11:44 pm

After the traditional four week August break, the 2011 F1 World Championship will travel this weekend to Spa-Francorchamps in the Ardennes Forest of south-eastern Belgium to contest the 12th round ...


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Formula One racing

Famous for failure: The U.S. Grand Prix might work ... in Austin?

By John Flood

08.22.11 | 12:00 pm

Formula One in the United States is now just over 50 years old. The first Formula One U.S. Grand Prix was held at the now famous Sebring International Raceway ...


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Beer & Brats vs. Champagne & Caviar

NASCAR vs. Formula One: The business of racing explained

By John Flood

08.13.11 | 5:06 pm

NASCAR, the most popular racing series in the U.S., has very little in common with the most popular racing series on the planet, Formula 1. NASCAR circuits are typically ...


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A Formula One Primer

Formula1: Britain, Japan, Australia..... Austin?

By John Flood

08.06.11 | 9:26 pm

My friends often say that I am a little bit crazy, and I don't deny that. But being a little bit nuts is not all bad. They don't ...


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