With a fireproof suit and helmet, a driver is almost ready to get in the car. The HANS device is an important addition though, and here we look at what it is, and how it helps improve safety.

It´s not just about helmets when it comes to a drivers safety, they have to wear flameproof clothes, right down to the underwear. Here we look at what the precautions are and how they help.

The next driver we´re taking a look at in this profile series, is the young and very talented Nico Rosberg. His loyalty to Williams will be tested this year, let´s have a look at what they´re trying to keep hold of.

Heidfeld is one of the paddock´s quieter characters, and has yet to score his first win. He´s been in the sport for a while, though, so here we look at his progress so far.

Mark Webber has a tough year ahead of him, recovering from a broken leg, and with his raciest teammate yet. However, he´s overcome plenty of difficulties in the past to get where he is today, so don´t count him out.

No one can argue that Lewis Hamilton has shown some real talent in his first full season of Formula 1. But where did he come from?

Profile of the newest Ferrari driver on the block, and some would argue the fastest of the two, Kimi Raikkonen.

A look at the McLaren number two driver, including where he started, how he made his way to McLaren, and his prospects for the future.

Renault driver and experienced F1 racer Giancarlo Fisichella has participated in lots of racers, but only has 3 wins to his name. Find out how he got to where he is today in a brief recap of his career.

Fernando Alonso is a double world champion but struggled in 2007 to make it a third. His battles with his team and more specifically his team mate made the headlines throughout the year, but what made him the man he is today?