Many champions, one weekend: Stars of the future
Across this past weekend we’ve had the joy of watching some of the best young drivers in the world take their place in history after...
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Alex Johnston
Sep 273 min read
The drivers aren’t the problem, Red Bull is
by Alex Johnston In the words of Olivia Newton John, “ let’s get political”. Oh…physical, got you. I’m still going to get political. Alex...
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Topher Smith
Sep 263 min read
What next for Daniel Ricciardo?
It's official, Daniel Ricciardo has departed the RB setup and will be replaced by Liam Lawson. The news, although expected, served a body...
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Tilly Measures
Sep 231 min read
10 Questions to a Racing Driver with Pat Heuzenroeder
Introduced by Alex Johnston Interview conducted by Tilly Measures We’re delighted to share this one, as it was the first time...
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Alex Johnston
Sep 221 min read
A tribute to Daniel Ricciardo, one of F1’s all time good guys
by Alex Johnston Warning, emotional spiel incoming. “Thank you Daniel” ; the radio message from Max Verstappen as he crossed the line in...
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Alex Johnston
Sep 213 min read
5 of the best recent Marina Bay moments
by Alex Johnston As much as I love Monaco - the history, the tradition, the circuit and the test - Singapore to me is the ultimate street...
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Topher Smith
Sep 173 min read
The biggest gesture in motorsport?
by Topher Smith Tributes came pouring in for motorcycle rider Luca Salvadori following the Italian’s fatal accident during a round of the...
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Alex Johnston
Sep 102 min read
Newey confirmed by Aston Martin
by Alex Johnston In what is perhaps a slightly ‘shock’ move, master F1 designer Adrian Newey has joined Aston Martin for 2025 and beyond,...
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Alex Johnston
Sep 92 min read
Lucas Blakely could be something special
by Alex Johnston First off, a disclaimer; I, or thelaidbackraceblog, are not in any way affiliated with Lucas Blakely, his team KMR Sport...
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Alex Johnston
Sep 11 min read
2024 FIA F3 Champion: Leo Fornaroli!
by Alex Johnston If you’re going to win a championship you might as well do it like Leonardo Fornaroli. The Italian driver took this...
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Alex Johnston
Aug 302 min read
Franco Colapinto: Profiled
by Alex Johnston Franco Colapinto will see out his year as a Formula 1 driver with Williams, but many people probably don’t know an awful...
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Sophia Fallows
Aug 272 min read
Will Mclaren Dominate the Rest of the Season?
by Sophia Fallows After the previous few race weekends, we’ve seen a massive improvement in Mclarens performance and increasingly rapid...
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Alex Johnston
Aug 271 min read
Franco Colapinto joins Williams for the remainder of the season, Sargeant out
by Alex Johnston With immediate effect; Franco Colapinto will be in the second Williams car for the remainder of the season, replacing...
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Laid Back Race Blog Collabs
Aug 243 min read
The 2024 season, 10 races to go: Our bold predictions
by Alex Johnston, Topher Smith, Linus O’Howell & Luke Barraclough The summer break is over and Formula 1 is back! The first part of the...
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Alex Johnston
Aug 232 min read
Jack Doohan joins F1
by Alex Johnston Alpine have confirmed ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix that Jack Doohan will race for the team in 2025. For Doohan this...
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Kiera Rockley
Aug 223 min read
F1 Academy: Empowering the Next Generation of Female Racing Talent
by Kiera Rockley In recent years, motorsports has seen a significant push toward inclusivity, with various initiatives aimed at breaking...
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Alex Johnston
Aug 222 min read
Ones to watch, episode 13: Gabriel Bortoleto
by Alex Johnston As the second part of the season prepares to begin, I would be remiss if I didn’t given you all at least one ‘One to...
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Alex Johnston
Aug 213 min read
Break time from…the best season we’ve had since 2021
by Alex Johnston When Max Verstappen crossed the line to take the checkered flag in the opening race in Bahrain we all rolled our eyes...
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Issie Jones
Aug 213 min read
The Marina Bay Circuit: Best Freebie Ever?
by Issie Jones As the second half of the F1 season approaches us this weekend, so does an onslaught of night races. One of these is...
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Tilly Measures
Aug 211 min read
Hamilton set for new race engineer in 2025
by Tilly Measures Following Lewis Hamilton’s surprise move to Ferrari, announced earlier this season, it has just been announced that...
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