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Emmy’s images
Images and writing by: Emmy Gibbons Time for more ‘Emmy’s Images’! This time I spent some time at the Silverstone Festival taking in some...
emmygibbons2002
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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Bortoleto links up with Audi
Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto will become the fifth new full time face on the Formula 1 grid in 2025 after it was announced he’d...
Alex Johnston
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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#SettingPurpleSectors
Chris McCarthy’s #SettingPurpleSectors event takes place on the 12th of November in Milton Keynes, all in aid of Young Epilepsy, and...
Alex Johnston
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Unnoticed in Interlagos
Through all the madness, mayhem and misery for some in Brazil, I feel as though one driver’s performance ended up going a little under...
Alex Johnston
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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Qualifying postponed: Previous examples
by Alex Johnston Inclement weather has seen qualifying for this season’s São Paulo Grand Prix postponed, a first occurrence of F1 doing...
Alex Johnston
Nov 2, 20242 min read
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The craziest thing I’ve seen while I’ve been watching F1
by Alex Johnston, Topher Smith & Linus O’Howell In F1 racing history, there’s not much there’s not been seen on or off track to provide...
Laid Back Race Blog Collabs
Oct 28, 20244 min read
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Why Red Bull should make a move for Franco Colapinto
Since his Monza debut just four races ago, Franco Colapinto has taken to F1 like a duck to water, scoring points and proving a match for...
Alex Johnston
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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Should a Super Licence system be introduced in the junior categories?
A Super Licence has been a requirement of a Formula 1 driver for a long time. Without one, a driver can only dream of being able to...
Topher Smith
Oct 19, 20244 min read
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Major changes set to be brought in ahead of 2025 F1 season
by Sophia Fallows Formula 1 is set to undergo significant changes in 2025, with new rule adjustments aimed at enhancing competition,...
Sophia Fallows
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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A small chat with Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak!
by Alex Johnston It’s not every day you get to have talk with a racing driver, but the days I do keep me very excited! This most recent...
Alex Johnston
Oct 12, 20243 min read
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2025 FIA Formula 2 grid predictions
by Alex Johnston and Topher Smith Driver announcement season is in full swing, with three already confirmed for a drive in F2 in 2025 and...
Laid Back Race Blog Collabs
Oct 11, 202412 min read
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10 Questions to a Racing Driver with Megan Bruce
by Alex Johnston I’m delighted to share another one of these interviews! This time it’s with 2024 GB4 Championship driver, Megan Bruce!...
Alex Johnston
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Haas tie up deal to toy with Toyota - how have the Toyota team fared in F1 before?
by Alex Johnston Too many T’s? Tough. Today, Toyota have tied up a Technical Agreement with Haas that’ll see the F1 team “ share...
Alex Johnston
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Who will be the next first-time World Champion?
Everyone loves a first-time winner, it breaks the monotony of domination that can plague the sport for multiple years at a time. Fernando...
Topher Smith
Oct 10, 20246 min read
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Emmy’s images: F1 tent, August
Images by: Emmy Gibbons Time for more 'Emmy's Images'! This time, Emmy spent some time at the Silverstone Festival taking in some action...
emmygibbons2002
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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The Short and Somewhat Sweet History of Women in F1
October marks the start of Girl Go Free (if you’re under 18) month at the Silverstone museum as part of the #GirlsWill campaign, started...
Issie Jones
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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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...
Alex Johnston
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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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...
Alex Johnston
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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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...
Topher Smith
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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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...
Tilly Measures
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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