A messy situation has come to a close with Naomi Osaka's announcement that she has withdrawn from the French Open. Could the organisers have handled it better? Could Osaka have handled it better? Could the media have handled it better? The answer to all those questions is almost certainly yes. But this entire episode is … Continue reading Naomi Osaka: Mental health vs. modern journalism
Last weekend saw the inaugural event of a brand new racing series. And it´s one worth taking note of. Image credit: LAT Images Not only does Extreme E spread an important message via an exhilarating format, but it also features some familiar names to fans of F1. Firstly, there is Jenson Button driving for and … Continue reading Introducing: Extreme E
It's definitely mentioned in the 'About' section but, for those who are unaware, my other passion is music. I have been the drummer for You Win Again Gravity for...well, a long time now...and we just released our latest video (and single). It's a tale of the expectations vs. reality of being in a band. There … Continue reading Lights to Leave Behind
Time for a tangent. Image credit: PA On Wednesday 1st May 2019, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) passed judgement on a case that it considered to be 'one of the most pivotal' it had ever heard. The case was Caster Semenya's challenging of new rules imposed by the International Association of Athletics Federations … Continue reading Hypocrisy in athletics or athletics fighting to survive?
So, yes...the reason my post on the Australian GP was delayed is also the reason for my first official tangent. And that is that I was skiing in Switzerland. It has been a lifelong dream to experience a proper slope, having only ever been to indoor slopes in Tamworth and Milton Keynes...not the most glamorous … Continue reading The first tangent
