It's rare that I manage to find the time to do a race report these days, but the British Grand Prix was one that very much deserved a report of its own. Image credit: vladimirrys The suspicions of the paddock that Mercedes could find themselves closer to the sharp end on the smooth Silverstone surface … Continue reading 2022 British GP report | A race that deserved its own article
Tag: Carlos Sainz
Taking your chance at Ferrari
How do you fill the shoes of a four-time world champion? You would imagine that this thought has – fleetingly, at least – crossed the mind of Carlos Sainz ahead of his move to Ferrari this year. He will replace Sebastian Vettel who, whilst ultimately unsuccessful in his quest to bring a title back to … Continue reading Taking your chance at Ferrari
So, where were we?
Well, we were in Melbourne, about to start another Formula 1 season...and then the world changed. It has, in fact, changed beyond all recognition in the space of a few short months. Social distancing is the new normal - masks, gloves, two metre gaps, elbow bumps - and the Black Lives Matter campaign has swept … Continue reading So, where were we?
2019 Abu Dhabi GP report | Hamilton rounds out championship year with grand slam
That's a wrap on F1 2019. Image credit: Mercedes-AMG F1 Lewis Hamilton finished the year at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the fashion he has spent much of it - leading from the front. And in the most emphatic fashion so far this season, as he took his only 'grand chelem' - achieved … Continue reading 2019 Abu Dhabi GP report | Hamilton rounds out championship year with grand slam
2019 Brazilian GP report | Verstappen thrills in Brazil and Gasly claims second as the Ferraris collide
A fairly average race for 50 laps...and then absolute bedlam. Image credit: Getty Images Max Verstappen took a commanding victory at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix as all around him - or certainly most - were losing their heads. Verstappen led away from pole with Lewis Hamilton passing Sebastian Vettel for second place around the … Continue reading 2019 Brazilian GP report | Verstappen thrills in Brazil and Gasly claims second as the Ferraris collide
2019 Monaco GP report | Hamilton takes emotional victory
Niki would be proud. Image credit: Getty Images The run of Mercedes 1-2s finally came to an end at the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix, to be replaced by a Niki Lauda 1-2. Lewis Hamilton took the victory in a McLaren-era Lauda helmet, followed (once Max Verstappen's penalty had been applied) by the Ferrari-era Lauda helmet … Continue reading 2019 Monaco GP report | Hamilton takes emotional victory