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Shayni Solanki

I am an aspiring sports journalist with an incredible passion for Formula 1. Twitter: wolvenglade

Tina Hausmann signs with Aston Martin for F1 Academy 2024

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Aston Martin Formula 1 team announces Swiss driver Tina Hausmann to race as their 2024 F1 Academy driver. The 17-year-old will sport…

What’s gone wrong so far at the Las Vegas Grand Prix?

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It’s already gone wrong at the Vegas Grand Prix as FP2 was delayed due to a faulty drain cover causing severe damage…

Lia Block joins Williams Driver Academy

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Lia Block, daughter of the late rally driver and stuntman Ken Block, has joined the Williams driver academy. The 17-year-old will drive…

Is there a long-term future for W Series?

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After W Series was officially put up for sale in mid-September, people started wondering if there is a long-term future for the…

What To Expect: F1 Academy

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F1 Academy is a new all-female race series debuting in 2023. Launched by Formula 1, the series begins with ambitions to improve…

Is McLaren in trouble?

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From 5th in the 2022 Constructors Standings to scoring zero points in the first two races of 2023 is absurd. Although it’s…

What is The Hamilton Commission?

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Being the first black Formula 1 driver is undeniably a feat, but to be the only black driver on the grid after…

Does Drive to Survive do more damage than justice?

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Season 5 of Netflix’s popular Formula 1 documentary series returns, unfortunately to many, on the 24th of February 2023. Following the 2022…

James Vowles announced as Williams Team Principal

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Mercedes' chief strategist James Vowles has just been announced as Williams Team Principal. Succeeding former principal Jost Capito, Vowles takes on a…

Serenading Susie Wolff

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Other than sharing the same birthday with her, I have a sentimental spot for Susie Wolff. With a wealth of experience at…

Do #WeRaceAsOne? FIA bans unapproved activism

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Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, is not foreign to controversy and criticism. With a history of somewhat questionable decision-making and often…

Mick to Mercedes: Schumacher signed as the 2023 Reserve Driver

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It’s official – Mick Schumacher has been signed as a Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Reserve Driver for the 2023 season. In a statement…

Sacrificing a season: Lewis Hamilton and the W13

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After seven years of Mercedes’ domination, the ghastly W13 halted the glory years of the silver arrows. A season of sacrifices, data…

Can a great F1 racer really be defined by stats?

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The last few years of Formula 1 discourse have been a constant and exhausting cycle of debate on who the greatest driver…

Where does Ricciardo’s return to Redbull leave Perez?

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The timing of Daniel Ricciardo’s return to Redbull as a third driver is perfect for sprouting hundreds of conspiracies and rumours. With…