Everything Trackside
Driven by the fans, for the fans
Author: James Tiller
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The W Series 2022 season was brought to an abrupt end late last month due to funding issues. A deal with a US investor collapsed, meaning the final races in Japan, USA and Mexico could not go ahead. There was a desperate late plea from the series organisers for someone to step in and help…
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Happy birthday to the Monegasque Magician, none other than Charles Leclerc! The young Monegasque turns 25 today. Leclerc joined F1 in 2018, after recording back-to-back GP3 and F2 titles in 2016 and 2017 respectively. He joined the unofficial Ferrari junior team of Alfa Romeo Sauber, at the time partnering Marcus Ericsson. He scored his first…
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Double drop for the news late on Friday night/early Saturday morning. You will probably wale up to a big change to 2023’s grid. Pierre Gasly was announced to depart the Scuderia Alpha Tauri team and immediately afterwards the red bull junior side announced his replacement im the form of Dutch driver Nyck De Vries. It…
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This news has been circling as a rumour for a while now ever since the Alonso/Piastri fiasco with Alpine. It is now officially announced that pierre Gasly will be leaving his Alpha Tauri seat to join the French manufacturer Alpine F1 team. The team will now have an all French lineup! “I am delighted to…
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Happy birthday to the great dane Kevin Magnussen! He turns 30 today, and EverythingF1 would like to wish him many happy returns. Magnussen, who is affectionally known as Kmag, joined F1 in 2014 with McLaren. He replaced the outgoing Sergio Perez. He opted to run with the number 20 after he had the same number…
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Happy birthday to the incumbent F1 world champion Max Verstappen! He turns 25 today, and EverythingF1 would like to wish him many happy returns. Verstappen joined F1 in 2015 after taking part in the FIA Formula 3 that year. He finished the season in third place, recording 10 wins, 7 pole positions and 7 fastest…
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EverythingF1 would like to wish Esteban Ocon a very happy birthday, The 26-year-old was born in Évreux, and competed in karting from 2006 until 2011. During his years karting his parents sold their family home and lived in a motorhome to support young Esteban in his early racing career. In 2012 he made his debut…
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Alex Albon missed the race weekend in Monza, due to appendicitis. Had his appendix removed and gained a cool scar. (His words) To replace him for the weekend, Williams brought in Mercedes reserve driver and 2020/2021 Formula E Champion Nyck De Vries. On his Formula 1 debut and only 30 minutes in the car before…
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Recently crowned F2 Champion Felipe Drugovich has been signed as the first member of the Aston Martin driver development program. As development driver, Felipe will gain extensive experience working with engineers, standing in as reserve driver and gain all important experience in the car; first appearance being in the car will be during FP1 at…
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The silly season in F1 is something that fans always look forward to, and 2023 is no exception to this. In fact there are still quite a few seats up for grabs, with some very interesting rumours circulating the Formula 1 paddock. First up is the CONFIRMED team lineups for 2023. ORACLE RED BULL RACING…
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As the world comes to terms with the news of the passing of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We share the messages from around the F1 world, drivers, teams and more. Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, lead the tributes “Formula 1 mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “For more…
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Today Max Verstappen has been awarded the honour of Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau. A royal decoration given by the Dutch Minister for Sport Conny Helder, in the presence of his family and close friends. “It takes a lot more than just talent to become a champion. Many years of hard work, of pushing…
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EverythingF1 would like to wish a very happy birthday to young Carlos Sainz, who turns 28 today. The smooth operator has been in F1 since 2015, when he made his debut alongside current world champion Max Verstappen at Torro Rosso. He also scored points on his debut, having qualified P10 and crossing the line P9…
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Happy birthday to the resident F1 barista Valtteri Bottas! He turns 33 today, and EverythingF1 would like to wish him many happy returns. Bottas joined F1 in 2013 after winning the GP3 title in 2011. He made his F1 debut with Williams during the 2011 season when he took part in a free practice session.…
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Well the worst kept secret in F1 for 2023 is finally out of the bag. Oscar Piastri is going to be racing for Alpine in 2023. The young Australian comes to F1 after spending a year on the sidelines, following back to back F3 and F2 titles in 2020 and 2021 respectively. After securing the…
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In a surprise move, Fernando Alonso has signed for Aston Martin for 2023 onwards, filling the void of Sebastian Vettel who retired late last week. “This Aston Martin team is clearly applying the energy and commitment to win, and it is therefore one of the most exciting teams in Formula One today. “I have known…
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OK so I know what you’re thinking…. “No way, Red Bull and Ferrari are just way too strong” but hear me out. The Mercedes team have been having their worst season in Formula 1 since 2013; pre hybrid era. However, the team has been scoring consistently throughout the season; being the only team to not…
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Daniel Ricciardo has been no stranger to rumours surrounding his F1 seat. It is also no surprise, given the honey badger has been somewhat comprehensively beaten by his teammate in both qualifying and race results. However, it has not been all doom and gloom for the Aussie, and he has tasted some success with the…
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Another day, another bad news story for the Ex FORMULA 1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone. This time in relation to fraud. ‘The CPS has reviewed a file of evidence from HMRC and has authorised a charge against Bernard Ecclestone of fraud by false representation in respect of his failure to declare to HMRC the existence of…
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Edoardo Mortara, in his ROKiT Venturi, took advantage of some mid-race antics by Oliver Rowland against Antonio Felix da Costa to take the lead from the Portuguese pole man with attack mode. For the remaining 31 minutes, the Swiss driver never looked back and took a solid victory in Marrakesh, as well as the championship…