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Category: Opinion
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After failing to secure funding, it’s time to say goodbye to the W Series. The all-female series hit financial trouble last year, cutting the third season short despite only two rounds remaining. The aim was to secure investment or a takeover deal so that the championship could be resumed in 2023. But today the news…
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Yes, that’s right! You’re invited to the McLaren Technology Centre tour! McLaren x GetYourGuide are levelling up the fan experience by allowing you behind the scenes on an exclusive tour of the McLaren Technology Centre. With 99% of fans never attending a race it’s important for Formula 1 teams to improve fan experiences away from…
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66% of fans think it is too expensive to be a Formula 1 fan in 2023… Formula 1 has one of the largest fan bases in the World. But it’s no secret that F1 is not cheap. But in 2023, is it too expensive to be a Formula 1 fan? In March 2023 I conducted…
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Who knew Formula 1 could smell so good? Yes I said smell. Majestic melts has made the paddock smell better than ever. And whilst their not top of the leader board this season, McLaren certainly takes top spot on the wax melts podium. Unsurprising considering Jess Ward, founder of Majestic Melts is a huge Lando…
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With no live coverage of the F1 Academy, it comes as quite the surprise to most, that the F1 Academy will get the Drive To Survive treatment in a new docuseries. F1 Academy Partners With Hello Sunshine Formula 1 has just announced a partnership with production company Hello Sunshine for a new docuseries covering the…
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Want handmade Formula 1 fits that go with any outfit? Want merchandise that doesn’t break the bank? Want to support a small business? Then check out Fifth Gear Garms. In this series ‘Talking with Tatum‘ I’ll be interviewing my favourite Formula 1 small business owners, brands and creators. Celebrating a year of success, this Formula…
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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend saw a VERY late change to the structure of “Sprint Weekend”, ushering in new systems and a new weekend format. And I absolutely hated it! F1 need to either s**t or get off the pot when it comes to Sprints. The Good The Sprint Weekend changes for the Baku weekend…
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F1 Race Results: Baku GP – The race results are in; a Red Bull 1-2, a Russell controversy and a potential human pile up… The Street Track King is back. Perez showed dominance across the streets of Baku this weekend with a double win. After the Spring Break we returned to Baku with a new…
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With only 23 races in the calendar only 1% of fans will attend a Formula 1 race. So if you’re heading to a race this year, consider yourself lucky. To say you’re in the minority would certainly be an understatement. Limited races, and limited budget means not every fan gets the opportunity to attend… According…
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Situated between Canterbury and Dover lies the ‘Home of Rallycross’, Lydden Hill. A circuit which will take the driver through tricky wet off-road sections, followed by beautifully smooth tarmac; it really does have something for everyone. I recently attended the 5 Nations British Rallycross Championship at Lydden Hill to get a proper taste of what…
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The summer break is enough to bring any Formula 1 fan to tears. But now we have the Formula 1 Spring Break… 28 days of antagonizing waiting. Because there is no F1 racing till the 30th April. I repeat, no F1 racing until the 30th April. How will you survive? Well there’s no room for…
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If you’re anything like me, the news of Angela Cullen and Lewis Hamilton splitting last month came as a huge shock. Their bond seemed unbreakable. But now it seems Angela Cullen is moving on from Hamilton. After 7 years, Hamilton decided it was time to part ways. Cullen filled a very close role of physiotherapist,…
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Will Hamilton make the move to Ferrari? For many of us Hamilton fans we wish nothing more than to see ‘Hamilton to Ferrari’. Why? Because most of the greats have driven for Ferrari. Prost, Fangio, Lauda and Schumacher just to name a few. But will the 7 time champ have his time to shine at…
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Is it time to cancel the Pitstop boys? The Pitstop boys are giving Formula 1 fans a bad rep. Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca, hosts of the Pitstop Podcast have faced backlash after their recent appearance on the Screaming Meals podcast. Which can only be described as disrespectful and naïve. The wine was flowing excessively…
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Privacy is a major issue, especially in modern day with the rise and fast growth of social media. Formula One drivers become public figures due to the global love for the sport. This does mean that being in the public eye Drivers have to be prepared just like any ‘celebrity’. The Privacy Issue Drivers could…
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Felipe Massa is said to be exploring his options for a legal challenge on his potential 2008 Drivers Championship. Back in February Bernie Ecclestone made bold claims about the legitimacy of Lewis Hamilton’s first Drivers Championship in 2008 with McLaren. Stating that he feels Felipe Massa should be the true drivers champion that year. The…
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In the Hamilton VS Piquet battle, Lewis Hamilton is finally getting justice. Justice in the form of £780,000. Three time world champion Piquet used a derogatory term in an interview that was given in November last year when speaking about the 2021 British GP. And now, he is finally being made to pay. And a…
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We all love a good rumour. And the latest one is certainly hot gossip in the Formula 1 paddock. ‘Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull.’ Could it really be true? A New Challenge? The most successful car designer in Formula 1 history could be looking for a new challenge. According to Damon Hill that new…
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Trip to Madrid anyone? Because The Formula 1 Exhibition is now open. 5 years in the making, this groundbreaking exhibition lifts the curtain on the Formula 1 story. Formula 1’s past, present and future is all combined in one place. Will you be making the trip to Madrid to check out the remains of Romain…