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· Jun 4
Just noticed I hit 500 followers, thanks F1 fans! 🧡
Here's a bit of fun then. This is a photo from Silverstone 2017 of me & Daniel Ricciardo outside the Red Bull pit. Imagine my reaction when I got home & my camera had made him look like a flat cardboard cutout!
1K triggers its overdue release 🤣
Here's a bit of fun then. This is a photo from Silverstone 2017 of me & Daniel Ricciardo outside the Red Bull pit. Imagine my reaction when I got home & my camera had made him look like a flat cardboard cutout!
1K triggers its overdue release 🤣
As somebody who used to watch Indycar/CART as a kid on Eurosport in addition to the F1 races on BBC, this is a truly magical couple of minutes to hear.
Murray Walker Joins Paul Page and Derek Daly in the Booth (1994 CART Nazareth)
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January 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
As somebody who used to watch Indycar/CART as a kid on Eurosport in addition to the F1 races on BBC, this is a truly magical couple of minutes to hear.
Dear slop/clickbait haters,
I accidentally audited a bunch of F1 news sites when I was writing an RSS plugin for WordPress. Put 40+ in as a test & left the daily task running for 2 months.
There's a definitive top 10 of the worst offenders posting more garbage articles per day than you'd believe.
I accidentally audited a bunch of F1 news sites when I was writing an RSS plugin for WordPress. Put 40+ in as a test & left the daily task running for 2 months.
There's a definitive top 10 of the worst offenders posting more garbage articles per day than you'd believe.
a blue dumpster is on fire and has a sign that says no parking
Alt: A blue dumpster on fire.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Dear slop/clickbait haters,
I accidentally audited a bunch of F1 news sites when I was writing an RSS plugin for WordPress. Put 40+ in as a test & left the daily task running for 2 months.
There's a definitive top 10 of the worst offenders posting more garbage articles per day than you'd believe.
I accidentally audited a bunch of F1 news sites when I was writing an RSS plugin for WordPress. Put 40+ in as a test & left the daily task running for 2 months.
There's a definitive top 10 of the worst offenders posting more garbage articles per day than you'd believe.
I used to see the F1 off-season as a time when I was craving more, wishing the time away until the next race.
I now see it as a burnout recovery time.
Seasons are longer than they reasonably need to be. There's currently only 79 days until FP1 in Australia. The season ended 9 days ago
I now see it as a burnout recovery time.
Seasons are longer than they reasonably need to be. There's currently only 79 days until FP1 in Australia. The season ended 9 days ago
December 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I used to see the F1 off-season as a time when I was craving more, wishing the time away until the next race.
I now see it as a burnout recovery time.
Seasons are longer than they reasonably need to be. There's currently only 79 days until FP1 in Australia. The season ended 9 days ago
I now see it as a burnout recovery time.
Seasons are longer than they reasonably need to be. There's currently only 79 days until FP1 in Australia. The season ended 9 days ago
"Great news team! The intellectual property search came back and it looks like we're going to be able to use our first choice name..."
December 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"Great news team! The intellectual property search came back and it looks like we're going to be able to use our first choice name..."
Helmut Marko will leave Red Bull after 20 years advising their Formula 1 teams.
a picture of a cartoon character with the words he 's finally gone
Alt: Renn from the Renn & Stumpy cartoon with the words "he's finally gone" underneath.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Helmut Marko will leave Red Bull after 20 years advising their Formula 1 teams.
I think that's it from me here. An exceptional F1 championship overall with 3 drivers really giving it their all. Can I say all 3 of them would've been deserving? I think so.
I hope the 2026 rule changes throw a curveball, but also that the pack is kept as tight on one-lap pace 🤞🏼
#AbuDhabiGP #TYVM
I hope the 2026 rule changes throw a curveball, but also that the pack is kept as tight on one-lap pace 🤞🏼
#AbuDhabiGP #TYVM
December 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I think that's it from me here. An exceptional F1 championship overall with 3 drivers really giving it their all. Can I say all 3 of them would've been deserving? I think so.
I hope the 2026 rule changes throw a curveball, but also that the pack is kept as tight on one-lap pace 🤞🏼
#AbuDhabiGP #TYVM
I hope the 2026 rule changes throw a curveball, but also that the pack is kept as tight on one-lap pace 🤞🏼
#AbuDhabiGP #TYVM
Max is an insane competitor though isn't he? 2 points behind, 8 wins. He hates to lose but he always seems to be down to earth about it out of the car these days.
He's like the final boss of Formula 1 😂
Very gracious & sportsmanlike behaviour from him & Oscar, who will no doubt be gutted today.
He's like the final boss of Formula 1 😂
Very gracious & sportsmanlike behaviour from him & Oscar, who will no doubt be gutted today.
December 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Max is an insane competitor though isn't he? 2 points behind, 8 wins. He hates to lose but he always seems to be down to earth about it out of the car these days.
He's like the final boss of Formula 1 😂
Very gracious & sportsmanlike behaviour from him & Oscar, who will no doubt be gutted today.
He's like the final boss of Formula 1 😂
Very gracious & sportsmanlike behaviour from him & Oscar, who will no doubt be gutted today.
After 31 season finales for me, they aren't all exciting, but not all of them even go to the final round. Certainly not all of them have 3 possible winners.
Marathon not a sprint. Max came so close. He almost did the impossible. But Lando Norris is the 2025 World Drivers Champion!!
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Marathon not a sprint. Max came so close. He almost did the impossible. But Lando Norris is the 2025 World Drivers Champion!!
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
After 31 season finales for me, they aren't all exciting, but not all of them even go to the final round. Certainly not all of them have 3 possible winners.
Marathon not a sprint. Max came so close. He almost did the impossible. But Lando Norris is the 2025 World Drivers Champion!!
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Marathon not a sprint. Max came so close. He almost did the impossible. But Lando Norris is the 2025 World Drivers Champion!!
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
I don't think my nerves could take talk of a safety car right now. Where's King Latifi I wonder 🤔
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I don't think my nerves could take talk of a safety car right now. Where's King Latifi I wonder 🤔
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Looks like it's not going to be the showdown we expected between the long-running Piastri and Verstappen. Leclerc isn't making the necessary progress into Norris, although it looked like he might be a risk earlier on.
#GP #AbuDhabiGP
#GP #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Looks like it's not going to be the showdown we expected between the long-running Piastri and Verstappen. Leclerc isn't making the necessary progress into Norris, although it looked like he might be a risk earlier on.
#GP #AbuDhabiGP
#GP #AbuDhabiGP
As somebody who tries to remain impartial, I think they should've said Tsunoda/Norris cancelled each other out & be done with it.
Yuki clearly acted in a unique & somewhat erratic way when you compare the comparative Leclerc/Russell passes, but Norris was committed to the move.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Yuki clearly acted in a unique & somewhat erratic way when you compare the comparative Leclerc/Russell passes, but Norris was committed to the move.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
As somebody who tries to remain impartial, I think they should've said Tsunoda/Norris cancelled each other out & be done with it.
Yuki clearly acted in a unique & somewhat erratic way when you compare the comparative Leclerc/Russell passes, but Norris was committed to the move.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Yuki clearly acted in a unique & somewhat erratic way when you compare the comparative Leclerc/Russell passes, but Norris was committed to the move.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
FWIW I only see McLaren being able to control any pace related games by sending Oscar after Max to scrap for the position ahead of the other that they need.
It's a little risky for Norris, but it'd work I think.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
It's a little risky for Norris, but it'd work I think.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
FWIW I only see McLaren being able to control any pace related games by sending Oscar after Max to scrap for the position ahead of the other that they need.
It's a little risky for Norris, but it'd work I think.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
It's a little risky for Norris, but it'd work I think.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Now she's asked me to, "Pop the Prosecco in the fridge in case Max wins the title."
Me:
Me:
December 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Now she's asked me to, "Pop the Prosecco in the fridge in case Max wins the title."
Me:
Me:
The great news for tomorrow is that with 3 possible champions in waiting, any of them risking a collision with another just helps whoever the "other" guy is at that time.
It's likely to be a hard but fair finish to the season. Watch that bite me in the ass.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
It's likely to be a hard but fair finish to the season. Watch that bite me in the ass.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The great news for tomorrow is that with 3 possible champions in waiting, any of them risking a collision with another just helps whoever the "other" guy is at that time.
It's likely to be a hard but fair finish to the season. Watch that bite me in the ass.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
It's likely to be a hard but fair finish to the season. Watch that bite me in the ass.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Couldn't have had a more breathless Q3 finish with the top 5 all improving. Max Verstappen takes pole for the final race ahead of Lando Norris. Piastri in 3rd will need to beat both of them to have any hope of a first WDC.
RUS, LEC, ALO, BOR, OCO, HAD, TSU the rest of the top 10.
#F1 #AbuDhabi
RUS, LEC, ALO, BOR, OCO, HAD, TSU the rest of the top 10.
#F1 #AbuDhabi
December 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Max Verstappen doesn't feel pressure does he? A fresh soft lap with a rare Yuki Q3 slipstream when it matters the most.
Piastri and Norris trail by 0.327 and 0.456 respectively.
Russell somehow avoiding the barriers with a huge correction too, otherwise he'll be right in that mix.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Piastri and Norris trail by 0.327 and 0.456 respectively.
Russell somehow avoiding the barriers with a huge correction too, otherwise he'll be right in that mix.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Max Verstappen doesn't feel pressure does he? A fresh soft lap with a rare Yuki Q3 slipstream when it matters the most.
Piastri and Norris trail by 0.327 and 0.456 respectively.
Russell somehow avoiding the barriers with a huge correction too, otherwise he'll be right in that mix.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Piastri and Norris trail by 0.327 and 0.456 respectively.
Russell somehow avoiding the barriers with a huge correction too, otherwise he'll be right in that mix.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Don't forget that Kimi Antonelli is only 2 points behind Lewis Hamilton, the man he replaced at Mercedes.
Neither have made the top 10 in qualifying but would we bet against an 8th place being possible for Kimi tomorrow? 😬
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Neither have made the top 10 in qualifying but would we bet against an 8th place being possible for Kimi tomorrow? 😬
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Don't forget that Kimi Antonelli is only 2 points behind Lewis Hamilton, the man he replaced at Mercedes.
Neither have made the top 10 in qualifying but would we bet against an 8th place being possible for Kimi tomorrow? 😬
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Neither have made the top 10 in qualifying but would we bet against an 8th place being possible for Kimi tomorrow? 😬
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Oh good, Tsunoda finding a Q3 appearance in his last Grand Prix for Red Bull. Where's that been hiding?? Ocon remarkably making Q3 when all the talk has been about his team mate.
Bearman, Sainz, Lawson, Antonelli, Stroll out.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Bearman, Sainz, Lawson, Antonelli, Stroll out.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Oh good, Tsunoda finding a Q3 appearance in his last Grand Prix for Red Bull. Where's that been hiding?? Ocon remarkably making Q3 when all the talk has been about his team mate.
Bearman, Sainz, Lawson, Antonelli, Stroll out.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Bearman, Sainz, Lawson, Antonelli, Stroll out.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Hamilton going out in Q1 has almost become an inevitability with three consecutive exits to finish a miserable season with Ferrari. Crashing in FP3 wouldn't have helped with car balance or confidence to push 🤷🏼
Albon, Hulkenberg, Gasly, Colapinto out along with him.
#F1 #AbuDhabi
Albon, Hulkenberg, Gasly, Colapinto out along with him.
#F1 #AbuDhabi
December 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The great thing about the field being so close is that there's probably no such thing as a cruise to an easy top 3 for Lando Norris.
All 3 of the championship contenders will have to be on their A-game 🤞🏼
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
All 3 of the championship contenders will have to be on their A-game 🤞🏼
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The great thing about the field being so close is that there's probably no such thing as a cruise to an easy top 3 for Lando Norris.
All 3 of the championship contenders will have to be on their A-game 🤞🏼
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
All 3 of the championship contenders will have to be on their A-game 🤞🏼
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
FP3 is too early for me at 3.30am but you betcha I'll be back for qualifying and Sunday's race as we bid farewell to Formula 1 in 2025.
Can Lando Norris capitalise on his strong FP1 & 2 performances and repeat last year's pole & race win? All will be revealed.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Can Lando Norris capitalise on his strong FP1 & 2 performances and repeat last year's pole & race win? All will be revealed.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 6, 2025 at 12:56 AM
FP3 is too early for me at 3.30am but you betcha I'll be back for qualifying and Sunday's race as we bid farewell to Formula 1 in 2025.
Can Lando Norris capitalise on his strong FP1 & 2 performances and repeat last year's pole & race win? All will be revealed.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Can Lando Norris capitalise on his strong FP1 & 2 performances and repeat last year's pole & race win? All will be revealed.
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
So I said there was no way I'd be waking up to watch FP1 at 2am, even for the grandstand finale of the #F1 season. I just randomly woke up right on the hour. So will I be watching now?
No. Goodnight everybody 👋🏼😂
#AbuDhabiGP
No. Goodnight everybody 👋🏼😂
#AbuDhabiGP
December 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
So I said there was no way I'd be waking up to watch FP1 at 2am, even for the grandstand finale of the #F1 season. I just randomly woke up right on the hour. So will I be watching now?
No. Goodnight everybody 👋🏼😂
#AbuDhabiGP
No. Goodnight everybody 👋🏼😂
#AbuDhabiGP
I have thoughts about the potential destruction of a young driver's promising career. Isack Hadjar has been magnificent this season, but is the "promotion" right for him?
You'd guess Red Bull & RB have appropriate data, but unless his driving style matches Max, it's gonna be another disappointment.
You'd guess Red Bull & RB have appropriate data, but unless his driving style matches Max, it's gonna be another disappointment.
a man in a suit and tie sitting in a chair
Alt: Hugh Grant wearing a suit and tie, sitting in a chair and slowly lowering his forehead down to the desk in resignation.
#F1 #RedBull #Hadjar
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December 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I have thoughts about the potential destruction of a young driver's promising career. Isack Hadjar has been magnificent this season, but is the "promotion" right for him?
You'd guess Red Bull & RB have appropriate data, but unless his driving style matches Max, it's gonna be another disappointment.
You'd guess Red Bull & RB have appropriate data, but unless his driving style matches Max, it's gonna be another disappointment.
It tells us that every Formula One season is a marathon, not a sprint.
Who would've thought Alain Prost was on to something when they dubbed him The Professor? 🧐
Who would've thought Alain Prost was on to something when they dubbed him The Professor? 🧐
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It tells us that every Formula One season is a marathon, not a sprint.
Who would've thought Alain Prost was on to something when they dubbed him The Professor? 🧐
Who would've thought Alain Prost was on to something when they dubbed him The Professor? 🧐