Author: Charles Cooper

Formula 1 Correspondent
26 Oct 2020

RECORD BREAKER HAMILTON WINS IN PORTIMAO

Lewis Hamilton was imperious in Portimao where he racked up his 92nd Formula 1 career victory to wins the Portuguese Grand Prix and break the record set by Michael Schumacher for the most wins in Formula 1 history. It had seemed inevitable for some time and that it was only a matter of when rather [...]
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30 Aug 2020

FAULTLESS QUALIFYING FROM HAMILTON AT SPA

As we approach the Belgian Grand Prix today, Lewis Hamilton remains in formidable form with another lap record under his belt in qualifying, while an exciting battle in the midfield is forecast along with the threat of rain. Once again there was no rival for Hamilton, outqualifying teammate Valtteri Bottas by half a second with [...]
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18 Aug 2020

NO RAIN IN SPAIN AS HAMILTON BREEZES TO ANOTHER VICTORY

There were few surprises in the Spanish Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton cruised to victory in what he described as a ‘perfect’ race. After the race Toto Wolff sang the drivers praises explaining how during the race he was a class apart, effortlessly managing tyres, switching down engine settings to give the team more options [...]
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09 Aug 2020

70TH ANNIVERSARY GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING UPDATE

Qualifying for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone threw up a very interesting starting grid for today's race and a blinding lap from the returning Nico Hulkenberg. Mercedes continued to dominate by bagging another one-two, but this time it was Valtteri Bottas who unexpectedly came out on top. With only 0.063 seconds between him [...]
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08 Aug 2020

AS WE GEAR UP FOR 70TH ANNIVERSARY QUALIFYING

After the drama of last weekend’s British Grand Prix, we now look ahead to this weekend’s 70th anniversary Grand Prix and what the teams have learned from the last race. Some minor changes have been made to the track. Firstly, a 36m long tyre barrier has been installed at the originally unprotected barrier on the [...]
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01 Aug 2020

SILVERSTONE QUALIFYING – HOW WAS IT FOR YOU?

So far there can be no regrets for Silverstone featuring in the revised Formula one season. Qualifying today showcased broken records despite rather predictable placements on the grid for tomorrow. The big news of today was Lewis Hamiltons’ record breaking lap, setting the fastest time in history around Silverstone at with a 1:24.303 in qualifying. [...]
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31 Jul 2020

SILVERSTONE FORTNIGHT BEGINS

After a two week break, Formula 1 is returning with a highly anticipated double-header at Silverstone , the second race of which will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the British Grand Prix. Preparing for the race amid the global pandemic has been no easy task for the Northamptonshire track, but one that is essential [...]
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27 Jul 2020

AND NOW WE ARE THIRTEEN, BUT NO RETURN TO THE AMERICAS IN 2020!

As the teams prepare for the eagerly anticipated Silverstone back to back Grand Prix, Formula One Management has announced 3 further races in additional to the 10 already scheduled in the revised 2020 F1 calendar.  A return to Portugal, which has not hosted a Formula 1 race since Estoril in 1993, will be sandwiched between [...]
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26 Jul 2020

FERRARI’S LOSS OF MOJO

With 5 races under our belts in the 2020 Formula 1 season one issue is still puzzling many. Where has Ferrari’s 2019 pace gone? Everyone outside Marinello is scratching their collective heads as the Italian icons continue to make a far from exemplary start to the 2020 season. The P2 finish from Charles Leclerc in [...]
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