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As the daughter of a sports fanatic, Sarah Thomas has been raised on all things football, basketball, NRL, AFL, and Formula 1. Keen on keeping her work objective, her understanding of the game is only enriched by her ability to critically analyse and balance personal support with truth throughout her writing.
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Japan Grand Prix has been the most entertaining of the season to date, but Max Verstappen was back to his winning ways.
The American was forced to give up his car to his Williams teammate Alex Albon who crashed and caused irreparable damage in practice.
Just days away from the first Formula 1 Grand Prix of the year, I’ve had many conversations or even an arguments with other F1…
F1 team Mercedes AMG Petronas recently announced the departure of seven-time World Drivers' Championship winner Lewis Hamilton after the 2024 season, and the consequences…
With the news of unspecified and still unproven conduct by Oracle Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner towards a staff member during the 2023…
It is constantly said that Leclerc is the fastest over one lap, but it’s completely irrelevant when Sainz is currently in better race form. When I first heard about Hamilton’s move I assumed Sainz would be staying and Leclerc would be the free agent. There is no possibility Sainz doesn’t end up on the grid with a top team next year, and Audi seem a good choice.
Carlos Sainz may not be underrated any longer but he does deserve a seat worthy of his talent
I want to agree with your comments about Ricciardo but I can’t defend him while calling Hamilton washed up. I do think he has more to offer than was he’s showing in the RB but how he gets out of that seat is a mystery. Liam Lawson certainly is the most logical result, as much as it pains me to say.
‘Emotional rollercoaster’ is probably the only way to define Steiner’s leadership at Haas. That team is finally being done justice.
Lewis Hamilton lacked, Ferrari fought and Perez impressed: Japanese GP exceeded expectations in earlier calendar spot
Surely a redemption off of P5 in Australia, and qualifying was significantly better than it has been at Suzuka previously.
Lewis Hamilton lacked, Ferrari fought and Perez impressed: Japanese GP exceeded expectations in earlier calendar spot
It’ll surely be interesting to see what happens without Ollie Wine. Port’s best quality is their midfield so we’ll have to see how they cope.
What to look forward to in the return of Gather Round: Can this year’s Festival of Footy be as successful?
Sauber could definitely go in for Sargeant if you consider the American sponsorship that comes with it, especially with Audi planning to take over 100% of Sauber.
I absolutely agree with your opinion on Suzuka, there is no way Vowles would keep him out of his own car twice.
How to destroy a driver's self-belief: Williams' Melbourne car swap could affect Logan Sargeant's overall confidence
There’s absolutely no possibility of Perez renewing for 2025. His one job is to win when Verstappen can’t (which doesn’t happen very often) and so far he’s done the exact opposite. Tsunoda seems like the best choice and Lawson in a Racing Bull seems to be the best backup option. If not, Red Bull should be knocking on Sainz’ motorhome right now and throwing money at him.
Sainz claims Aus GP glory after Verstappen's shock early DNF in two-year first
I completely agree. Red Bull’s dominance is only encouraging faster times and cars for other drivers, especially after the livery’s in which most cars seemed to take on the RB19 concept. However, I also think that the RB20 is an almost undrivable car when you look at the sensitivity of the front, and only Verstappen is good enough to drive it.
It's Verstappen versus the world after Bahrain deja vu... but don't press the panic button just yet
Could have been a reference to Helmut Marko. Would make sense.
Bahrain Grand Prix predictions: Ricciardo just warming up, Piastri persistent, but it's Mad Max's world
Pretty similar to my rankings, but I’d assume the RB is a lot faster than its drivers are displaying. I also think the Aston Martin will finish this season the way they did last season, meaning a late podium from Alonso.
F1 pre-season team power rankings: 'If you’re not a Red Bull fan, 2024 is going to be another long season'
I think I got our American spot on, but Stroll’s performance after his crash pretty much confirms that he’s a genuine contender for points over the next season.
Bahrain Grand Prix predictions: Ricciardo just warming up, Piastri persistent, but it's Mad Max's world
I would agree. The DRS zones pretty much ensured that every driver had DRS so there wasn’t as much overtaking as I would have expected.
Bahrain Grand Prix predictions: Ricciardo just warming up, Piastri persistent, but it's Mad Max's world
I will say my predictions were definitely optimistic, but I don’t doubt Norris being consistent in 2nd or 3rd throughout the year.
Bahrain Grand Prix predictions: Ricciardo just warming up, Piastri persistent, but it's Mad Max's world
I agree. My first thought after the news broke with Hamilton was that history was repeating itself. Piastri’s battle with Norris is going to be the richest rivalry in the sport, and will surely open up a McLaren seat depending on who outperforms who.
Lewis Hamilton to Scuderia Ferrari - what it means for the rest of the grid
I think Ricciardo is skilled and talented enough to win, but doesn’t have the mentality. Schumacher still has the pressure of his father on his shoulders. He is also so far off the quality of George Russell it’s humorous.
Lewis Hamilton to Scuderia Ferrari - what it means for the rest of the grid
Logically that seems to fit best for both Mercedes and Ricciardo’s career, however, I believe Ricciardo would be to scared to move to a team with such a chance of winning. Since he left Redbull, I struggle to believe he would move to Mercedes.
Lewis Hamilton to Scuderia Ferrari - what it means for the rest of the grid
Saying Ferrari has “earned an unenviable reputation for repeated strategic blundering over the past decade” is almost an understatement. A team of that caliber shouldn’t have the results they did last season.
F1 success followed Lewis Hamilton across teams before... Can it happen again with Ferrari?
Absolutely. It’s why Norris is such a competent driver considering the speed of the McLaren. He’s driven in the outside-the-points pack for almost his whole career, part of the reason he’s now a consistent top 5 finisher.
Lewis Hamilton lacked, Ferrari fought and Perez impressed: Japanese GP exceeded expectations in earlier calendar spot