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391 posts

Findlay Grant

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F1 reporter for The Checkered Flag. Also a second year Journalism student at Robert Gordon University. Feel free to follow me on Twitter at @findlaygrant5.
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Formula 1

Alpine F1's Taffin: "From now on, every single minute of running will count"

By Findlay Grant
March 4, 2021
2 Mins read

Alpine F1 Team’s engine technical director Rémi Taffin says it is important the drivers get as much time on track as possible.

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Formula 1

Norris struggled to cope following backlash over Hamilton remarks

By Findlay Grant
February 4, 2021
1 Mins read
McLaren driver Lando Norris has said he found it difficult to cope with the criticism he was subject to after he made comments about the success of Lewis Hamilton’s career after a record-breaking 92nd career win.
Formula 1

Pietro Fittipaldi: "I’m happy to have finished my first Grand Prix – that was the goal"

By Findlay Grant
December 7, 2020
2 Mins read
Pietro Fittipaldi made his Formula 1 race début on Sunday in place of the injured Romain Grosjean and was happy to fulfil his goal of seeing the chequered flag.
Formula 1

Mercedes' Shovlin - Hamilton "deserves every bit of success" following seventh drivers' title

By Findlay Grant
November 19, 2020
2 Mins read
Mercedes’ chief race engineer Andrew Shovlin said Hamilton has earned all the success he has had in his time at Mercedes.
Formula 1

Mercedes' Wolff - Hamilton's seventh title "an impressive achievement"

By Findlay Grant
November 19, 2020
2 Mins read
Mercedes’ team boss Toto Wolff has expressed his amazement at Lewis Hamilton winning the Drivers’ Championship title for the seventh time.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas on Turkish GP: "From the first lap onwards, everything went wrong"

By Findlay Grant
November 17, 2020
1 Mins read
It was a difficult day for Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas in Turkey, as he finished outside the points in fourteenth position, whilst his team-mate, Briton’s Lewis Hamilton, won his seventh world title.
Formula 1

Seventh World Championship title "beyond my wildest dreams" - Lewis Hamilton

By Findlay Grant
November 17, 2020
3 Mins read
Taking victory in Istanbul, Lewis Hamilton has secured his 94th career win and seventh World Championship title, equaling Michael Schumacher’s record.
Formula 1

"Istanbul Park will be a new challenge" - Lando Norris

By Findlay Grant
November 11, 2020
3 Mins read
McLaren are looking forward to racing in Turkey this weekend at the Istanbul Park circuit, making a return to the Formula 1 calendar following a nine-year absence.
Formula 1

Day of Mixed Fortunes for Racing Point in Portuguese Grand Prix

By Findlay Grant
October 28, 2020
3 Mins read
It was a day of contrasting results for the Racing Point drivers in Portugal as Sergio Pérez finished in the points in seventh, while Lance Stroll suffered a retirement.
Formula 1

Bittersweet and 'Challenging' Sunday for McLaren at the Nürburgring

By Findlay Grant
October 15, 2020
2 Mins read
McLaren had a bittersweet day in the Eifel Grand Prix as Carlos Sainz Jr. finished in fifth place, but his team-mate Lando Norris was forced to retire due to issues with his power unit.
Formula 1

Lance Stroll: "The Nürburgring is one of my favourite circuits"

By Findlay Grant
October 8, 2020
2 Mins read
Racing Point drivers Lance Stroll and Sergio Pérez are looking forward to racing at the Nürburgring this weekend.
Formula 1

Disappointing race for McLaren in Russian GP following strong qualifying

By Findlay Grant
October 1, 2020
3 Mins read
It was a day of disappointment for McLaren F1 Team in Sochi after they were not able to score any points.
Formula 1

Bottas delighted with win and Mercedes double podium

By Findlay Grant
October 1, 2020
3 Mins read
Mercedes finished their strong weekend in Sochi on a high note, with both drivers on the podium.
Formula 1

Shovlin positive despite mixed fortunes for Mercedes in Russian GP

By Findlay Grant
September 29, 2020
2 Mins read
Mercedes’ chief race engineer Andrew Shovlin was pleased with the team’s performance at the Russian Grand Prix, but is committed to fixing their mistakes in two weeks time at the Nürburgring.
Formula 1

McLaren very happy with two top ten starts in Russian GP qualifying

By Findlay Grant
September 26, 2020
2 Mins read
McLaren F1 Team showed some solid pace in qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix with both drivers starting in the top ten.
Formula 1

Williams Racing upbeat ahead of Russian GP following Mugello disappointment

By Findlay Grant
September 24, 2020
2 Mins read
Williams Racing are hopeful they will be able bring home a positive result this weekend in the Russian Grand Prix after missing out on points at Mugello.
Formula 1

Frustration for Williams at Spa-Francorchamps after missing out on points

By Findlay Grant
August 31, 2020
2 Mins read
It was a frustrating race for Williams at Spa on Sunday, with neither driver scoring any points.
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