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Nick Golding

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Formula 1 & Formula E reporter/journalist
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Formula 1

"We already knew he had a DRS issue" - Red Bull's Christian Horner

By Nick Golding
May 22, 2022
1 Mins read

Following the Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner explained how the team were already aware of race winner Max Verstappen’s DRS issue, however, is delighted with the 1-2.

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Formula 1

"A difficult beginning but a good end!" - Max Verstappen

By Nick Golding
May 22, 2022
3 Mins read
Max Verstappen won an enthralling Spanish Grand Prix in a Red Bull 1-2, despite DRS issues throughout the scorching hot afternoon.
Formula 1

"Our car tends to be stronger in the race" - Alfa Romeo's Frédéric Vasseur

By Nick Golding
May 21, 2022
1 Mins read
Alfa Romeo’s Team Principal believes both drivers have the pace to finish in the points, despite a mixed qualifying. Valtteri Bottas will start seventh whilst Guanyu Zhou lines up fifteenth.
Formula 1

"The gap to the cars in front is not that big!" - Valtteri Bottas

By Nick Golding
May 21, 2022
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas was best of the rest in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, as the finish driver lines up in seventh for Sunday’s challenging race.
Formula 1

Leclerc Ends Friday on Top as Mercedes Finish Close Behind

By Nick Golding
May 20, 2022
2 Mins read
Charles Leclerc finished Free Practice 2 on top, however, it was the Silver Arrows in close pursuit on the opening day of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Midfield to be "close, intense, thrilling fight" - Alfa Romeo's Frédéric Vasseur

By Nick Golding
May 19, 2022
1 Mins read
The Alfa Romeo Team Principal is expecting the midfield to remain extremely close throughout the season, and especially at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"Barcelona is a track that holds no secrets" - Valtteri Bottas

By Nick Golding
May 19, 2022
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas is targeting more points this weekend in Spain, whereas Guanyu Zhou is hoping to bounce back from a disappointing retirement in Miami.
Formula 1

"There's still a lot of the game left to play" - Mercedes' Toto Wolff

By Nick Golding
May 18, 2022
2 Mins read
Toto Wolff is full of fire ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix and believes the best of the W13 is still yet to be seen.
Formula 1

"We have decided to wait a little bit longer with upgrades" - Haas' Guenther Steiner

By Nick Golding
May 18, 2022
2 Mins read
Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner revealed that the team will not be bringing any upgrades to this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, the team will wait for later in the season.
Formula 1

Upgrades "to make for an interesting season" - Kevin Magnussen

By Nick Golding
May 18, 2022
3 Mins read
Heading into this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, Kevin Magnussen believes that each teams upgrades will constantly change the running order.
Formula 1

"Barcelona has traditionally been a two-stopper" - Pirelli's Mario Isola

By Nick Golding
May 17, 2022
1 Mins read
Pirelli’s Motorsport Director Mario Isola, is interested to see if a one-stop will be possible on the new tyres at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, with the race usually consisting of two-stops each.
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"I'd really like to thank Williams for the opportunity" - Nyck de Vries

By Nick Golding
May 17, 2022
1 Mins read
Nyck de Vries will be taking Alex Albon’s spot at Williams for FP1 this weekend, as the Dutchman prepares for his duties at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"Nyck's experience and professionalism will be crucial on Friday" - Williams' Dave Robson

By Nick Golding
May 17, 2022
1 Mins read
Nyck de Vries will step-in for Alex Albon during FP1 this weekend in Spain, as Williams’ Head of Vehicle Performance Dave Robson highlights the strengths of having De Vries in the car.
Formula 1

"We're hungry for more points" - Alex Albon

By Nick Golding
May 17, 2022
2 Mins read
Alex Albon is aiming for another points finish this weekend in Spain, after performing brilliantly at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"We are bringing some upgrades" - McLaren's Andreas Seidl

By Nick Golding
May 17, 2022
1 Mins read
As revealed by McLaren’s Team Principal, Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo will have upgrades at their disposal this weekend in Spain.
Formula 1

"I've put the retirement in Miami behind me" - Lando Norris

By Nick Golding
May 17, 2022
2 Mins read
Lando Norris is looking to put his Miami disappointment behind him at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. Daniel Ricciardo is equally excited to be returning to Europe.
Formula 1Formula 2

Jack Doohan to Receive First-ever Formula 1 Outing

By Nick Golding
May 14, 2022
2 Mins read
Formula 2 driver Jack Doohan has been handed his first experience of Formula 1 machinery by Alpine, in a test at the Losail International Circuit, Qatar.
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