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Nick Golding

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Formula 1 & Formula E reporter/journalist
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Formula 1

"We thank Lando and Daniel for their hard work this year" - Mclaren's Andreas Seidl

By Nick Golding
December 13, 2021
2 Mins read

The Mclaren F1 Team missed out on third in the Constructors’ Standings, after suffering yet more bad luck in the season finale Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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"We had a slow puncture which just took us out of the race" - Lando Norris

By Nick Golding
December 13, 2021
2 Mins read
It was a disappointing end to the season for Lando Norris, who’s hopes of claiming fifth in the Driver’s Championship were ruined after a slow puncture at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Nikita Mazepin Out of Season Finale After Testing Positive For Covid-19

By Nick Golding
December 12, 2021
1 Mins read
Nikita Mazepin’s rookie season is over, after testing positive for Covid-19 ahead of the season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"Today was not the best from my side" - Mick Schumacher

By Nick Golding
December 11, 2021
1 Mins read
Haas will be hoping that Qualifying goes better in 2022, after Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin qualified nineteenth and twentieth yet again, for the 2021 season finale.
Formula 1

"It's rare that neither of us make it to Q2" - Nicholas Latifi

By Nick Golding
December 11, 2021
2 Mins read
In a rare turn of events Nicholas Latifi out-qualified Mercedes bound George Russell, as neither Williams made it past Q1 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"There was not much more left" - Esteban Ocon

By Nick Golding
December 11, 2021
2 Mins read
Esteban Ocon was confirmed as Alpine F1 Team qualifier of the year, after the Frenchman out-qualified team-mate Fernando Alonso by two spots, Ocon will start from ninth for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"Tyre degradation is quite high" - Charles Leclerc

By Nick Golding
December 10, 2021
2 Mins read
It has been an average start to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Scuderia Ferrari, with both drivers ending Friday towards the bottom of the top ten at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Formula 1

Title Decider to be Broadcast Live on Channel 4

By Nick Golding
December 10, 2021
1 Mins read
In a brilliant move by Sky, this weekend’s title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be available on free-to-air television, courtesy of Channel 4 in what could be a weekend of sporting history.
Formula 1

One Last Dance For The 13-Inch Formula One Tyre

By Nick Golding
December 10, 2021
2 Mins read
This weekend will see Formula One bid a farewell to the 13-inch tyre, as brand-new 18-inch tyres prepare for their introduction in 2022.
Formula 1

Logan Sargeant to Drive For Williams in The End of Season Abu Dhabi Test

By Nick Golding
December 9, 2021
1 Mins read
Williams have announced that the newest member of their Driver Academy Logan Sargeant, will drive for the team in the end of season Abu Dhabi test next week.
Formula 1

Haas Retain Pietro Fittipaldi as 2022 Official Test and Reserve Driver

By Nick Golding
December 9, 2021
1 Mins read
Ahead of the conclusion of the 2021 Formula One season, Haas have announced the resigning of Pietro Fittipaldi, who will continue his role of being the team’s official test and reserve driver in 2022.
Formula 1

"It's been an intense season" - Charles Leclerc

By Nick Golding
December 9, 2021
1 Mins read
Both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr go into the final round of the championship well in the fight to claim fifth spot in the Driver’s Championship, who will end the year as top Ferrari?
Formula 1

"The track is now faster and with more overtaking opportunities" - Pirelli's Mario Isola

By Nick Golding
December 9, 2021
2 Mins read
The new layout to be used at the Yas Marina Circuit this weekend for the final round of the season will allow plenty of overtaking opportunities according to Pirelli, as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton prepare for one last duel to take the title.
Formula 1

"The year has gone by quicker than I expected!" - Mick Schumacher

By Nick Golding
December 9, 2021
1 Mins read
Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin are preparing for the last round of their challenging rookie campaign, as the Uralkali Haas F1 Team get ready to quickly switch their attention to 2022.
Formula 1

"We're aiming to end the season on a high" - Sebastian Vettel

By Nick Golding
December 8, 2021
1 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel looks to wrap up the honour of Most Overtakes of the Year at the final round this weekend, whereas Lance Stroll is preparing for his 100th Formula One Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"There's a special atmosphere" - Pierre Gasly

By Nick Golding
December 8, 2021
2 Mins read
Both Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda are hoping to end the season in style, whilst the team may require another chaotic weekend if they are to snatch fifth place in the Constructors’ Standings from Alpine.
Formula 1

"Maybe we can have our own mini-race" - Fernando Alonso

By Nick Golding
December 8, 2021
2 Mins read
Fernando Alonso is looking to have a great battle with Vettel and the retiring Räikkönen this weekend, as the trio look set to battle it out for the Most Overtakes of the Year Award.
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