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Nick Golding

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Formula 1 & Formula E reporter/journalist
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Formula 1

"I am confident that we have good potential" - Charles Leclerc

By Nick Golding
October 9, 2021
2 Mins read

Charles Leclerc to start from third for the Turkish Grand Prix, after being given a helping hand into final qualifying by Carlos Sainz Jr who played the perfect team role.

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Formula 1

"Starting from the inside will be tricky" - Max Verstappen

By Nick Golding
October 9, 2021
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen to start from second place for the Turkish Grand Prix with the Dutchman focused on taking back the championship lead from Lewis Hamilton.
Formula 1

"Tomorrow is Going to be Difficult" - Lewis Hamilton

By Nick Golding
October 9, 2021
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas inherited pole position for the Turkish Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton, with the world champion being dropped from first to eleventh due to his 10-place grid penalty.
Formula 1

"I'm Ready to go Again!" - Lando Norris

By Nick Golding
October 5, 2021
2 Mins read
After the bitter disappointment of not winning the Russian Grand Prix, Lando Norris is ready to go again this weekend in Turkey as he continues his search for his first victory.
Formula 1

"With Softer Compounds we Will Face Higher Wear Levels" - Pirelli's Mario Isola

By Nick Golding
October 5, 2021
2 Mins read
With softer tyres being used for this season’s trip to Turkey, Pirelli believe there is a chance drivers could see higher levels of tyre wear at the Intercity Istanbul Park, where rain looks to threaten once again!
Formula 1

"We don't know what our competitiveness is going to be" - Mick Schumacher

By Nick Golding
October 5, 2021
2 Mins read
Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin go into this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix having never raced at the circuit before, a steep learning curve lays ahead for the rookies this weekend.
Formula 1

Qatar Added To Never-Ending 2021 Season, After Signing 10-Year Contract Starting in 2023

By Nick Golding
September 30, 2021
2 Mins read
Qatar to debut in Formula One with the Losail International Circuit set to host round twenty on the 19-21 November. The country has also signed a ten-year agreement with Formula One starting in 2023.
Formula 1

Mazepin Angers Tsunoda Yet FIA Remain Unbothered With Russian's Defending

By Nick Golding
September 29, 2021
2 Mins read
FIA remain unbothered by Nikita Mazepin’s driving style despite yet another late defensive move, this time on Yuki Tsunoda at the Russian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"Points finish is an excellent result and fair reward" - Williams' Dave Robson

By Nick Golding
September 27, 2021
2 Mins read
George Russell secured Williams Racing another points finish after crossing the line in tenth at the end of the chaotic Russian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"We held our own and made no silly mistakes" - George Russell

By Nick Golding
September 27, 2021
2 Mins read
George Russell scored yet another point for Williams Racing after brilliant tenth place finish at the Russian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"What We Are Witnessing Is Just Mind-Blowing" - Mercedes' Toto Wolff

By Nick Golding
September 26, 2021
2 Mins read
Toto Wolff believes that Hamilton’s success won’t be fully appreciated for a number of years, after the world champion claimed his one-hundredth victory at an incredible Russian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

One Hundred Victories "just feels so special" - Lewis Hamilton

By Nick Golding
September 26, 2021
4 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton finally made it a century of victories after an incredible Russian Grand Prix which saw a late downpour. Bottas performed a rain dance and went from fourteenth to fifth in closing stages.
Formula 1

Heartbreak for Norris as Hamilton Claims Victory 100 in Incredible Russian Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

By Nick Golding
September 26, 2021
7 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton claimed victory number One-Hundred in race of the season at the Russian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen recovering from last to finish second in wet last few laps, Sainz rounded off the podium.
Formula 1

"Difficult to determine the crossover point" - Pirelli's Mario Isola

By Nick Golding
September 25, 2021
2 Mins read
Mclaren judged the crossover point from Intermediates to Slicks with perfection, as Lando Norris claimed his first ever pole position in tricky conditions in Sochi. Pirelli predict an intriguing race lays ahead at the Russian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

"I was hoping for maybe a secret Q2 appearance" - Mick Schumacher

By Nick Golding
September 25, 2021
2 Mins read
Mick Schumacher split the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN drivers in qualifying at the Russian Grand Prix, despite this both Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin were eliminated in Qualifying One.
Formula 1

"We were just on the edge all the time" - Kimi Räikkönen

By Nick Golding
September 25, 2021
1 Mins read
Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN suffered a miserable Saturday afternoon at the Russian Grand Prix with both cars being eliminated in Qualifying One at the damp Sochi Autodrom
Formula 1

"I stayed out on just one set of tyres" - Pierre Gasly

By Nick Golding
September 25, 2021
2 Mins read
Pierre Gasly failed to make Qualifying Three for only the third time this season and starts the Russian Grand Prix from twelfth, Yuki Tsunoda to start just behind in thirteenth.
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