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William Brierty

About author
I am a political researcher looking to branch into a motorsport writing career. I have particular expertise in F1 and single seaters and write opinion and analysis pieces within TCF's F1 and open-wheel coverage.
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Formula 1

Sean Gelael enjoying "great chemistry" at Toro Rosso

By William Brierty
December 8, 2017
1 Mins read

Scuderia Toro Rosso tester Sean Gelael has spoken of the relationship he has developed with the Italian outfit having spent much of…

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Formula 1

Pirelli: Overtaking in F1 fell by almost 50% in 2017

By William Brierty
December 7, 2017
2 Mins read
According to data published by Pirelli, overtaking moves fell by a margin of 47% across the 20-race season in 2017. Formula 1’s…
Formula 1

Pirelli's Isola expects a return to two-stop races in 2018

By William Brierty
December 7, 2017
2 Mins read
Speaking in the wake of last week’s post-race tyre test, Pirelli‘s F1 racing manager, Mario Isola has reiterated the Italian tyre marque’s…
Formula 1

Horner: Hamilton would be "foolish" to underestimate Ricciardo

By William Brierty
December 4, 2017
1 Mins read
Red Bull Racing Chief hoping to provide Ricciardo with the ‘tools to do the job’.
Formula 1

Kubica wants to be more than a "feel-good news story"

By William Brierty
December 4, 2017
2 Mins read
Robert Kubica hoping to make the most of potential F1 return
Formula 1

Hartley "overdue a holiday" after seven-week marathon

By William Brierty
November 29, 2017
1 Mins read
Kiwi Hartley looking forward to having some time away from motor racing after taking part in both Formula 1 and FIA WEC recently.
Formula 1

Kevin Magnussen: So near, yet so far

By William Brierty
November 28, 2017
1 Mins read
Kevin Magnussen has eruditely reflected on his debut season with the Haas F1 Team, reasonably satisfied with his year as a whole,…
Formula 1

Pierre Gasly: "I pushed too much"

By William Brierty
November 28, 2017
1 Mins read
Scuderia Toro Rosso’s Pierre Gasly rues a mistake in the final race of the 2017 season.
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Opinion: Why di Grassi's social media pile-up misread Macau

By William Brierty
November 28, 2017
5 Mins read
A year on from Laurens Vanthoor‘s farcical, upside-down triumph in the Macau FIA GT World Cup, the world’s GT3 exotica would produce…
Formula 1

Sauber tipped to announce 2018 line-up/Alfa ties in Abu Dhabi

By William Brierty
November 22, 2017
1 Mins read
The Sauber Team are widely tipped to announce their 2018 driver line-up plus Alfa Romeo-ties, during this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix….
Formula 1

Force India's Tom McCullough: "Yas Marina circuit is a challenge for engineers"

By William Brierty
November 22, 2017
1 Mins read
Previewing this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Sahara Force India F1 Team Chief Race Engineer, Tom McCullough, has emphasised the challenges the 5.554km Yas…
Formula 1

Sergio Perez: "I enjoy driving at Yas Marina"

By William Brierty
November 21, 2017
1 Mins read
Despite being a circuit with a decidedly mixed reputation among the drivers, Sergio Perez has spoken of his appreciation of the Yas…
Formula 1

FIA refunds defunct Manor Team’s 2017 entry fee

By William Brierty
November 21, 2017
1 Mins read
FIA reimburses entry fee as a gesture of goodwill to the now defunct Formula 1 team.
Formula 1

Mallya: second successive fourth place "no accident"

By William Brierty
November 21, 2017
1 Mins read
Ahead of this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Sahara Force India F1 Team boss Vijay Mallya has paid glowing tribute to his…
Formula 1

Ocon pleased to return to the site of his GP3 title triumph

By William Brierty
November 21, 2017
1 Mins read
Abu Dhabi is a special place for Esteban Ocon and the 21-year-old is looking forward to getting back there this weekend.
Formula 1Formula V8 3.5Opinion

OPINION: Formula V8 3.5 - The necessary casualty of the FIA's superlicense overhaul

By William Brierty
November 20, 2017
5 Mins read
The FIA’s superlicense changes set in motion a fatal chain of events for 3.5 series racing. However. was it a sacrifice worth making?
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