Author Profile: Garry Sloan

Garry Sloan

Garry Sloan

F1 Journalist

57 published articles
12 Sep 2022 latest publication

A passionate Formula 1 fan with a curious and often cynical mind.
I have used my investigative talents and forensic analysis to explore the world of F1.
"In the pit lane - F1 exposed" is my first book in the series which I hope will spark discussion and maybe positive changes within F1.

Latest story: Now Hulkenberg emerging as front runner for Haas F1 seat?

In the pitlane - Good night Vietnam

The much-anticipated cancellation of the Vietnam 2020 race has struck another Covid-19 blow to Liberty Media’s finances. In an interview with the New York...

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20 Oct 2020

In the pitlane - Liberty Media takes back control in Brazil

The news broke last week amid controversy that F1 will move from Interlagos in Sao Paulo to a new purpose-built track on the outskirts...

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12 Oct 2020

In the pitlane - Ratcliffe’s master plan

Both Daimler and Toto Wolff continue to issue statements proclaiming their respective commitments to the Mercedes F1 team. Daimler recently said, "Speculation regarding a...

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6 Oct 2020

In the pit lane - Carey’s report card

It has now been officially confirmed Chase Carey will leave his role as chairman and CEO of F1 with former Ferrari team principal Stefano...

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29 Sep 2020

In the pit lane - From Russia with love

The F1 circus arrives this week in Sochi to complete the seven-year deal agreed back in 2010 between ex-F1 ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone and President...

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22 Sep 2020

In the pit lane - Is Israel an option for F1?

With the US acting as an intermediary Israel and the UAE agreed back in August to work towards “normalisation”. This would make the UAE...

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15 Sep 2020

In the pit lane - The dream turns into a nightmare

After a long wait Ferrari owned circuit Mugello will host a F1 race, The Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio Della Toscana Ferrari 1000. For...

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8 Sep 2020

In the pit lane - Pirelli under pressure

With the F1 season now in full swing, tyre supplier Pirelli is feeling the heat after tyre failures at the British Grand Prix. Lewis...

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1 Sep 2020

In the pit lane - Nothing ventured nothing gained

F1 discovered William's fate when it was announced last Friday the team had been sold to the relatively small American private equity firm Dorilton...

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24 Aug 2020

In the pit lane - Lawrence Stroll gets very angry

Lawrence Stroll, a man who rarely makes a public comment, stood in front of the camera at Silverstone and gave a performance that almost...

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18 Aug 2020

In the pit lane - Formula E unplugged

Following a five-month lockdown Formula E returned with six races in nine days at Berlin’s Tempelhor track. So, should Formula 1 be worried about...

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11 Aug 2020

In the pit lane - Zak Brown dealmaker

In the week McLaren announced Gulf Oil as a new sponsor the team also came in for criticism for its deal with British American...

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4 Aug 2020

In the pit lane - F1 races to Africa?

In his ongoing campaign to raise awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement, Lewis Hamilton has declared his desire for a race in Africa....

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29 Jul 2020

In the pit lane - Who will be taking a Stroll?

The tension mounts at Racing Point as the world of F1 waits with bated breath to find out if Sebastian Vettel will sign for...

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21 Jul 2020

In the pit lane - Hats off to Alonso

One of the unanswered questions of Fernando Alonso returning to F1 is how much will Renault pay him? Cash strapped Renault and Alonso are...

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14 Jul 2020

In the pit lane - Vienna slice

The show eventually got on the road with the first race of the season held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. Behind the...

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7 Jul 2020

In the pit lane - ROKiT man

It all starts when the Williams F1 team announced that it was ending its partnership with sponsors ROKiT with immediate effect, although no specific...

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30 Jun 2020

In the pit lane - Time to be Social

So as Covid-19 leaves a trail of human misery and economic ruin in its path an awful lot of people are getting upset that...

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23 Jun 2020

Lights Out - Chequebooks Out: Racing Point

In this series, I will look at the ownership and funding of the teams in F1 and maybe uncover a dark secret or two....

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9 Jun 2020

Lights Out - Chequebooks Out: Alfa Romeo

In this series, I will look at the ownership and funding of the teams in F1 and maybe uncover a dark secret or two....

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2 Jun 2020

Lights Out - Chequebooks Out: Williams

In this series, I will look at the ownership and funding of the teams in F1 and maybe uncover a dark secret or two....

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21 May 2020

Lights Out - Chequebooks Out: Renault

In this series, I will look at the ownership and funding of the teams in F1 and maybe uncover a dark secret or two....

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9 May 2020

Lights Out - Chequebooks Out: McLaren

In this series, I will look at the ownership and funding of the teams in F1 and maybe uncover a dark secret or two....

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28 Apr 2020

Lights Out - Chequebooks Out: Red Bull

The Aston Martin Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri (formerly Toro Rosso) F1 teams are owned by the energy drinks company Red Bull. The...

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20 Apr 2020

Lights Out - Chequebooks Out: Haas

In this series, I will look at the ownership and funding of the teams in F1 and maybe uncover a dark secret or two....

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31 Mar 2020

Lights Out - Chequebooks Out: Ferrari

In this series, I will look at the ownership and funding of the teams in F1 and maybe uncover a dark secret or two....

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18 Mar 2020

Lights Out - Chequebooks Out - Mercedes

So, the start of a new season beckons and with 2020 the last year before the budget cap is introduced the teams have their...

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2 Mar 2020