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Has been writing about the sport since before Max Verstappen was born. **Latest story:** [5 Awesome (not) things about Formula 1's Epic (not) 2020 Season](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/5-awesome-not-things-about-formula-1s-epic-not-2020-season/) [![5 Awesome (not) things about Formula 1's Epic (not) 2020 Season](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-Tuscany-Grand-Prix-Thursday-4-scaled-330x203.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/5-awesome-not-things-about-formula-1s-epic-not-2020-season/) ## [5 Awesome (not) things about Formula 1's Epic (not) 2020 Season](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/5-awesome-not-things-about-formula-1s-epic-not-2020-season/) As we all get neck-deep into this weirdest of weird years and most depressing of depressing Formula 1 seasons, something is blindingly obvious -... 0 comments  |  28 Oct 2020 [![More red meat for the lions...](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/M234892-scaled-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/more-red-meat-for-the-lions/) ## [More red meat for the lions...](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/more-red-meat-for-the-lions/) In a parallel universe, today's Formula 1 column is about the freakishly terrifying robot fridges that delivered the trophies last Sunday to bewildered drivers... 31 comments  |  16 Jul 2020 [![How racial politics could kill Formula 1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AP-235K2AYBS2111_news-scaled-317x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/how-racial-politics-could-kill-formula-1/) ## [How racial politics could kill Formula 1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/how-racial-politics-could-kill-formula-1/) First, a warning. After a seven month black hole of real Formula 1 racing (note: Lando Norris in his undies at home doesn't count),... 44 comments  |  26 Jun 2020 [![Why politics should be kept out of Formula 1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/M182233-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/why-politics-should-be-kept-out-of-formula-1/) ## [Why politics should be kept out of Formula 1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/why-politics-should-be-kept-out-of-formula-1/) Just when you thought things couldn't get much worse than a deadly virus that killed every engine, another epidemic struck Formula 1 - toxically... 29 comments  |  9 Jun 2020 [![The 2 real reasons for Vettel's Ferrari split](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/190050_ung-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/the-2-real-reasons-for-vettels-ferrari-split/) ## [The 2 real reasons for Vettel's Ferrari split](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/the-2-real-reasons-for-vettels-ferrari-split/) We all know he loves the whine of an old V12 and hates the ping of an Instagram notification, but you really have to... 19 comments  |  14 May 2020 [![5 exciting moments of Coron-ula 1 2020](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/man-4957154_1280-330x188.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/5-exciting-moments-of-coron-ula-1-2020/) ## [5 exciting moments of Coron-ula 1 2020](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/5-exciting-moments-of-coron-ula-1-2020/) Oh dear - it wasn't supposed to be like this. Charles Leclerc should be driving another nail into Sebastian Vettel's career by now -... 5 comments  |  29 Apr 2020 [![F1 and coronavirus: What on earth happens next?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-Pre-Season-Test-02-Spain-Day-1-scaled-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/f1-and-coronavirus-what-on-earth-happens-next/) ## [F1 and coronavirus: What on earth happens next?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/f1-and-coronavirus-what-on-earth-happens-next/) So ... this is where we are. Not a lot of point talking about normal Formula 1, because there is no Formula 1. Heck,... 0 comments  |  15 Apr 2020 [![Should we really blame Chase Carey for coronavirus?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Australian-F1-GP-cancelalation-330x186.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/should-we-really-blame-chase-carey-for-coronavirus/) ## [Should we really blame Chase Carey for coronavirus?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/should-we-really-blame-chase-carey-for-coronavirus/) So just the other day, when F1 and the FIA and the Victorian government locked thousands of similarly furious fans outside the Albert Park... 7 comments  |  16 Mar 2020 [![Ranking: My top 9 Sky (and F1) broadcasters](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/3543-c641-023b-4bf8af3dc61f_1d892ccf444011faba0040fee6d44c7789e86260-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/ranking-my-top-9-sky-and-f1-broadcasters/) ## [Ranking: My top 9 Sky (and F1) broadcasters](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/ranking-my-top-9-sky-and-f1-broadcasters/) As coronavirus and the associated and disproportionate hysteria grabs Formula 1 (and the world) by the you-know-whats, it's worth having a little think about... 7 comments  |  10 Mar 2020 [![Red Bull launches the Holy Trinity of F1 marketing](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AP-2342FVM4H1W11_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-scaled-330x216.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/red-bull-launches-the-holy-trinity-of-f1-marketing/) ## [Red Bull launches the Holy Trinity of F1 marketing](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/red-bull-launches-the-holy-trinity-of-f1-marketing/) As far as winter pre-seasons go, I'm giving Renault a big fat zero out of ten. We've all seen and heard almost nothing from... 0 comments  |  18 Feb 2020 [![PR people should stop treating F1 fans like idiots](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Reanult-engine-parts-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/pr-people-should-stop-treating-f1-fans-like-idiots/) ## [PR people should stop treating F1 fans like idiots](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/pr-people-should-stop-treating-f1-fans-like-idiots/) Readers of the Swiss newspaper Blick really do love keeping up to date with the sound of an idling 2.4 litre V6 power unit.... 3 comments  |  5 Feb 2020 [![2020 is Mick Schumacher's Last Chance Saloon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/00219004_AV1_4467_4735-3157-rgb-1400x933-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/2020-is-mick-schumachers-last-chance-saloon/) ## [2020 is Mick Schumacher's Last Chance Saloon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/2020-is-mick-schumachers-last-chance-saloon/) I think I speak for most Michael Schumacher fans by stressing that we \*all\* wanted his boy to be good. We all still want... 7 comments  |  20 Jan 2020 [![6 Shady Predictions for F1's 2020 Season](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AP-22F39CTVW2111_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-scaled-330x213.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/6-shady-predictions-for-f1s-2020-season/) ## [6 Shady Predictions for F1's 2020 Season](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/6-shady-predictions-for-f1s-2020-season/) If you were to summarise 2019, the obvious headline would be that Mercedes continued to dominate the 'power unit' era with sixth consecutive drivers'... 10 comments  |  10 Jan 2020 [![Vettel VS Leclerc crash: A hyped-up Nothing Burger](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/190028-bra-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/vettel-vs-leclerc-crash-a-hyped-up-nothing-burger/) ## [Vettel VS Leclerc crash: A hyped-up Nothing Burger](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/vettel-vs-leclerc-crash-a-hyped-up-nothing-burger/) It's slightly strange to me that one of the top stories of 2019 was a pretty minor touch of wheels that as far as... 9 comments  |  20 Dec 2019 [![Is it time for Vettel to go home?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/190004_rus-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/is-it-time-for-vettel-to-go-home/) ## [Is it time for Vettel to go home?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/is-it-time-for-vettel-to-go-home/) Question: When was the last time you were seriously impressed with Sebastian Vettel? Now, I don't have Bernie Ecclestone's excuse of being achingly close... 13 comments  |  13 Dec 2019 [![When it comes to F1 coverage, less is more?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/M222280-scaled-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/when-it-comes-to-f1-coverage-less-is-more/) ## [When it comes to F1 coverage, less is more?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-column/when-it-comes-to-f1-coverage-less-is-more/) When I was a kid, there was nothing - NOTHING - better than Sunday nights. As an Australian, everyone else in the house was... 6 comments  |  1 Dec 2019 ### Join our FREE weekly F1 Newsletter Enter your email address & confirm your subscription You've already signed up, Thanks! 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