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United States Grand Prix Talking Points: Ferrari still alive as Championship fight heats up, Ricciardo's ghost haunts Circuit of the Americas

Ben Waterworth

Oct 215 min read

United States Grand Prix Talking Points: Ferrari still alive as Championship fight heats up, Ricciardo's ghost haunts Circuit of the Americas

After a four-week break without Formula One, the cars were back in anger under the hot sun of a Texan sky for the popular US Grand Prix.

'It's sad': No extra pressure for lone Aussie in Austin as drivers pay tribute to Ricciardo

Ben Waterworth

Oct 182 min read

'It's sad': No extra pressure for lone Aussie in Austin as drivers pay tribute to Ricciardo

Oscar Piastri says there is no added pressure on his shoulders from down under after Daniel Ricciardo’s exit.

Singapore Grand Prix Talking Points: Are Red Bull firing the wrong driver, and is Mad Max's reign coming to an end?

Ben Waterworth

Sep 236 min read

Singapore Grand Prix Talking Points: Are Red Bull firing the wrong driver, and is Mad Max's reign coming to an end?

Is it justified to see the back of Danny Ric instead of another driver in the Red Bull garage?

Round 9 F1 driver power rankings: The topsy-turvy ten strike again

Ben Waterworth

Jun 123 min read

Round 9 F1 driver power rankings: The topsy-turvy ten strike again

As soon as you think there is some consistency in the power rankings, a race like Montreal happens.

Canadian Grand Prix talking points: Magnificent Montreal delivers again

Ben Waterworth

Jun 106 min read

Canadian Grand Prix talking points: Magnificent Montreal delivers again

Once again Montreal has delivered a great race as we say au revoir to another fantastic Canadian Grand Prix.

Round 6 F1 driver power rankings: Norris trumps all to rise the rankings

Ben Waterworth

May 83 min read

Round 6 F1 driver power rankings: Norris trumps all to rise the rankings

Lando Norris wins a race! Finally! But does that mean he rises in the power rankings?

Miami Grand Prix talking points: Norris finally breaks the F1 maiden for a fan favourite 2024 victory

Ben Waterworth

May 66 min read

Miami Grand Prix talking points: Norris finally breaks the F1 maiden for a fan favourite 2024 victory

The third ever Miami Grand Prix is in the history books and finally Lando Norris has tasted the victory champagne.

Chinese Grand Prix talking points: Stroll has become the most hated F1 driver in a long time - but that's simply an unfair call!

Ben Waterworth

Apr 226 min read

Chinese Grand Prix talking points: Stroll has become the most hated F1 driver in a long time - but that's simply an unfair call!

It’s been an interesting couple of days in the world of Formula 1 since the chequered flag fell on the Chinese Grand Prix last Sunday.

The podium that wasn’t – ten years on from Ricciardo's Albert Park heartbreak

Ben Waterworth

Mar 243 min read

The podium that wasn’t – ten years on from Ricciardo's Albert Park heartbreak

Ten years ago on an overcast Melbourne day, Daniel Ricciardo created a slice of Australian Formula 1 history. The then 24-year-old became...

Ricciardo's 'painful' qualifying error makes for tough Aus GP task as fellow Aussie sets six-year best

Ben Waterworth

Mar 235 min read

Ricciardo's 'painful' qualifying error makes for tough Aus GP task as fellow Aussie sets six-year best

Just as Ferrari fans thought the Red Bull dominance was set to be broken, Max Verstappen did what Max Verstappen does best: finish first...

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix talking points: Bearman solidifies Haas hopes - and there's trouble brewing for Ricciardo

Ben Waterworth

Mar 115 min read

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix talking points: Bearman solidifies Haas hopes - and there's trouble brewing for Ricciardo

Another grand prix, another Max Verstappen and Red Bull win. And while it wasn’t the most exciting race we’ve ever seen, there are still...

Bahrain GP Talking Points: 'Formula NASA' - time to give Verstappen his own one-man series, but race for second closest we've seen

Ben Waterworth

Mar 46 min read

Bahrain GP Talking Points: 'Formula NASA' - time to give Verstappen his own one-man series, but race for second closest we've seen

The 2024 F1 season is underway, although for many tuning in during the wee hours of Sunday morning, you might’ve thought you’d just tuned...

Mexico City Grand Prix Talking Points: Advance Australia Fair, while Verstappen tastes sweet 16

Ben Waterworth

Oct 31, 20234 min read

Mexico City Grand Prix Talking Points: Advance Australia Fair, while Verstappen tastes sweet 16

The second part of the final Formula One triple header is done with as we leave Mexico with more records broken and some smiles for...

Ferrari front row lockout as Ricciardo shines in Mexico

Ben Waterworth

Oct 28, 20232 min read

Ferrari front row lockout as Ricciardo shines in Mexico

Ferrari have stunned Red Bull at the Mexico City Grand Prix with Charles Leclerc taking pole ahead of Carlos Sainz for a front row...

Ben Waterworth

Jul 21, 20236 min read

Top 5 Hungarian Grands Prix

The F1 circus heads to Budapest this weekend as we get ready for the 38th Hungarian Grand Prix. Outside of a race in 1936 held in the...

Ben Waterworth

Apr 28, 20235 min read

Top 5 Azerbaijan Grands Prix

It seems like a lifetime ago since the Australian Grand Prix and finally F1 is back this weekend for our seventh ever visit to the...

Five talking points from the 2020 F1 Season

Ben Waterworth

Dec 24, 20207 min read

Five talking points from the 2020 F1 Season

It was the season that looked like it wouldn’t happen – but it did, and there is plenty to talk about in closing it out. Let’s get to it....

Five talking points from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Ben Waterworth

Nov 2, 20205 min read

Five talking points from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

We’re right back into snoozefest town as the return to Imola for the first time in 14 years didn’t live up to what we were all hoping...

Five talking points from the Eifel Grand Prix

Ben Waterworth

Oct 12, 20207 min read

Five talking points from the Eifel Grand Prix

Not a classic, not a snoozefest. Somwhere in the middle. But it still brought about plenty to talk about. Let’s get to it. Finally, Danny...

Five talking points from the Tuscan Grand Prix

Ben Waterworth

Sep 15, 20204 min read

Five talking points from the Tuscan Grand Prix

Another pretty decent race, at least behind the Mercedes, and we’re back for another talking points from another grand prix. Let’s get to...