Will Dodds, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Jessica Hawkins: I’m not finished with the racing dream

Aston Martin driver ambassador Jessica Hawkins was at Monza over the past weekend for the Italian Grand Prix in her role assisting the team, editor Will Dodds spoke to her. Now a few months into her role wit... Read More...

2021 British Grand Prix, Sunday - Jiri Krenek Hakkinen

Hakkinen: When you’re racing at speed these things happen

Mika Hakkinen described the collision between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix as a "pure racing incident" in his latest post-race column. The two-time world champion was one of ma... Read More...

Rossi: I don’t recognise the Alonso that people describe

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has heavily suggested that the team will exercise the option to retain Fernando Alonso into next season. The two-time world champion signed a one-plus-one deal upon his return to For... Read More...

Norris: I’m annoyed I didn’t get the opportunity to fight

Lando Norris was left to wonder what could have been after a creditable fourth place finish at the British Grand Prix on Sunday. The 21-year-old started the race from sixth, but rose up the order early on, p... Read More...

Alonso: Unfortunate moment but nothing intentional

Fernando Alonso described the first lap clash between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix as an "unlucky moment". With Verstappen on pole and Hamilton chasing close behind, the two co... Read More...

2021 British Grand Prix, Friday - Steve Etherington Hamilton

Formula 1, FIA condemn racist abuse of Lewis Hamilton

Formula 1, the FIA and Mercedes have released a joint statement condemning the online racist abuse targeted at Lewis Hamilton after the British Grand Prix. Hamilton won the race after a lap one crash with ch... Read More...

Leclerc GP GRAN BRETAGNA F1/2021 - SABATO 17/07/2021 credit: @Scuderia Ferrari Press Office

Leclerc: It’s difficult to enjoy 100%, I gave all of me

Charles Leclerc admitted it was difficult to fully enjoy his second-place finish at the British Grand Prix having come so close to the win. The Ferrari man gained the lead after lap one when Max Verstappen a... Read More...

Verstappen: Very disappointed with being taken out like this

Max Verstappen confirmed that he is "ok" after being taken to hospital following a collision with Lewis Hamilton during the British Grand Prix. The championship rivals collided at Copse corner on the opening... Read More...

Horner: For me, it’s very clear

Christian Horner said that Lewis Hamilton was clearly responsible for the first lap incident with Max Verstappen that sent the Dutchman into the barrier. With Verstappen on pole for the British Grand Prix af... Read More...

2021 British Grand Prix, Sunday - LAT Images Hamilton

British Grand Prix: Hamilton wins after lap one Verstappen crash

Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in dramatic fashion after a first lap collision with Max Verstappen that earned him a 10-second penalty. With Hamilton starting second on the grid, he... Read More...

Vettel: I am very disappointed to lose the car wheel-to-wheel

Sebastian Vettel said that he was "very disappointed" to spin while battling with Fernando Alonso during the opening laps of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The German started the race in eighth, but ... Read More...

Alonso: I think the first lap was one of my best

Fernando Alonso believes that his first lap during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the British Grand Prix was one of the best of his career. The Spaniard was starting 11th after qualifying on Friday, but was able... Read More...

George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43B.

Russell receives “harsh” three-place grid penalty

George Russell has picked up a three-place grid penalty following his opening lap collision with Carlos Sainz during Sprint Qualifying for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. After securing an incredible ... Read More...

Leclerc: Pace was very good, I will try to push for a podium

Charles Leclerc is targeting a podium finish at the British Grand Prix after impressing during Sprint Qualifying on Saturday. Leclerc qualified fourth on Friday evening, before holding that position during t... Read More...

Perez: I think I got caught out in the dirty air during spin

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez blamed dirty air for his costly spin during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Starting fifth after a slightly underwhelming qualifying session on ... Read More...

Hamilton: Friday qualifying was more enjoyable

Lewis Hamilton gave the new Sprint Qualifying format his seal of approval despite missing out on pole position to Max Verstappen ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The 36-year-old topped qualify... Read More...

Verstappen: We’ll have to deal with lack of straight-line speed

Max Verstappen is expecting a "really exciting battle" with Lewis Hamilton during tomorrow's British Grand Prix, but expressed concern over Red Bull's straight-line speed. Verstappen started Saturday's Sprin... Read More...

Silverstone Sprint Qualifying: Verstappen streaks to pole

Max Verstappen claimed the first ever Sprint Qualifying pole ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone after jumping Lewis Hamilton off the line. With Hamilton starting from the front, Verstappen got th... Read More...

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