William Dodds, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

GP247 Podcast: Turkish delight and all the fallout from Istanbul

Will, Ben and Paul get together for a more in-depth discussion about the Turkish Grand Prix, touching on Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas. The guys discuss some of the ramific... Read More...

Hamilton: Ferrari talks were never really close

Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that a potential move to Ferrari was "never close" and that a switch to Maranello as the replacement for Sebastian Vettel was not on the cards. Following the announcement tha... Read More...

Sir Jackie Stewart: Lewis deserves a knighthood

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has said that Lewis Hamilton deserves a knighthood after the British driver won his seventh title. Alongside Michael Schumacher, Hamilton now has th... Read More...

GP247 Podcast: Dominant Hamilton shows his class

Will and Paul get together to discuss a fantastic Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park, where Lewis Hamilton earned a historic seventh world championship. They discuss a brilliant drive from Hamilton, a fan f... Read More...

Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton: Road to Seventh F1 title

It was fitting that Lewis Hamilton earned his record-equalling Formula 1 world championship with the best drive of the season and one of his best ever, his tenth of a season packed with stellar performances... Read More...

Wolff: We have to learn from this

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said that the newly crowned constructor's champions must learn from their failure in qualifying for the Turkish Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows of Lewis Hamilton and Valt... Read More...

Hamilton: One of the least enjoyable qualifying sessions I’ve had

Lewis Hamilton described Saturday's qualifying session for the Turkish Grand Prix as one of the "least enjoyable" of his career. His Mercedes car struggled for tyre warm up at Istanbul Park, with the cha... Read More...

GP247 Podcast: Turkish Grand Prix preview and calendar talk

https://youtu.be/ixug1f7Jef0 Will, Ben and Paul get together to preview the Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park, as Lewis Hamilton looks to secure his record-equalling seventh world championship. The guys... Read More...

Wolff: Verstappen not an option for Mercedes

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has confirmed that Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is "not an option" for the team. Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas have been paired at the Brackley team since 2017, but the si... Read More...

Szafnauer: Stroll firing on all cylinders ahead of Turkey

Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer has claimed that driver Lance Stroll is "firing on all cylinders" ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul this weekend. The Canadian has been struggling fo... Read More...

FIA clarifies Formula 1 copying ban in new regulations

The FIA has clarified that Formula 1 teams will not be allowed to use 3D cameras and complex software systems to copy the designs of rival teams. Racing Point's RP20 caused controversy earlier this seaso... Read More...

GP247 Podcast: In The Pit Lane with Garry Sloan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgw7u-0ODKA&ab_channel=GrandPrix247 Will is joined by Garry Sloan of In The Pit Lane on the GP247 Podcast to discuss the commercial and business side of Formula 1. Topi... Read More...

2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Driver Ratings

Lewis Hamilton earned his record 93rd race win in Formula 1 at the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, as Mercedes claimed their seventh consecutive constructor's championship title. Hamilton start... Read More...

GP247 Podcast: Mercedes record breaking champions

Will and Paul review the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola on the Grand Prix 247 Podcast, after Mercedes sealed a record seventh consecutive constructor's title.

Hulkenberg: I’m not too stressed about F1 future

Nico Hulkenberg insisted that he is relaxed about his Formula 1 future, despite not having a drive confirmed for next season. The former Renault man lost his seat at the end of 2019 season and has only s... Read More...

Hamilton: I want to be part of something bigger than myself

Lewis Hamilton said that winning races in Formula 1 does not mean anything unless he does something good with the platform it gives him. The six-time world champion broke Michael Schumacher's 92 race win... Read More...

F1 teams reject reverse-grid races for third time

A third proposal to introduce reverse-grid qualifying races into Formula 1 was rejected after not receiving sufficient support from the teams. According to RaceFans, qualifying sessions at a select numbe... Read More...

F1 teams agree in principle to $30m driver salary cap

The Formula 1 teams have agreed in principle to a driver salary cap which is set to come into effect from 2023. While the final number has not yet been confirmed, the initial plans are to cap the combine... Read More...

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