Rob Hansford

Rob Hansford

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Are Renault heading in the right direction?
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Are Renault heading in the right direction?

Renault had their best weekend of the season in Canada with Daniel Ricciardo qualifying an impressive fourth and Nico Hulkenberg just three places behind in seventh. Both drivers then went on to impress in the race as they crossed the line together in sixth and seventh The result was one of Renault’s best points hauls […]

Why Magnussen could face one of his toughest rivalries to date
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Why Magnussen could face one of his toughest rivalries to date

Valtteri Bottas snatched the headlines last weekend, demolishing the rest of the field to win the Australian Grand Prix by just over 20 seconds, however, there was one driver who quietly went about his work and demonstrated once again that he has the potential to be a top driver in the right car. That driver […]

Have Williams signed Kubica for reasons other than speed or money?
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Have Williams signed Kubica for reasons other than speed or money?

This year Williams will field a new driver pairing for the third consecutive season with Robert Kubica racing alongside Formula Two champion, George Russell. In 2018 Williams suffered one of their worst seasons in Formula One, struggling with a car that had a number of fundamental flaws and was difficult to drive. They had retained […]

The man who can change Ferrari
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The man who can change Ferrari

In 2019 a young 21 year old Monegasque driver by the name of Charles Leclerc will be putting on the famous Ferrari red overalls ready for his first season with the Maranello team.  Leclerc had an impressive debut season with Sauber in 2018, collecting 39 points along the way and finishing a career best 6th […]

Can McLaren ever return to the top?
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Can McLaren ever return to the top?

2018 was meant to be the season McLaren resolved their issues and got back to fighting for wins and podiums. Yet instead, the complete opposite occurred. There was a sense of optimism when Alonso brought the newly Renault powered car home 5th at the season opener but this result turned out to be more to […]

Ones to watch for the 2019 season
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Ones to watch for the 2019 season

When it comes to young drivers next season, all eyes are likely to be on Ferrari’s newest recruit, Charles Leclerc and the likes of Lando Norris and George Russell. However, one man not to dismiss is Antonio Giovinazzi. The young Italian made his debut for Sauber in 2017, filling in last minute for Pascal Wherlein […]

Why Ricciardo’s move could make or break both him and Renault
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Why Ricciardo’s move could make or break both him and Renault

This summer the Formula 1 paddock was given it’s biggest surprise for some time when Daniel Ricciardo announced he was leaving Red Bull to join Renault for 2019. So surprising infact that Christian Horner believed it to be a wind up. Fast forward six months and Ricciardo has now left the Red Bull stable and […]

The underrated driver of 2018
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The underrated driver of 2018

There have been two leagues in Formula 1 this season. Division one has played host to Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull, with these three having been the only teams able to challenge for race wins and the championship over the course of this season. As such, the expectation for the drivers in these teams has […]

Is the next M. Schumacher worth the hype?
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Is the next M. Schumacher worth the hype?

There seems to be a new M. Schumacher on the scene. This time, it is in the form of Michael’s son; Mick. He had a tremendous season this year, dominating the last half of the F3 season to take the title with Prema. The style in which he dominated towards the end of the season […]