This is the part of my blog where I react to news stories as they happen, whether they’re big headlines everyone is talking about or smaller stories that just catch my attention. These posts are more spontaneous and in-the-moment than my usual content, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t well-researched or thoughtful. Think of them as a peek into my brain as I scroll through the news and process what I’m seeing. Sometimes they’ll be reflective, and other times I’ll be trying to make sense of something confusing or surprising. Basically, this is my space to scroll, react, and invite you to respond along with me.


F1’s Challenge: Engaging New Fans Without Losing Old Ones

Recently, Stefano Domenicali has suggested new ways to shake up Formula 1 and make it more appealing to younger fans. With the rise in popularity of Drive to Survive on Netflix and the upcoming Brad Pitt F1 film, the sport has gained a wave of new followers. Domenicali wants to build on this momentum by proposing major changes such as removing Friday free practice sessions in favour of more sprint races, shortening the main races, and even experimenting with reverse grids. His aim is to make race weekends more action-packed and better suited to shorter attention spans.

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Two Comebacks and a Cadillac; Sounds like the start of a country music song

It had finally been revealed that both Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez will race for the new Cadillac Formula One team next year. They bring years of experience from very successful teams with them, having worked for Mercedes and Red Bull respectively. Rumours had been rumbling for a while now about a comeback for both drivers, so it was only a matter of time before it was announced.

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