Category Archives: Formula 1

Walking the Epic Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix Racetrack

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

Witnessing firsthand the madness that is the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix is a Bucket List item I’m still yet to achieve. (Although I shouldn’t complain too much, since for the last four years I’ve spent the same weekend at … Continue reading →

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Focusing on Fernando Alonso at the 2017 Indy 500

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

I can’t tell you how excited I was to learn that one of my favourite Formula 1 drivers, Fernando Alonso, would be taking part in this year’s Indy 500. His participation in the event changed my whole focus for the … Continue reading →

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Sam’s Ses Challenge #4: Hero

Posted on January 20, 2017 by

Welcome to Sam’s Ses Challenge. Every weekend, Sam and I will pick a word or phrase as the theme for that week. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to post something Ses-related that you think fits with … Continue reading →

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The Day I Met Justin Wilson

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

Today is a sad, sad day. In fact, it breaks my heart to write this post. Because today one of my heroes, the racing driver Justin Wilson, was laid to rest. He was just 37 years old. In 2003, Rich … Continue reading →

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The 2015 Indy 500 (As Seen From Turn 4)

Posted on June 3, 2015 by

This is the last instalment about my experiences at the 2015 Indy 500. In the first two parts I described what it was like to be on the grid right before the start of the race and some of the … Continue reading →

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Making Friends at the Indy 500

Posted on May 29, 2015 by

This is the second of three posts about my incredible time at this year’s Indy 500. Last time I told you about my once in a lifetime experiences in the garages, down pit row and on the starting grid before … Continue reading →

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On the Grid at the Indy 500!!!

Posted on May 27, 2015 by

The Indy 500 is one of the most famous car races in the world, right up there with the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For a long time now, I’ve wanted to see … Continue reading →

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