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Max Verstappen makes history with four consecutive victories at the Dutch Grand Prix, more Ferrari errors, and a near Mercedes victory. The second race of the triple-header took place on a Sunday afternoon at the Circuit Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix. The curvy turns and high banking brought along a busy day for pit […] READ MORE
LWOS looks back to when Her Majesty, The Queen, then-Princess Elizabeth, attended the first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix. Last Sunday, Formula 1 came together to pay tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, with a minute’s silence before the Italian Grand Prix. Many of the teams, British and otherwise, chose to bear an array […] READ MORE
Following a new regulation for the 2022 season, teams must run a rookie driver during at least two FP1 sessions. Over the course of the season, all ten teams are slowly completing the requirement to test new drivers during FP1 sessions this year. To complete this requirement, a rookie driver must have two or fewer […] READ MORE
On Tuesday, Zhou Guanyu signed a new one-year contract with the Swiss-based team following an encouraging start in his rookie season. The renewal means there are only three seats still available on the 2023 grid at Alpine, Haas, and Williams. China’s first Formula 1 driver made his F1 debut this season and currently sits the […] READ MORE
Theo Pourchaire is about to make his FP1 debut. Who he is and how he can get a spot on the 2024 Formula 1 grid. This weekend at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, Theo Pourchaire will be making his FP1 debut. He will be in the Alfa Romeo seat as part of the new […] READ MORE
F2 runner-up Callum Ilott endured a tumultuous time in his pursuit to join Formula 1. But he’s found a new path in America. 2020’s Formula 2 vice-champion Callum Ilott was seemingly one to watch for the future. With Ilott being a member of the Ferrari Drivers Academy (FDA) and a reserve driver for Alfa Romeo, […] READ MORE
Yes, that’s right – we managed it. Despite not being the most eventful race of 2022, LWOS has – just about – managed to find five takeaways from the Mexico City Grand Prix. Despite infectious post-race party scenes, an atmosphere like something plucked right out of Cinco de Mayo, with a colourful and smiling crowd […] READ MORE
Where do the drivers stack up after the Belgian Grand Prix at the world-famous Le Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps? Welcome to the LWOS F1 Power Rankings. With just eight races left and Max Verstappen and Oracle Red Bull Racing running away with the championship titles, we are excited to bring you a new F1 reoccurring feature. […] READ MORE
LWOS’ new Formula 1 predictions series continues with our team’s takes on what will happen at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix. Last week, half of the participating staff (including myself!) correctly predicted that Max Verstappen would triumph in Belgium, with the title leader storming to a quite memorable win from 14th place. Whilst two of […] READ MORE
With Red Bull Racing and Porsche’s potential joint venture now off, what options are left if the company still intends to enter Formula 1? After their copyrighting of the word “F1nally”, it seemed as if Porsche were fully intending to make their return to Formula 1. Many media sources were of the belief that the […] READ MORE
Jack Oliver Smith has just over eight years of journalistic experience, primarily working in motorsport. With a vast knowledge of drivers, teams, circuits and all historic aspects of Formula 1, Jack reports, writes opinion articles and is also a skilled interviewer, his biggest coup coming with LWOS when he interviewe 1979 Formula 1 World Champion, Jody Scheckter. He is also a motorsport content creator on TikTok @thefrontjack