Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah

Writing has been a crucial part of my life. I'm a lifelong motorsport fan and dreamed of someday contributing from the publishing side, hence why I actively provide regular coverage of the Formula 1 season through my activities on LinkedIn. 😀

Lance Stroll at the 2025 Spanish GP
Photo Credit: Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team

Recovered Stroll says wrist is “good” ahead of F1 Canadian GP

Lance Stroll withdrew from the Spanish GP last minute two weeks ago over a wrist injury, but the Canadian confirmed he will be back in his Aston Martin cockpit for his home F1 race. Procedure done and ready to go On Wednesday, Aston Martin released a statement that Stroll will return to his AMR25 after…

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Gabriel Bortoleto driving the Sauber C45 at the F1 2025 Spanish Grand Prix
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Bortoleto pleased with Sauber’s F1 Spanish GP upgrades, praises HĂŒlkenberg

Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto left the F1 Spanish GP with his best qualifying and finishing position of 12th. In the process, he outqualified his veteran teammate Nico HĂŒlkenberg on Saturday. While he ultimately finished outside the points, Bortoleto was full of praise for the upgrades on his car. Complicated yet an enjoyable race With intense sunlight…

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Franco Colapinto driving the A525 at the Imola Grand Prix.
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Colapinto tells his fan base to be respectful after Tsunoda abuse

Following a minor practice altercation in the Imola Grand Prix with Yuki Tsunoda, Franco Colapinto urged his “passionate” fan base to show some respect to the Japanese driver after he received a swarm of abusive messages. Calls for calm Colapinto is officially back in F1 after replacing Jack Doohan. With five races to prove his…

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Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll at the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
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Alonso and Stroll reflect on tough FP2 in Saudi Arabia

Aston Martin is not having the best start to life this season. In the Saudi Arabian FP1, Lance Stroll could only manage P17 with Fernando Alonso in P14. They believe their AMR25 is still trailing behind the competition after another poor showing in FP2. Team Boss Andy Cowell is also unhappy with the car’s performance….

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Lando Norris at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix
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Norris “not satisfied” and is determined to improve at the Saudi Arabian GP

Lando Norris has been enduring a difficult run of form as of late, heading into this week’s Saudi Arabian GP. He struggled to match the performance of his teammate, Oscar Piastri. The Briton is determined to improve at the Saudi Arabian GP. A struggle with the MCL39 and adapting to it Ahead of this week’s…

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Mohamed Ben Sulayem with Robert Reid
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Robert Reid exits FIA Deputy President role

Robert Reid, the deputy president for sport at the FIA, has announced his resignation from his post today. The Scot has been alongside FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem following the latter’s election in 2021. However, the following controversies surrounding the organisation and Ben Sulayem have prompted the 59-year-old to split ways, effective immediately. Reasons behind…

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The Liam Lawson–Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull F1 seat swap: A desperate move done too late.
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The Lawson–Tsunoda Red Bull F1 swap: A desperate move done too late

On 27 March 2025, Red Bull announced a shocking decision that polarised the F1 community. Starting from the Japanese GP onwards, Yuki Tsunoda will take the second Red Bull seat with Liam Lawson taking the former’s post in Racing Bulls. The decision to swap the drivers was based on Lawson’s poor start to his first…

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