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. 😀

Alex Albon at the 2025 F1 Austrian GP
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Albon optimistic for Williams’ chances in F1 Austrian GP after floor damage in qualifying

Williams’ Alex Albon qualified P12 for the F1 Austrian GP. While he missed out on Q3, the 29-year-old felt proud of what he achieved and believed his car had what it takes to fight for points in the race. Happy with the execution Albon collected some damage during his Austrian GP Q1 test run, and…

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Gabriel Bortoleto at the 2025 F1 Canadian GP
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Bortoleto lauds Hülkenberg for maximising C45 after F1 Canadian GP

Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto is disappointed in finishing outside the points again at the F1 Canadian GP. The Brazilian hoped to score his first career points at the Canadian GP. Regardless, he believed Sauber made the right call with the strategy, but their rivals happen to be very fast. Right call, but lacking pace Bortoleto did…

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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 Hülkenberg

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 Hülkenberg 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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