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. 😀

Kimi Antonelli at the 2025 F1 British GP
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Antonelli pinpoints weak area after P7 in F1 British GP qualifying

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli was frustrated for being unable to extract more out of his car after he struggled during the qualifying for the British GP and could only manage seventh before the three-place grid penalty was applied. The struggles in qualifying Antonelli says he did okay, although the lap was not amazing, considering he has…

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Alex Albon at the 2025 F1 Austrian GP
Photo Credit: Williams Racing

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
Photo Credit: Sauber

Bortoleto lauds HĂŒlkenberg 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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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
Photo Credit: Sauber

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.
Photo Credit: BWT Alpine F1 Team

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
Photo Credit: Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team

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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