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. 😀

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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Toto Wolff at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
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Wolff: Russell on course to become the benchmark driver in F1

Mercedes’ George Russell took another podium with a third-place finish at the Chinese GP. Team boss Toto Wolff was quick to praise the Briton’s performance given the difficult circumstances. Wolff said people have forgotten how good Russell is since he was paired with the legendary Lewis Hamilton, and now the rising star Kimi Antonelli. A…

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Alpine driver Jack Doohan is happy with the progress he made in the F1 Chinese GP.
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Jack Doohan: “A lot of positives” to take from F1 Chinese GP weekend

Alpine driver Jack Doohan is happy with the progress he made in the F1 Chinese GP. He bounced back after crashing out from his home race at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. While his A525 car lacked pace in general, he was satisfied with the solid speed his machine had during the race. The first…

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George Russell took third at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
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George Russell feels he is “maximising” results following F1 Chinese GP podium

Mercedes’ George Russell kept his podium finish streak alive with third place at the F1 Chinese GP. The three-time race winner was “pleased” to stand on the podium again. Pleased to finish third In qualifying, Russell split the McLarens by starting from second after trying something “different“. After qualifying, the Briton was expecting to finish…

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Lando Norris (right) congratulates his race-winning teammate at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix.
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Norris on surviving brake “nightmare” at the F1 Chinese GP to take P2

After “genuinely struggling” in qualifying where he took third, McLaren’s Lando Norris finished second behind teammate Oscar Piastri at the F1 Chinese GP. But near the end, he had to survive a late scare of nursing his failing brake pedal as George Russell closed in, which he called a “nightmare.” Tough race with plenty of…

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George Russell grabbed second place in the qualifying for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Pit Debrief
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Russell: “Different” direction paid off in F1 Chinese GP qualifying

Mercedes’ George Russell takes second place in the qualifying session for tomorrow’s F1 Chinese GP. He was separated from the pole-sitter Oscar Piastri by 0.082 seconds. Following the thrilling conclusion to qualifying, Russell felt incredible and looked forward to the race tomorrow. Different direction that came alive at the right moment Nothing was clicking for Russell…

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Max Verstappen at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix Pit Debrief
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Verstappen “had fun” after P2 in a “spicy” F1 Australian GP

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing endured a “difficult” race to finish second at the season-opening F1 Australian GP. The Dutchman spent most of the afternoon chasing the pace-setting McLaren cars. With a good haul of points in the bag, the reigning champion will leave Melbourne in a good mood. Difficult but fun race at…

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Norris “very happy” as McLaren learn from 2024 strategy errors to win F1 Australian GP

Lando Norris of McLaren took a “tough” but sensational victory to win the season-opening F1 Australian GP from pole position. Under changing conditions, he had to defend his lead from the charging Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri. A tough race but a good start to the year The weather in Melbourne was unpredictable and…

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