Olly Darcy

Olly Darcy

Olly Darcy has been a part of GPblog since 2023, working as an editor alongside his sports journalism studies at the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham. Olly has been a fan of Formula 1 for many years, following the sport from as far back at 2008 when Lewis Hamilton won his first title after the iconic Brazilian Grand Prix. On the GPblog website, you can find many newsworthy articles provided by Olly throughout the year, highlighting his enthusiasm and passion for the sport.

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Jos Verstappen gets involved with the 'flexi-wing' debate

Apr 10, 15:59
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Jos Verstappen has involved himself in the saga surrounding the rear wing of McLaren, reposting images showing how the rear wing of the MCL39 flexes compared to the rear wing of the Red Bull. During t...

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Piastri responds to Verstappen's comments about dominating in a McLaren

Apr 10, 15:44
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Oscar Piastri has responded to the comments made by Max Verstappen after the Dutchman said that if he were in a McLaren, he would have dominated the Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen took a stunning pol...

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"Happy" Lawson explains why Racing Bulls is "quite different" and "easier to drive" than Red Bull

Apr 10, 14:45
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Liam Lawson has said he is feeling "happy" at the Bahrain Grand Prix as he gives an explanation as to why the Racing Bulls car is "quite different" and "easier to drive" compared to Red Bull's RB21. T...

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Hadjar dreaming of the 'main target' of a second seat next to Verstappen at Red Bull

Apr 10, 14:19
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Isack Hadjar continues to dream about the potential of a Red Bull seat after just three Formula 1 weekends, touting it as his "main target". The French-Algerian driver had a hugely impressive weekend...

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McLaren "damaged their hopes" slams Herbert after questions on their decision-making

Apr 10, 13:44
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Former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert exclaimed that McLaren's decisions "damaged their hopes" during the Japanese Grand Prix. The British team could have implemented an undercut with Lando Norris,...

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Palmer sees "golden opportunity" for Tsunoda at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Apr 10, 13:30
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Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes the Bahrain Grand Prix will be a "golden opportunity" for Yuki Tsunoda and his Red Bull Racing career.  The Japanese driver got the opportunity he had been wait...

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Strong FIA criticism continues as "gag order" gives Ben Sulayem 'greater power'

Apr 10, 13:06
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Motorsport UK Chair David Richards has strongly criticised the situation within the FIA, believing the sports governing body is "becoming increasingly less transparent" and making President Mohammed B...

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Steiner running out of words to describe 'difference-maker' Verstappen: "What else can you say?"

Apr 10, 12:42
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Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner shared his amazement at Max Verstappen's performance at the Japanese Grand Prix, exclaiming that he had 'nothing else to say' about his brilliance. The Dutc...

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Pirelli anticipates strategic chess game in Bahrain: 'Three-stop or one-stop possible'

Apr 10, 12:00
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Tyre supplier Pirelli look ahead to the Bahrain Grand Prix, the fourth race of the 2025 Formula 1 season, where a tough race is in store for both the drivers and the tyres. Based on previous races, a...

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Vasseur knows Ferrari have more to "maximise" in 2025, along with 'everybody else'

Apr 09, 09:00
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Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur knows that his team are not "maximising" their potential currently while also admitting the rest of the grid are not doing the same. Ferrari have struggled to g...