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Lydia Mee

Lydia Mee

Joined: May 21, 2022

Lydia is the lead editor of F1 editorial. After following the sport for several years, she was finally able to attend the British Grand Prix in person in 2017. Since then, she's been addicted to not only the racing, but the atmosphere the fans bring to each event. She's a strong advocate for women in motorsport and a more diverse industry. 

Nov 20, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Visa Cash App RB driver Liam Lawson (30) reacts at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Red Bull Suffers Disaster At F1 Pre-Season Testing With Liam Lawson

Red Bull Racing encountered an issue in pre-season testing as Liam Lawson's car suffered an engine water pressure issue.

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May 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; F1 Academy driver Abbi Pulling (9) leads the start of the F1 Academy First Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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F1 Academy Announces Insane New Partnership And Timekeeper Ahead Of 2025

F1 Academy has partnered with TAG Heuer as its first Official Timekeeper from 2025.

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Nov 3, 2019; Austin, TX, USA; A view of the FIA Formula One flag before the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Two British FIA World Council Members Banned From Meeting After Refusing NDA

FIA officials Robert Reid and David Richards were barred from a key World Motor Sport Council meeting for refusing to sign an NDA.

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Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas driver George Russell (63) celebrates his race victory of the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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George Russell Faces Swearing Penalty After Pre-Season Testing Slip

George Russell could receive a penalty for swearing on live TV during 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing.

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Nov 20, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (4) during media availabilities at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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2025 F1 Pre-Season Testing Day 1: Full Driver Timesheet

A run down of what happened on the first day of pre-season testing.

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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 26: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 leads Alexander Albon of Thailand driving the (23) Williams FW46 Mercedes during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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FIA Confirms Decision On Huge Proposed Monaco GP Changes

The FIA has approved mandatory two-stop pit strategies for the Monaco Grand Prix from 2025.

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BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 25: Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 drives on track during the Oracle Red Bull Racing Filming Day at Bahrain International Circuit on February 25, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Simon Galloway/Getty Images)
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Bahrain International Circuit Releases Statement After Power Outage Disruption

A power outage at Bahrain International Circuit, caused by an external substation failure, briefly halted pre-season testing.

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Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-24 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 02, 2024 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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F1 Pre-Season Testing Red Flagged After Circuit-Wide Power Failure

The afternoon session of the first day of pre-season testing has been temporarily stopped due to a circuit-wide power cut at the Bahrain International Circuit.

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Sep 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Crew members for Andretti Autosport with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta (26) of United States change tires during the Big Machine Music City Gran Prix at Nashville Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images
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IndyCar Driver 'Tired' Of Cadillac F1 Rumors - 'I've Had The Carrot In Front Of Me For A While'

Colton Herta is frustrated with the persistent Formula 1 rumors.

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BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 drives on track during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 26, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)
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F1 Pre-Season Testing Day 1: Driver Timesheet After Morning Session

The timesheet after the morning session of pre-season testing day 1.

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Mario Andretti looks out on the track Friday, May 17, 2024, during Fast Friday ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Mario Andretti Names 'Good Bet' For Cadillac F1 Team Driver

Mario Andretti sees Colton Herta as a strong candidate for Cadillac's 2026 Formula 1 entry.

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May 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; F1 Academy driver Chloe Chambers (14) celebrates with F1 Academy driver Abbi Pulling (9) on the podium after the F1 Academy First Race at Miami International Autodrome. Pulling won first place and Chambers won third place. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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F1 Academy Announces Exciting Feature Return For 2025

F1 Academy will reintroduce reverse grid races in 2025.

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