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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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.