Lucky enough to be able to write - and occasionally talk - about motor sport for a living. One day I'll get a proper job.
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There’s an even better story in David McErlain ( behind the scenes supporter of Tyrrell to tune of several mill $) autobiography ‘Street Fighter’ on how BCE and others tried to sell Ken and his team down the river.
Jun 10
Ah! Now there's a story to be told!
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Thank you, Michael. Much appreciated.
Jun 7
Read this again last week, Maurice, prompted by your post. A brilliant brilliant book. Rush was probably the best racing film. However, ‘The life of Lauda’ is a blockbuster Netflix series just waiting to happen in my opinion. @HillF1 @frentzen_hh @rwilliams1947
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That’s was amazing to see mate.
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The current #F1 cars may leave a lot to be desired but qualifying at Monaco was a classic. All about the driver. Leclerc's save on penultimate lap at first swimming pool chicane. The unbelievably close fight between Antonelli and Verstappen for pole.
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Looking forward to appearing on the Literary Stage at Concours des Légends, Wilton House, Salisbury, on 21 June to chat about 'Formula 1 Cars'. #TheStoriesBehindTheLegends
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May 20
Packed house last night in Brooklands for book tour. More people not seen in 50 yrs. Such an impressive place.
@EvroPublishing @BrooklandsMuseu
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Seven years today since his passing. A privilege to write about the life of such an extraordinary and much-missed character.
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Only Niki Lauda could do something like this…
May 13
The story of the F1 drivers' strike in 1982 - from someone who watched it unfold 👀❌
You can watch the full 30 minute episode on Autosport Retro here: autosport.com/general/video/…
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May 14
Reviews beginning to come it. @autosport says; @MauriceHamilton (wrote the foreword) couldn't put it down - neither could we". Love it.......@EvroPublishing @EventageousPR
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7 April 1968. Forever a Legend. (Image Phipps/Sutton)
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Mar 28
Great take by @coulthardf1 on the current F1 regulations
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You need every writer to leave the room. With a multi-national press corps, there's never going to be immediate agreement. It just takes one or two to remain, publish a tasty quote and your sports editor will want to know why you haven't got it. 'Solidarity' will be meaningless
Quite right @matthewsyed, every journalist in the Red Bull press conference should have walked out with @Giles_Richards. I suspect they were shocked and rooted to their chairs. But next time - and there will be a next time - they should all leave together.
thetimes.com/sport/formula-o…
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Mar 25
A timeline of the human relations story between two high-powered genius engineers.
Mar 25
The real story behind Adrian Newey's changing role at Aston Martin has nothing to do with the #F1 team's struggles — @sportmphmark has the story
go.motorsportmagazine.com/4s…
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How on earth did that happen? Delighted (obv - five years after publication!) but so pleased that this broadcasting - and much missed - legend should still be remembered. Incredible!
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Good to see a former F1 journo make his mark. Congrats...
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..and how, Ian....
Mar 20
Remembering Eddie Jordan who sadly left us far too early a year ago today. The man who made Formula One fun!
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Good point, Peter
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Have to say this is a surprise: not Newey standing down - he should never have accepted the TP role in the first place - but Wheatley's switch after such a comparatively short time.
Mar 19
Jonathan Wheatley: Aston Martin target Audi F1 boss for team principal role under Adrian Newey - BBC Sport bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/art…
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They've got great taste, Mum! Thank you...👍👏
Mar 15
Mother's Day present from my No. 1 and No.2 drivers. "Because you liked the George Russell one."
It's taken a good few years but we are finally getting somewhere with #F1 in the family 😅
Even if they don't believe I actually have a job other than looking after them.
ALT @MauriceHamilton
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Interesting Public Lending Rights (average from sample libraries across UK) re take up on ‘Racing Legends’ F1 books for kids 1Jul24 - 30Jun25. HAM 1221 VER 685 NOR 452 LEC 369. NOR not published until Aug 24. Could be higher in '25! #NationalYearofReading2026 @MacmillianKidsUK
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