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Sam Cook

Sam Cook is a talented young sports journalist and social media professional who specialises in Formula 1 – that's why he's one of our key F1 journalists on GPFans!

Having worked for a variety of different publications and brands including Vavel and Salford Now on a volunteer basis after graduating from the University of Salford with a first class honours in Broadcast Journalism, Sam went down a social media route, working for Manchester City and Manchester Utd producing sports content.

While still doing this on a freelance basis, Sam decided to make the switch back to journalism, where he has since excelled in writing motorsport articles and becoming part of the GPFans team!

Sam is a huge F1 fan and his earliest memories of the sport include the fantastic battles between Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso during the latter stages of Schumacher's Ferrari days. He has since enjoyed watching the rise of three more F1 legends in Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, with the 2021 world championship battle between Hamilton and Verstappen being his favourite ever F1 season.

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Legendary pundit casts DOUBT over Verstappen title prospects

Las Vegas Grand Prix

Legendary pundit casts DOUBT over Verstappen title prospects

2 hours ago

FIA announce HUGE Mercedes grid change

FIA announce HUGE Mercedes grid change

Today 10:56

Fri 22 novFriday 22 november

Wolff makes stunning Mercedes CHAMPIONS claim

Wolff makes stunning Mercedes CHAMPIONS claim

Yesterday 21:54

Ted's Notebook: When will the hit Sky F1 show be on next?

Las Vegas Grand Prix

Ted's Notebook: When will the hit Sky F1 show be on next?

Yesterday 21:12

Ferrari driver EXIT confirmed in official statement

Ferrari driver EXIT confirmed in official statement

Yesterday 00:00

Thu 21 novThursday 21 november

F1 News Today: Hamilton FRUSTRATION revealed as seven-time champion makes LAST RACE announcement

F1 News Today: Hamilton FRUSTRATION revealed as seven-time champion makes LAST RACE announcement

November 21, 2024 15:33

Wed 20 novWednesday 20 november

Former Ricciardo colleague in SHOCK new role as McLaren announce team principal EXIT - GPFans F1 Recap

Former Ricciardo colleague in SHOCK new role as McLaren announce team principal EXIT - GPFans F1 Recap

November 20, 2024 23:57

F1 News Today: Hamilton BOMBSHELL drops as Ferrari announce driver EXIT

F1 News Today: Hamilton BOMBSHELL drops as Ferrari announce driver EXIT

November 20, 2024 17:29

Leclerc 'set' for NEW Ferrari role from 2025

Leclerc 'set' for NEW Ferrari role from 2025

November 20, 2024 13:59

Ferrari announce official driver EXIT in team statement

Ferrari announce official driver EXIT in team statement

November 20, 2024 08:27

Tue 19 novTuesday 19 november

Perez Red Bull future takes SHOCK twist as Ricciardo verdict issued - GPFans F1 Recap

Perez Red Bull future takes SHOCK twist as Ricciardo verdict issued - GPFans F1 Recap

November 19, 2024 23:57

Ferrari issue official statement in huge UPDATE on 2025 driver signing

Ferrari issue official statement in huge UPDATE on 2025 driver signing

November 19, 2024 17:59

F1 announce Las Vegas GP ticket competition

F1 announce Las Vegas GP ticket competition

November 19, 2024 16:58

Cryptic Andretti update issued after F1 entry denial

Cryptic Andretti update issued after F1 entry denial

November 19, 2024 15:00

F1 team reveal MAJOR change for remainder of 2024

F1 team reveal MAJOR change for remainder of 2024

November 19, 2024 13:58

Mon 18 novMonday 18 november

F1 News Today: Hamilton receives Mercedes send-off BLOW as star reveals 'split'

F1 News Today: Hamilton receives Mercedes send-off BLOW as star reveals 'split'

November 18, 2024 16:29

F1 star to join NEW team early in 2024

F1 star to join NEW team early in 2024

November 18, 2024 00:00

Sun 17 novSunday 17 november

Ricciardo given 'best driver' verdict by Red Bull boss as F1 team announce NEW signing - GPFans F1 Recap

Ricciardo given 'best driver' verdict by Red Bull boss as F1 team announce NEW signing - GPFans F1 Recap

November 17, 2024 23:57

Sat 16 novSaturday 16 november

F1 champion provides cryptic Andretti entry update

F1 champion provides cryptic Andretti entry update

November 16, 2024 11:54

F1 star set for EARLY team switch in 2024

F1 star set for EARLY team switch in 2024

November 16, 2024 08:56

Fri 15 novFriday 15 november

Red Bull 'target' delivers Verstappen team-mate UPDATE

F1 News & Gossip

Red Bull 'target' delivers Verstappen team-mate UPDATE

November 15, 2024 18:56

Another FIA chief ‘FIRED’ as mass exodus continues

Another FIA chief ‘FIRED’ as mass exodus continues

November 15, 2024 15:01

Hamilton details Mercedes SPLIT as new focus revealed

Hamilton details Mercedes SPLIT as new focus revealed

November 15, 2024 14:12

FIA confirm HUGE 2025 driver change

FIA confirm HUGE 2025 driver change

November 15, 2024 10:57

F1 team boss ready to BREAK stunning contract

F1 News & Gossip

F1 team boss ready to BREAK stunning contract

November 15, 2024 03:00

Thu 14 novThursday 14 november

Hamilton ABSENT as Mercedes announce driver release

Hamilton ABSENT as Mercedes announce driver release

November 14, 2024 20:57

F1 confirm Indy 500 decision on ICONIC race future

F1 confirm Indy 500 decision on ICONIC race future

November 14, 2024 20:00

STUNNING Vettel comeback compounds F1 champion's misery

STUNNING Vettel comeback compounds F1 champion's misery

November 14, 2024 19:57

FIA chief ‘FIRED’ as presidential crisis deepens

FIA chief ‘FIRED’ as presidential crisis deepens

November 14, 2024 18:12

F1 News Today: Major Hamilton Ferrari update emerges as F1 rocked by SHOCK resignation

F1 News Today: Major Hamilton Ferrari update emerges as F1 rocked by SHOCK resignation

November 14, 2024 16:35

F1 champion reveals Schumacher HATRED in stunning verdict

F1 champion reveals Schumacher HATRED in stunning verdict

November 14, 2024 13:59

HUGE Monaco Grand Prix decision made as F1 announce official calendar change

HUGE Monaco Grand Prix decision made as F1 announce official calendar change

November 14, 2024 12:15

F1 owner ROCKED by shock resignation

F1 News & Gossip

F1 owner ROCKED by shock resignation

November 14, 2024 05:00

Wed 13 novWednesday 13 november

Ricciardo and Verstappen REUNITED as F1 team boss seeks SHOCK driver switch - GPFans F1 Recap

Ricciardo and Verstappen REUNITED as F1 team boss seeks SHOCK driver switch - GPFans F1 Recap

November 13, 2024 23:58

Key F1 chief RESIGNS in shock exit

Key F1 chief RESIGNS in shock exit

November 13, 2024 17:56

F1 News Today: Hamilton Ferrari debut confirmed as SHOCK early departure announced

F1 News Today: Hamilton Ferrari debut confirmed as SHOCK early departure announced

November 13, 2024 15:06

F1 team boss 'wants' SHOCK driver switch before 2025 season

F1 News & Gossip

F1 team boss 'wants' SHOCK driver switch before 2025 season

November 13, 2024 09:58

Tue 12 novTuesday 12 november

IMMEDIATE exit causes Newey Aston Martin twist as F1 boss announces major CUTS - GPFans F1 Recap

IMMEDIATE exit causes Newey Aston Martin twist as F1 boss announces major CUTS - GPFans F1 Recap

November 12, 2024 23:58

Horner tipped over F1 star's STUNNING Red Bull return in driver axe

Red Bull F1 News

Horner tipped over F1 star's STUNNING Red Bull return in driver axe

November 12, 2024 20:54

Mon 11 novMonday 11 november

F1 2025 driver signing set to be FIRED in shocking twist

F1 Driver Transfers

F1 2025 driver signing set to be FIRED in shocking twist

November 11, 2024 17:00

Sun 10 novSunday 10 november

Wolff reveals GHOSTING by rival team boss

Wolff reveals GHOSTING by rival team boss

November 10, 2024 18:00

F1 News Today: Verstappen break plans revealed as Perez RETIREMENT rumours grow

F1 News Today: Verstappen break plans revealed as Perez RETIREMENT rumours grow

November 10, 2024 16:40

Horner reveals ALL on Sainz to Red Bull

Horner reveals ALL on Sainz to Red Bull

November 10, 2024 04:00

Hamilton told to QUIT F1 ahead of Ferrari transfer

Hamilton told to QUIT F1 ahead of Ferrari transfer

November 10, 2024 02:00

Sat 09 novSaturday 9 november

Hamilton Ricciardo comparison made as Mercedes confirm HUGE change - GPFans F1 Recap

Hamilton Ricciardo comparison made as Mercedes confirm HUGE change - GPFans F1 Recap

November 9, 2024 23:57

Mercedes announce Hamilton 'SERIOUS' punishment close

Mercedes announce Hamilton 'SERIOUS' punishment close

November 9, 2024 22:00

Hamilton shock F1 EXIT from Mercedes makes perfect sense ahead of Ferrari move

Hamilton shock F1 EXIT from Mercedes makes perfect sense ahead of Ferrari move

November 9, 2024 18:00

F1 team 'set to REPLACE' new driver signing BEFORE 2025 season

F1 News & Gossip

F1 team 'set to REPLACE' new driver signing BEFORE 2025 season

November 9, 2024 17:56

Wolff reveals SHOCK Hamilton replacement hopes after stunning announcement

Wolff reveals SHOCK Hamilton replacement hopes after stunning announcement

November 9, 2024 14:58

Red Bull DEMAND for McLaren FIA investigation sparks official announcement

Red Bull DEMAND for McLaren FIA investigation sparks official announcement

November 9, 2024 12:58

Former F1 boss warns Hamilton to CANCEL Ferrari contract

F1 News & Gossip

Former F1 boss warns Hamilton to CANCEL Ferrari contract

November 9, 2024 11:57

F1 makes MAJOR 2025 driver announcement

F1 makes MAJOR 2025 driver announcement

November 9, 2024 09:57

Fri 08 novFriday 8 november

Wolff GHOSTED over Hamilton Ferrari move

Wolff GHOSTED over Hamilton Ferrari move

November 8, 2024 22:57

Williams issue STRONG statement on losing driver to Red Bull

F1 News & Gossip

Williams issue STRONG statement on losing driver to Red Bull

November 8, 2024 22:00

FIA chief in SURPRISE Trump election post

F1 Off the Track

FIA chief in SURPRISE Trump election post

November 8, 2024 21:57

FIA president in SURPRISE Trump election statement

F1 Off the Track

FIA president in SURPRISE Trump election statement

November 8, 2024 21:00

Agent gives HUGE update on Red Bull new driver rumours

F1 News & Gossip

Agent gives HUGE update on Red Bull new driver rumours

November 8, 2024 20:57

Red Bull demand FIA INVESTIGATION into rival team

Red Bull demand FIA INVESTIGATION into rival team

November 8, 2024 20:00

Horner provides major Sainz Red Bull transfer UPDATE

Horner provides major Sainz Red Bull transfer UPDATE

November 8, 2024 19:57

Mercedes reveal Hamilton close to 'serious PENALTY'

Mercedes reveal Hamilton close to 'serious PENALTY'

November 8, 2024 18:57

F1 CEO announces MAJOR shakeup for race calendar

F1 News & Gossip

F1 CEO announces MAJOR shakeup for race calendar

November 8, 2024 16:57

Hamilton makes MASSIVE demand of F1 boss on live TV

F1 News & Gossip

Hamilton makes MASSIVE demand of F1 boss on live TV

November 8, 2024 00:00

Thu 07 novThursday 7 november

Hamilton offers a MILLION DOLLARS to solve annoying issue

Hamilton offers a MILLION DOLLARS to solve annoying issue

November 7, 2024 17:00

Sky Sports F1 pundit takes major McLaren swipe after DISASTROUS Brazilian GP

Sky Sports F1 pundit takes major McLaren swipe after DISASTROUS Brazilian GP

November 7, 2024 11:58

Verstappen launches extraordinary FIA steward RANT over key F1 rival

Verstappen launches extraordinary FIA steward RANT over key F1 rival

November 7, 2024 09:57

Williams issue official statement over Sainz to Red Bull transfer

F1 Driver Transfers

Williams issue official statement over Sainz to Red Bull transfer

November 7, 2024 08:27

Wed 06 novWednesday 6 november

Hamilton SHOCK early Mercedes exit makes perfect sense

Hamilton SHOCK early Mercedes exit makes perfect sense

November 6, 2024 20:57

Who is Gabriel Bortoleto? Audi F1's NEW driver signing

Who is Gabriel Bortoleto? Audi F1's NEW driver signing

November 6, 2024 16:03

F1 News Today: Perez gets NEW drive as F1 team announce 2025 driver signing

F1 News Today: Perez gets NEW drive as F1 team announce 2025 driver signing

November 6, 2024 15:36

F1 team confirm 2025 driver lineup as TWO drivers AXED

F1 team confirm 2025 driver lineup as TWO drivers AXED

November 6, 2024 15:00

F1 driver labelled a ‘DISGRACE’ in brutal replacement verdict

F1 driver labelled a ‘DISGRACE’ in brutal replacement verdict

November 6, 2024 14:10

Who is Gabriel Bortoleto? Audi F1’s Brazilian PHENOM as 2025 driver signing confirmed

Who is Gabriel Bortoleto? Audi F1’s Brazilian PHENOM as 2025 driver signing confirmed

November 6, 2024 12:28

New Audi F1 lineup confirmed after brutal driver AXING

New Audi F1 lineup confirmed after brutal driver AXING

November 6, 2024 10:06

Tue 05 novTuesday 5 november

Red Bull ‘call for FIA investigation’ as steward raises MAJOR Verstappen question - GPFans F1 Recap

Red Bull ‘call for FIA investigation’ as steward raises MAJOR Verstappen question - GPFans F1 Recap

November 5, 2024 23:54

Norris makes 'LUCK' claim following damaging Verstappen defeat

Norris makes 'LUCK' claim following damaging Verstappen defeat

November 5, 2024 13:58

Red Bull 'call for NEW FIA investigation' into F1 rivals

Red Bull 'call for NEW FIA investigation' into F1 rivals

November 5, 2024 11:58

Mercedes star calls for MAJOR F1 change

F1 News & Gossip

Mercedes star calls for MAJOR F1 change

November 5, 2024 10:57

Red Bull chief slams FIA 'unfairness' after DRAMATIC Brazilian GP

Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull chief slams FIA 'unfairness' after DRAMATIC Brazilian GP

November 5, 2024 09:12

F1 champion issues health update in emotional statement

F1 champion issues health update in emotional statement

November 5, 2024 08:27

F1 star HUMILIATED after calls for immediate replacement

F1 News & Gossip

F1 star HUMILIATED after calls for immediate replacement

November 5, 2024 05:00

FIA confirm Hamilton PUNISHMENT in official statement

Brazilian Grand Prix

FIA confirm Hamilton PUNISHMENT in official statement

November 5, 2024 03:00

Mon 04 novMonday 4 november

F1 star faced with BRUTAL replacement calls

F1 News & Gossip

F1 star faced with BRUTAL replacement calls

November 4, 2024 22:58

F1 champion in TEARY statement on devastating event

F1 champion in TEARY statement on devastating event

November 4, 2024 21:54

FIA announce Norris PUNISHMENT following Brazilian GP

FIA announce Norris PUNISHMENT following Brazilian GP

November 4, 2024 21:00

McLaren boss delivers verdict over Norris MISTAKES in title battle

McLaren boss delivers verdict over Norris MISTAKES in title battle

November 4, 2024 20:59

Hamilton offers MILLION DOLLAR reward over Mercedes investigation

Hamilton offers MILLION DOLLAR reward over Mercedes investigation

November 4, 2024 19:58

Norris handed FIA PUNISHMENT following chaotic Brazilian GP

Norris handed FIA PUNISHMENT following chaotic Brazilian GP

November 4, 2024 18:58

FIA confirm Mercedes PUNISHMENT after unusual Hamilton incident

Brazilian Grand Prix

FIA confirm Mercedes PUNISHMENT after unusual Hamilton incident

November 4, 2024 11:57

Sun 03 novSunday 3 november

Norris UNHAPPY over victory at Brazilian Grand Prix

Norris UNHAPPY over victory at Brazilian Grand Prix

November 3, 2024 14:57

F1 Brazilian Grand Prix 2024 Sprint Race results: Final classification with penalties applied

Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint Race

F1 Brazilian Grand Prix 2024 Sprint Race results: Final classification with penalties applied

November 3, 2024 06:58

F1 Sprint Race results: Brazilian Grand Prix final classification with penalties applied

Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint Race

F1 Sprint Race results: Brazilian Grand Prix final classification with penalties applied

November 3, 2024 06:00

Sat 02 novSaturday 2 november

Hamilton confronts F1 CEO with HUGE demand live on TV

Hamilton confronts F1 CEO with HUGE demand live on TV

November 2, 2024 22:57

Brazilian Grand Prix: What happens if qualifying can't run?

Brazilian Grand Prix Qualifying

Brazilian Grand Prix: What happens if qualifying can't run?

November 2, 2024 22:00

What happens if Brazilian Grand Prix F1 qualifying does not take place?

Brazilian Grand Prix Qualifying

What happens if Brazilian Grand Prix F1 qualifying does not take place?

November 2, 2024 21:57

Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying DELAYED as FIA issue statement

Brazilian Grand Prix Qualifying

Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying DELAYED as FIA issue statement

November 2, 2024 20:49

FIA delay Brazilian GP qualifying amid HUGE storm

Brazilian Grand Prix Qualifying

FIA delay Brazilian GP qualifying amid HUGE storm

November 2, 2024 18:52

Verstappen facing shock DEMOTION at Brazilian Grand Prix

Breaking F1 News

Verstappen facing shock DEMOTION at Brazilian Grand Prix

November 2, 2024 16:03

Hamilton suffers NIGHTMARE at Brazilian Grand Prix

Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint Race

Hamilton suffers NIGHTMARE at Brazilian Grand Prix

November 2, 2024 15:25

Fri 01 novFriday 1 november

Kelly Piquet shares ROMANTIC moment with Verstappen

Kelly Piquet shares ROMANTIC moment with Verstappen

November 1, 2024 22:57

F1 star handed RARE HONOUR as future decision looms

F1 star handed RARE HONOUR as future decision looms

November 1, 2024 12:57

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