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Simmey Hannifin Donaldson

GPFans F1 Journalist Simmey Hannifin Donaldson is a media professional who has been working in the industry since graduating with a Master’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, where he also gained accreditation from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. Previously, Simmey had studied BSc Sociology at Brunel University London.

Before joining GPFans, Simmey’s experience had largely come in the sphere of football, specifically the EFL, having covered the Championship, League One and League Two for Football League World for two and a half seasons.

As passionate as Simmey is about sport in general, he also enjoys exploring the deeper issues at play beyond just what happens on the pitch or on track. For example, his undergraduate dissertation focused on the role of FC Barcelona in the contemporary pursuit of independence in Catalonia, whilst his Master’s final project explored the concept of sportswashing within the context of the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United in a remotely-produced audio documentary.

Of course, Simmey is also a huge Formula 1 fan and has been ever since he was a kid. One day, he just so happened to be flicking through the channels and stumbled upon the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton dramatically clinched his first world championship in the dying seconds of the race. It’s fair to say he was hooked from thereon in.

Latest F1 news

Mercedes set to KEEP Hamilton change
Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes set to KEEP Hamilton change

  • 58 minutes ago

Thu 26 dec

RB chief issues Ricciardo BLAME statement
Daniel Ricciardo

RB chief issues Ricciardo BLAME statement

  • Yesterday 21:57
Hamilton issues INCREDIBLE statement ahead of major change
Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton issues INCREDIBLE statement ahead of major change

  • Yesterday 18:57
Mercedes star reveals sporting DEBUT with F1 break plans announced
F1 News & Gossip

Mercedes star reveals sporting DEBUT with F1 break plans announced

  • Yesterday 14:57
F1 star celebrates exciting announcement as pregnancy update revealed
F1 News & Gossip

F1 star celebrates exciting announcement as pregnancy update revealed

  • Yesterday 10:57
F1 star GIVES BACK fellow driver's secret Santa present
F1 Social

F1 star GIVES BACK fellow driver's secret Santa present

  • Yesterday 03:00

Wed 25 dec

Norris RETURNS F1 rival’s secret Santa gift
Lando Norris

Norris RETURNS F1 rival’s secret Santa gift

  • December 25, 2024 18:58

Mon 23 dec

Verstappen Red Bull replacement favourite NAMED
Max Verstappen

Verstappen Red Bull replacement favourite NAMED

  • December 23, 2024 19:28

Sun 22 dec

F1 News Today: Red Bull BOMBSHELL emerges as Perez drive confirmed
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Red Bull BOMBSHELL emerges as Perez drive confirmed

  • December 22, 2024 15:57
Mercedes pull Hamilton replacement MASTERSTROKE with new 2025 driver signing
F1 Features

Mercedes pull Hamilton replacement MASTERSTROKE with new 2025 driver signing

  • December 22, 2024 09:57

Sat 21 dec

Ricciardo tipped for F1 COMEBACK as Ferrari tease huge unveiling - GPFans Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo tipped for F1 COMEBACK as Ferrari tease huge unveiling - GPFans Recap

  • December 21, 2024 23:57
F1 News Today: Hamilton Ferrari release announced as strong statement issued on seven-time champion
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Hamilton Ferrari release announced as strong statement issued on seven-time champion

  • December 21, 2024 16:15

Fri 20 dec

Ricciardo issues major career update as Horner hints at Red Bull transfer - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo issues major career update as Horner hints at Red Bull transfer - GPFans F1 Recap

  • December 20, 2024 23:57
F1 team announce outstanding signing for 2025
Latest F1 News

F1 team announce outstanding signing for 2025

  • December 20, 2024 18:14
F1 News Today: Perez gets NEW role as Mercedes announce SHOCK driver signing
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Perez gets NEW role as Mercedes announce SHOCK driver signing

  • December 20, 2024 16:01

Thu 19 dec

Ricciardo F1 RETURN verdict issued as star set for shock McLaren drive - GPFans Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo F1 RETURN verdict issued as star set for shock McLaren drive - GPFans Recap

  • December 19, 2024 23:57
Red Bull CONFIRM Verstappen team-mate after Perez dropped
F1 Driver Transfers

Red Bull CONFIRM Verstappen team-mate after Perez dropped

  • December 19, 2024 16:00
F1 team announce championship-winning driver's EXIT in official statement
Latest F1 News

F1 team announce championship-winning driver's EXIT in official statement

  • December 19, 2024 12:57
Verstappen F1 team-mate CONFIRMED as Red Bull announce major driver signing
Breaking F1 News

Verstappen F1 team-mate CONFIRMED as Red Bull announce major driver signing

  • December 19, 2024 11:19
Mercedes announce driver's RETURN in official statement
Mercedes

Mercedes announce driver's RETURN in official statement

  • December 19, 2024 09:12

Wed 18 dec

Ricciardo reveals WEDDING plans following recent engagement
Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo reveals WEDDING plans following recent engagement

  • December 18, 2024 21:55
Mercedes announce RETURN of driver after title heartbreak
Mercedes

Mercedes announce RETURN of driver after title heartbreak

  • December 18, 2024 21:00
F1 team announce NEW driver signing for 2025
F1 News & Gossip

F1 team announce NEW driver signing for 2025

  • December 18, 2024 20:56
Ricciardo speaks out on exciting WEDDING plans
Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo speaks out on exciting WEDDING plans

  • December 18, 2024 20:02
Red Bull confirm Perez REPLACEMENT with official team statement
Latest F1 News

Red Bull confirm Perez REPLACEMENT with official team statement

  • December 18, 2024 18:50

Mon 16 dec

Brown reveals HUGE McLaren risk ahead of 2025
Latest F1 News

Brown reveals HUGE McLaren risk ahead of 2025

  • December 16, 2024 22:00

Sun 15 dec

F1 News Today: Verstappen issues Red Bull FEUD update as shock replacement theory emerges
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Verstappen issues Red Bull FEUD update as shock replacement theory emerges

  • December 15, 2024 19:45
Major McLaren RISK revealed ahead of 2025
Latest F1 News

Major McLaren RISK revealed ahead of 2025

  • December 15, 2024 10:57

Sat 14 dec

Red Bull BOMBSHELL emerges as Perez F1 decision revealed - GPFans Recap
GPFans Recap

Red Bull BOMBSHELL emerges as Perez F1 decision revealed - GPFans Recap

  • December 14, 2024 23:57

Wed 11 dec

F1 team confirm driver signing as 2025 pairing complete
Latest F1 News

F1 team confirm driver signing as 2025 pairing complete

  • December 11, 2024 17:00
Red Bull driver set for MAJOR promotion in 2025
F1 Driver Transfers

Red Bull driver set for MAJOR promotion in 2025

  • December 11, 2024 15:00
F1 team announce NEW driver signing ahead of 2025
F1 News & Gossip

F1 team announce NEW driver signing ahead of 2025

  • December 11, 2024 08:27
Aston Martin announce NEW F1 driver signing for 2025
F1 Driver Transfers

Aston Martin announce NEW F1 driver signing for 2025

  • December 11, 2024 02:00

Tue 10 dec

Hamilton shines in red as CONFIDENT Ferrari statement made
Latest F1 News

Hamilton shines in red as CONFIDENT Ferrari statement made

  • December 10, 2024 20:00
Red Bull team make CRUCIAL driver 'decision' as 2025 grid set to be complete
F1 News & Gossip

Red Bull team make CRUCIAL driver 'decision' as 2025 grid set to be complete

  • December 10, 2024 17:56
F1 News Today: Hamilton in major Mercedes SHOCK as Abu Dhabi GP podium change revealed
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Hamilton in major Mercedes SHOCK as Abu Dhabi GP podium change revealed

  • December 10, 2024 15:57
Hamilton delivers DAZZLING Ferrari statement amid Mercedes exit
Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton delivers DAZZLING Ferrari statement amid Mercedes exit

  • December 10, 2024 12:56
F1 team announce driver signing as exciting 2025 lineup complete
Latest F1 News

F1 team announce driver signing as exciting 2025 lineup complete

  • December 10, 2024 09:12

Mon 09 dec

Verstappen talks F1 race BAN as FIA confirm champion's PUNISHMENT - GPFans Recap
GPFans Recap

Verstappen talks F1 race BAN as FIA confirm champion's PUNISHMENT - GPFans Recap

  • December 9, 2024 23:57
Marko drops Perez contract BOMBSHELL at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull F1 News

Marko drops Perez contract BOMBSHELL at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • December 9, 2024 11:54
Verstappen addresses RACE BAN after FIA punishment
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Verstappen addresses RACE BAN after FIA punishment

  • December 9, 2024 10:57
Hamilton and Verstappen hit with DELETED laps at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Hamilton and Verstappen hit with DELETED laps at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • December 9, 2024 09:12
5 surprise things missed from the 2024 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

5 surprise things missed from the 2024 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • December 9, 2024 00:45

Sun 08 dec

Hamilton's STUNNING Mercedes exit as star makes shock podium appearance - Five things you may have missed from the Abu Dhabi GP
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Hamilton's STUNNING Mercedes exit as star makes shock podium appearance - Five things you may have missed from the Abu Dhabi GP

  • December 8, 2024 22:55
Verstappen hints at RACE BAN after FIA punishment
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Verstappen hints at RACE BAN after FIA punishment

  • December 8, 2024 22:00
FIA announce MULTIPLE penalties at chaotic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

FIA announce MULTIPLE penalties at chaotic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • December 8, 2024 20:58
FIA reveal driver DISQUALIFICATION at 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

FIA reveal driver DISQUALIFICATION at 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • December 8, 2024 19:00
FIA announce SHOCK disqualification at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

FIA announce SHOCK disqualification at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • December 8, 2024 17:55
FIA dish out HUGE number of penalties at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

FIA dish out HUGE number of penalties at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • December 8, 2024 17:00
F1 star forced into SHOCK retirement at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1 star forced into SHOCK retirement at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • December 8, 2024 15:17
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sees SHOCK exit for F1 star
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sees SHOCK exit for F1 star

  • December 8, 2024 15:04
Red Bull F1 star OUT of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as both drivers crash
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Red Bull F1 star OUT of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as both drivers crash

  • December 8, 2024 14:27
Red Bull star retires from Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after DOUBLE crash
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Red Bull star retires from Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after DOUBLE crash

  • December 8, 2024 14:15

Fri 06 dec

Team boss REVEALED for Cadillac F1 team
Latest F1 News

Team boss REVEALED for Cadillac F1 team

  • December 6, 2024 19:00
New F1 team principal announced ahead of Abu Dhabi GP
Latest F1 News

New F1 team principal announced ahead of Abu Dhabi GP

  • December 6, 2024 08:57

Thu 05 dec

Verstappen suffers blow as F1 make major race announcement
Latest F1 News

Verstappen suffers blow as F1 make major race announcement

  • December 5, 2024 01:00

Wed 04 dec

F1 announces track to make SHOCK exit from race calendar
Latest F1 News

F1 announces track to make SHOCK exit from race calendar

  • December 4, 2024 11:39

Tue 03 dec

F1 News Today: Perez set for Red Bull EXIT as team confirm driver replacement
F1 News Today

F1 News Today: Perez set for Red Bull EXIT as team confirm driver replacement

  • December 3, 2024 15:42

Mon 02 dec

Ricciardo issues emotional video message as F1 team announce SHOCK driver replacement - GPFans Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo issues emotional video message as F1 team announce SHOCK driver replacement - GPFans Recap

  • December 2, 2024 23:57

Sun 01 dec

F1 2024 Qatar Grand Prix weather forecast - latest today from Lusail
Qatar Grand Prix

F1 2024 Qatar Grand Prix weather forecast - latest today from Lusail

  • December 1, 2024 15:28

Fri 29 nov

F1 News Today: Mercedes handed FIA summons as MAJOR Hamilton concern emerges
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Mercedes handed FIA summons as MAJOR Hamilton concern emerges

  • November 29, 2024 14:41

Thu 28 nov

Hamilton issues statement as F1 team confirm driver’s absence at Qatar Grand Prix - GPFans Recap
GPFans Recap

Hamilton issues statement as F1 team confirm driver’s absence at Qatar Grand Prix - GPFans Recap

  • November 28, 2024 23:57
Mercedes announce SHOCK driver exit in official team statement
Latest F1 News

Mercedes announce SHOCK driver exit in official team statement

  • November 28, 2024 18:57
Verstappen reveals SHOCK Norris Red Bull offer
F1 Driver Transfers

Verstappen reveals SHOCK Norris Red Bull offer

  • November 28, 2024 09:12
Cullen move to Ferrari debated as BOLD Hamilton statement made
Lewis Hamilton

Cullen move to Ferrari debated as BOLD Hamilton statement made

  • November 28, 2024 01:00

Tue 26 nov

2024 Qatar Grand Prix F1 weather forecast - latest today from Lusail
Qatar Grand Prix

2024 Qatar Grand Prix F1 weather forecast - latest today from Lusail

  • November 26, 2024 15:00
'Brown flag' - F1 star admits he POOPED HIMSELF during Las Vegas Grand Prix
Las Vegas Grand Prix

'Brown flag' - F1 star admits he POOPED HIMSELF during Las Vegas Grand Prix

  • November 26, 2024 03:00

Mon 25 nov

Horner pays EMOTIONAL tribute to wife Geri in Red Bull investigation admission
Red Bull F1 News

Horner pays EMOTIONAL tribute to wife Geri in Red Bull investigation admission

  • November 25, 2024 20:56
Norris admits McLaren WEAKNESS in Verstappen title fight
McLaren

Norris admits McLaren WEAKNESS in Verstappen title fight

  • November 25, 2024 13:58
F1 team chief hits out at FIA over MAJOR decision
Latest F1 News

F1 team chief hits out at FIA over MAJOR decision

  • November 25, 2024 08:27

Sun 24 nov

Verstappen TAUNTS F1 rival with powerful championship claim
Latest F1 News

Verstappen TAUNTS F1 rival with powerful championship claim

  • November 24, 2024 21:11
5 moments you missed from F1 in Las Vegas: Post-driving Verstappen drinking and infinity beckons
Las Vegas Grand Prix

5 moments you missed from F1 in Las Vegas: Post-driving Verstappen drinking and infinity beckons

  • November 24, 2024 21:00
Hamilton delivers team-mate JIBE as F1 champion lets loose - Five things you may have missed from the Las Vegas GP
Las Vegas Grand Prix

Hamilton delivers team-mate JIBE as F1 champion lets loose - Five things you may have missed from the Las Vegas GP

  • November 24, 2024 19:58
F1 star issues MAJOR future update as key 'talks' revealed
Latest F1 News

F1 star issues MAJOR future update as key 'talks' revealed

  • November 24, 2024 18:59
‘The Las Vegas Grand Prix should not be on the F1 calendar’ - GPFans Hot Takes
F1 Hot Takes

‘The Las Vegas Grand Prix should not be on the F1 calendar’ - GPFans Hot Takes

  • November 24, 2024 17:59
F1 star facing FIA punishment after ‘oh my f***ing god’ rant
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 star facing FIA punishment after ‘oh my f***ing god’ rant

  • November 24, 2024 12:55
F1 starting grid for 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix with NEW penalties applied
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 starting grid for 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix with NEW penalties applied

  • November 24, 2024 06:00
F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied

  • November 24, 2024 05:11
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Today: 2024 start time, TV channel and live stream
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Today: 2024 start time, TV channel and live stream

  • November 24, 2024 00:00

Sat 23 nov

Ricciardo teases F1 fans in Las Vegas with EXCITING announcement
Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo teases F1 fans in Las Vegas with EXCITING announcement

  • November 23, 2024 21:57
Horner issues DESPERATE Perez plea with damning Red Bull statement
Red Bull

Horner issues DESPERATE Perez plea with damning Red Bull statement

  • November 23, 2024 21:12
F1 Race Today: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 start time, TV channel and live stream
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Race Today: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 start time, TV channel and live stream

  • November 23, 2024 18:59
F1 tire prices: How much they cost and the CRAZY amount teams have spent ahead of Las Vegas GP
F1 Explained

F1 tire prices: How much they cost and the CRAZY amount teams have spent ahead of Las Vegas GP

  • November 23, 2024 02:30
How F1 was rocked by drain cover CHAOS at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Las Vegas Grand Prix

How F1 was rocked by drain cover CHAOS at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

  • November 23, 2024 01:00

Fri 22 nov

F1 Qualifying Today: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 start time, TV channel and live stream
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Qualifying Today: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 start time, TV channel and live stream

  • November 22, 2024 22:30
Channel 4 F1 highlights today: How to watch the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix FREE
Las Vegas Grand Prix

Channel 4 F1 highlights today: How to watch the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix FREE

  • November 22, 2024 22:29
F1 Qualifying Today: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 start time, TV channel and live stream
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Qualifying Today: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 start time, TV channel and live stream

  • November 22, 2024 20:28
F1 team announce EXCITING change for Las Vegas GP
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 team announce EXCITING change for Las Vegas GP

  • November 22, 2024 17:00
How much do F1 tyres cost? INSANE prices revealed for Las Vegas Grand Prix
F1 Explained

How much do F1 tyres cost? INSANE prices revealed for Las Vegas Grand Prix

  • November 22, 2024 16:54

Thu 21 nov

Ricciardo tipped for NEW F1 role as star makes COMEBACK at Las Vegas Grand Prix - GPFans Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo tipped for NEW F1 role as star makes COMEBACK at Las Vegas Grand Prix - GPFans Recap

  • November 21, 2024 23:57
F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix: What is the Sphere, what is it for, and how much did it cost?
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix: What is the Sphere, what is it for, and how much did it cost?

  • November 21, 2024 17:00
How the Las Vegas Grand Prix was ROCKED by drain covers
Las Vegas Grand Prix

How the Las Vegas Grand Prix was ROCKED by drain covers

  • November 21, 2024 16:48
The Sphere: All you need to know about the dome dominating F1’s Las Vegas GP
Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Sphere: All you need to know about the dome dominating F1’s Las Vegas GP

  • November 21, 2024 14:59
Norris admits McLaren future DOUBTS
McLaren

Norris admits McLaren future DOUBTS

  • November 21, 2024 10:58

Wed 20 nov

Wolff reveals Hamilton FRUSTRATION ahead of Mercedes exit
Lewis Hamilton

Wolff reveals Hamilton FRUSTRATION ahead of Mercedes exit

  • November 20, 2024 20:58
Las Vegas GP F1 fans must be aware of curfew which affected 2023
Las Vegas Grand Prix

Las Vegas GP F1 fans must be aware of curfew which affected 2023

  • November 20, 2024 20:00
The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix CURFEW fans must be aware of
Las Vegas Grand Prix

The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix CURFEW fans must be aware of

  • November 20, 2024 16:49

Tue 19 nov

F1 News Today: Hamilton release confirmed as F1 team reveal IMMEDIATE change
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Hamilton release confirmed as F1 team reveal IMMEDIATE change

  • November 19, 2024 15:06
Hamilton tipped for STUNNING Mercedes U-turn
Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton tipped for STUNNING Mercedes U-turn

  • November 19, 2024 08:27

Mon 18 nov

Ricciardo makes sensational RETURN as F1 team announce huge change for Las Vegas GP - GPFans Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo makes sensational RETURN as F1 team announce huge change for Las Vegas GP - GPFans Recap

  • November 18, 2024 23:57
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