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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.

Latest F1 news

F1 team announce team principal EXIT in official statement

F1 team announce team principal EXIT in official statement

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F1 News Today: Verstappen BOMBSHELL emerges as Red Bull star tipped for SHOCK exit

F1 News Today: Verstappen BOMBSHELL emerges as Red Bull star tipped for SHOCK exit

Today 16:06

F1 2025 numbers revealed for HUGE season with Vettel return

F1 2025 numbers revealed for HUGE season with Vettel return

Today 04:00

Fri 17 JanFriday 17 january

Mercedes set for SHOCK absence as Wolff issues health update - GPFans F1 Recap

Mercedes set for SHOCK absence as Wolff issues health update - GPFans F1 Recap

Yesterday 23:55

F1 News Today: Horner in RESIGNATION update as Red Bull chief’s RELEASE confirmed

F1 News Today: Horner in RESIGNATION update as Red Bull chief’s RELEASE confirmed

Yesterday 15:46

Three champions RETURN as iconic Vettel confirmation given in official release

Three champions RETURN as iconic Vettel confirmation given in official release

Yesterday 13:58

Thu 16 JanThursday 16 january

Ricciardo issues official statement as Verstappen EXIT talks confirmed - GPFans F1 Recap

Ricciardo issues official statement as Verstappen EXIT talks confirmed - GPFans F1 Recap

January 16, 2025 23:55

£41 million Mercedes SALE to smash F1 record

£41 million Mercedes SALE to smash F1 record

January 16, 2025 10:57

F1 star POACHED by rival as major transfer confirmed

F1 star POACHED by rival as major transfer confirmed

January 16, 2025 09:54

Newey Aston Martin BLOW delivered as F1 team tipped for huge loss

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Newey Aston Martin BLOW delivered as F1 team tipped for huge loss

January 16, 2025 09:12

EXCLUSIVE: Stunning Hamilton debut test details revealed ahead of Ferrari arrival

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EXCLUSIVE: Stunning Hamilton debut test details revealed ahead of Ferrari arrival

January 16, 2025 08:27

Red Bull rivals WARNED after poaching key legend

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Red Bull rivals WARNED after poaching key legend

January 16, 2025 04:00

Mercedes car sale to SHATTER record price

Mercedes car sale to SHATTER record price

January 16, 2025 02:30

Wed 15 JanWednesday 15 january

Hamilton warned Ferrari fans may TURN on him by ex-boss

Hamilton warned Ferrari fans may TURN on him by ex-boss

January 15, 2025 22:00

Ricciardo pace compared with Verstappen as Ferrari links made

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo pace compared with Verstappen as Ferrari links made

January 15, 2025 21:59

F1 champ claims Ricciardo pace ON PAR with Verstappen

Daniel Ricciardo

F1 champ claims Ricciardo pace ON PAR with Verstappen

January 15, 2025 21:00

Stroll REPLACEMENT verdict delivered after Aston Martin driver announcement

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Stroll REPLACEMENT verdict delivered after Aston Martin driver announcement

January 15, 2025 20:54

F1 team boss exit announced as Red Bull chief prepares for huge move

F1 team boss exit announced as Red Bull chief prepares for huge move

January 15, 2025 19:57

IndyCar giants POACH big F1 star

IndyCar giants POACH big F1 star

January 15, 2025 19:00

F1 News Today: Hamilton Ferrari debut given fresh update as SHOCK statement issued

F1 News Today: Hamilton Ferrari debut given fresh update as SHOCK statement issued

January 15, 2025 16:12

Verstappen team-mate PROBLEM arises ahead of Red Bull debut

Verstappen team-mate PROBLEM arises ahead of Red Bull debut

January 15, 2025 13:53

Hamilton issued brutal WARNING by ex-Ferrari chief

Hamilton issued brutal WARNING by ex-Ferrari chief

January 15, 2025 10:58

Tue 14 JanTuesday 14 january

Ricciardo REPLACEMENT pressure revealed as sacked star THRASHES Hamilton - GPFans F1 Recap

Ricciardo REPLACEMENT pressure revealed as sacked star THRASHES Hamilton - GPFans F1 Recap

January 14, 2025 23:56

Hamilton handed huge blow as SACKED star dominates

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Hamilton handed huge blow as SACKED star dominates

January 14, 2025 20:55

F1 legend opens up on early Verstappen retirement

F1 legend opens up on early Verstappen retirement

January 14, 2025 18:00

Horner reveals PLANS for key exits

Horner reveals PLANS for key exits

January 14, 2025 17:00

F1 team REPLACE team principal ahead of 2025 season

F1 team REPLACE team principal ahead of 2025 season

January 14, 2025 02:00

Mon 13 JanMonday 13 january

F1 legend makes SHOCK Hamilton signing declaration

F1 legend makes SHOCK Hamilton signing declaration

January 13, 2025 10:58

Jos Verstappen issues CONTROVERSIAL Abu Dhabi 2021 statement

Jos Verstappen issues CONTROVERSIAL Abu Dhabi 2021 statement

January 13, 2025 09:58

'Hamilton MANIA' to spark unusual Ferrari issue

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'Hamilton MANIA' to spark unusual Ferrari issue

January 13, 2025 08:28

NASCAR expert tips F1 star for SHOCK move

Daniel Ricciardo

NASCAR expert tips F1 star for SHOCK move

January 13, 2025 01:00

Italian police sent Hamilton warning after Ferrari move

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Italian police sent Hamilton warning after Ferrari move

January 13, 2025 00:00

Sun 12 JanSunday 12 january

Axed F1 star makes STUNNING racing return

Axed F1 star makes STUNNING racing return

January 12, 2025 22:54

F1 boss hits out at Hamilton Ferrari move

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F1 boss hits out at Hamilton Ferrari move

January 12, 2025 22:00

Ricciardo team talks surface in brutal SACK revelation

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo team talks surface in brutal SACK revelation

January 12, 2025 21:56

Former Ricciardo boss opens up on 'overthinking' star

Daniel Ricciardo

Former Ricciardo boss opens up on 'overthinking' star

January 12, 2025 21:00

Verstappen faces DISASTER as champion tipped to lose title

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Verstappen faces DISASTER as champion tipped to lose title

January 12, 2025 20:57

Major Hamilton decision made after F1 AXE threat

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Major Hamilton decision made after F1 AXE threat

January 12, 2025 19:55

Verstappen RETIREMENT verdict emerges as health doubts raised

Verstappen RETIREMENT verdict emerges as health doubts raised

January 12, 2025 18:59

Horner THRASHED by Wolff as F1 rivals deliver huge blow

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Horner THRASHED by Wolff as F1 rivals deliver huge blow

January 12, 2025 18:25

Red Bull legend reveals SCARY Verstappen crash details

Red Bull legend reveals SCARY Verstappen crash details

January 12, 2025 17:00

F1 News Today: Verstappen SWITCH revealed as Red Bull issue career update in official statement

F1 News Today: Verstappen SWITCH revealed as Red Bull issue career update in official statement

January 12, 2025 16:46

McLaren announce driver CHANGE in official statement

McLaren announce driver CHANGE in official statement

January 12, 2025 15:00

Newey reveals terrifying details of Verstappen 2021 incident

Newey reveals terrifying details of Verstappen 2021 incident

January 12, 2025 14:56

Hamilton fans go wild over possible Cullen REUNION

Hamilton fans go wild over possible Cullen REUNION

January 12, 2025 01:00

Sat 11 JanSaturday 11 january

Ricciardo tipped for STUNNING return as F1 legend given MAJOR honour - GPFans F1 Recap

Ricciardo tipped for STUNNING return as F1 legend given MAJOR honour - GPFans F1 Recap

January 11, 2025 23:54

Red Bull star's DISQUALIFICATION explained in official FIA statement

Red Bull star's DISQUALIFICATION explained in official FIA statement

January 11, 2025 22:00

Ricciardo tipped for STUNNING 2025 return

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo tipped for STUNNING 2025 return

January 11, 2025 21:55

F1 chief issues official statement as team EXIT addressed

F1 chief issues official statement as team EXIT addressed

January 11, 2025 21:00

Horner slams Red Bull rebuild in BOLD Newey claim

Horner slams Red Bull rebuild in BOLD Newey claim

January 11, 2025 14:55

F1 team announce exciting signing as new lineup takes shape

F1 team announce exciting signing as new lineup takes shape

January 11, 2025 11:57

McLaren confirm driver REPLACEMENT in official announcement

McLaren confirm driver REPLACEMENT in official announcement

January 11, 2025 10:56

F1 team principal releases EXIT statement

F1 team principal releases EXIT statement

January 11, 2025 09:58

FIA release official statement over DISQUALIFICATION of Red Bull star

FIA release official statement over DISQUALIFICATION of Red Bull star

January 11, 2025 08:58

F1 team set for AMERICAN engine deal

F1 team set for AMERICAN engine deal

January 11, 2025 04:00

F1 star under HUGE pressure as team chief issues replacement warning

F1 star under HUGE pressure as team chief issues replacement warning

January 11, 2025 03:00

Hamilton handed record-breaking BOOST as key Ferrari detail emerges

Hamilton handed record-breaking BOOST as key Ferrari detail emerges

January 11, 2025 01:00

Fri 10 JanFriday 10 january

Hamilton and Cullen Ferrari REUNION hopes sparked after stunning reveal

Hamilton and Cullen Ferrari REUNION hopes sparked after stunning reveal

January 10, 2025 22:56

Hamilton set for huge F1 title advantage after RADICAL Ferrari change

Hamilton set for huge F1 title advantage after RADICAL Ferrari change

January 10, 2025 21:10

F1 News Today: Hamilton delivers statement over Ferrari future as MAJOR snub revealed

F1 News Today: Hamilton delivers statement over Ferrari future as MAJOR snub revealed

January 10, 2025 20:37

Norris linked with F1 RIVAL switch after contract talks

Norris linked with F1 RIVAL switch after contract talks

January 10, 2025 18:55

F1 chief delivers new signing statement in driver REPLACEMENT threat

F1 chief delivers new signing statement in driver REPLACEMENT threat

January 10, 2025 18:02

F1 team summoned to HQ following official driver exit

F1 team summoned to HQ following official driver exit

January 10, 2025 13:59

Aston Martin reveal IMMEDIATE lineup change in team shakeup

Aston Martin reveal IMMEDIATE lineup change in team shakeup

January 10, 2025 11:38

Williams F1 team announce MAJOR release in official statement

Williams F1 team announce MAJOR release in official statement

January 10, 2025 09:12

Ricciardo encouraged to take US F1 team role

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo encouraged to take US F1 team role

January 10, 2025 02:30

Formula 1 team announce MAJOR driver move

Formula 1 team announce MAJOR driver move

January 10, 2025 00:35

Thu 09 JanThursday 9 january

Ricciardo return option emerges as axed F1 star lands BOMBSHELL transfer - GPFans F1 Recap

Ricciardo return option emerges as axed F1 star lands BOMBSHELL transfer - GPFans F1 Recap

January 9, 2025 23:58

Ricciardo F1 return emerges as axed star tipped for shock Cadillac role

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo F1 return emerges as axed star tipped for shock Cadillac role

January 9, 2025 21:48

Axed F1 star handed lifeline in BLOCKBUSTER signing

Axed F1 star handed lifeline in BLOCKBUSTER signing

January 9, 2025 18:43

Dropped F1 driver set for SURPRISE comeback in 2025

F1 News & Gossip

Dropped F1 driver set for SURPRISE comeback in 2025

January 9, 2025 18:00

Mercedes star backed for STUNNING return to full-time seat

F1 News & Gossip

Mercedes star backed for STUNNING return to full-time seat

January 9, 2025 17:00

Mercedes driver 'safety net' for Hamilton replacement emerges

F1 News & Gossip

Mercedes driver 'safety net' for Hamilton replacement emerges

January 9, 2025 13:59

Ricciardo replacement SNUBBED as McLaren star achieves stunning result

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Ricciardo replacement SNUBBED as McLaren star achieves stunning result

January 9, 2025 12:56

Tue 07 JanTuesday 7 january

F1 News Today: Newey delivers EXIT statement as Aston Martin issue 2025 announcement

F1 News Today: Newey delivers EXIT statement as Aston Martin issue 2025 announcement

January 7, 2025 16:00

Mon 06 JanMonday 6 january

Ricciardo SNUBBED as Aussie F1 star in team release admission - GPFans F1 Recap

Ricciardo SNUBBED as Aussie F1 star in team release admission - GPFans F1 Recap

January 6, 2025 23:56

Aussie F1 star admits performance 'pressure' amid team release

Aussie F1 star admits performance 'pressure' amid team release

January 6, 2025 20:58

Major McLaren advantage revealed as F1 star gets BOOST

Major McLaren advantage revealed as F1 star gets BOOST

January 6, 2025 04:00

Sat 04 JanSaturday 4 january

Verstappen F1 future complicated again by father's remarks

Verstappen F1 future complicated again by father's remarks

January 4, 2025 22:00

Ferrari make first car change to suit Hamilton needs

F1 News & Gossip

Ferrari make first car change to suit Hamilton needs

January 4, 2025 20:00

Verstappen pays emotional tribute after death of F1 'legend'

Verstappen pays emotional tribute after death of F1 'legend'

January 4, 2025 16:00

Norris issues honest statement over FIERY Verstappen rivalry

Norris issues honest statement over FIERY Verstappen rivalry

January 4, 2025 11:57

Hamilton Ferrari debut contingency plan revealed

Hamilton Ferrari debut contingency plan revealed

January 4, 2025 10:57

Andretti lures former F1 star to Cadillac in NEW role

Andretti lures former F1 star to Cadillac in NEW role

January 4, 2025 09:57

Verstappen pays tribute to ‘legend’ after death of Red Bull figure

Verstappen pays tribute to ‘legend’ after death of Red Bull figure

January 4, 2025 08:57

F1 pundit reveals ENGAGEMENT in emotional Instagram post

F1 pundit reveals ENGAGEMENT in emotional Instagram post

January 4, 2025 05:00

Hamilton takes SHOCK F1 title after 2024 disaster

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Hamilton takes SHOCK F1 title after 2024 disaster

January 4, 2025 03:00

Norris speaks out over CONTROVERSIAL Verstappen rivalry

Norris speaks out over CONTROVERSIAL Verstappen rivalry

January 4, 2025 01:00

Fri 03 JanFriday 3 january

Hamilton 'held secret meetings' with Ferrari staff before HUGE move

F1 News & Gossip

Hamilton 'held secret meetings' with Ferrari staff before HUGE move

January 3, 2025 23:00

Ferrari 2025 seat change ‘unveiled’ after public Hamilton complaints

F1 News & Gossip

Ferrari 2025 seat change ‘unveiled’ after public Hamilton complaints

January 3, 2025 21:56

Jos Verstappen delivers Red Bull ULTIMATUM over son’s F1 future

Jos Verstappen delivers Red Bull ULTIMATUM over son’s F1 future

January 3, 2025 20:58

Hamilton shares 'POWERFUL' message in first official statement as Ferrari driver

Hamilton shares 'POWERFUL' message in first official statement as Ferrari driver

January 3, 2025 19:56

Ferrari make EXTRA plan for Hamilton F1 debut

Ferrari make EXTRA plan for Hamilton F1 debut

January 3, 2025 19:00

Sky F1 presenter reveals engagement joy in HUGE life update

Sky F1 presenter reveals engagement joy in HUGE life update

January 3, 2025 18:55

IndyCar star testing for F1 TEAM after Andretti influence

F1 News & Gossip

IndyCar star testing for F1 TEAM after Andretti influence

January 3, 2025 18:00

Luke Littler gets SHOCK backing from F1 team for World Darts Championship final

Luke Littler gets SHOCK backing from F1 team for World Darts Championship final

January 3, 2025 17:59

Hamilton issues first statement as Ferrari driver

Hamilton issues first statement as Ferrari driver

January 3, 2025 17:00

Hamilton crowned F1 champion in SHOCK result

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Hamilton crowned F1 champion in SHOCK result

January 3, 2025 12:57

Axed F1 star celebrates major change in 2025 post

Axed F1 star celebrates major change in 2025 post

January 3, 2025 11:57

Red Bull boss hints at NEW opportunity for Perez in 2025

F1 News & Gossip

Red Bull boss hints at NEW opportunity for Perez in 2025

January 3, 2025 09:56

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