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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

Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on Ferrari disqualification

Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on Ferrari disqualification

Today 03:00

Thu 03 AprThursday 3 april

NEW F1 team principal hailed in official statement ahead of debut

NEW F1 team principal hailed in official statement ahead of debut

Yesterday 21:54

FIA summon Tsunoda's Red Bull in Japanese GP procedure

Japanese Grand Prix

FIA summon Tsunoda's Red Bull in Japanese GP procedure

Yesterday 20:54

Further FIA inspections for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari confirmed after Chinese GP drama

Further FIA inspections for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari confirmed after Chinese GP drama

Yesterday 20:00

Hamilton FINALLY issues statement on Ferrari disqualification

Hamilton FINALLY issues statement on Ferrari disqualification

Yesterday 19:26

FIA confirm MORE Hamilton and Ferrari inspections after Chinese GP fallout

FIA confirm MORE Hamilton and Ferrari inspections after Chinese GP fallout

Yesterday 17:56

Historic Schumacher Ferrari to be sold DURING F1 race

Historic Schumacher Ferrari to be sold DURING F1 race

Yesterday 13:43

Wed 02 AprWednesday 2 april

F1 News Today: Alpine confirm Doohan replacement at Japanese GP as team announce NEW driver signing

F1 News Today: Alpine confirm Doohan replacement at Japanese GP as team announce NEW driver signing

April 2, 2025 20:51

F1 team announce NEW driver signing after exit from rivals

F1 team announce NEW driver signing after exit from rivals

April 2, 2025 02:00

Tue 01 AprTuesday 1 april

Tsunoda’s Ricciardo change revealed as Red Bull confirm LEGENDARY return - F1 Recap

Tsunoda’s Ricciardo change revealed as Red Bull confirm LEGENDARY return - F1 Recap

April 1, 2025 23:58

Alpine confirm Jack Doohan replacement for Japanese Grand Prix session

Alpine confirm Jack Doohan replacement for Japanese Grand Prix session

April 1, 2025 22:00

Williams announce new driver signing following shock team exit

Williams announce new driver signing following shock team exit

April 1, 2025 17:55

F1 News Today: Horner hails NEW chapter as Wolff replacement confirmed

F1 News Today: Horner hails NEW chapter as Wolff replacement confirmed

April 1, 2025 15:57

Alpine announce F1 driver swap at Japanese Grand Prix

Alpine announce F1 driver swap at Japanese Grand Prix

April 1, 2025 11:58

Mon 31 MarMonday 31 march

Stunning Hulkenberg Red Bull transfer tipped as F1 team make HUGE Japanese GP change - F1 Recap

Stunning Hulkenberg Red Bull transfer tipped as F1 team make HUGE Japanese GP change - F1 Recap

March 31, 2025 23:55

Sat 29 MarSaturday 29 march

F1 News Today: Ferrari boss debates controversial driver swap as Leclerc replacement announced

F1 News Today: Ferrari boss debates controversial driver swap as Leclerc replacement announced

March 29, 2025 17:11

Fri 28 MarFriday 28 march

Hamilton labelled ‘demanding’ as stunning Ferrari disqualification warning issued - F1 Recap

Hamilton labelled ‘demanding’ as stunning Ferrari disqualification warning issued - F1 Recap

March 28, 2025 23:55

Ferrari chief warns Hamilton could face more F1 disqualifications

Ferrari chief warns Hamilton could face more F1 disqualifications

March 28, 2025 19:00

Ferrari F1 boss admits team could face further disqualifications

Ferrari F1 boss admits team could face further disqualifications

March 28, 2025 17:58

F1 News Today: Verstappen in Lawson ‘bullying’ update as axed Red Bull star issues official statement

F1 News Today: Verstappen in Lawson ‘bullying’ update as axed Red Bull star issues official statement

March 28, 2025 15:50

Red Bull fears over Verstappen exit as contract clause revealed

F1 News & Gossip

Red Bull fears over Verstappen exit as contract clause revealed

March 28, 2025 09:11

Liam Lawson issues official statement after Red Bull F1 axe

Liam Lawson issues official statement after Red Bull F1 axe

March 28, 2025 08:28

Thu 27 MarThursday 27 march

Ricciardo return demand issued as Verstappen ‘shaken’ by Red Bull axing - F1 Recap

Ricciardo return demand issued as Verstappen ‘shaken’ by Red Bull axing - F1 Recap

March 27, 2025 23:57

Lewis Hamilton reclaims narrative after nightmare Ferrari start

Lewis Hamilton reclaims narrative after nightmare Ferrari start

March 27, 2025 19:52

Tue 25 MarTuesday 25 march

F1 legend blames Lewis Hamilton for lack of Ferrari success

F1 legend blames Lewis Hamilton for lack of Ferrari success

March 25, 2025 23:00

Sergio Perez back in business after F1 axe

Sergio Perez back in business after F1 axe

March 25, 2025 19:00

Lewis Hamilton admits key mistake over Ferrari disqualification

Lewis Hamilton admits key mistake over Ferrari disqualification

March 25, 2025 11:58

Carlos Sainz baffled by Williams F1 change

Carlos Sainz baffled by Williams F1 change

March 25, 2025 10:51

Ferrari enter talks with F1 over Hamilton-Leclerc controversy

Ferrari enter talks with F1 over Hamilton-Leclerc controversy

March 25, 2025 09:56

Red Bull ‘plan to sign’ Colapinto

F1 News & Gossip

Red Bull ‘plan to sign’ Colapinto

March 25, 2025 09:17

Vettel blames Hamilton for Ferrari failure

Vettel blames Hamilton for Ferrari failure

March 25, 2025 08:23

Red Bull team plan to 'sign' Franco Colapinto as current driver tipped for exit

F1 News & Gossip

Red Bull team plan to 'sign' Franco Colapinto as current driver tipped for exit

March 25, 2025 01:00

Mon 24 MarMonday 24 march

Liam Lawson reveals BRUTAL verdict on Red Bull driver snub

Liam Lawson reveals BRUTAL verdict on Red Bull driver snub

March 24, 2025 23:00

Sergio Perez is back…after landing big break

Sergio Perez is back…after landing big break

March 24, 2025 22:58

Helmut Marko confirms crunch Red Bull meeting over key issue

Helmut Marko confirms crunch Red Bull meeting over key issue

March 24, 2025 21:00

Liam Lawson speaks out after Red Bull replacement talks

Liam Lawson speaks out after Red Bull replacement talks

March 24, 2025 20:58

Lewis Hamilton celebrates ‘epic’ podium position

Lewis Hamilton celebrates ‘epic’ podium position

March 24, 2025 19:52

Red Bull stars summoned to HQ for key meeting

Red Bull stars summoned to HQ for key meeting

March 24, 2025 18:55

Ferrari demoted after FIA disqualifications at Chinese Grand Prix

Ferrari demoted after FIA disqualifications at Chinese Grand Prix

March 24, 2025 17:57

Lewis Hamilton Ferrari performance labelled an 'embarrassment'

Lewis Hamilton Ferrari performance labelled an 'embarrassment'

March 24, 2025 12:57

Red Bull star reveals clear-the-air talks after brutal Marko comments

Red Bull star reveals clear-the-air talks after brutal Marko comments

March 24, 2025 10:54

Sun 23 MarSunday 23 march

Ferrari release official statement after DOUBLE disqualification disaster

Ferrari release official statement after DOUBLE disqualification disaster

March 23, 2025 23:00

'Unbelievably amateur Ferrari ruining Hamilton's arrival' - Chinese Grand Prix Hot Takes

Chinese Grand Prix

'Unbelievably amateur Ferrari ruining Hamilton's arrival' - Chinese Grand Prix Hot Takes

March 23, 2025 19:00

F1 drivers caught mocking team principal after Chinese Grand Prix

F1 drivers caught mocking team principal after Chinese Grand Prix

March 23, 2025 17:54

Ferrari issue official statement over Hamilton and Leclerc disqualification

Ferrari issue official statement over Hamilton and Leclerc disqualification

March 23, 2025 16:55

'Red Bull NEED to change their driver' - Chinese Grand Prix Hot Takes

Chinese Grand Prix

'Red Bull NEED to change their driver' - Chinese Grand Prix Hot Takes

March 23, 2025 14:56

FIA announce penalty verdict for FOUR F1 stars after Chinese Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix

FIA announce penalty verdict for FOUR F1 stars after Chinese Grand Prix

March 23, 2025 13:57

Lewis Hamilton risks DEVASTATING Ferrari disqualification at Chinese Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton risks DEVASTATING Ferrari disqualification at Chinese Grand Prix

March 23, 2025 12:13

Lewis Hamilton facing shock FIA disqualification at Chinese Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton facing shock FIA disqualification at Chinese Grand Prix

March 23, 2025 12:10

Mercedes left red faced after Lewis Hamilton blunder

Mercedes left red faced after Lewis Hamilton blunder

March 23, 2025 10:57

Lewis Hamilton and Leclerc collide at Chinese GP as world champion retires

Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton and Leclerc collide at Chinese GP as world champion retires

March 23, 2025 08:45

Ferrari duo Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc collide at Chinese Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix

Ferrari duo Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc collide at Chinese Grand Prix

March 23, 2025 08:35

F1 team issue official statement after FIA announce punishment

Chinese Grand Prix

F1 team issue official statement after FIA announce punishment

March 23, 2025 03:00

Sat 22 MarSaturday 22 march

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton slams Ferrari critics after stunning victory at Chinese Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton slams Ferrari critics after stunning victory at Chinese Grand Prix

March 22, 2025 23:00

Max Verstappen issues Chinese Grand Prix ‘retirement’ plea

Max Verstappen issues Chinese Grand Prix ‘retirement’ plea

March 22, 2025 21:12

F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025 Sprint Race results: Final classification with penalties applied

Chinese Grand Prix Sprint

F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025 Sprint Race results: Final classification with penalties applied

March 22, 2025 16:27

Lewis Hamilton claps back at F1 critics in brutal Chinese Grand Prix interview

Lewis Hamilton claps back at F1 critics in brutal Chinese Grand Prix interview

March 22, 2025 12:57

Lando Norris and McLaren braced for 'dreadful' Chinese Grand Prix

Lando Norris and McLaren braced for 'dreadful' Chinese Grand Prix

March 22, 2025 11:57

Lewis Hamilton subject to FIA inspection after Chinese Grand Prix sprint victory

Lewis Hamilton subject to FIA inspection after Chinese Grand Prix sprint victory

March 22, 2025 10:57

Red Bull F1 Academy star handed double grid penalty in Shanghai

Red Bull F1 Academy star handed double grid penalty in Shanghai

March 22, 2025 09:57

F1 team issue official statement over 'wing legality' after FIA punishment announced at Chinese GP

Chinese Grand Prix

F1 team issue official statement over 'wing legality' after FIA punishment announced at Chinese GP

March 22, 2025 07:27

F1 championship leader in nightmare sprint race at Chinese Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix Sprint

F1 championship leader in nightmare sprint race at Chinese Grand Prix

March 22, 2025 04:45

Lando Norris in McLaren disaster as F1 star suffers nightmare start at Chinese Grand Prix sprint race

Chinese Grand Prix Sprint

Lando Norris in McLaren disaster as F1 star suffers nightmare start at Chinese Grand Prix sprint race

March 22, 2025 04:21

Red Bull in Chinese Grand Prix breach as FIA deliver official ruling

Chinese Grand Prix

Red Bull in Chinese Grand Prix breach as FIA deliver official ruling

March 22, 2025 04:00

Mercedes star shares injury worries ahead of Chinese Grand Prix

Mercedes star shares injury worries ahead of Chinese Grand Prix

March 22, 2025 02:00

Lewis Hamilton sets incredible F1 record with shock Chinese Grand Prix result

Lewis Hamilton sets incredible F1 record with shock Chinese Grand Prix result

March 22, 2025 01:00

Fri 21 MarFriday 21 march

Mercedes F1 star reveals injury concern at Chinese Grand Prix

Mercedes F1 star reveals injury concern at Chinese Grand Prix

March 21, 2025 22:57

Lewis Hamilton breaks stunning F1 record with epic pole position

Lewis Hamilton breaks stunning F1 record with epic pole position

March 21, 2025 19:49

F1 team issue apology after bizarre red flag at Chinese Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix

F1 team issue apology after bizarre red flag at Chinese Grand Prix

March 21, 2025 17:51

Aston Martin make heartwarming Eddie Jordan tribute at Chinese Grand Prix

Aston Martin make heartwarming Eddie Jordan tribute at Chinese Grand Prix

March 21, 2025 13:59

Red Bull hit with deleted lap FIA ruling at Chinese Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix

Red Bull hit with deleted lap FIA ruling at Chinese Grand Prix

March 21, 2025 12:57

Mercedes F1 star George Russell subject to 'extensive' FIA inspection

Mercedes F1 star George Russell subject to 'extensive' FIA inspection

March 21, 2025 10:57

McLaren in Chinese Grand Prix curfew breach as FIA issue official ruling

Chinese Grand Prix

McLaren in Chinese Grand Prix curfew breach as FIA issue official ruling

March 21, 2025 07:27

F1 Practice Today: Chinese Grand Prix 2025 start times, schedule, TV channel and live stream

Chinese Grand Prix

F1 Practice Today: Chinese Grand Prix 2025 start times, schedule, TV channel and live stream

March 21, 2025 04:09

Thu 20 MarThursday 20 march

FIA McLaren inspection confirmed as new rule announced

FIA McLaren inspection confirmed as new rule announced

March 20, 2025 21:12

FIA summon Piastri's McLaren at Chinese Grand Prix

FIA summon Piastri's McLaren at Chinese Grand Prix

March 20, 2025 19:28

Verstappen in danger of F1 race BAN with replacement unclear

Verstappen in danger of F1 race BAN with replacement unclear

March 20, 2025 19:00

F1 Practice Today: Chinese Grand Prix 2025 start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

Chinese Grand Prix

F1 Practice Today: Chinese Grand Prix 2025 start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

March 20, 2025 14:00

Lewis Hamilton set for major Ferrari boost at Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton set for major Ferrari boost at Chinese Grand Prix

March 20, 2025 11:38

Verstappen faces F1 race ban as Red Bull replacement lined up

Verstappen faces F1 race ban as Red Bull replacement lined up

March 20, 2025 09:17

Lewis Hamilton ready for championship boost after disaster debut

Lewis Hamilton ready for championship boost after disaster debut

March 20, 2025 01:00

Wed 19 MarWednesday 19 march

Sergio Perez in talks for F1 comeback

F1 News & Gossip

Sergio Perez in talks for F1 comeback

March 19, 2025 21:54

F1 boss reveals truth behind hostile Christian Horner relationship

F1 News & Gossip

F1 boss reveals truth behind hostile Christian Horner relationship

March 19, 2025 20:51

Rival F1 boss predicts Verstappen WILL leave Red Bull this year

F1 News & Gossip

Rival F1 boss predicts Verstappen WILL leave Red Bull this year

March 19, 2025 20:00

Lewis Hamilton encounters 'serious' problem as disqualification risk emerges

Lewis Hamilton encounters 'serious' problem as disqualification risk emerges

March 19, 2025 19:56

Max Verstappen given Red Bull departure date by F1 boss

F1 News & Gossip

Max Verstappen given Red Bull departure date by F1 boss

March 19, 2025 18:55

FIA issues statement as delays hit Chinese Grand Prix

FIA issues statement as delays hit Chinese Grand Prix

March 19, 2025 11:57

Mon 17 MarMonday 17 march

Red Bull star slams 'EMBARRASSING' Australian GP

Australian Grand Prix

Red Bull star slams 'EMBARRASSING' Australian GP

March 17, 2025 09:12

Toto Wolff makes statement on Max Verstappen move to Mercedes

Toto Wolff makes statement on Max Verstappen move to Mercedes

March 17, 2025 04:00

Sun 16 MarSunday 16 march

Lando Norris makes 'season-ending' slip up

Lando Norris makes 'season-ending' slip up

March 16, 2025 21:55

F1 star PROMOTED after FIA penalty decision

Australian Grand Prix

F1 star PROMOTED after FIA penalty decision

March 16, 2025 21:00

Max Verstappen and George Russell in tense exchange after Australian Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen and George Russell in tense exchange after Australian Grand Prix

March 16, 2025 20:57

Marko gives brutal verdict on 2025 F1 rookies

Marko gives brutal verdict on 2025 F1 rookies

March 16, 2025 18:57

Lewis Hamilton in fiery exchange with Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton in fiery exchange with Ferrari

March 16, 2025 12:57

Lando Norris breaks 1,029 day Max Verstappen streak at Australian Grand Prix

Lando Norris breaks 1,029 day Max Verstappen streak at Australian Grand Prix

March 16, 2025 11:57

Australian Grand Prix result changes in MAJOR FIA penalty verdict

Australian Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix result changes in MAJOR FIA penalty verdict

March 16, 2025 10:54

F1 champion crashes OUT of Australian Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix

F1 champion crashes OUT of Australian Grand Prix

March 16, 2025 06:37

Australian Grand Prix: F1 rookie crashes on first career lap to bring out safety car

Australian Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix: F1 rookie crashes on first career lap to bring out safety car

March 16, 2025 05:37

Safety car deployed after HUGE F1 crash in Melbourne

Australian Grand Prix

Safety car deployed after HUGE F1 crash in Melbourne

March 16, 2025 05:31

F1 2025 Australian Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied

Australian Grand Prix

F1 2025 Australian Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied

March 16, 2025 04:05

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