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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Starting from scratch, several reliability issues and early driver rumours dismissed, it has been quite the Formula 1 introduction for Cadillac so far. @henryvalantine.bsky.social unpacks the F1 newbies' start. www.planetf1.com/features/cad...

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Cadillac's first season going better than many expected, but there's a catch

Cadillac had expected to be at the back, so how should their first races be seen?

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Yes, I (just about) follow (long day). The overarching point being that, in any reg tweaks, hoping it doesn't go too far the other way in creating stale racing. At least 'raceability' has been a consideration in the last two cycles. Maybe there's hope for no overtaking aids one day (he says)

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

For all the claims of artificial overtaking in #F1 2026, it should remain a valid consideration in any regulation tweaks, given the sport's not-too-distant past in a dearth of on-track action. www.planetf1.com/features/f1-...

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Why F1 2026 rules must protect key element in upcoming talks

The F1 2026 rules have divided opinion, with talks between the teams, FIA and FOM set to take place before the Miami GP.

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

It has been a long time since posting on here, but wrote about Cadillac's start to life in #F1. While a backmarker now, it's worth remembering its lofty hopes for the future. www.planetf1.com/features/cad...

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Cadillac may be backmarkers, but early signs suggest something much bigger is coming

A slow start on paper, but Cadillac’s early Formula 1 trajectory hints at meaningful progress ahead as the season progresses.

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Pretty remarkable that Lewis Hamilton’s record for points in a rookie season is still intact, despite it happening under the old F1 points system. Had a look at who has been closest to that mark since, and how many points Hamilton would've had under the current system in 2007.

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The 18-year Lewis Hamilton record under threat from Kimi Antonelli

Lewis Hamilton is Formula 1's all-time leading rookie points scorer, but that record may finally be under threat this season.

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Yes, the cars have become much faster this year but that lap had the feel of the Jeddah 2021 lap that never was. Not a corner wasted, every issue just a micro-correction - that was some effort.

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Watched Verstappen's pole onboard, just one of those laps where every detail added up. Kept it in sixth gear all the way through the Esses, threw it beyond the first apex at Spoon in seventh(!), saved time not using all the road out of 130R - the works. On the ragged edge but always in control.

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Pleased to see Tsunoda finally get his chance but it's tough not to think this perhaps could have been Red Bull's decision in the first place. Equally, absolutely brutal for Lawson so soon after stepping up. Hope he's able to bounce back quickly.

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Today is #PurpleDay, which looks to raise awareness of epilepsy worldwide. Probably the most personal thing I've ever written to date, here's something about my brain. If a single other person living and working with epilepsy reads this and feels less alone, that'll be mission accomplished.

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'Purple Day 2025': PlanetF1.com's Henry Valantine on how it feels to live with epilepsy

Henry Valantine of PlanetF1.com shares his personal experience with epilepsy, highlighting daily challenges and the importance of awareness and support on 'Purple Day'.

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

There weren't many characters that summed up F1 growing up like Eddie Jordan. He was proof that having a personality in what was a much more sanitised paddock at that time was possible. Thinking of all those who knew him today.

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Eddie Jordan, F1 team boss and sporting legend has passed away

Irish motorsport legend and teeam founder Eddie Jordan has died, aged 76, following a battle with serious illness.

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Tough to not get slightly choked up at the Billy Monger Ironman documentary there, as well as watching completely in awe of him while putting himself through that for a good cause. What an absolute superstar.

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Get the feeling this is the sort of move that'll benefit all involved. Piastri gets even longer-term security, while McLaren keep a driver on the up and shut down even a hint of interest from elsewhere before it gets the chance to develop a year before his previous deal ended. #F1

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Know it's an FIA change but saying that while sat feet away from Stefano Domenicali too? Fair enough.

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Gordon Ramsay talking about #F1 drivers swearing and then swears seconds later, because Gordon Ramsay.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

BREAKING NEWS 🚨 The FIA has removed Johnny Herbert from their stewards roster. They deemed his punditry work "incompatible" with the role. www.planetf1.com/news/fia-joh...

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Johnny Herbert REMOVED as FIA steward over 'incompatible' media work

The FIA has announced that Johnny Herbert will no longer serve as a steward, with his media punditry work declared "incompatible".

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Henry Valantine @henryvalantine.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Hi, Bluesky 👋 To quickly introduce myself, I've worked for @planetf1com.bsky.social for around four years now and seen us grow in a number of ways in that time. ✍️ From today, as Lewis Hamilton starts in earnest at Ferrari, I looked at a perhaps underappreciated part of his #F1 career.

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Lewis Hamilton: The one piece of criticism you could never aim at him

Lewis Hamilton takes a big leap to becoming a Ferrari driver, including partnering their long-touted future hope in Charles Leclerc.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Is Franco Colapinto's reserve move to Alpine putting unfair pressure on Jack Doohan before the season starts? Our writers have their say. ✍️

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Jack Doohan verdict in as Franco Colapinto joins Alpine for F1 2025

Alpine has announced that Franco Colapinto has joined for the F1 2025 season - and that could be ominous news for Jack Doohan.

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