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Phil Oakley

@phil.ontheapex.com
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Living for Jesus Christ, my Saviour. Content designer for UK government projects. On a break of undetermined length from motorsport journalism.

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The Racing Line @theracingline.app · 25/09/2026
New feature to try on web. Launched just minutes ago. Video Grid! Rearrange videos on a grid for easy multi screen viewing. trlapp.com/app
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 25/09/2026
"Lance Stroll has gone off track. You'll see a lot of that" Never has a truer word been spoken
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 18/09/2026
My supervisor is not happy with me today.
A ridiculous black cat poking his head around my monitor looking at me, as if to say "work harder! And no slacking".
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 16/09/2026
So, the circuit where overtakes are incredibly hard to come by and changes of position are mostly down to strategy/pitstops. And F1 is introducing a shorter race at that circuit, removing those elements of uncertainty. Great job F1.
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The Pin is mightier than the sword @putdorianedown.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The ACO on the other hand will have to top last year's spurious 110,000 since this year genuinely had more in than last year (due to Saturday), so I'll guess they'll claim 125,000.
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The Pin is mightier than the sword @putdorianedown.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
My guesses: Saturday is tricky because it filled up significantly as the day went on, but certainly at least 25k. Sunday felt busier than Saturday to me but that may have been because I was in queues for things. So let's say 30k. Friday I wasn't there but I'll round up and guess 60-70k weekend.
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The Pin is mightier than the sword @putdorianedown.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Question for people who were at Silverstone (though anyone else can play if they want), in two parts a) how many people do you think were there? b) how many people do you think the ACO will say were there?
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 13/09/2026
Good to meet @putdorianedown.bsky.social, @justjoshingf1.bsky.social and @hazelsouthwell.bsky.social at Silverstone today!
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 13/09/2026
Spent the afternoon at Silverstone for ELMS, but I see the Madring is another thing that can be added to the list of things which "Barcelona does better".
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 13/09/2026
@justjoshingf1.bsky.social @putdorianedown.bsky.social I am here and around if you wanted to meet up. Let me know!
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 12/09/2026
I think I'm going against the grain here, but I'm not really impressed by Madring. It's just another "street track" (although it's not really a street track, like Miami or Jeddah) with anonymous corners and close walls. Except it has a banked corner. Meh.
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Holly Brockwell @hollyqueenofspayeds.com · 05/09/2026
I'm making some big changes at my rescue -- let me know what you think!
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A new direction for Holly's Merry Moggies | Holly's Merry Moggies
Hello! It's been a while since we posted something here (though hopefully you're also following some of our social accounts, which have been
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 04/09/2026
😭 Luckily my new job doesn't require me to be in London/an office every week or even any time unless I'm specifically asked to come in for something, on an ad hoc basis. So I can save quite a bit of money each month. But still. Getting old. 32 tomorrow. Scary.
26-30 Railcard expiration email to me
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 03/09/2026
Inky doesn't understand why I can't pay him attention during work meetings. So just rolls around at my feet and is generally distracting.
A ridiculous, daft black cat lying on his back at my feet during a work meeting, attempting unsuccessfully to get attention.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 30/08/2026
This was a fun build.
Ferrari 499P Lego kit
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 25/08/2026
Does this scare anyone else? It's very uncanny valley, but if this is used for military purposes... We're increasingly getting into the dystopian futures that were imagined in the 20th century and in modern video games set in the near future. It's strange to think we now live in "the future".
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 22/08/2026
You know a race is boring when the commentators are talking about the history of the circuit in question.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 16/08/2026
@tomgaymor.bsky.social hi Tom - the Fox comms are a bit too quiet compared to the ambient noise.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 05/08/2026
Android lock screen with clock in the middle, with a background wallpaper of Manthey Racing's "grello" Porsche 911 GT3 R.
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Holly Brockwell @hollyqueenofspayeds.com · 04/08/2026
Currently at 69% of our target (nice) -- we really need to book Mango & the wonky kittens in for scans & treatment ASAP. So here's our promise: if we hit the goal by the end of the week, we will keep wobbly dwarf kitten Chessie and name her Smolla Paula www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-...
The yeeting wobblers. The tuxedo criminals. The black and white banditos. It's Smol Paul and his tiny sidekick, Smolla Paula!
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 31/07/2026
Last weekday of unemployment today. I've enjoyed my time off but I'm looking forward to getting stuck in to my new job next week. Quite excited, and naturally a bit apprehensive.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 30/07/2026
Quickish post today for @ontheapex.com, on the Ferrari and Peugeot new car tests, and some thoughts on that. www.ontheapex.com/ferrari-499p...
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Ferrari and Peugeot test new 2027 Hypercars
New or updated cars for both LMH-rules manufacturers in 2027 mean they'll go up against Ford and McLaren's new cars next year.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 30/07/2026
JIRA: Don't even bother.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 26/07/2026
I am good at some things. I am talented at others. DIY is not one of them. I'm so bad at it. Properly awful. Ugh.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 23/07/2026
New issue of @ontheapex.com out now - this week it's looking at InMotion, a team of Dutch students working on a battery electric sportscar, with the dream of racing the car at Le Mans in Garage 56 in the future. www.ontheapex.com/charging-in-...
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Charging in 4 minutes: InMotion's electric Le Mans dream
This all-electric prototype can charge its battery in 4 minutes and is built by a student team in the Netherlands. Their dream: racing at Le Mans.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 20/07/2026
I have a feeling Andy Burnham might be just what this country needs. I hope I'm right.
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
"Larry likes his breakfast at 9, brunch at 1030 and lunch at noon with plenty of snacks in between. The rest of the job is a doddle"
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 19/07/2026
Bought a new book to solidify and upskill (dislike that term but oh well) myself for my new job. Exciting times.
"Content Design" by Sarah Winters and Rachel Edwards
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 19/07/2026
Doing tech stuff at church today, for the YouTube live stream. Fun!
A desk with a small sound desk unit, and three monitors showing various sound feeds, faders, and camera views.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 17/07/2026
It's unfortunate BoP is needed and necessary in modern sportscar racing, but it's here to stay. Unfortunately. www.thepitstopendurance.com/opinion-bala...
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OPINION: BoP in WEC/IMSA is unfortunately here to stay
Balance of Performance has created the close racing seen in the FIA World Endurance Championship this year, but it's a shame it's needed at all.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 15/07/2026
I don't really care for football, but I like sport and big sporting occasions, so it's a shame England lost. But nothing can upset me today, because earlier I was offered a new full time job. Better pay than my old job, in a role that suits me more and one I seem to be pretty good at. Woohoo!
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Mrs Cosmopilite @whowhatwhywhen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
So If England lose, domestic violence increases by 38% If they win or draw its 26% It's gonna be a lose-lose for some tonight womensaid.org.uk/get-involved...
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Football and domestic abuse - Women’s Aid
For many, football means passion and pride, but for survivors, match days can bring fear. Explore how we can help change the score.
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The Pin is mightier than the sword @putdorianedown.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Right well that's over with I can stop pretending to be interested in football again and none too soon too I'm like 15 hours behind on various motorsport.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 15/07/2026
7 charts in this article - the most I've ever included in an @ontheapex.com post - to comprehensively examine how Ferrari almost took their first win of the year at Interlagos, against BMW, Alpine and Cadillac.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 14/07/2026
Question for anyone who watched the WEC Interlagos race and used the official live timing. Did it have virtual fuel tank / VFT data displayed? It may not have displayed by default but might have been a column you could add to the timing.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 13/07/2026
I've wanted to be able to do these for ages, so to finally be able to make them is fantastic. Hope you enjoy!
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 12/07/2026
Cadillac 🤝 chewing through tyres Name a more iconic duo etc etc
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 11/07/2026
Can Aston Martin back this practice pace up with a podium or win at Interlagos on Saturday?! 🇬🇧 See all the stats and data from WEC Friday practice at Interlagos 👇 www.ontheapex.com/aston-martin...
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Aston Martin tops average pace in Interlagos practice
Aston Martin top the average pace in Interlagos, but Ferrari are very close behind, with the Hypercar field separated by less than 7 tenths.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 11/07/2026
Using new chart tech this weekend (D3.js) so can do much better visualisations and charts. Next step is animating them... But anyway. Aston Martin looks quick at Interlagos. But the field is ridiculously tight, just a few tenths in it separating multiple manufacturers. Exciting stuff!
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 08/07/2026
I recently spoke to Stephane Ratel about GT3's immense success as a sportscar ruleset and how that could lead to the class's downfall if left unchecked. A fascinating chat. I have lots of follow up questions for him, which I'll ask him at some point. Read below!👇 www.ontheapex.com/gt3-creator-...
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GT3's creator on why its own success is its biggest risk
Stephane Ratel tells On The Apex about the paradox between GT3's unparalleled success as a sportscar ruleset, and how that could lead to its own downfall if left unchecked.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 08/07/2026
I see the Red Bull RB17 is doing the rounds again. Cue people saying "it should race at Le Mans!". Even before the 2030 regs were announced it was unlikely, and now we know the new regs are LMDh on steroids, it's basically guaranteed not to happen, unless something extraordinary changes.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 08/07/2026
They need to make it so Sprints are for reserve/third drivers only. A separate championship for non-GP drivers would be genuinely interesting.
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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Other parties should stand aside for Binface
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 04/07/2026
This app is fantastic. We've been playing it in our motorsport/other stuff group chat for weeks.
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Sim @sasjag.fullsendindex.com · 04/07/2026
Decent result today, annoyed that on a couple of them I changed my mind and it would have been right! #f1 📅 Guess The Race – Daily Challenge 4 Jul 2026 🥇🥉🥉4️⃣🥈 Total: 27/50 pts Play today's challenge: fullsendindex.com/gtr/#daily
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Guess The Race – F1 Grand Prix Guessing Game
Identify the F1 Grand Prix from the race results. 1,105 races from 1950–2024. Daily challenges, streak mode, and 5-round challenges.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 03/07/2026
Do you have to be wearing neon yellow/green to get into the Lando Norris grandstand?
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 03/07/2026
Note: the best day of Hulkenberg's career was surely winning Le Mans at his first attempt in 2015.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 01/07/2026
I'm not really a football fan but I enjoy live sport. I've watched two England games in this World Cup. This DRC game and the Ghana match. I haven't seen England score yet.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 01/07/2026
Very glad I've switched to the Steam Deck. Just need to see if I can emulate PS3 Uncharted games and a few PS4 games. If I can't I suspect a Steam Machine is in my future.
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Phil Oakley @phil.ontheapex.com · 01/07/2026
This took ages to put together, partly because 69 cars in a race is a lot to go through, and secondly the number of charts required to illustrate the journey the #80 went on were a lot. But got there in the end.
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