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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.

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F1 team overwhelmed after after getting 143,000 job applications

F1 team overwhelmed after after getting 143,000 job applications

Today 11:57

Mercedes release first on-track footage of 2026 car (with unusual cameraman!)

Mercedes release first on-track footage of 2026 car (with unusual cameraman!)

Today 11:13

Could Lewis Hamilton miss Chinese GP? F1 clash revealed

F1 News & Gossip

Could Lewis Hamilton miss Chinese GP? F1 clash revealed

Today 08:58

Fri 23 jan

F1 boss claims star driver could be future prime minister

F1 News & Gossip

F1 boss claims star driver could be future prime minister

Yesterday 22:43

Max Verstappen admits going the WRONG way on driving test

Max Verstappen admits going the WRONG way on driving test

Yesterday 21:57

Adrian Newey 'furious' about latest FIA ruling

F1 News & Gossip

Adrian Newey 'furious' about latest FIA ruling

Yesterday 21:13

Christian Horner makes return ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Christian Horner

Christian Horner makes return ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Yesterday 19:42

'Lads, WTF is this?' F1 fans react to Ferrari 2026 car launch

'Lads, WTF is this?' F1 fans react to Ferrari 2026 car launch

Yesterday 18:59

F1 team make shocking rookie error during car launch

F1 team make shocking rookie error during car launch

Yesterday 17:57

Alpine reveal 2026 F1 car on a cruise ship

Alpine reveal 2026 F1 car on a cruise ship

Yesterday 16:56

Red Bull re-sign F1 technical genius after Aston Martin nightmare

Red Bull re-sign F1 technical genius after Aston Martin nightmare

Yesterday 12:55

Lewis Hamilton left out in F1 Movie Oscars announcement

Lewis Hamilton left out in F1 Movie Oscars announcement

Yesterday 09:45

Red Bull boss 'sad to lose' F1 star

Red Bull boss 'sad to lose' F1 star

Yesterday 09:12

Thu 22 jan

Schumacher claims Wolff and Verstappen doomed to fail at Mercedes

F1 News & Gossip

Schumacher claims Wolff and Verstappen doomed to fail at Mercedes

January 22, 2026 21:59

FIA boss looking to avoid F1 court case over alleged engine loophole

FIA boss looking to avoid F1 court case over alleged engine loophole

January 22, 2026 20:57

McLaren to skip F1 testing

McLaren to skip F1 testing

January 22, 2026 18:51

Sky Sports F1 give fans a HUGE TV boost for Barcelona testing

Sky Sports F1 give fans a HUGE TV boost for Barcelona testing

January 22, 2026 13:28

Mercedes F1 rival demands FIA to enforce regulations in engine loophole row

F1 News & Gossip

Mercedes F1 rival demands FIA to enforce regulations in engine loophole row

January 22, 2026 11:13

F1 boss makes claim on legality of Ferrari engines

F1 boss makes claim on legality of Ferrari engines

January 22, 2026 10:27

F1 2026 car launches: Dates, times and how to watch LIVE with Hamilton and Ferrari next

F1 2026 car launches: Dates, times and how to watch LIVE with Hamilton and Ferrari next

January 22, 2026 08:40

Audi are spending £2bn on F1 and their new car already leaked

F1 News & Gossip

Audi are spending £2bn on F1 and their new car already leaked

January 22, 2026 08:13

Wed 21 jan

Lewis Hamilton calls out Ferrari F1 team-mate on gym fail

Lewis Hamilton calls out Ferrari F1 team-mate on gym fail

January 21, 2026 22:45

Ferrari trolled over bizarre 2026 statement, even Red Bull are laughing

Ferrari trolled over bizarre 2026 statement, even Red Bull are laughing

January 21, 2026 21:56

Lewis Hamilton BLOCKED F1 star's move to Mercedes

F1 News & Gossip

Lewis Hamilton BLOCKED F1 star's move to Mercedes

January 21, 2026 20:26

F1 team chief fears 'sitting a season out' over loophole controversy

F1 News & Gossip

F1 team chief fears 'sitting a season out' over loophole controversy

January 21, 2026 19:42

What is the F1 safety car and who is providing it in 2026?

What is the F1 safety car and who is providing it in 2026?

January 21, 2026 15:57

Lewis Hamilton changes Instagram profile picture as old favourite replaced

January 21, 2026 14:56

Adrian Newey's first Aston Martin project in jeopardy

F1 News & Gossip

Adrian Newey's first Aston Martin project in jeopardy

January 21, 2026 13:44

'I look at it every day' - Lewis Hamilton's F1 love affair, how it all started

'I look at it every day' - Lewis Hamilton's F1 love affair, how it all started

January 21, 2026 11:56

F1 boss admits 's*** happens' as McLaren head for papaya rules repeat

F1 boss admits 's*** happens' as McLaren head for papaya rules repeat

January 21, 2026 09:54

Tue 20 jan

'Starting early!' Max Verstappen is already preparing baby Lily for a sim racing career

'Starting early!' Max Verstappen is already preparing baby Lily for a sim racing career

January 20, 2026 22:57

Aston Martin withdraw F1 safety car ahead of 2026 season

Aston Martin withdraw F1 safety car ahead of 2026 season

January 20, 2026 18:56

Audi F1 2026 car launch today: Watch the big reveal LIVE NOW

Audi F1 2026 car launch today: Watch the big reveal LIVE NOW

January 20, 2026 17:53

Honda 2026 F1 launch: Aston Martin begin new era

Honda 2026 F1 launch: Aston Martin begin new era

January 20, 2026 15:52

Audi F1 drivers offer first look at stunning 2026 designs

Audi F1 drivers offer first look at stunning 2026 designs

January 20, 2026 13:54

Lewis Hamilton gets new race engineer after Ferrari split

Lewis Hamilton gets new race engineer after Ferrari split

January 20, 2026 12:55

Lewis Hamilton's silence on Riccardo Adami split is deafening

Lewis Hamilton's silence on Riccardo Adami split is deafening

January 20, 2026 08:27

Mon 19 jan

Max Verstappen speaks out over Red Bull F1 engine rumours

Max Verstappen speaks out over Red Bull F1 engine rumours

January 19, 2026 19:46

Lewis Hamilton only hurting himself with 'narrow-minded' F1 approach

Lewis Hamilton only hurting himself with 'narrow-minded' F1 approach

January 19, 2026 18:55

'Vertically challenged' Fernando Alonso branded 'Napoleon' for F1 exit tantrums

'Vertically challenged' Fernando Alonso branded 'Napoleon' for F1 exit tantrums

January 19, 2026 15:26

Sat 17 jan

Red Bull chief expecting F1 misery at Australian Grand Prix

Red Bull chief expecting F1 misery at Australian Grand Prix

January 17, 2026 16:54

Red Bull boss admits they are at the 'very limit' over engine legality

Red Bull boss admits they are at the 'very limit' over engine legality

January 17, 2026 11:55

F1 2026: FIA green light 'delay' to new rule

F1 2026: FIA green light 'delay' to new rule

January 17, 2026 09:55

Fri 16 jan

'A couple drinks' - How Max Verstappen convinced Daniel Ricciardo to swap F1 numbers

'A couple drinks' - How Max Verstappen convinced Daniel Ricciardo to swap F1 numbers

January 16, 2026 21:54

2021 FIA steward claims Michael Masi 'gifted' Max Verstappen F1 title

2021 FIA steward claims Michael Masi 'gifted' Max Verstappen F1 title

January 16, 2026 17:54

F1 2026 driver line-up as Verstappen gets new team-mate

F1 2026 driver line-up as Verstappen gets new team-mate

January 16, 2026 16:55

Surprise F1 name announces new racing deal at Red Bull launch

Surprise F1 name announces new racing deal at Red Bull launch

January 16, 2026 15:27

Wed 14 jan

F1 superstar Max Verstappen lines up team principal move

F1 superstar Max Verstappen lines up team principal move

January 14, 2026 16:56

F1 boss in 'least successful career' admission ahead of 2026 season

F1 News & Gossip

F1 boss in 'least successful career' admission ahead of 2026 season

January 14, 2026 15:56

Kimi Antonelli back in the driving seat at Mercedes

Kimi Antonelli back in the driving seat at Mercedes

January 14, 2026 11:55

Lewis Hamilton 'shocked' as Fernando Alonso given title nod

Lewis Hamilton 'shocked' as Fernando Alonso given title nod

January 14, 2026 08:27

Tue 13 jan

Max Verstappen hits out at 'boring' F1 sprint races

Max Verstappen hits out at 'boring' F1 sprint races

January 13, 2026 19:52

Aston Martin F1 star admits they lack 'tools to be a top team'

Aston Martin F1 star admits they lack 'tools to be a top team'

January 13, 2026 18:50

McLaren abandon Lando Norris F1 title celebrations

McLaren abandon Lando Norris F1 title celebrations

January 13, 2026 17:55

Former F1 boss reveals Horner 'turmoil' and what changed at Red Bull

Former F1 boss reveals Horner 'turmoil' and what changed at Red Bull

January 13, 2026 16:51

F1 race where Lewis Hamilton took famous win could make return

F1 News & Gossip

F1 race where Lewis Hamilton took famous win could make return

January 13, 2026 13:42

Max Verstappen claims Oscar Piastri 'sold his soul' to McLaren

Max Verstappen claims Oscar Piastri 'sold his soul' to McLaren

January 13, 2026 12:53

'DREADFUL' - British driver issues astonishing rant at FIA stewards

'DREADFUL' - British driver issues astonishing rant at FIA stewards

January 13, 2026 10:54

F1 star leaves team ahead of 2026 season as official statement issued

F1 star leaves team ahead of 2026 season as official statement issued

January 13, 2026 10:29

F1 slammed as 'PATHETIC' after fans shut out

F1 News & Gossip

F1 slammed as 'PATHETIC' after fans shut out

January 13, 2026 08:58

Mon 12 jan

F1 star's MUM found out he would be Max Verstappen's team-mate before he did

F1 News & Gossip

F1 star's MUM found out he would be Max Verstappen's team-mate before he did

January 12, 2026 22:41

Sergio Perez reveals shock Mercedes F1 chance was foiled by Lewis Hamilton

F1 News & Gossip

Sergio Perez reveals shock Mercedes F1 chance was foiled by Lewis Hamilton

January 12, 2026 21:13

Ex-Ferrari engineer reveals who is to blame for Lewis Hamilton F1 woes

Ex-Ferrari engineer reveals who is to blame for Lewis Hamilton F1 woes

January 12, 2026 20:26

George Russell reveals emotional reason for taking up F1 role away from Mercedes

George Russell reveals emotional reason for taking up F1 role away from Mercedes

January 12, 2026 18:55

Emotional goodbye issued to Max Verstappen ahead of 2026 switch

Emotional goodbye issued to Max Verstappen ahead of 2026 switch

January 12, 2026 16:43

Inspired by Lewis Hamilton? F1 star hints at major career change

F1 Off the Track

Inspired by Lewis Hamilton? F1 star hints at major career change

January 12, 2026 15:14

Cadillac are already hitting out at rivals BEFORE their F1 debut

F1 News & Gossip

Cadillac are already hitting out at rivals BEFORE their F1 debut

January 12, 2026 14:26

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F1 car set to sell for €7.5m at auction

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F1 car set to sell for €7.5m at auction

January 12, 2026 13:43

Max Verstappen's racing plans away from F1 get 'more serious'

Max Verstappen's racing plans away from F1 get 'more serious'

January 12, 2026 12:56

Lando Norris admits McLaren car fears

Lando Norris admits McLaren car fears

January 12, 2026 09:12

Sun 11 jan

'We'll get other drivers' - Ford's defiant Max Verstappen promise

'We'll get other drivers' - Ford's defiant Max Verstappen promise

January 11, 2026 21:55

F1 star reveals plan to CANCEL contract mid-season

F1 News & Gossip

F1 star reveals plan to CANCEL contract mid-season

January 11, 2026 19:51

Fernando Alonso almost got McLaren staff the SACK with outrageous move

F1 News & Gossip

Fernando Alonso almost got McLaren staff the SACK with outrageous move

January 11, 2026 18:56

Red Bull F1 star admits he would 'ignore' his father after bad races

F1 News & Gossip

Red Bull F1 star admits he would 'ignore' his father after bad races

January 11, 2026 17:54

Marko hits out at Red Bull 'nonsense'

Marko hits out at Red Bull 'nonsense'

January 11, 2026 15:52

New Williams driver signing sparks excitement

New Williams driver signing sparks excitement

January 11, 2026 13:54

Alex Dunne reveals the REAL reason he left McLaren

Alex Dunne reveals the REAL reason he left McLaren

January 11, 2026 10:53

Toto Wolff teases new role for George Russell

Toto Wolff teases new role for George Russell

January 11, 2026 09:55

Sat 10 jan

FIA meeting confirmed amid Mercedes and Red Bull ban fears

FIA meeting confirmed amid Mercedes and Red Bull ban fears

January 10, 2026 20:57

F1 champion had to rugby tackle rival to stop him getting naked in front of fans

F1 Off the Track

F1 champion had to rugby tackle rival to stop him getting naked in front of fans

January 10, 2026 17:55

Schumacher claims F1 will be 'turned upside down'

F1 News & Gossip

Schumacher claims F1 will be 'turned upside down'

January 10, 2026 15:51

Fake 2026 F1 car takes to the track

Fake 2026 F1 car takes to the track

January 10, 2026 12:55

Schumacher's first F1 race-winning car to fetch eyewatering sum at auction

Michael Schumacher

Schumacher's first F1 race-winning car to fetch eyewatering sum at auction

January 10, 2026 11:56

How different would F1 look if Nico Rosberg had raced as long as Lewis Hamilton?

How different would F1 look if Nico Rosberg had raced as long as Lewis Hamilton?

January 10, 2026 10:56

Christian Horner could see F1 return blocked by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff

F1 News & Gossip

Christian Horner could see F1 return blocked by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff

January 10, 2026 09:27

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton gesture that proves he's still part of team

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton gesture that proves he's still part of team

January 10, 2026 08:43

Fri 9 jan

'Sounds incredible!' First video of 2026 F1 cars in action released and fans LOVE it

'Sounds incredible!' First video of 2026 F1 cars in action released and fans LOVE it

January 9, 2026 15:06

Lawyer claims ex-F1 star victim of €17 million extortion plot

F1 News & Gossip

Lawyer claims ex-F1 star victim of €17 million extortion plot

January 9, 2026 13:42

F1 2026 car on track TODAY for the first time

F1 2026 car on track TODAY for the first time

January 9, 2026 11:53

Wed 7 jan

McLaren favouritism? Ex-star hints Norris has stronger relationship

McLaren favouritism? Ex-star hints Norris has stronger relationship

January 7, 2026 18:56

The exclusive club of F1 legends that Lewis Hamilton will NEVER join

The exclusive club of F1 legends that Lewis Hamilton will NEVER join

January 7, 2026 17:56

F1 News Today: Verstappen-Ricciardo reunion teased as team set to use different cars for 2026 testing

F1 News Today: Verstappen-Ricciardo reunion teased as team set to use different cars for 2026 testing

January 7, 2026 16:35

Max Verstappen no longer needs Red Bull F1 boss

Max Verstappen no longer needs Red Bull F1 boss

January 7, 2026 09:54

Lewis Hamilton to 'walk out' if Christian Horner becomes Ferrari team principal?

Lewis Hamilton to 'walk out' if Christian Horner becomes Ferrari team principal?

January 7, 2026 09:10

McLaren boss admits 'destabilising' teams with 'poison biscuits'

McLaren boss admits 'destabilising' teams with 'poison biscuits'

January 7, 2026 08:25

Tue 6 jan

Oscar Piastri reveals F1 rival's MUM cuts his hair

Oscar Piastri reveals F1 rival's MUM cuts his hair

January 6, 2026 22:43

Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen reunion teased

F1 News & Gossip

Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen reunion teased

January 6, 2026 21:59

Valtteri Bottas set to race Ferrari before 2026 season opener

Valtteri Bottas set to race Ferrari before 2026 season opener

January 6, 2026 19:45

F1 drivers will have NEW feature in 2026 and your car already has it

F1 drivers will have NEW feature in 2026 and your car already has it

January 6, 2026 16:48

Why Fernando Alonso could win another title before Lewis Hamilton

Fernando Alonso

Why Fernando Alonso could win another title before Lewis Hamilton

January 6, 2026 13:51

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