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

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

  • 37 minutes ago
Kimi Antonelli back in the driving seat at Mercedes
Mercedes

Kimi Antonelli back in the driving seat at Mercedes

  • Today 11:55
Lewis Hamilton 'shocked' as Fernando Alonso given title nod
F1 Legends

Lewis Hamilton 'shocked' as Fernando Alonso given title nod

  • Today 08:27

Tue 13 jan

Max Verstappen hits out at 'boring' F1 sprint races
Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen hits out at 'boring' F1 sprint races

  • Yesterday 19:52
Aston Martin F1 star admits they lack 'tools to be a top team'
Aston Martin

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

  • Yesterday 18:50
McLaren abandon Lando Norris F1 title celebrations
McLaren

McLaren abandon Lando Norris F1 title celebrations

  • Yesterday 17:55
Former F1 boss reveals Horner 'turmoil' and what changed at Red Bull
Red Bull

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

  • Yesterday 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

  • Yesterday 13:42
Max Verstappen claims Oscar Piastri 'sold his soul' to McLaren
Latest F1 News

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

  • Yesterday 12:53
'DREADFUL' - British driver issues astonishing rant at FIA stewards
Racing News

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

  • Yesterday 10:54
F1 star leaves team ahead of 2026 season as official statement issued
Latest F1 News

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

  • Yesterday 10:29
F1 slammed as 'PATHETIC' after fans shut out
F1 News & Gossip

F1 slammed as 'PATHETIC' after fans shut out

  • Yesterday 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
Ferrari

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

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
Latest F1 News

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
Ferrari

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

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

  • January 12, 2026 12:56
Lando Norris admits McLaren car fears
Lando Norris

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
Red Bull

'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'
Red Bull

Marko hits out at Red Bull 'nonsense'

  • January 11, 2026 15:52
New Williams driver signing sparks excitement
Williams

New Williams driver signing sparks excitement

  • January 11, 2026 13:54
Alex Dunne reveals the REAL reason he left McLaren
McLaren

Alex Dunne reveals the REAL reason he left McLaren

  • January 11, 2026 10:53
Toto Wolff teases new role for George Russell
Mercedes

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
Latest F1 News

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
F1 Social

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?
F1 Legends

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

  • January 10, 2026 10:56
F1 2026 car launches: Dates, times and how to watch LIVE
F1 2026

F1 2026 car launches: Dates, times and how to watch LIVE

  • January 10, 2026 10:31
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
F1 Social

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
F1 Social

'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
Latest F1 News

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

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
Lewis Hamilton

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

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
Red Bull

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

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

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
F1 Social

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
Racing News

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 2026

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
Fernando Alonso gets behind wheel of Adrian Newey Aston Martin
Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso gets behind wheel of Adrian Newey Aston Martin

  • January 6, 2026 11:55
F1 News Today: Christian Horner contact revealed as team ‘swoop' for axed star
F1 News Today

F1 News Today: Christian Horner contact revealed as team ‘swoop' for axed star

  • January 6, 2026 10:34
Ferrari take on new power unit partnership in stunning experiment
F1 News & Gossip

Ferrari take on new power unit partnership in stunning experiment

  • January 6, 2026 09:12
FIA forced to make F1 qualifying change for 2026
Latest F1 News

FIA forced to make F1 qualifying change for 2026

  • January 6, 2026 08:27

Mon 5 jan

Red Bull's Antonelli claim sparks call for FIA punishment review
Latest F1 News

Red Bull's Antonelli claim sparks call for FIA punishment review

  • January 5, 2026 18:57
Red Bull icon fumes at 's*** show' over mid-season sacking
F1 Social

Red Bull icon fumes at 's*** show' over mid-season sacking

  • January 5, 2026 16:57
Lando Norris praised for 'weaknesses' as F1 champion
Lando Norris

Lando Norris praised for 'weaknesses' as F1 champion

  • January 5, 2026 15:57
F1 star reveals how abandoned concept harmed drivers' health
Latest F1 News

F1 star reveals how abandoned concept harmed drivers' health

  • January 5, 2026 13:59
Why life after Lewis Hamilton could get tricky for Ferrari
Ferrari

Why life after Lewis Hamilton could get tricky for Ferrari

  • January 5, 2026 12:54
Former Ferrari F1 star signs for new team
Latest F1 News

Former Ferrari F1 star signs for new team

  • January 5, 2026 11:30
F1 icon 'seriously worried' over Ferrari future
Ferrari

F1 icon 'seriously worried' over Ferrari future

  • January 5, 2026 10:57
Iconic F1 star claims Max Verstappen has the 'Michael Schumacher gene'
F1 Legends

Iconic F1 star claims Max Verstappen has the 'Michael Schumacher gene'

  • January 5, 2026 09:58
How Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri cost McLaren an extra €2million
Latest F1 News

How Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri cost McLaren an extra €2million

  • January 5, 2026 09:12

Sun 4 jan

Max Verstappen admits Christian Horner contact 'difficult' after Red Bull sacking
F1 News & Gossip

Max Verstappen admits Christian Horner contact 'difficult' after Red Bull sacking

  • January 4, 2026 21:11
The Max Verstappen movie? Here's what the four-time champ thinks of it
Max Verstappen

The Max Verstappen movie? Here's what the four-time champ thinks of it

  • January 4, 2026 19:42
Haas linked with return for axed F1 star and it's thanks to Toyota
F1 News & Gossip

Haas linked with return for axed F1 star and it's thanks to Toyota

  • January 4, 2026 18:56
F1 News Today: Max Verstappen team-mate plans unveiled as new racing series confirmed
F1 News Today

F1 News Today: Max Verstappen team-mate plans unveiled as new racing series confirmed

  • January 4, 2026 15:58
Lewis Hamilton's dad announces new racing series
Racing News

Lewis Hamilton's dad announces new racing series

  • January 4, 2026 13:54
Flavio Briatore reveals wider importance of iconic F1 star's title win
F1 Legends

Flavio Briatore reveals wider importance of iconic F1 star's title win

  • January 4, 2026 13:02

Sat 3 jan

Daniel Ricciardo's classy gesture to axed F1 star
Daniel Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo's classy gesture to axed F1 star

  • January 3, 2026 21:56
Ford admits Red Bull F1 engine change of plan
Red Bull

Ford admits Red Bull F1 engine change of plan

  • January 3, 2026 21:13
Red Bull car's final design revealed and it looks absolutely astonishing
Red Bull

Red Bull car's final design revealed and it looks absolutely astonishing

  • January 3, 2026 19:43
F1 star fears 2026 issues with 'rally car' quip
Latest F1 News

F1 star fears 2026 issues with 'rally car' quip

  • January 3, 2026 18:56
Nico Hulkenberg considers F1 retirement but his timeline may surprise you
F1 News & Gossip

Nico Hulkenberg considers F1 retirement but his timeline may surprise you

  • January 3, 2026 16:57
Real reason behind Marko's Red Bull departure unearthed
Red Bull

Real reason behind Marko's Red Bull departure unearthed

  • January 3, 2026 15:59
Lewis Hamilton ignored Ferrari advice from Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton ignored Ferrari advice from Sebastian Vettel

  • January 3, 2026 14:51
The FIA mistake that means F1 engines could be like 'camels'
Latest F1 News

The FIA mistake that means F1 engines could be like 'camels'

  • January 3, 2026 11:56
Max Verstappen role in McLaren signing discussions unveiled
F1 News & Gossip

Max Verstappen role in McLaren signing discussions unveiled

  • January 3, 2026 10:53
Christian Horner axe criticised for causing 'chaos'
Red Bull

Christian Horner axe criticised for causing 'chaos'

  • January 3, 2026 09:41
George Russell claims Max Verstappen 'confrontation inevitable'
F1 News & Gossip

George Russell claims Max Verstappen 'confrontation inevitable'

  • January 3, 2026 08:55

Fri 2 jan

F1 New Year: Lewis Hamilton parties with Kim Kardashian and more
F1 Off the Track

F1 New Year: Lewis Hamilton parties with Kim Kardashian and more

  • January 2, 2026 22:45
Lewis Hamilton and Riccardo Adami told to 'go on vacation' together
Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton and Riccardo Adami told to 'go on vacation' together

  • January 2, 2026 21:49
Sky Sports F1 star takes Michael Schumacher swipe at colleague
F1 News & Gossip

Sky Sports F1 star takes Michael Schumacher swipe at colleague

  • January 2, 2026 21:12
Lewis Hamilton's major weakness could end F1 career
Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton's major weakness could end F1 career

  • January 2, 2026 19:42
Max Verstappen team-mate plans revealed as far as 2028
Red Bull

Max Verstappen team-mate plans revealed as far as 2028

  • January 2, 2026 18:58
Ferrari announce F1 driver exit
Latest F1 News

Ferrari announce F1 driver exit

  • January 2, 2026 10:46

Tue 30 dec

Guenther Steiner claims Max Verstappen will be in the 'best car'
Max Verstappen

Guenther Steiner claims Max Verstappen will be in the 'best car'

  • December 30, 2025 09:11

Mon 29 dec

Former F1 team boss explains how Max Verstappen will avoid terrible Fernando Alonso mistake
Max Verstappen

Former F1 team boss explains how Max Verstappen will avoid terrible Fernando Alonso mistake

  • December 29, 2025 17:42
Path to F1? Fernando Alonso management sign ex-IndyCar star
Racing News

Path to F1? Fernando Alonso management sign ex-IndyCar star

  • December 29, 2025 15:56
Max Verstappen reveals bizarre 2am habit
Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen reveals bizarre 2am habit

  • December 29, 2025 10:56
New FIA president given backing by McLaren boss after crucial agreement
Latest F1 News

New FIA president given backing by McLaren boss after crucial agreement

  • December 29, 2025 07:27

Sun 28 dec

Ralf Schumacher blasts Christian Horner for 'tearing Red Bull apart'
Red Bull

Ralf Schumacher blasts Christian Horner for 'tearing Red Bull apart'

  • December 28, 2025 21:13
Ferrari make key decision on Lewis Hamilton race engineer after awkward first year
F1 News & Gossip

Ferrari make key decision on Lewis Hamilton race engineer after awkward first year

  • December 28, 2025 20:25
Key Max Verstappen ally 'in negotiations' with another F1 team and it's not Aston Martin
F1 News & Gossip

Key Max Verstappen ally 'in negotiations' with another F1 team and it's not Aston Martin

  • December 28, 2025 19:43
F1 News Today: Max Verstappen delivers warning as Red Bull star 'in talks' over shock transfer
F1 News Today

F1 News Today: Max Verstappen delivers warning as Red Bull star 'in talks' over shock transfer

  • December 28, 2025 17:06
Oscar Piastri promises F1 excitement for fans with new cars
Latest F1 News

Oscar Piastri promises F1 excitement for fans with new cars

  • December 28, 2025 15:56
Haas F1 send partners Toyota warning over influencing driver lineup
Haas

Haas F1 send partners Toyota warning over influencing driver lineup

  • December 28, 2025 13:55
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