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Simmey Hannifin Donaldson

GPFans F1 Journalist Simmey Hannifin Donaldson is a media professional who has been working in the industry since graduating with a Master’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, where he also gained accreditation from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. Previously, Simmey had studied BSc Sociology at Brunel University London.

Before joining GPFans, Simmey’s experience had largely come in the sphere of football, specifically the EFL, having covered the Championship, League One and League Two for Football League World for two and a half seasons.

As passionate as Simmey is about sport in general, he also enjoys exploring the deeper issues at play beyond just what happens on the pitch or on track. For example, his undergraduate dissertation focused on the role of FC Barcelona in the contemporary pursuit of independence in Catalonia, whilst his Master’s final project explored the concept of sportswashing within the context of the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United in a remotely-produced audio documentary.

Of course, Simmey is also a huge Formula 1 fan and has been ever since he was a kid. One day, he just so happened to be flicking through the channels and stumbled upon the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton dramatically clinched his first world championship in the dying seconds of the race. It’s fair to say he was hooked from thereon in.

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Latest F1 news

F1 Results Today: Verstappen misery compounded as F1 star summoned by FIA stewards

Tue 28 jan

McLaren set for £24m DRIVER SHOWDOWN over legal case

Sat 25 jan

Hamilton set for Ferrari U-TURN as shock Cullen reveal made

F1 confirm sensational driver signing for 2025

Fri 24 jan

Incredible new Hamilton TATTOO revealed in Ferrari star’s touching tribute

Brundle reveals CRUSHING Ferrari driver snub

McLaren F1 team announce NEW 2025 signing after major exit

Hamilton Ferrari move MOCKED by Clarkson

Mon 20 jan

F1 News Today: Verstappen slammed with DOUBLE race punishment as insane Hamilton footage released

Wolff reveals driving force behind MAJOR F1 change

Sun 19 jan

Ricciardo F1 verdict revealed as Red Bull chief drops driver lineup BOMBSHELL - GPFans Recap

Verstappen announces NEW family member in exciting name reveal

Epic Hamilton footage released as new Ferrari star STUNS in red

F1 News Today: Major Hamilton GOSSIP emerges as Wolff makes MULTI-MILLION dollar claim

Wolff claims $450 million NOT ENOUGH in stunning F1 verdict

Sat 18 jan

Huge Verstappen statement made as Red Bull star’s release CONFIRMED - GPFans F1 Recap

Axed F1 star pictured sporting NEW team gear

Red Bull team announce NEW signing in official statement

F1 champion announces NEW deal in official statement

Red Bull car sparks DISAPPOINTMENT as official reveal made

Wed 15 jan

F1 star hails INCREDIBLE Mercedes drive ahead of 2025 season

Perez F1 career statement delivered following Red Bull axe

Hamilton Ferrari F1 debut given NEW historic location

Star issues SHOCK F1 debut statement as team ramp up 2025 preparations

Tue 14 jan

Ricciardo replacement pressure revealed amid SHOCK Red Bull signing

Cullen AXE revealed as Hamilton reunion rumours swirl

Former Hamilton ally plots Ferrari failure after SHOCK rival team move

Alpine star reveals F1 SNUB amid team's latest driver signing

F1 chief admits mistake over ‘private’ mid-race discussion

Mon 13 jan

Red Bull star handed NEW drive in F1 debut

Hamilton Ferrari debut CONFIRMED in official FIA announcement

F1 star's release CONFIRMED in official announcement

Fri 10 jan

Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren on RED ALERT as Verstappen opens up on Red Bull future

F1 team announce NEW driver signing from rival team

F1 owner issues official statement as major signing announced

Thu 9 jan

F1 driver receives mass outpour of love as team share heartwarming tribute

Verstappen hails 'unbelievable' Red Bull release ahead of 2025 season

Hamilton makes EXCITING admission ahead of Ferrari debut

Ferrari chief move announced in huge statement after Hamilton arrival

Wed 8 jan

F1 star makes SHOCK admission after Red Bull rejection

Astonishing Ferrari CHANGE emerges ahead of Hamilton's debut

Red Bull chief Horner delivers Verstappen exit statement

Tue 7 jan

Sky Sports F1 legend issues fiery EXIT statement

Ricciardo receives career BOOST in surprise F1 decision

Hamilton deals Verstappen blow after RECORD Ferrari salary emerges

Mercedes announce NEW signing in huge post-Hamilton move

Horner drops Sainz to Red Bull BOMBSHELL in shock signing revelation

Wolff confesses shock Verstappen signing FEAR

Mon 6 jan

F1 News Today: Red Bull team announce driver change as Horner suffers MAJOR setback

Sun 5 jan

Ricciardo REGRET revealed as F1 star makes SHOCK admission - GPFans Recap

Ricciardo FRUSTRATION revealed as insider makes stunning F1 claim

Crucial Hamilton Ferrari revelation emerges as star REMAINS at Mercedes

Verstappen makes shock F1 WEAKNESS admission

Sat 4 jan

Ricciardo handed another F1 SNUB despite gutsy team display

Controversial Hamilton comments emerge as BRUTAL 2024 verdict given

Verstappen F1 future given fresh TWIST as Red Bull announce major update

F1 star MUST look for new team already after BRUTAL Horner comments

Wed 1 jan

F1 News Today: Red Bull boss calls for BAN as Verstappen in stunning Abu Dhabi 2021 confession

Tue 31 dec

Red Bull and Verstappen face disaster as F1 star CANCELS major appearance - GPFans Recap

Mon 30 dec