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Sam Cook

Sam Cook

Digital Journalist
Specializations
F1 Regulations FIA FIA Sporting Regulations Statistics F1 2010s
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About Sam Cook

Sam Cook is a talented young sports journalist and social media professional who now specialises in Formula 1. 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. Sam is a multi-skilled media professional, with expertise in writing long-form news articles, as well as creating high-quality digital assets and short-form video content for social media, working with a variety of different brands across his professional career. 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 degree in Broadcast Journalism, Sam went down a social media route, working for Manchester City and Manchester Utd producing sports content. In 2023, 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! Outside of work, Sam is a keen runner and regularly competes in 5k and 10k racing events, and has also recently completed his first half marathon.

Areas of Expertise

Sam has an extensive knowledge of F1, both past and present, and he can often be seen scouring through FIA sporting regulations and F1 statistics pages trying to find yet more niche statistics to add to his knowledge of the sport. Sam is also interesting in junior categories F2 and F1 Academy, as well having up to date knowledge of other FIA racing series such as WRC, Formula E and the WEC.

Experience in the Field

Sam transferred his knowledge learnt from the marketing recruitment industry straight into his social media marketing work with a plethora of huge sports clubs, before throwing himself into the world of journalism armed with the tools to engage audiences and help to capitalise on the growth of F1 among a younger, new generation of fans.

Editorial Approach

Sam tries to engage his audience with niche F1 statistics which will captivate readers and hopefully teach them something new about F1 past or present. Maintaining an exceptionally high level of accuracy across the GPFans website is also something that is crucial to Sam, not wanting to mislead readers in any way, completing due diligence on every report that we find in the world of F1.

Bio last updated: 12 Mar 2026
2023
Active since 2023 at GPFans
4.000+
written articles
Work experience

Social Media Assistant at Manchester City, Marketing Executive at Orchard Agency, Journalist at Vavel.com, Local News Reporter at Salford Now

Education

Broadcast Journalism degree (BA Hons)

GPFans team

Articles by Sam Cook

Fri 13 Mar
Honda hit by $3.6bn disaster as Aston Martin F1 crisis continues

Honda hit by $3.6bn disaster as Aston Martin F1 crisis continues

  • Yesterday 16:00
Thu 12 Mar
Daniel Ricciardo makes heartbreaking F1 admission: 'What do I do now?'

Daniel Ricciardo makes heartbreaking F1 admission: 'What do I do now?'

  • March 12, 2026 23:59
Powerhouse Chinese car brand 'exploring' bid to become 12th F1 team

Powerhouse Chinese car brand 'exploring' bid to become 12th F1 team

  • March 12, 2026 19:00
Max Verstappen announces epic Apple TV race

Max Verstappen announces epic Apple TV race

  • March 12, 2026 17:00
Fernando Alonso on 'hard mental place' as Aston Martin nightmare continues

Fernando Alonso on 'hard mental place' as Aston Martin nightmare continues

  • March 12, 2026 14:00
Apple TV claims huge US numbers boost thanks to new F1 deal

Apple TV claims huge US numbers boost thanks to new F1 deal

  • March 12, 2026 13:04
The awkward Michael Schumacher restroom meeting that became a hilarious joke

The awkward Michael Schumacher restroom meeting that became a hilarious joke

  • March 4, 2026 23:00
Mick Schumacher crashes out of Indy Car debut on FIRST lap

Mick Schumacher crashes out of Indy Car debut on FIRST lap

  • March 3, 2026 23:00
F1 legend reveals why Lewis Hamilton will be 'fast' at Ferrari in 2026

F1 legend reveals why Lewis Hamilton will be 'fast' at Ferrari in 2026

  • March 2, 2026 23:00
McLaren US chief Zak Brown on 'sabotaging' Norris and Piastri

McLaren US chief Zak Brown on 'sabotaging' Norris and Piastri

  • March 2, 2026 19:00
Sat 28 Feb
Former F1 driver releases statement confirming end of McLaren legal battle

Former F1 driver releases statement confirming end of McLaren legal battle

  • February 28, 2026 21:00
Drive to Survive set for Apple TV debut to join F1 rights

Drive to Survive set for Apple TV debut to join F1 rights

  • February 28, 2026 19:00
FIA announce decision on controversial F1 rule after team complaints

FIA announce decision on controversial F1 rule after team complaints

  • February 28, 2026 15:10
Wed 25 Feb
Toto Wolff appears to mock Christian Horner after fan event boos

Toto Wolff appears to mock Christian Horner after fan event boos

  • February 25, 2026 23:59
F1 supremo warns new rules could spark ‘confusion’ and drive fans away

F1 supremo warns new rules could spark ‘confusion’ and drive fans away

  • February 25, 2026 20:00
‘Don’t hand them the trophy yet’ – Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 title buzz grows after Ferrari test surge

‘Don’t hand them the trophy yet’ – Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 title buzz grows after Ferrari test surge

  • February 25, 2026 18:00
Tue 24 Feb
'Where are the other two episodes?' F1 fans fuming at Drive to Survive episodes decision

'Where are the other two episodes?' F1 fans fuming at Drive to Survive episodes decision

  • February 24, 2026 23:00
Lewis Hamilton opens up on nightmare Ferrari season

Lewis Hamilton opens up on nightmare Ferrari season

  • February 24, 2026 20:58
George Russell reveals Max Verstappen Red Bull conspiracy theory

George Russell reveals Max Verstappen Red Bull conspiracy theory

  • February 24, 2026 19:01
Drive to Survive Season 8: Episode titles for Netflix's latest F1 release

Drive to Survive Season 8: Episode titles for Netflix's latest F1 release

  • February 24, 2026 17:01
Mon 23 Feb
Sebastian Vettel to return to F1?! Here's what he's said about it

Sebastian Vettel to return to F1?! Here's what he's said about it

  • February 23, 2026 23:00
F1 Movie wins MAJOR award amid sequel talks

F1 Movie wins MAJOR award amid sequel talks

  • February 23, 2026 21:01
Aston Martin face bleak future amid Honda struggles

Aston Martin face bleak future amid Honda struggles

  • February 23, 2026 19:00
US F1 fans can watch races at the movies

US F1 fans can watch races at the movies

  • February 23, 2026 17:01
Sun 22 Feb
The Ferrari F1 howler that could disrupt Lewis Hamilton's preparations

The Ferrari F1 howler that could disrupt Lewis Hamilton's preparations

  • February 22, 2026 23:00
F1 2021 Abu Dhabi GP: Controversial car that saw Lewis Hamilton title loss on SALE for £600,000

F1 2021 Abu Dhabi GP: Controversial car that saw Lewis Hamilton title loss on SALE for £600,000

  • February 22, 2026 20:58
Red Bull F1 car catches fire in Yuki Tsunoda return

Red Bull F1 car catches fire in Yuki Tsunoda return

  • February 22, 2026 19:00
Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas opts for NUDE 2026 helmet reveal

Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas opts for NUDE 2026 helmet reveal

  • February 22, 2026 17:01
Aston Martin's 'ridiculous' pre-season testing revealed after early Bahrain exit

Aston Martin's 'ridiculous' pre-season testing revealed after early Bahrain exit

  • February 21, 2026 23:02
F1 fans' overtaking fears highlighted by Bahrain testing video

F1 fans' overtaking fears highlighted by Bahrain testing video

  • February 21, 2026 21:00
Lewis Hamilton better than ever at Ferrari ahead of 2026

Lewis Hamilton better than ever at Ferrari ahead of 2026

  • February 19, 2026 23:00
Ferrari spot potential F1 loophole with ‘beautiful’ 2026 car tweak in Bahrain

Ferrari spot potential F1 loophole with ‘beautiful’ 2026 car tweak in Bahrain

  • February 19, 2026 19:00
F1 rival casts doubt on Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian relationship

F1 rival casts doubt on Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian relationship

  • February 17, 2026 21:00
Lando Norris tells Max Verstappen to race somewhere else over F1 complaints

Lando Norris tells Max Verstappen to race somewhere else over F1 complaints

  • February 15, 2026 19:00
Fri 13 Feb
Oscar Piastri makes Kim Kardashian request amid Lewis Hamilton dating rumors

Oscar Piastri makes Kim Kardashian request amid Lewis Hamilton dating rumors

  • February 13, 2026 19:00
Cadillac's F1 targets for 2026 are more underwhelming than you think

Cadillac's F1 targets for 2026 are more underwhelming than you think

  • February 12, 2026 23:00
Mercedes hit by setback after engine change forced

Mercedes hit by setback after engine change forced

  • February 12, 2026 19:00
'We're working on a sequel' - F1 movie follow up gets green light

'We're working on a sequel' - F1 movie follow up gets green light

  • February 11, 2026 23:00
NASCAR mock F1 in promotional trailer

NASCAR mock F1 in promotional trailer

  • February 11, 2026 17:00
F1 fans wanted Cadillac to be more American - here's why

F1 fans wanted Cadillac to be more American - here's why

  • February 10, 2026 23:00
Mon 9 Feb
F1 boss warns several teams could struggle to meet key 2026 regulation

F1 boss warns several teams could struggle to meet key 2026 regulation

  • February 9, 2026 21:00
F1 rival admits being ‘impressed’ by Adrian Newey’s 2026 Aston Martin

F1 rival admits being ‘impressed’ by Adrian Newey’s 2026 Aston Martin

  • February 9, 2026 19:00
F1 star Mick Schumacher makes IndyCar bow

F1 star Mick Schumacher makes IndyCar bow

  • February 9, 2026 17:00
Sun 8 Feb
Aston Martin take over Times Square in Cadillac F1 rivalry

Aston Martin take over Times Square in Cadillac F1 rivalry

  • February 8, 2026 23:00
JFK voice used for Cadillac F1 car launch teaser

JFK voice used for Cadillac F1 car launch teaser

  • February 8, 2026 20:58
McLaren F1 Car Launch 2026: Date, time, and how to watch live for FREE

McLaren F1 Car Launch 2026: Date, time, and how to watch live for FREE

  • February 8, 2026 19:00
Oscar Piastri issues update on Lando Norris McLaren relationship

Oscar Piastri issues update on Lando Norris McLaren relationship

  • February 8, 2026 17:02
Cadillac Car Launch: Date, time and how to watch F1 2026 Super Bowl reveal TODAY

Cadillac Car Launch: Date, time and how to watch F1 2026 Super Bowl reveal TODAY

  • February 7, 2026 23:00
Why Daniel Ricciardo was never an F1 world champion - Christian Horner

Why Daniel Ricciardo was never an F1 world champion - Christian Horner

  • February 6, 2026 23:00
Lando Norris on the 'problem' behind his family's new fame

Lando Norris on the 'problem' behind his family's new fame

  • February 6, 2026 19:00