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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F1 2025 Standings

F1 2025 Standings: McLaren dominate rivals as Norris closes gap to Piastri after Monaco Grand Prix

• May 26, 2025 19:00

Fri 23 May

Monaco Grand Prix

F1 Practice Today: Monaco Grand Prix start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

• May 23, 2025 03:00

Sun 20 Apr

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

F1 Race Today: Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2025 start time, schedule, and how to watch live on TV

• April 20, 2025 12:00

Sat 19 Apr

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Practice

F1 Results Today: Lewis Hamilton struggles again as Max Verstappen thrashed by McLaren

• April 19, 2025 17:06

Sun 26 Jan

F1 Academy

F1 CONFIRM exciting 2025 driver signing

• January 26, 2025 05:00

Sat 25 Jan

F1 Social

Hamilton unveils NEW tattoo in emotional tribute

• January 25, 2025 03:30

Fri 24 Jan

F1 News & Gossip

McLaren announce SIGNING of recent free agent

• January 24, 2025 18:00

Wed 22 Jan

F1 News

F1 champion Max Verstappen makes heartwarming family announcement

• January 22, 2025 14:00

Mon 20 Jan

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton shows off INSANE skill in newly released video

• January 20, 2025 02:00

Latest F1 News

Mercedes chief offers $450 MILLION Cadillac F1 verdict

• January 20, 2025 01:00

Sun 19 Jan

F1 Off The Track

Red Bull team confirm MAJOR deal with US-based company

• January 19, 2025 03:00

F1 Social

F1 champion announces stunning IndyCar deal

• January 19, 2025 02:00

F1 Social

Red Bull car reveal proves MAJOR let-down

• January 19, 2025 00:00

Fri 17 Jan

Lewis Hamilton

FIA announcement confirms Hamilton Ferrari debut date

• January 17, 2025 20:30

Wed 15 Jan

Latest F1 News

Hamilton Ferrari debut update drops as fans await

• January 15, 2025 16:00

F1 News & Gossip

'Historic' F1 star return backed after sacking

• January 15, 2025 01:30

F1 Social

F1 star reveals social SNUB

• January 15, 2025 00:00

Tue 14 Jan

F1 Social

Hamilton ally deletes Instagram as reunion rumors appear

• January 14, 2025 20:00

Mon 13 Jan

F1 News & Gossip

F1 boss admits mistakes with SECRET radio channels

• January 13, 2025 18:30

Latest F1 News

Ricciardo replacement sent pressure warning as Red Bull debut looms

• January 13, 2025 16:00

Sun 12 Jan

F1 Features

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

• January 12, 2025 03:55

Fri 10 Jan

Latest F1 News

Hamilton's new Ferrari boss joins US GIANT in stunning move

• January 10, 2025 22:59

Latest F1 News

Verstappen declares new Red Bull car 'UNBELIEVABLE'

• January 10, 2025 18:59

Thu 9 Jan

Latest F1 News

Hamilton extends birthday message ahead of potential RECORD-BREAKING season

• January 9, 2025 23:00

F1 News & Gossip

F1 team reveal signing of EXCITING driver from McLaren

• January 9, 2025 21:30

Wed 8 Jan

F1 News & Gossip

Amazing Ferrari detail revealed ahead of Hamilton debut

• January 8, 2025 18:00

F1 News & Gossip

F1 star hits out at 'lack of credit' after Red Bull snub

• January 8, 2025 05:00

F1 News & Gossip

Red Bull boss speaks out on Verstappen exit

• January 8, 2025 04:00

Tue 7 Jan

F1 News & Gossip

Hamilton takes victory over Verstappen in HUGE F1 deal

• January 7, 2025 22:00

F1 News & Gossip

Wolff admits Verstappen fear over Hamilton replacement

• January 7, 2025 20:00

F1 News & Gossip

Red Bull chief opens door for star driver signing

• January 7, 2025 17:00

Mon 6 Jan

Latest F1 News

F1 team CONFIRM driver signing for 2025

• January 6, 2025 03:00

Daniel Ricciardo

Tough Ricciardo admission emerges after F1 FAILURE

• January 6, 2025 00:00

Sun 5 Jan

F1 Features

F1 star should be hunting next team ALREADY despite 2025 drive

• January 5, 2025 04:00

Lewis Hamilton

KEY Hamilton ally replacement revealed after Bono split

• January 5, 2025 00:00

Sat 4 Jan

F1 News & Gossip

Former F1 winner calls Hamilton biggest DISAPPOINTMENT of 2024

• January 4, 2025 19:00

Red Bull

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• January 4, 2025 17:00

Thu 2 Jan

Latest F1 News

Hamilton REPLACEMENT risk declared as danger verdict given

• January 2, 2025 22:00

F1 News & Gossip

Wolff issues update on F1 future

• January 2, 2025 03:00

Tue 31 Dec

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton change set to REMAIN at Mercedes

• December 31, 2024 01:00

Mon 30 Dec

Lewis Hamilton

F1 champion Hamilton issues EMPOWERING statement

• December 30, 2024 21:00

Sat 28 Dec

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo exit BLAME issued by RB boss

• December 28, 2024 00:00

Fri 27 Dec

Red Bull

Red Bull boss reveals EMOTIONAL reasons for controversial driver snub

• December 27, 2024 23:00

Max Verstappen

Verstappen rival named as possible Red Bull REPLACEMENT

• December 27, 2024 21:00

Thu 26 Dec

F1 Social

F1 star GIVES BACK fellow driver's secret Santa present

• December 26, 2024 03:00

Thu 19 Dec

F1 Driver Transfers

Red Bull CONFIRM Verstappen team-mate after Perez dropped

• December 19, 2024 16:00

Wed 18 Dec

Mercedes

Mercedes announce RETURN of driver after title heartbreak

• December 18, 2024 21:00

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo speaks out on exciting WEDDING plans

• December 18, 2024 20:02

Mon 16 Dec

Latest F1 News

Brown reveals HUGE McLaren risk ahead of 2025

• December 16, 2024 22:00

Wed 11 Dec

Latest F1 News

F1 team confirm driver signing as 2025 pairing complete

• December 11, 2024 17:00

F1 Driver Transfers

Red Bull driver set for MAJOR promotion in 2025

• December 11, 2024 15:00

F1 Driver Transfers

Aston Martin announce NEW F1 driver signing for 2025

• December 11, 2024 02:00

Tue 10 Dec

Latest F1 News

Hamilton shines in red as CONFIDENT Ferrari statement made

• December 10, 2024 20:00

Mon 9 Dec

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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• December 9, 2024 00:45

Sun 8 Dec

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Verstappen hints at RACE BAN after FIA punishment

• December 8, 2024 22:00

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

FIA reveal driver DISQUALIFICATION at 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

• December 8, 2024 19:00

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

FIA dish out HUGE number of penalties at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

• December 8, 2024 17:00

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sees SHOCK exit for F1 star

• December 8, 2024 15:04

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Red Bull star retires from Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after DOUBLE crash

• December 8, 2024 14:15

Fri 6 Dec

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Team boss REVEALED for Cadillac F1 team

• December 6, 2024 19:00

Thu 5 Dec

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Verstappen suffers blow as F1 make major race announcement

• December 5, 2024 01:00

Thu 28 Nov

Lewis Hamilton

Cullen move to Ferrari debated as BOLD Hamilton statement made

• November 28, 2024 01:00

Tue 26 Nov

Qatar Grand Prix

2024 Qatar Grand Prix F1 weather forecast - latest today from Lusail

• November 26, 2024 15:00

Las Vegas Grand Prix

'Brown flag' - F1 star admits he POOPED HIMSELF during Las Vegas Grand Prix

• November 26, 2024 03:00

Sun 24 Nov

Las Vegas Grand Prix

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• November 24, 2024 21:00

Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 starting grid for 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix with NEW penalties applied

• November 24, 2024 06:00

Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Today: 2024 start time, TV channel and live stream

• November 24, 2024 00:00

Sat 23 Nov

F1 Explained

F1 tire prices: How much they cost and the CRAZY amount teams have spent ahead of Las Vegas GP

• November 23, 2024 02:30

Las Vegas Grand Prix

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• November 23, 2024 01:00

Fri 22 Nov

Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Qualifying Today: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 start time, TV channel and live stream

• November 22, 2024 22:30

Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 team announce EXCITING change for Las Vegas GP

• November 22, 2024 17:00

Thu 21 Nov

Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix: What is the Sphere, what is it for, and how much did it cost?

• November 21, 2024 17:00

Wed 20 Nov

Las Vegas Grand Prix

Las Vegas GP F1 fans must be aware of curfew which affected 2023

• November 20, 2024 20:00

Wed 13 Nov

F1 Social

F1 star in UNBELIEVABLE response to getting cut

• November 13, 2024 20:00

Tue 12 Nov

Latest F1 News

Disputed F1 team sale gets MAJOR update

• November 12, 2024 05:00

Latest F1 News

Hamilton BEATS Verstappen to take unconventional F1 win

• November 12, 2024 01:00

Sun 10 Nov

Red Bull

Red Bull complete 2025 lineup with OFFICIAL driver signing announcement

• November 10, 2024 00:00

Fri 8 Nov

Audi

Audi F1 entry in trouble following driver reveal

• November 8, 2024 03:00

Thu 7 Nov

Red Bull

Red Bull in '$20 MILLION offer' to replace struggling Perez

• November 7, 2024 22:00

Sun 3 Nov

Brazilian Grand Prix

FIA announce Mercedes investigation after Brazilian GP mistake

• November 3, 2024 17:55

Brazilian Grand Prix

Norris struggles early in RAINY Brazilian Grand Prix

• November 3, 2024 17:02

Brazilian Grand Prix

F1 starting grid for 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix with penalties applied

• November 3, 2024 16:05

Brazilian Grand Prix

F1 Brazilian Grand Prix Race Today: Start time, TV channel and live stream

• November 3, 2024 15:40

Brazilian Grand Prix Qualifying

F1 Qualifying Results: Hamilton FURIOUS after shock exit as Verstappen suffers NIGHTMARE

• November 3, 2024 13:40

Brazilian Grand Prix

SHOCK driver declared Brazilian GP sprint winner

• November 3, 2024 01:00

Sat 2 Nov

Brazilian Grand Prix

Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying CANCELLED in dramatic scenes

• November 2, 2024 21:00

Brazilian Grand Prix

FIA announce late Verstappen DEMOTION in Brazilian GP sprint race

• November 2, 2024 17:41

Mon 28 Oct

F1 Driver Transfers

Shock F1 star given Red Bull 'offer' after Perez REPLACEMENT verdict

• October 28, 2024 19:00

Mexican Grand Prix

F1 star CAUGHT flipping off rival at Mexican Grand Prix

• October 28, 2024 03:00

Mexican Grand Prix

F1 star pictured celebrating SHOCK Mexican GP victory

• October 28, 2024 02:00

Sun 27 Oct

Mexican Grand Prix

F1 Mexican GP Results Today: MASSIVE penalties cause dramatic championship swing

• October 27, 2024 23:07

Mexican Grand Prix

Verstappen hit with MASSIVE double penalty over 'dangerous' moves

• October 27, 2024 22:10

Mexican Grand Prix

Mexican Grand Prix: Safety car out after FIRST CORNER crash

• October 27, 2024 22:00

Mexican Grand Prix

FIA DEMOTE star driver for Mexican Grand Prix

• October 27, 2024 19:00

Mexican Grand Prix

Starting grid for F1 Mexican Grand Prix with all penalties applied

• October 27, 2024 14:00

Mexican Grand Prix

F1 Mexican Grand Prix Race Today: Start time, TV channel and livestream

• October 27, 2024 13:00

Thu 10 Oct

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton set for HISTORIC Met Gala role

• October 10, 2024 03:00

Daniel Ricciardo

Drive to Survive producer confirms 'MAJOR' Ricciardo news

• October 10, 2024 01:00

Mon 7 Oct

Daniel Ricciardo

Red Bull chief suggests Ricciardo could RETIRE

• October 7, 2024 23:00

Sun 22 Sep

Singapore Grand Prix

F1 Results Today: Norris DOMINATES Verstappen as championship battle intensifies

• September 22, 2024 16:03