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Nico Hulkenberg’s Miracle at the 2025 British GP: A Race Full of Drama and Triumph

The 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was nothing short of a spectacle. Fro... more

July 8, 2025

How F1 MARSHALS RESCUED a driver at SILVERSTONE!

The 2022 Silverstone Formula 1 Grand Prix witnessed one of the most spectacular ... more

July 7, 2025

Is Max Verstappen Actually Moving to Mercedes?

Speculation about Max Verstappen’s future in Formula 1 has been dominating pad... more

July 4, 2025

Why You MUST Visit Jeremy Clarkson’s Pub!

If you’re a fan of Jeremy Clarkson, the iconic TV personality known for his wo... more

July 4, 2025

Was the F1 MOVIE a SUCCESS?

The release of the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt marked a significant milestone fo... more

July 2, 2025

Why VERSTAPPEN FIRED UP at the 2025 AUSTRIAN GP?

The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix has kicked off with plenty of drama and behind-the-... more

June 30, 2025

F1’s Toxic Social Media Situation

In recent years, Formula 1‘s social media landscape has taken a troubling ... more

June 26, 2025

Who Will Drive for Cadillac F1 Team?

Cadillac is set to make a highly anticipated debut on the Formula 1 grid in 2026... more

June 24, 2025

Places You MUST VISIT in CANADA | Canada Road Trip

Embarking on a five-day road trip through Canada offers an incredible opportunit... more

June 24, 2025

What Did the F1 Movie Miss?

F1: The Movie has recently premiered, and the excitement surrounding it is palpa... more

June 18, 2025

Lando Norris’ PUBLIC APOLOGY at the 2025 CANADIAN GP!

The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix has become a significant talking point in the Formu... more

June 18, 2025

Is Lance Stroll’s Hand Okay? Insights from the 2025 Canadian GP

In the world of Formula 1, injuries and their implications can stir up quite the... more

June 16, 2025

Is AIR CANADA as BAD as People Say?

When it comes to air travel, few topics ignite as much passion and debate as air... more

June 9, 2025

Has the CANADIAN GP Fixed Its PROBLEMS?

The Canadian Grand Prix is a highlight on the Formula 1 calendar, but last year&... more

June 9, 2025

The MOST LUXURIOUS Cruise Ship in the WORLD?

Is the MSC Explorer 2 the epitome of luxury cruising? I recently spent five unfo... more

June 6, 2025

Is Max Verstappen SICK of RED BULL? | 2025 Barcelona GP

Max Verstappen, known for his typically calm demeanor, had a notably fiery react... more

June 4, 2025

Is Flying PRIVATE Worth the CRAZY PRICE?

In today’s fast-paced world, the question of whether flying private is worth t... more

May 29, 2025

The INSANE WEALTH that fuels the MONACO GP!

The Monaco Grand Prix is often referred to as the crown jewel of Formula 1 racin... more

May 27, 2025

F1 Drivers INSANE Yachts: 2025 Monaco Grand Prix!

The world of Formula 1 is not just about speed, adrenaline, and competition; it&... more

May 22, 2025

Alpine F1 DRAMA EXPLAINED at the 2025 IMOLA GP!

The 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola was a pivotal moment for the Alpine ... more

May 20, 2025

Franco Colapinto’s CONTROVERSIAL F1 return!

Franco Colapinto is making waves in the world of Formula 1, especially during th... more

May 16, 2025

Lufthansa’s BILLION DOLLAR Business Class | Allegris Review

Lufthansa’s new Allegris business class suite is a significant leap forwar... more

May 16, 2025

The TRUTH about driving INDYCAR! ft. Pato O’Ward and Marcus Ericsson

... more

May 15, 2025

The INSANE differences between F1 and INDYCAR!

When it comes to motorsport, two of the most exhilarating forms are Formula 1 (F... more

May 12, 2025

Why F1 NEEDS Women!

Formula One  is undergoing a significant transformation as it increasingly ... more

May 12, 2025

F1 Photographer Q&A

Ever wondered what it takes to be an F1 photographer? In this article, I delve i... more

May 9, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Jack Doohan OFFICIALLY REPLACED by Franco Colapinto

Franco Colapinto has officially replaced Jack Doohan from the Imola Grand Prix o... more

May 9, 2025

Oscar Piastri’s SECRET EMOTIONAL MOMENT at the 2025 MIAMI GP!

Oscar Piastri’s win at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix was not just another vict... more

May 7, 2025

Max Verstappen MISSING at the MIAMI GP?

Max Verstappen’s absence from the media day at the Miami Grand Prix has st... more

May 5, 2025

Why the MIAMI GP is so CONTROVERSIAL!

The Miami Grand Prix is a race that has stirred a considerable amount of debate ... more

May 2, 2025

Has QANTAS FIRST CLASS Improved?

Qantas, once the pride of Australia, has seen a decline in its reputation both n... more

May 1, 2025

What Happens After an F1 Crash?

When a Formula 1 car crashes, the chaos doesn’t stop when the car comes to... more

April 29, 2025

The BEST Airline Lounges in the WORLD?

When it comes to air travel, the experience can vary greatly depending on the ai... more

April 28, 2025

How to Get F1 GRID Access? (LEGALLY!)

Getting access to the F1 grid is the holy grail when it comes to Formula 1. Is i... more

April 24, 2025

Verstappen FURIOUS with Saudi Arabian GP penalty!

It was a case of Mad Max here last night in Jeddah after the Red Bull driver was... more

April 22, 2025

Sebastian Vettel RETURNS to racing! 2025 SAUDI ARABIAN GP

Recently, I found myself at a go-kart track in Jeddah, where the legendary Sebas... more

April 22, 2025

Middle Eastern VS Asian LUXURY airlines!

Departure from Osaka It’s another travel day, starting with Singapore Airlines... more

April 17, 2025

BAHRAIN PRINCE throws EXCLUSIVE F1 party | 2025 Bahrain GP

The 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix was not just about the race; it was an event filled ... more

April 14, 2025

BAHRAIN GP: Is KIMI ANTONELLI the next F1 STAR?

Kimi Antonelli is a guaranteed future Formula 1 star. Yes, he’s handy behind t... more

April 11, 2025

The Most Impressive Train on Earth: Japan’s Bullet Train!

Japan’s famous Shinkansen is not just any train; it’s a high-speed m... more

April 11, 2025

Jack Doohan’s SECRET INJURY at the JAPANESE GP!

Watching Jack Doohan struggle to exit his Alpine after the recent race was a tou... more

April 8, 2025

Lawson OUTQUALIFIES Tsunoda at the JAPANESE GP!

Today, Liam Lawson, who was demoted from Red Bull, outqualified his replacement,... more

April 7, 2025

EMOTIONAL and RESPECTFUL F1 moments!

Formula 1 can often feel like a ruthless battleground, but every now and then, w... more

April 4, 2025

Liam Lawson’s Emotional Return at the Japanese GP

Liam Lawson made a heartfelt return to his old team, VCARB, at the Japanese GP, ... more

April 4, 2025

CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES made me NERVOUS!

Feeling apprehensive about flying with China Eastern Airlines? You’re not ... more

March 31, 2025

The SECRET button that STARTS every F1 RACE!

Capturing the start of a Formula 1 race from the start tower was an exhilarating... more

March 31, 2025

BREAKING: Liam Lawson REPLACED by Tsunoda!

Liam Lawson’s exit from Red Bull has sent shockwaves through the motorspor... more

March 27, 2025

Hamilton and Leclerc DISQUALIFIED in CHINA!

The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix was nothing short of chaotic, as both Lewis Hamilton... more

March 25, 2025

Lewis Hamilton WINS in CHINA | What TV missed!

Lewis Hamilton is back and better than ever! At the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Ham... more

March 25, 2025

Missing F1 Cars Arrive in China

Massive relief for four teams whose cars were missing from their garages yesterd... more

March 21, 2025

F1 cars MISSING in CHINA!

As the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix approaches, there’s uncertainty surrounding... more

March 21, 2025

Why the Australian GP Was So Chaotic

The Australian Grand Prix was out of chaos, and Sunday’s rain certainly sp... more

March 19, 2025

Lando VS Oscar: F1’s Next BIG Rivalry

If qualifying today in Australia is anything to go by, one of these two drivers ... more

March 17, 2025

Behind the Scenes at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix

It was an exciting day at the Australian Grand Prix, held at Albert Park, where ... more

March 13, 2025

How F1 PRINTS MONEY | Inside the WORLD’S RICHEST Sport!

The Billion-Dollar Industry of Formula One Formula One turned over more than 3.6... more

March 12, 2025

Where Do F1 Drivers Live? The Monaco Effect

More than half of the twenty F1 drivers reside in the same tiny principality—M... more

March 11, 2025

The TRUTH About F1 DRIVE TO SURVIVE Season 7

For the most part, F1 can seem like a boring sport—cars going round and round ... more

March 9, 2025

The Unsung Heroes: Meet the Teams Behind F1 Drivers

Formula One drivers are often seen as the stars of the show, but behind each one... more

March 8, 2025

Why Angela Cullen Left Lewis Hamilton and Their Reunion at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton and Angela Cullen are back together for the 2025 season. But why ... more

March 4, 2025

10 Things We Learned from F1 Testing in Bahrain 2025

The pre-season testing in Bahrain has unveiled a wealth of insights about the up... more

March 1, 2025

Behind the Scenes of Drive to Survive Season 7

Season 7 of Netflix’s Drive to Survive is set to launch on March 7, 2025, ... more

February 28, 2025

Will Lewis Hamilton Love Ferrari? Insights from the 2025 F1 Testing in Bahrain

Will Lewis Hamilton embrace his new life at Ferrari? This question lingered as I... more

February 27, 2025

2025 F1 Driver lineup

The 2025 F1 season is about to get underway, and there are several significant d... more

February 24, 2025

F1 Season Launch 2025: A Night to Remember

F1’s first-ever season launch was, in my eyes, a real winner. I know many ... more

February 20, 2025

F1 Traditions and Superstitions: A Deep Dive

Let’s talk about F1 traditions. There are plenty of them, and they add a u... more

February 14, 2025

F1 Testing 2025: What to Expect

The 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing is just around the corner, with excitement... more

February 12, 2025

Breaking Down the F1 Super Bowl Trailer Featuring Brad Pitt

The recent Super Bowl showcased a thrilling trailer for the upcoming F1 movie st... more

February 11, 2025

2025 F1 Season Launch: What You Need to Know

We are just around the corner from the 2025 F1 season, and excitement is buildin... more

February 10, 2025

The FATHERS who raised F1 STARS!

Let’s dive into the fascinating world of Formula 1 and meet the fathers of all... more

February 5, 2025

Why Are F1 Tickets So Expensive?

Let’s dive into the world of Formula 1 and explore why attending a race can pu... more

February 3, 2025

What F1 Drivers Do Before an F1 Race!

Ever wondered what Formula 1 drivers do in the hour leading up to the start of a... more

February 1, 2025

Inside an F1 Photographer’s $70k Camera Bag!

F1 photography is an expensive profession. As a full-time F1 photographer, I con... more

January 30, 2025

The INSANE LOGISTICS of F1 TRAVEL!

I’m away two hundred and thirty-three days a year shooting Formula One. La... more

January 28, 2025

15 Must-See Experiences for Every F1 Fan

As a seasoned F1 photographer who has captured the excitement of 147 races, I’... more

January 27, 2025

My 2025 F1 Predictions

Buckle up, because the 2025 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be a real thrill r... more

January 24, 2025

Lewis Hamilton’s Historic First Test with Ferrari

The atmosphere in Maranello was electric as Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world... more

January 23, 2025

Inside Lewis Hamilton’s First Day as a Ferrari F1 Driver!

Lewis Hamilton’s first day at Ferrari was nothing short of historic. Altho... more

January 21, 2025

2025 F1 Season: What to Expect

  2025 Formula One is shaping up to be an absolute ripper! After a thrillin... more

January 20, 2025

$1m+ for an F1 SUPER LICENCE: Crazy Expensive!

In 2025, Lando Norris is set to pay an extra €435,000 for his F1 super license... more

January 17, 2025

Is Lewis Hamilton Back with Angela Cullen?

Rumors are swirling that Angela Cullen might be reuniting with Lewis Hamilton in... more

January 15, 2025

Life as an F1 Reserve Driver: Valtteri Bottas’ New Chapter

What is Valtteri Bottas afraid of? How will his life change as a reserve driver ... more

January 13, 2025

F1 Drivers’ Wives and Girlfriends 2024 by Kym Illman

Formula 1 isn’t just about the high-speed races and intense competition; i... more

December 18, 2024

BRAD PITT’S F1 MOVIE!

As many F1 fans are likely aware, in 2023 Brad Pitt began filming a fictional Fo... more

April 16, 2024

Formula One: Behind The Scenes

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, where every turn of the wheel and every s... more

February 27, 2024

LAS VEGAS GP QUIZ!

How well do you remember the 2023 Las Vegas GP?... more

November 24, 2023

F1 Drivers’ Wives and Girlfriends 2023 by Kym Illman

Let me introduce you to 13 of the current F1 driver’s girlfriends. In this... more

August 29, 2023

F1 QUIZ – 2023 SUMMER BREAK EDITION

How well do you think you know the 2023 Formula 1 season? Well it's time to test... more

August 15, 2023

Lando Norris height revealed!

Check out this captivating story about how I came to reveal Lando Norris' true h... more

March 2, 2023

Who trains F1 drivers?

Have you ever wondered who trains F1 drivers? Well every F1 driver has a trainer... more

February 8, 2023

F1 Quiz #5 – Intermediate Difficulty

How well do you think you know Formula 1? Well it's time to test your knowle... more

January 12, 2023

F1 Quiz #4 – Intermediate Difficulty

How well do you think you know Formula 1? Well it's time to test your knowledg... more

September 14, 2022

Lewis Hamilton’s Physio Angela Cullen: Everything you need to know

If you’re reasonably new to F1 you’ve probably seen this woman on tv... more

September 7, 2022

F1 Drivers’ Wives and Girlfriends 2022 by Kym Illman

Meet the partners of 16 of the current F1 drivers; a diverse bunch of beautiful ... more

August 26, 2022

F1 Quiz #3 – Intermediate Difficulty

How well do you think you know Formula 1? Well it's time to test your knowle... more

August 18, 2022

Oscar Piastri vs Daniel Ricciardo: The F1 battle for a 2023 McLaren seat

G’day, let’s talk Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri – it̵... more

August 10, 2022

F1 Quiz #2 – Intermediate Difficulty

How well do you think you know Formula 1? Well it's time to test your knowledge ... more

August 9, 2022

F1’s Next Rookies!

There's a lot of talk in the F1 world regarding who the illustrious sport's nex... more

July 26, 2022

F1 Quiz #1 – Rookie Difficulty

How well do you think you know Formula 1? Well it's time to test your perceived ... more

July 26, 2022

Why Do So Many F1 Drivers Live in Monaco?

Quite frankly there’s no place quite like Monaco, it’s been synonymous with ... more

May 19, 2022

Charles Leclerc: F1 Driver Profiles

Charles LeClerc is the Ferrari rookie who made big news in F1 in 2019. Hailing f... more

March 25, 2022

F1 Drivers’ Wives and Girlfriends 2021 by Kym Illman

There’s huge interest in the partners of the F1 drivers! In the 2021 group, yo... more

August 18, 2021

F1 Drivers Who Rule Instagram

20 of the 21 2020 F1 drivers are active on Instagram - some more active than oth... more

October 18, 2020

F1 Drivers’ Wives and Girlfriends 2020 by Kym Illman

The wives and girlfriends of the F1 drivers are a diverse bunch. These are stron... more

October 3, 2020

Why the Rich and Famous Love F1 (and vice versa)

For as long as I can remember, F1 has always drawn the rich and the famous to th... more

September 25, 2020

George Russell: F1 Driver Profiles

Today we’re focusing on George William Russell – the Williams driver who... more

August 4, 2020

COVID’S EFFECT ON THE 2020 F1 SEASON

The Covid-19 virus has caused massive upheaval in the F1 world; there are simply... more

July 16, 2020

THE 2020 AUSTRALIAN GP THAT NEVER WAS

The first F1 race of the year never happened, with the organisers calling it off... more

March 16, 2020

Everything you need to know about F1’s Nico Hulkenberg!

Nico Hülkenberg is 32 years old and comes from Emmerich, Germany. He is a good-... more

December 22, 2019

2019 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

For me, yesterday was all about this man! It was Nico Hülkenberg’s last F... more

December 2, 2019

2019 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

My day started out following Lando Norris on his track walk on what was a sensat... more

November 29, 2019

Max Verstappen: F1 Driver Profiles

Today’s driver profile is Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Max Verstappen is a... more

November 22, 2019

2019 BRAZIL GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Yesterday’s race was rather dull UNTIL the last dozen or so laps and then ... more

November 19, 2019

2019 BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

After a 33-hour trip from Perth it was good to arrive in Brazil last night and i... more

November 15, 2019

Lando Norris: F1 Driver Profiles

Let’s take a look at Lando Norris who drives for McLaren. Lando was born in Br... more

November 8, 2019

2019 US GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Despite Valtteri Bottas winning the 2019 US GP, the day was all about this man. ... more

November 4, 2019

Pierre Gasly: Everything you need to know!

How much do you know about Frenchman Pierre Gasly? Yes he drives for Toro Rosso ... more

November 1, 2019

2019 US GP PRE-RACE BLOG

When I arrived at the track at 8.30am the temp had risen to 2° C, but with the ... more

November 1, 2019

2019 MEXICO GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Congrats to Lewis Hamilton who won the 19th round of the 2019 season here in Mex... more

October 28, 2019

2019 MEXICAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

I do like Mexico City and the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track.  It was good ... more

October 25, 2019

Daniel Ricciardo: F1 Driver Profiles

How much do you know about Daniel Ricciardo? Daniel is a Western Australian curr... more

October 17, 2019

2019 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Well done Valtteri Bottas. His first win since Baku this year. This was my first... more

October 14, 2019

2019 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

What is Nico Hülkenberg reacting to here? Let me tell you. I took a pic of the ... more

October 10, 2019

2019 RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

After a few weeks of Ferrari excitement, things returned to normal with a 1-2 fi... more

September 30, 2019

RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

A grey day in Sochi but enough going on to fill this blog so let’s go. Fir... more

September 26, 2019

2019 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Sebastian Vettel had his first win in more than a year to cap off the 4 days of ... more

September 23, 2019

2019 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

Day one of the Singapore GP and thankfully the haze lifted a bit and it wasnR... more

September 19, 2019

2019 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Italy went wild over the first Ferrari win i managedat Monza in many years.  Ch... more

September 9, 2019

2019 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

They love their F1 in Italy and today the local fans were out in force.  My day... more

September 6, 2019

2019 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

This race I was lucky to have my wife Tonya shooting with me.  (thanks to Jerry... more

September 3, 2019

2019 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

Welcome to Belgium where there was plenty of morning fog over the Spa track when... more

August 30, 2019

2019 Hungarian Grand Prix Post-Race Blog

A little later than normal but let’s start with this shot.  A sulky-looki... more

August 13, 2019

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH KYM ILLMAN IN AUSTIN

Be one of just 20 people to join accredited F1 photographer Kym Illman for an in... more

August 8, 2019

2019 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

Day one of the Hungarian GP and we were spoiled with clear skies and a warm 30 d... more

August 2, 2019

2019 GERMAN GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Well, that was the best race I’ve ever photographed! It was mental, so let... more

July 29, 2019

2019 GERMAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

Stating the obvious, it was very hot work in the paddock today.  The mercury hi... more

July 26, 2019

2019 BRITISH GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Lewis won the British GP, but if you’ve watched the Netflix F1 series and ... more

July 15, 2019

Behind the Scenes (Down Under) with Kym Illman

Be one of just 20 people to join accredited F1 photographer Kym Illman at Public... more

July 12, 2019

2019 BRITISH GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

A bumper edition for the British GP and it started for me yesterday afternoon wi... more

July 12, 2019

2019 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Finally an interesting F1 race with plenty of action and drama. Max Verstappen w... more

July 1, 2019

2019 AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

Austria was hot today! In fact, most of Europe is going through a heat wave but ... more

June 27, 2019

2019 FRENCH GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Well, Lewis Hamilton had another win yesterday; he’s not bad is he? So with th... more

June 25, 2019

2019 FRENCH GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

The south of France was perfect today and so I headed to the Le Castellet circui... more

June 21, 2019

2019 MONACO GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Monaco is great! Expensive, but great and if you are here during the Monaco GP w... more

May 27, 2019

2019 MONACO GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

I love Monaco!  And shooting here is always a joy and that’s what I’... more

May 22, 2019

2019 SPANISH GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

So much to report, so let me get straight into it.  Here’s my favourite p... more

May 13, 2019

2019 SPANISH GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

F1 returned to Europe today with Barcelona throwing on a perfect day. In the pad... more

May 10, 2019

2019 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Another Mercedes 1-2 finish, with it being Valtteri Bottas’ turn to take l... more

April 29, 2019

2019 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

I do like Baku. In fact, I wasn’t planning on doing this race but the attr... more

April 26, 2019

2019 CHINESE GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

The Chinese GP was one of my busiest and most eventful races so here comes my lo... more

April 15, 2019

2019 CHINESE GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

Things started out dull, grey and cold here in Shanghai but by the afternoon the... more

April 11, 2019

2019 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

It was so looking like Charles Leclerc would score his maiden win and Ferrari wo... more

April 1, 2019

2019 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

It was a quiet and relaxed start to the day in the paddock here at the Bahrain G... more

March 29, 2019

2019 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Well, surprise, surprise, Valtteri Bottas came out on top in the Australian Gran... more

March 18, 2019

2019 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

The Australian Grand Prix officially started yesterday, Wednesday, with the seas... more

March 14, 2019

2018 ABU DHABI POST RACE BLOG

Lewis Hamilton won the final race of the year here in Abu Dhabi and celebrated b... more

November 26, 2018

2018 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

Let’s start with Wednesday evening when I popped out to the track and spot... more

November 23, 2018

2018 BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Lewis Hamilton notched up another win in Sao Paulo on Sunday and after extractin... more

November 13, 2018

2018 BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

Why is Daniel Ricciardo hugging Ziggo Sports presenter Jack Plooij in the Interl... more

November 9, 2018

2018 MEXICAN GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

Well Lewis won the world title despite finishing 4th here in Mexico and was unde... more

October 29, 2018

2018 MEXICAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

This is the 3rd-last race of 2019 and today was media day at the Mexico City tra... more

October 26, 2018

US GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

It was lovely to see Kimi score a win yesterday, his first since 2013.He appeare... more

October 22, 2018

US GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

Grey skies were the order of the day here in Austin and to be perfectly frank, i... more

October 19, 2018

2018 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX POST-RACE BLOG

There is no race quite like the Japanese Grand Prix and for many reasons. The pe... more

October 8, 2018

2018 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

Grey skies over Suzuka didn’t keep away the enthusiastic Japanese F1 crowd tod... more

October 4, 2018

2018 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, POST-RACE BLOG

The big story of the Singapore GP was the third turn coming together of the Forc... more

September 17, 2018

2018 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, PRE-RACE BLOG

Today was media day at the Singapore GP and things looked a little different in ... more

September 14, 2018

HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 2018, RACE-DAY BLOG

And the winner is……. Lewis Hamilton, again. The Brit romped home for... more

July 30, 2018

2018 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX, PRE-RACE BLOG

I love Budapest, what a lovely city it is with a delightful church not far from ... more

July 27, 2018

2018 GERMAN GRAND PRIX, POST-RACE BLOG

It looked like Sebastian Vettel was going to chalk up another win after starting... more

July 23, 2018

2018 GERMAN GRAND PRIX PRE-RACE BLOG

This could well be the last German Grand Prix for many, many years but for me it... more

July 20, 2018

2018 BRITISH GRAND PRIX POST-RACE WRAP

Sebastian Vettel wins, Lewis Hamilton comes from last to finish second after a c... more

July 9, 2018

2018 BRITISH GRAND PRIX – PRE-RACE BLOG

The British F1 fans are passionate about their sport,  they’re right up t... more

July 6, 2018

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

The Austrian Grand Prix had everything today and spat out a surprise winner in M... more

July 2, 2018

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

What a great day to be an F1 photographer, at the Austrian Grand Prix on qualify... more

July 1, 2018

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

The Austrian Grand Prix is one of my top 3 races.  The track is surrounded by b... more

June 30, 2018

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY ONE THURSDAY

Austria welcomed the F1 circus to Spielberg with rain this morning. The media ce... more

June 29, 2018

FRENCH GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Round 8 of the F1 season climaxed yesterday with a very chirpy Lewis Hamilton wi... more

June 26, 2018

FRENCH GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

I’m writing this blog while seated at the wheel of my hire car attempting to g... more

June 24, 2018

FRENCH GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

The news from day one of the French Grand Prix was that Lewis Hamilton ended up ... more

June 23, 2018

FRENCH GRAND PRIX – DAY ONE THURSDAY

Welcome to Paul Ricard circuit, a 2 and a half hour drive from Nice in the south... more

June 22, 2018

2018 MONACO GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Daniel Ricciardo lead from start to finish yesterday to win the 76th Monaco Gran... more

May 28, 2018

2018 MONACO GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

And the winner today was…… Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo who qu... more

May 27, 2018

2018 MONACO GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 THURSDAY

I went for a hike this morning and was well pleased with the view; what do you t... more

May 25, 2018

Monaco Track Walk Video

Join me as I run through the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix track, including my f... more

May 24, 2018

2018 MONACO GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 WEDNESDAY

Day one of the Monaco Grand Prix and the tiny country turned on a super day of s... more

May 24, 2018

2018 SPANISH GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

After Brendon Hartley’s big crash in FP3 yesterday, his mechanics (below) ... more

May 14, 2018

2018 SPANISH GRAND PRIX – DAY THREE SATURDAY

The man in the shot below will start at the front of the 20-car grid for the 201... more

May 13, 2018

2018 SPANISH GRAND PRIX – DAY TWO FRIDAY

Someone from the F1 signage company would have ended up with a sore arse today a... more

May 12, 2018

2018 SPANISH GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

It was back to the lavish motorhomes in the paddock as F1 returned to its home c... more

May 11, 2018

2018 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Well, that was one hell of a race!  Lewis Hamilton snuck home to win from Kimi ... more

April 30, 2018

2018 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

Sebastian Vettel (pictured below in his garage) was the fastest man around the B... more

April 29, 2018

2018 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

Day 2 of the European Grand Prix in Baku and Daniel Ricciardo was the fastest ma... more

April 28, 2018

2018 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

Baku is quite a lovely city with charming old buildings lining the track and it ... more

April 26, 2018

2018 CHINESE GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Today was a great day to be an Aussie F1 photographer after Daniel Ricciardo (fr... more

April 15, 2018

2018 CHINESE GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

I’m lucky to be alive after the drive from our hotel to the track today. ... more

April 14, 2018

2018 CHINESE GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

Today the cars were on track for the first time in the Chinese Grand Prix and yo... more

April 13, 2018

CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2018 – DAY 1 THURSDAY

Grey skies greeted me for day one of the Chinese Grand Prix.  It’s been g... more

April 12, 2018

BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Sebastian Vettel won the chocolates at yesterday’s Bahrain Grand Prix but ther... more

April 9, 2018

BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

The F1 cars were on track for 2 one-hour sessions on qualifying day and for the ... more

April 8, 2018

BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

The Bahrain circuit is an impressive facility with huge run-off areas, many pain... more

April 7, 2018

BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

The Bahrain circuit is a 30 minute drive from the city and surrounded by sand. ... more

April 6, 2018

2018 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX – RACEDAY SUNDAY

And the winner is…… Sebastian Vettel.  The German won a nice trophy... more

March 26, 2018

2018 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

The story of today, qualifying day at the Aus GP, was Valtteri Bottas’ cra... more

March 24, 2018

2018 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

Havaianas sponsor the halo on the Force India car.  It’s a masterful spon... more

March 23, 2018

2018 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

Well the F1 season kicked off in Melbourne today for me and I was delighted to b... more

March 22, 2018

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX – DAY 4 SUNDAY

Today’s season-ending race was my 20th in 8 months and what a year it has ... more

November 27, 2017

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

Valtteri Bottas earned the right to start in front of every other driver in tomo... more

November 25, 2017

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 & 2 THURSDAY/FRIDAY

For the 4 days preceding this, the final race of the 2017 F1 calendar, I photogr... more

November 25, 2017

BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

After 4 frenetic days photographing the goings-on at the Interlagos circuit, her... more

November 14, 2017

BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Perfect blue skies were the order of the day here in Sao Paulo, Brazil and no F1... more

November 13, 2017

BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

There were two big stories today. 1) Lewis Hamilton crashed in qualifying (his c... more

November 12, 2017

BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX – DAYS 1 & 2 THURSDAY/FRIDAY

Thursday at Interlagos was one of the quietest first days this year with no fan ... more

November 11, 2017

MEXICAN GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

My favourites from Mexico and they’re yours to view for free.... more

November 1, 2017

MEXICAN GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Dutchman Max Verstappen won today’s Mexican GP,  but unfortunately for hi... more

October 30, 2017

MEXICAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

The mornings are cool in Mexico City as we are at an elevation of 2400m, higher ... more

October 29, 2017

MEXICAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

“Dia de muertos” means the Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition that honours... more

October 28, 2017

MEXICAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

The Mexican Grand Prix started yesterday for me when I went along to a promotion... more

October 27, 2017

US GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

Here are my favourites from the weekend and when compared to the images from my ... more

October 25, 2017

US GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Usain Bolt is a tall man. I know this to be true because he was the man of the m... more

October 24, 2017

US GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

The US Grand Prix in Austin is a great event if you’re a photographer (it&... more

October 22, 2017

US GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

The COTA tower here at the Austin circuit is tall, exactly what degree of tallne... more

October 21, 2017

US GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

I arrived in Austin, Texas, USA yesterday afternoon having left Perth 23 hours p... more

October 20, 2017

JAPANESE GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

Over the 4 days at the track I shot more than 15,000 pics and have settled on th... more

October 10, 2017

JAPANESE GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Well that was an action-packed race and I was happy to photograph it on a warm a... more

October 9, 2017

JAPANESE GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

I very nearly got cleaned up by Bottas’ Mercedes Benz this afternoon.  It... more

October 7, 2017

JAPANESE GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

Friday started out cloudy but dry but by FP2, it was bucketing down big time whi... more

October 6, 2017

JAPANESE GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

What a great first day it was at Suzuka. It was so nice to have a mild day witho... more

October 5, 2017

MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

After 4 days shooting more than 14,000 images at the Malaysian Grand Prix, here ... more

October 3, 2017

MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Well, there were more than a few surprises in the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix, not... more

October 2, 2017

MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

In a surprise twist, Lewis Hamilton found plenty of speed to take pole in Saturd... more

October 1, 2017

MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

This is the last ever Malaysian Grand Prix, it’s also my 15th GP of the se... more

September 29, 2017

MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY ONE THURSDAY

Landing into KL at 8am yesterday I popped out to the circuit in the afternoon to... more

September 28, 2017

SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

Here is a selection of my favourite pics from the Singapore F1 Grand Prix.  Own... more

September 19, 2017

SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

It’s fair to say the Singapore Grand Prix was one of the most interesting ... more

September 18, 2017

SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

After the three practice sessions here in Singapore, it was looking like Daniel ... more

September 17, 2017

SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

My shirt was wet the entire day and not from the rain.  Photographing here in t... more

September 16, 2017

SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX – DAY ONE THURSDAY

Today was a mild day by Singapore’s standards but it was still bloody hot ... more

September 15, 2017

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

These are my favourite images from the past 4 days.  I pressed the shutter butt... more

September 4, 2017

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Well Monza was something quite amazing today.  Most of the start/finish straigh... more

September 4, 2017

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

For the record, it started raining in Monza at 8am and pretty much rained non st... more

September 3, 2017

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

The traffic getting into the track was heavy today so arriving later than I norm... more

September 2, 2017

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

A hot and steamy day in Monza for the warm up to the Italian Formula 1 Grand Pri... more

September 1, 2017

BELGIAN GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

Here are my favourite shots from the weekend’s F1 Grand Prix at Spa. You c... more

August 29, 2017

BELGIAN GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Race day started with a drive from Spa to the circuit, normally 16 minutes; race... more

August 28, 2017

BELGIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

The region of Spa is quite impressive with magnificent forests surrounding the t... more

August 27, 2017

BELGIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 Friday

The cars took to the Spa circuit today and I’m pleased to say, I was once ... more

August 26, 2017

BELGIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

Well, Spa Francochamps is quite a circuit, of that there is no doubt.  Having n... more

August 25, 2017

HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

Please enjoy this selection of my favourite pics from the weekend’s Hungar... more

August 1, 2017

HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

Sebastian Vettel lead from start to finish today in the Hungarian Grand Prix hel... more

July 31, 2017

HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

Last night I had reason to go to the Ritz Carlton in the centre of Budapest and ... more

July 30, 2017

HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

Friday saw the F1 cars on the track for the first time in Hungary this season. B... more

July 29, 2017

HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

This is my first time to Budapest and the city is impressive.  The F1 track is ... more

July 28, 2017

BRITISH GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

Here are my favourite images shot over the 4 days of the British Grand Prix at S... more

July 18, 2017

BRITISH GRAND PRIX – RACEDAY SUNDAY

I was one of the first into the Silverstone media centre yesterday (raceday) and... more

July 17, 2017

BRITISH GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

Ten races in and today was the first day I’ve had to deal with rain, not a... more

July 16, 2017

BRITISH GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

Britain turned on a cool and cloudy day for day 2 of the British Grand Prix.  T... more

July 15, 2017

BRITISH GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

I’m in Great Britain for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and I’... more

July 14, 2017

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

After stunning days at the Austrian Grand Prix, here is a selection of my favour... more

July 11, 2017

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX – RACEDAY SUNDAY

Thankfully the forecast of rain never eventuated leaving the Austrian Grand Prix... more

July 10, 2017

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

The facilities here at the Red Bull Ring are fantastic, and little wonder given ... more

July 8, 2017

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

For day 2 of the Austrian Grand Prix I arrived early and photographed drivers an... more

July 8, 2017

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

I landed at Vienna airport at 9.30pm last night after a 24 hour trip from Perth ... more

July 7, 2017

AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX – BEST PICS

Here are my favourite images from this, the 8th round of the 2017 F1 season. And... more

June 26, 2017

AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX – RACEDAY SUNDAY

My two teenage boys went to the same school as the winner of today’s Azerb... more

June 26, 2017

AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

The reason countries like Azerbaijan get a grand prix is purely down to money; t... more

June 25, 2017

AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

I wasted the first 90 minutes of today getting a replacement media pass having l... more

June 24, 2017

AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

I arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan from New York on Tuesday morning and walked the tr... more

June 23, 2017

CANADIAN GRAND PRIX – MY FAVOURITE IMAGES

I shot over 10,000 images over the 4 days of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal... more

June 15, 2017

CANADIAN GRAND PRIX – RACEDAY SUNDAY

I like Montreal!  It’s a charming city with a lovely grand prix track, a ... more

June 12, 2017

CANADIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

Lewis Hamilton was the big winner today, qualifying on pole position for tomorro... more

June 11, 2017

CANADIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

Today saw two practice sessions of 90 minutes with scattered cloud resulting in ... more

June 10, 2017

CANADIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

I left my home in Perth at 10pm (AWST) on Monday evening and arrived at my Montr... more

June 9, 2017

MONACO GRAND PRIX – MY FAVOURITE IMAGES

Of the 6 grands prix I’ve shot this year, Monaco has been the stand out by... more

May 30, 2017

MONACO GRAND PRIX – RACEDAY SUNDAY

Monaco turned on a cracker of a day for the 2017 F1 Grand Prix and no one was ha... more

May 29, 2017

MONACO GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

If there is a better grand prix than Monaco, I can’t wait to experience it... more

May 28, 2017

MONACO GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 THURSDAY

Monaco allows you to get frighteningly close to F1 cars, closer than any other t... more

May 26, 2017

MONACO GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 TUES/WED

The grand prix started on Tuesday night for me with a trip to Monaco’s Sta... more

May 25, 2017

SPANISH GRAND PRIX – MY FAVOURITE IMAGES

12,000+ pics shot over the weekend and these are my favourites.  If you’r... more

May 16, 2017

SPANISH GRAND PRIX – DAY 4 RACEDAY

I’m writing this blog at 10pm, sitting at a card table under the stars outside... more

May 15, 2017

SPANISH GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

So Lewis Hamilton qualified fastest with Sebastian Vettel second and it all too... more

May 14, 2017

SPANISH GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

After yesterday’s rainy start to the day, today was perfect; no clouds for... more

May 13, 2017

SPANISH GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

I’m back in Spain for the 5th round of the F1 season at Barcelona. It̵... more

May 12, 2017

RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX – BEST IMAGES

Here are my favourite images from the weekend’s Russian Grand Prix in the... more

May 2, 2017

RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX – RACE DAY SUNDAY

There was not a ripple on the Black Sea this morning as Sasha drove me to the tr... more

May 1, 2017

RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 SATURDAY

Qualifying day at Sochi and Vettel landed the prized pole position from his team... more

April 30, 2017

RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 FRIDAY

Three races into a season of 20 and I’m loving every moment of this strange F1... more

April 29, 2017

BEST PICS FROM THE BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX

Over the 4 days at the Bahrain Grand Prix, I shot more than 9,000 images.  Here... more

April 19, 2017

BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX – DAY 4 SUNDAY

My third F1 race day was the best thus far. I was shooting for one of the major ... more

April 17, 2017

BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

Today belonged to Valtteri Bottas after he tipped Lewis Hamilton out of pole pos... more

April 16, 2017

BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 GOOD FRIDAY

Day 2 was hot!  Exceedingly hot, in fact one seasoned pro bent down to take a s... more

April 15, 2017

BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

My Bahrain GP experience started on Wednesday evening with a welcome function i... more

April 14, 2017

BEST PICS FROM THE SHANGHAI GRAND PRIX

Over the 4 days I took more than 6,000 photographs and viewed each one. To save... more

April 11, 2017

SHANGHAI GRAND PRIX – DAY 4 SUNDAY

Today was my second race day and the day promised little more than 13 degrees ce... more

April 9, 2017

SHANGHAI GRAND PRIX – DAY 3 SATURDAY

When I pulled back the curtains in my Shanghai hotel room this morning and could... more

April 8, 2017

SHANGHAI GRAND PRIX – DAY 2 FRIDAY

Stepping out of the hotel this morning I was greeted with darker than normal gre... more

April 7, 2017

SHANGHAI GRAND PRIX – DAY 1 THURSDAY

There couldn’t be more of a difference between the Melbourne Grand Prix and th... more

April 6, 2017

BEST PICS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2017

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March 26, 2017

MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX 2017 – DAY 4 SUNDAY

Melbourne turned it on today for the first grand prix of the 2017 seasonArriving... more

March 26, 2017

MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX 2017 – DAY 3 SATURDAY

Saturday, day 3 of the Australian Grand Prix and dark clouds and strong winds th... more

March 25, 2017

MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX 2017 – DAY 2 FRIDAY

Day 2 of the Australian Grand Prix for me started with the drivers arriving at t... more

March 25, 2017

MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX 2017 – DAY 1, THURSDAY

Having collected my Media Pass Wednesday afternoon I arrived at the Albert Park ... more

March 22, 2017

DAY FOUR – BARCELONA TESTING WEEK 2

The final day of testing was my longest day of the 4 with eight and a half hours... more

March 11, 2017

THE BEST OF TESTING

Here are my favourite shots from the 4 days of testing in Barcelona.   &nbs... more

March 11, 2017

DAY THREE – BARCELONA TESTING WEEK 2

Today was day 3 of the second week of F1 testing and the weather gods smiled wi... more

March 10, 2017

DAY TWO – BARCELONA TESTING WEEK 2

I arrived at the track at 10am and still being a guest of Red Bull in their Padd... more

March 9, 2017

DAY ONE – BARCELONA TESTING WEEK 2

Tuesday March 7th – I grabbed a taxi from Barcelona’s Arts Hotel around ... more

March 8, 2017

BARCELONA PRE-SEASON TESTING

On Sunday night I’m heading to Barcelona for the 2nd set of F1 testing day... more

March 3, 2017