Junaid Samodien
@junaidsamodien.bsky.social
I genuinely EAT, SLEEP, BREATHE Motorsport | South African | #WorldRX | #F1 | 📨 [email protected] |
Oscar Piastri: I think so. There's a lot of competition today, but I still think we have a good chance (for pole)
May 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Oscar Piastri: I think so. There's a lot of competition today, but I still think we have a good chance (for pole)
Front wing, front right suspension, gearbox, and both corners have been changed on Lewis Hamilton's car ahead of qualifying
May 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Front wing, front right suspension, gearbox, and both corners have been changed on Lewis Hamilton's car ahead of qualifying
Max Verstappen: "I hope I can be in that fight."
May 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Max Verstappen: "I hope I can be in that fight."
Max Verstappen: First of all, stay out of the barriers. I think it's going to be very difficult and tight.
May 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Max Verstappen: First of all, stay out of the barriers. I think it's going to be very difficult and tight.
How much do I love Monaco? Uhhhnmm... enough to own a gorgeous Graham and Leigh framed track. 🤣
May 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
How much do I love Monaco? Uhhhnmm... enough to own a gorgeous Graham and Leigh framed track. 🤣
Set-up tweaks complete, a car or two rebuilt... it's time for man and machine to push the absolute limits on my favourite F1 track
May 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Set-up tweaks complete, a car or two rebuilt... it's time for man and machine to push the absolute limits on my favourite F1 track
With the destroyed blue bird app, and it currently being down... you can find my regular blow-by-blow session posts here for now.....
May 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
With the destroyed blue bird app, and it currently being down... you can find my regular blow-by-blow session posts here for now.....
Months after the FIA launched a tender to find a new promoter for the FIA World Rallycross and European Rallycross Championships.
Today, the FIA has announced that they have invested in owning the championship and will operate them with the support of a service provider.
Today, the FIA has announced that they have invested in owning the championship and will operate them with the support of a service provider.
March 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Months after the FIA launched a tender to find a new promoter for the FIA World Rallycross and European Rallycross Championships.
Today, the FIA has announced that they have invested in owning the championship and will operate them with the support of a service provider.
Today, the FIA has announced that they have invested in owning the championship and will operate them with the support of a service provider.
From Childhood Fascination to Lifelong Passion: A Fan’s Hope for Formula 1’s Return to South Africa. #F1
slipstreamsa.blogspot.com/2025/02/from...
slipstreamsa.blogspot.com/2025/02/from...
From Childhood Fascination to Lifelong Passion: A Fan’s Hope for Formula 1’s Return to South Africa.
slipstreamsa.blogspot.com
February 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
From Childhood Fascination to Lifelong Passion: A Fan’s Hope for Formula 1’s Return to South Africa. #F1
slipstreamsa.blogspot.com/2025/02/from...
slipstreamsa.blogspot.com/2025/02/from...
I had the great honor of showing F1 Photographer Michael Potts around the new proposed Cape Town Formula 1 circuit. So, is Cape Town the next Monaco?
youtu.be/wDoTn1h_TQg?...
youtu.be/wDoTn1h_TQg?...
IS CAPE TOWN THE NEXT MONACO?
YouTube video by Michael Potts F1 Photography
youtu.be
February 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I had the great honor of showing F1 Photographer Michael Potts around the new proposed Cape Town Formula 1 circuit. So, is Cape Town the next Monaco?
youtu.be/wDoTn1h_TQg?...
youtu.be/wDoTn1h_TQg?...
OhardBark.com has illustrated a difference between the McLaren MCL38 vs. MCL39 (livery explained in image below) #F1
February 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
OhardBark.com has illustrated a difference between the McLaren MCL38 vs. MCL39 (livery explained in image below) #F1
At this weekend, #FormulaE double-header in Jeddah, the fully-electric championship will debut "PITBOOST" a new mid-race feature. Want to know more? Formula E has hooked us up with an explainer below 😁
February 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
At this weekend, #FormulaE double-header in Jeddah, the fully-electric championship will debut "PITBOOST" a new mid-race feature. Want to know more? Formula E has hooked us up with an explainer below 😁
Williams will unveil the FW47 on Feb 14 at Silverstone Circuit. [The launch was also live-streamed on social media and on the Williams website.]
Whilst on Sunday, 16 Feb, the Haas VF-25 filming day is scheduled at Silverstone, where Esteban Ocon will drive the car for the first time.
Whilst on Sunday, 16 Feb, the Haas VF-25 filming day is scheduled at Silverstone, where Esteban Ocon will drive the car for the first time.
February 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Williams will unveil the FW47 on Feb 14 at Silverstone Circuit. [The launch was also live-streamed on social media and on the Williams website.]
Whilst on Sunday, 16 Feb, the Haas VF-25 filming day is scheduled at Silverstone, where Esteban Ocon will drive the car for the first time.
Whilst on Sunday, 16 Feb, the Haas VF-25 filming day is scheduled at Silverstone, where Esteban Ocon will drive the car for the first time.
Pirelli's 2026 tyre testing program continues this weekend with a two-day test at Jerez de la Frontera circuit on 13 and 14 February, with Alpine will be taking part on both days, while McLaren and Mercedes will do one day each.
📸Pirelli
📸Pirelli
February 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Pirelli's 2026 tyre testing program continues this weekend with a two-day test at Jerez de la Frontera circuit on 13 and 14 February, with Alpine will be taking part on both days, while McLaren and Mercedes will do one day each.
📸Pirelli
📸Pirelli
Hi all. Sorry for the quietness. But, here goes, later this week, I will be catching up with Formula 1 photography Michael Potts in Cape Town. So, if you have a question, drop it below, and I'll get it answered for you. 😁
January 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Hi all. Sorry for the quietness. But, here goes, later this week, I will be catching up with Formula 1 photography Michael Potts in Cape Town. So, if you have a question, drop it below, and I'll get it answered for you. 😁
Formula One rising star Franco Colapinto joins BWT Alpine Formula One Team on a multi-year deal.
Colapinto will take up the role of Test and Reserve Driver for the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Colapinto will take up the role of Test and Reserve Driver for the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship.
January 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Formula One rising star Franco Colapinto joins BWT Alpine Formula One Team on a multi-year deal.
Colapinto will take up the role of Test and Reserve Driver for the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Colapinto will take up the role of Test and Reserve Driver for the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship.
What do James Vowles, Alex Albon, and Carlos Sainz have to say after announcing the unveiling of the FW46 on 14 February 2025
January 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What do James Vowles, Alex Albon, and Carlos Sainz have to say after announcing the unveiling of the FW46 on 14 February 2025
Williams Racing will unveil its 2025 Formula 1 car on February 14 as the team enters the next stage of its transformation plan in F1’s 75th year.
January 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Williams Racing will unveil its 2025 Formula 1 car on February 14 as the team enters the next stage of its transformation plan in F1’s 75th year.
Exciting, but very busy times ahead in the world of Formula One, as teams are now allowed to begin work on their 2026 cars.
But, for me, a question would be, are some teams going to run a baseline from season start to end to Max time on 2026, or risk it and develop both at the same time.
But, for me, a question would be, are some teams going to run a baseline from season start to end to Max time on 2026, or risk it and develop both at the same time.
January 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Exciting, but very busy times ahead in the world of Formula One, as teams are now allowed to begin work on their 2026 cars.
But, for me, a question would be, are some teams going to run a baseline from season start to end to Max time on 2026, or risk it and develop both at the same time.
But, for me, a question would be, are some teams going to run a baseline from season start to end to Max time on 2026, or risk it and develop both at the same time.
Thank you to all who have been along for the ride in 2024.
It has truly been a year to forget for various reasons, but here's to 2025.
Let's hope that 2025 brings happiness, good health, and prosperity to everyone. But, most importantly, more LOVE than WAR!
It has truly been a year to forget for various reasons, but here's to 2025.
Let's hope that 2025 brings happiness, good health, and prosperity to everyone. But, most importantly, more LOVE than WAR!
December 31, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Thank you to all who have been along for the ride in 2024.
It has truly been a year to forget for various reasons, but here's to 2025.
Let's hope that 2025 brings happiness, good health, and prosperity to everyone. But, most importantly, more LOVE than WAR!
It has truly been a year to forget for various reasons, but here's to 2025.
Let's hope that 2025 brings happiness, good health, and prosperity to everyone. But, most importantly, more LOVE than WAR!
29 December 2013.... it's been 11 long years, and still, you remain in our prayers.
You told us: "I've always believed that you should never, ever give up, and you should always keep fighting even when there's only a slightest chance."
So, please keep fighting Michael!
youtu.be/2EQYimzsaW0?...
You told us: "I've always believed that you should never, ever give up, and you should always keep fighting even when there's only a slightest chance."
So, please keep fighting Michael!
youtu.be/2EQYimzsaW0?...
Michael Schumacher Tribute - When Words Are Not Enough
YouTube video by Ayrton01CZ
youtu.be
December 29, 2024 at 2:27 PM
29 December 2013.... it's been 11 long years, and still, you remain in our prayers.
You told us: "I've always believed that you should never, ever give up, and you should always keep fighting even when there's only a slightest chance."
So, please keep fighting Michael!
youtu.be/2EQYimzsaW0?...
You told us: "I've always believed that you should never, ever give up, and you should always keep fighting even when there's only a slightest chance."
So, please keep fighting Michael!
youtu.be/2EQYimzsaW0?...
2024 survived up some fantastic moments, Charles Leclerc winning in Monaco, Oscar Piastri's first win, Max Verstappen's drive in Sao Paulo, McLaren winning the Constructors...
BUT what's your highlight of the season?
BUT what's your highlight of the season?
a close up of a race car with a helmet that says cognizant on it
ALT: a close up of a race car with a helmet that says cognizant on it
media.tenor.com
December 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
2024 survived up some fantastic moments, Charles Leclerc winning in Monaco, Oscar Piastri's first win, Max Verstappen's drive in Sao Paulo, McLaren winning the Constructors...
BUT what's your highlight of the season?
BUT what's your highlight of the season?
