The Armchair Grand Prix

From the Armchair: Hot Takes, Cold Drinks, and Couchside Commentary

Welcome to the cosy corner of fandom where opinions are loud, facts are optional, and passion rules the game—from the comfort of the armchair.

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 Race Report

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 Race Report

Bahrain GP Race Report After losing out to Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing in Japan McLaren bounced back with victory in an entertaining Bahrain GP, although Mercedes spoiled the party by splitting the papaya cars. Oscar Piastri became the first repeat winner of...

F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2025 Race Report

F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2025 Race Report

Japanese GP Report The Japanese GP was not the most exciting race in terms of overtaking, but it provided us with a tense game of chess as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen led the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for the duration, with the Dutchman driving a superb...

F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025 Race Report

F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025 Race Report

Chinese GP Report The second round of the F1 World Championship in China confirmed that McLaren is the team to beat in 2025, while Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull are evenly matched and a step behind the pacesetters. The Shanghai event, which featured the first...

F1 Australian Grand Prix 2025 Race Report

F1 Australian Grand Prix 2025 Race Report

Australian GP Report The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship got off to a flying start in Melbourne with a fabulously entertaining Australian GP that saw rain creating an unpredictable race and catching out both rookies and established stars.   In the end the...