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Luke-John Buckle

Luke-John Buckle is from England and covers motorsport. He has followed motor racing for many years, including Formula 1 and its junior categories alongside IndyCar.

After covering Formula 2 for insideF2 in 2020, he wrote about Formula 1 for publications such as GiveMeSport and South African newspaper City Press.

Luke-John enjoys football and follows Premier League team Arsenal. He is also interested in Argentinian football, particularly Boca Juniors.

Will Alpine drop its engine and take on Mercedes power?

Alpine is enduring a torrid time in Formula 1, having taken a significant step backwards in 2024.

Colton Herta looking for redemption after multiple missed opportunities

Colton Herta has endured a two-year winless spell in IndyCar since taking victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Is the drought set to end?

Theo Pourchaire needs to capitalize on IndyCar opportunity with Arrow McLaren

This event will be an uphill battle, but not an opportunity Pourchaire should squander.

Does Haas exit spell the end of Formula 1 for Kevin Magnussen?

The Danish driver has enjoyed a successful F1 career, taking second place in his debut at the Australian Grand Prix in 2014.

Is Red Bull Junior Isack Hadjar ready to step up to Formula 1?

A reshuffle of the pack in the Red Bull family could open the door for the Frenchman to join the field in 2025.

How Haas went from also-rans to challenging for points

Haas endured a stuttering start to 2024, failing to score at the season opener in Bahrain before taking points from three of the next four races.

Are Lando Norris, McLaren ready to consistently fight for victories?

As Lewis Hamilton celebrated his record-breaking ninth win at the British Grand Prix, his first win in 945 days, a look of despair came across the face of Lando Norris.

Has Mercedes finally returned to form after years of struggle?

Mercedes locked out the front row in qualifying for the British Grand Prix. Is it a sign of a turnaround for the team?

Would Daniel Ricciardo be the perfect replacement for Sergio Perez?

Formula 1's silly season is underway, and rumors surrounding Ricciardo are swirling.

Argentina's next Formula One hopeful takes step closer to F1 grid

Racing prospect Franco Colapinto is beginning to knock on Formula One's door.

Why Lance Stroll's Aston Martin renewal shows the team's lack of ambition

Aston Martin has extended Formula One driver Lance Stroll, but there's a lack of imagination and drive to their operations.

Sergio Perez needs to improve or Red Bull will face pressure to retain championships

Sergio Perez has floundered in recent races, suffering consecutive non-finishes in Monaco and Canada.

Would Alpine be a good move for Carlos Sainz?

Sauber and Williams seemed to be in a straight fight for Carlos Sainz's services for the 2025 Formula 1 season.  However, Alpine may have become a third contender over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.

Does McLaren have the quickest car in F1?

Sunday's 66-lap Grand Prix will answer plenty of questions about the pecking order and whether McLaren is the benchmark in F1 after the unique tracks of Monaco and Canada.

Teenager given opportunity with American team Haas in F1 practice session

The 19-year-old is getting a chance to prove himself with the American racing team.

Why Williams is the best option for Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz remains without a contract for the 2025 Formula 1 season and may have only two options.

Esteban Ocon replacement given opportunity to impress in F1 practice session

Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan drove in the first practice for the Canadian Grand Prix in Formula 1 this weekend. The Australian replaced Esteban Ocon for the one-hour session, who announced he would leave the French team at the end of the season.

Meyer Shank Racing announces Tom Blomqvist replacement for rest of 2024

A notable young racer will return to IndyCar at the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey on June 23 at Laguna Seca with Meyer Shank Racing.

Carlos Sainz's search for a new team in Formula 1 becoming more difficult

Carlos Sainz's options to find a seat on the Formula 1 grid for 2025 are narrowing.

McLaren puzzled as to why it has improved more than expected

McLaren has taken a huge step forward this season but is still determining why its gains have been more significant than expected.

Teenage candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton praised by Mercedes technical director

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has all the hallmarks of a top Formula 1 driver.

Alpine boss promises 'appropriate consequences' for intra-team crash in Monaco

Alpine has suffered an embarrassing start to 2024 in Formula 1, with things hitting a low point at Monaco courtesy of an intra-team crash.

Ferrari F1 boss outlines key to winning title, catching Red Bull

With Frederic Vasseur at the helm, Formula 1's most successful team may be emerging as an outfit that could challenge Red Bull, which has dominated over the past couple of years.

Max Verstappen discusses Monaco, where he can break Ayrton Senna's record

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has become the class of the field.

How talented teenager can bounce back after being bumped out of Indy 500

Nolan Siegel failed to make the show after crashing at Turn 2 on his final run, ending a difficult month of May for the 19-year-old.