Olly Darcy

Olly Darcy

Olly Darcy has been a part of GPblog since 2023, working as an editor alongside his sports journalism studies at the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham. Olly has been a fan of Formula 1 for many years, following the sport from as far back at 2008 when Lewis Hamilton won his first title after the iconic Brazilian Grand Prix.
On the GPblog website, you can find many newsworthy articles provided by Olly throughout the year, highlighting his enthusiasm and passion for the sport.
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F1 LIVE | Mercedes remains undefeated, Hamilton thinks they could be even better

Mar 14, 09:54
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The second round of the 2026 season is well underway, and you follow all the latest updates from the Chinese Grand Prix circuit through GPblog’s live coverage of the Sprint Race and qualifying. Stay u...

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Russell thankful for P2 after qualifying issues: 'As good as I could achieve'

Mar 14, 09:47
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Mercedes driver George Russell said P2 was "as good as I could achieve" after issues hampered his qualifying session at the Chinese Grand Prix. The Brit stalled out on track at the beginning of Q3 as...

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F1 Full Results | Antonelli makes history with Chinese GP pole ahead of Russell, Hamilton P3

Mar 14, 09:11
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Kimi Anotnelli made Formula 1 history by becoming the youngest driver to take pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix, ahead of teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The young Italian beat his t...

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F1 Today | Russell continues 2026 domination, Bahrain and Saudi GP's cancelled

Mar 13, 21:01
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The second race weekend of the season sees George Russell and Mercedes continue their early domination with Sprint Qualifying pole at the Chinese Grand Prix. Along with that, GPblog understands the Ba...

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Confused Hamilton says Ferrari's 'Macarena' wing was 'a bit premature' in Shanghai

Mar 13, 20:01
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Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari's move to the 'Macarena' rear wing at the Chinese Grand Prix was "maybe a little bit premature". GPblog confirmed that the Scuderia would be bringing the brand-new wing to...

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Hamilton reveals Ferrari have 'a lot of work to do' to catch Mercedes

Mar 13, 10:57
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Lewis Hamilton was "pleased" with his P4 finish in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix but admitted that he and Ferrari have "a lot of work to do" to catch Mercedes. The seven-time World Champ...

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Gloomy Verstappen brands Sprint Qualifying as a 'disaster' for Red Bull in China

Mar 13, 10:17
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Max Verstappen branded a dismal Sprint Qualifying session at the Chinese Grand Prix as a "disaster" after finishing down in P8. The four-time World Champion was 1.7 seconds behind the Mercedes of Geor...

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F1 Full Results | Russell dominates Sprint Qualifying ahead of Antonelli, Hamilton P4

Mar 13, 09:23
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George Russell underlined his and Mercedes' dominance in 2026 with a commanding Sprint Qualifying pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris. The Brit co...

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F1 Full Results | Russell ahead of Hamilton and Leclerc in FP3 at Melbourne

Mar 07, 04:26
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George Russell showed he and Mercedes were the combination to beat at the Australian Grand Prix after an impressive final free practice session. The Brit finished six-tenths clear of the rest of the g...

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Russell flexes his muscles with P1 in FP3 ahead of Hamilton and Leclerc

Mar 07, 03:52
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George Russell impressed with his final lap of the session to take P1 in FP3 by six-tenths ahead of the Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The Mercedes man found the stunning pace with un...

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