Matthew  Watkinson

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Matthew Watkinson

Formula 1 and Football writer for VAVEL UK

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  • Vettel edges Verstappen to top FP3

    Vettel edges Verstappen to top FP3

    Sebastian Vettel set the pace in FP3, cementing Ferrari as favourites for pole in their home race, after a bizarre Formula 3 crash delayed the session. ...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • Leclerc quickest in tricky FP1

    Leclerc quickest in tricky FP1

    In an opening session plagued by everchanging conditions, the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc topped the time sheets to consolidate them as favourites this weekend. ...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1: 2019 Italian Grand Prix Preview

    F1: 2019 Italian Grand Prix Preview

    Charles Leclerc will be hoping to build on his maiden Formula One victory with further success at Monza, in Ferrari’s home grand prix where the expectation to win is growing. ...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1: 2019 Belgian Grand Prix Preview

    F1: 2019 Belgian Grand Prix Preview

    The summer break is finally over and it’s back to business for the drivers, as Formula 1 prepares for round 13 in Spa-Francorchamps. ...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1 Summer Break Review: ROKiT Williams Racing

    F1 Summer Break Review: ROKiT Williams Racing

    A major rethink is needed at Williams, with the 2019 season already a write-off after just one-point from 12 races. ...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1 Summer Break Review: Red Bull Racing

    F1 Summer Break Review: Red Bull Racing

    Max Verstappen has proven his worth, but Red Bull at breaking point and split ties with Pierre Gasly....

    Matthew Watkinson
  • Verstappen edges Bottas to clinch first ever pole

    Verstappen edges Bottas to clinch first ever pole

    Max Verstappen continued his immense form after last weekend's victory in Germany, to clinch pole position for the first time in his career in Hungary....

    Matthew Watkinson
  • Hamilton fastest in close-run FP3

    Hamilton fastest in close-run FP3

    Lewis Hamilton topped the final practice session, ahead of what is anticipated to be one of the closest Qualifying sessions of the season....

    Matthew Watkinson
  • Fabinho keen to push on at Liverpool after debut season

    Fabinho keen to push on at Liverpool after debut season

    After lifting the most sought-after trophy in club football, the Brazilian is hungry for more and explained how increased responsibility helped in his first s...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • Ferrari clean sweep in practice

    Ferrari clean sweep in practice

    Ferrari dominance was in full flow in FP3, after another table topping time for the third consecutive session at the Hockenheimring....

    Matthew Watkinson
  • Vettel heads Ferrari one-two in FP1

    Vettel heads Ferrari one-two in FP1

    Sebastian Vettel opened his home Grand Prix weekend by topping the pile in the opening practice session, ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc....

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1: 2019 German Grand Prix Preview

    F1: 2019 German Grand Prix Preview

    Sebastian Vettel will be hoping to return to his home Grand Prix with a clean slate, as Formula 1 heads to Hockenheim, where the German's chances of a fifth wor...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • Liverpool vs Sevilla Preview: Reds look to bounce back after Dortmund defeat

    Liverpool vs Sevilla Preview: Reds look to bounce back after Dortmund defeat

    Liverpool face their second test in their tour of the United States, with a pre-season friendly against Spanish outfit Sevilla at Fenway Park, home of Boston ...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • Opinion: Sebastian Vettel is facing his toughest period yet

    Opinion: Sebastian Vettel is facing his toughest period yet

    Sebastian Vettel’s legendary status as a four-time Formula One world champion will never be in doubt, but the German is facing his toughest spell yet in the spo...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1: 2019 British Grand Prix Preview

    F1: 2019 British Grand Prix Preview

    After Mercedes proved beatable in Austria, Lewis Hamilton will be looking to bounce back at Silverstone to clinch a record sixth British Grand Prix victory....

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1: 2019 French Grand Prix Preview

    F1: 2019 French Grand Prix Preview

    Ahead of the eighth round of the 2019 Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton targets back to back French Grand Prix victories since the track returned to the F1 calendar last year...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1: 2019 Canadian Grand Prix Preview

    F1: 2019 Canadian Grand Prix Preview

    Ahead of round seven of the 2019 Formula One season, Lewis Hamilton is looking to assert World Championship dominance, as the Brit seeks a third win on the spin...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1: 2019 Monaco Grand Prix Preview

    F1: 2019 Monaco Grand Prix Preview

    Ahead of the sixth round of the 2019 Formula One season, Mercedes’ perfect streak could come to an end, as Monaco’s unpredictable history offers a chance to level out the co...

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1: 2019 Spanish Grand Prix Preview

    F1: 2019 Spanish Grand Prix Preview

    The fifth round of the 2019 Formula One season gets underway at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where Ferrari upgrades aim to bring a halt to Mercedes’ perfect start....

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1: 2019 Chinese Grand Prix Preview

    F1: 2019 Chinese Grand Prix Preview

    The 1000th Formula One Grand Prix will get underway in Shanghai for what will be a historic weekend in motorsport....

    Matthew Watkinson
  • 2019 Bahrain GP Qualifying: Leclerc takes first career pole

    2019 Bahrain GP Qualifying: Leclerc takes first career pole

    Charles Leclerc clinched pole position after topping the times in all three qualifying sessions in what was a faultless Saturday for the Ferrari driver....

    Matthew Watkinson
  • F1: 2019 Australian Grand Prix Preview

    F1: 2019 Australian Grand Prix Preview

    Lights-out is fast approaching in Melbourne, and the world of motorsport readies itself for another year of twists and turns ahead of the 2019 Formula 1 season....

    Matthew Watkinson
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