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Simmey Hannifin Donaldson

GPFans F1 Journalist Simmey Hannifin Donaldson is a media professional who has been working in the industry since graduating with a Master’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, where he also gained accreditation from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. Previously, Simmey had studied BSc Sociology at Brunel University London.

Before joining GPFans, Simmey’s experience had largely come in the sphere of football, specifically the EFL, having covered the Championship, League One and League Two for Football League World for two and a half seasons.

As passionate as Simmey is about sport in general, he also enjoys exploring the deeper issues at play beyond just what happens on the pitch or on track. For example, his undergraduate dissertation focused on the role of FC Barcelona in the contemporary pursuit of independence in Catalonia, whilst his Master’s final project explored the concept of sportswashing within the context of the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United in a remotely-produced audio documentary.

Of course, Simmey is also a huge Formula 1 fan and has been ever since he was a kid. One day, he just so happened to be flicking through the channels and stumbled upon the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton dramatically clinched his first world championship in the dying seconds of the race. It’s fair to say he was hooked from thereon in.

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Latest F1 news

F1 Results Today: Lewis Hamilton struggles again as Max Verstappen thrashed by McLaren

F1 Results Today: Verstappen misery compounded as F1 star summoned by FIA stewards

Sun 26 janSunday 26 january

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Sat 25 janSaturday 25 january

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Fri 24 janFriday 24 january

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Wed 22 janWednesday 22 january

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Mon 20 janMonday 20 january

F1 News Today: Verstappen slammed with DOUBLE race punishment as insane Hamilton footage released

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Sun 19 janSunday 19 january

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Red Bull team announce NEW signing in official statement

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Fri 17 janFriday 17 january

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Wed 15 janWednesday 15 january

Hamilton Ferrari debut update drops as fans await

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Tue 14 janTuesday 14 january

Ricciardo replacement pressure revealed amid SHOCK Red Bull signing

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Mon 13 janMonday 13 january

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F1 star's release CONFIRMED in official announcement

Sun 12 janSunday 12 january

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Fri 10 janFriday 10 january

Hamilton's new Ferrari boss joins US GIANT in stunning move

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Hamilton makes EXCITING admission ahead of Ferrari debut

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