News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
“It was a wonderful day; I certainly didn’t need a facelift!” Sandra Price laughs as she recalls her wing-walking experience. “There were people stopping on the roads around the area, getting out of their cars and having a look. I was just waving to them and the more I waved the more the pilot did […]
“It’s a situation where you’re sad for Jack but really happy for Franco” This weekend will not only be Kimi Antonelli’s first home race, but it will also be Franco Colapinto’s first race back as a Formula 1 driver. Expectations will be high for Colapinto, after his predecessor, Jack Doohan, was sacked by Alpine from […]
University of Gloucestershire Karting Club social secretary Bradley Saunders admitted the team are looking to improve both on and off the track next year. The club is aiming to expand beyond casual karting and establish a more structured, competitive presence. “Competitive karting is being looked into next year, and that’s something that should go ahead,” […]
On this day 75 years ago, Formula 1 began with its first world championship race at Silverstone Airfield. The post-war series was designed to show off the racing excellence of international manufacturers on the same stage. Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Talbot, Maserati, ERA and Alta all built their cars to a specific set of regulations, and […]
Kit Joubert, founder of the Instagram sensation @numberplatehistory, has reflected on the beginnings the niche account that now captivates millions monthly. Joubert’s account focuses on the subject of number plates in the United Kingdom and around the world. He tells captivating stories on the history of registrations, as well as explaining how their formats work. […]
UOG Karting Club member Sam Gingell (centre, in grey) has delved into the “brilliant” racing session he experienced with the University of Gloucestershire Kart Club at Herefordshire Raceway. Gingell provided insight on the club’s “most successful outing yet” since relaunching in September 2024. The Travel and Tourism student spoke highly of the circuit conditions, close on-track […]
Experienced rally driver Malcolm Rich has praised his incredible experience in the East African Safari Classic Rally, citing the god-like status he felt in the host country of Kenya. The Welshman most recently participated in 2023, driving an iconic MK1 Ford Escort alongside co-driver Adrian Cavenagh. Marketed as the ‘world’s toughest rally’, iconic drivers like […]
World Rally Championship co winning driver Nicky Grist has called for more affordable entry points into motorsport to ensure its sustainability for future generations. As of 2024, 77 thousand people participated in motorsports across England, marking an increase on previous years. However, this is very little in comparison to the millions that watch Formula One on […]
Former Formula 2 driver Zak O’Sullivan has finally returned to racing after his axe from F2 earlier this season due to a lack of funding. The Williams Driver Academy star drove for ART Grand Prix but was replaced by fellow Williams junior Luke Browning before the Monza round. He posted on his social media platforms […]
University of Gloucestershire competitive karting captain Hubert Oleniacz has explained why his team are absent from meaningful competition this year. The karting leader boasts previous experience in Senior Rotax karts, performing at a high level for a number of years. Since arriving at the university, the 18-year-old has quickly become a figurehead of the karting […]
Last weekend Carlos Sainz drove his last race for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi before his move to Williams next season. Back in July of this year, Williams revealed that Carlos Sainz would be joining them for the 2025/26 season, and that he had signed two-year agreement. This is a risky move for Sainz as he […]