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 […]
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 […]
The prancing horse of Ferrari is arguably the most iconic car badge in history and it’s the one seven time Formula One world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton will wear from next year. He’s made the move to Maranello on the premise of securing the elusive, record breaking eighth world championship, but his fairy tale will […]
Pato O’Ward should be the prime candidate for the Cadillac/GM seat in 2026. The IndyCar driver has proved through results and determination that he is ready for the change. O’Ward has been part of the McLaren family since 2020, when he signed with Arrow McLaren, after driving part-time for Carlin in 2019, but his F1 […]
Motocross is a sport that is heavily underrated in the motorsport world, with events like Formula One, Moto GP and Formula-E taking most of the limelight. Gloucestershire based rider Tom Butler explains the highs and lows of what can be such a thrilling sport. “It’s always just been something that I have enjoyed (motocross), but obviously there’s been times […]
As the inaugural year of F1 Academy comes to a close, Gloucestershire-based Abbi Pulling reflects how the year has gone for her and the Rodin Carlin team while attending the #GirlsWill panel. #GirlsWill is an initiative in collaboration with the Silverstone Museum throughout October to encourage young girls to get involved with motorsport. Reflecting on […]