Dave Nelson
@daveymn.bsky.social
Writer ✍️ https://daveymn.substack.com/
Lead Data Engineer, DfE 💻
Racing Pride Community Champion 🏳️🌈
Runner 🏃
Autistic ✨
Lead Data Engineer, DfE 💻
Racing Pride Community Champion 🏳️🌈
Runner 🏃
Autistic ✨
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Tonight's turret meeting will be pretty awkward
January 15, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Tonight's turret meeting will be pretty awkward
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So... I've created a starter pack of UK government organisations currently on Bluesky: go.bsky.app/JHsY1Wz
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
January 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
So... I've created a starter pack of UK government organisations currently on Bluesky: go.bsky.app/JHsY1Wz
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
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Regarding the lack of engagement on X/Twitter vs other social media platforms. Here's Marc Marquez' latest posts:
X: 9.2k likes, 113 comments from 2.5M followers
Ig: 214k likes, 1541 comments from 8.2M followers
X: 9.2k likes, 113 comments from 2.5M followers
Ig: 214k likes, 1541 comments from 8.2M followers
January 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Regarding the lack of engagement on X/Twitter vs other social media platforms. Here's Marc Marquez' latest posts:
X: 9.2k likes, 113 comments from 2.5M followers
Ig: 214k likes, 1541 comments from 8.2M followers
X: 9.2k likes, 113 comments from 2.5M followers
Ig: 214k likes, 1541 comments from 8.2M followers
Finally subscribed to @samfr.bsky.social and @ldfreedman.bsky.social's excellent site. Think this will be even more important to read and digest this year...
New post from @ldfreedman.bsky.social
"Trump, Maduro and the Panama Precedent"
Trying to make sense of today's events...
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
"Trump, Maduro and the Panama Precedent"
Trying to make sense of today's events...
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
Trump, Maduro and the Panama Precedent
Once again the US has undertaken a military operation that was effectively executed in support of an uncertain political objective.
open.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Finally subscribed to @samfr.bsky.social and @ldfreedman.bsky.social's excellent site. Think this will be even more important to read and digest this year...
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Headline from @manchestereveningnews.co.uk reads "BBC loses rights to two historic sport events as Wimbledon moves to new TV channel in 2026". But neither of the events is Wimbledon, and the "new channel" is just TNT now showing tennis highlights because the Eurosports brand has been dropped.
January 3, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Headline from @manchestereveningnews.co.uk reads "BBC loses rights to two historic sport events as Wimbledon moves to new TV channel in 2026". But neither of the events is Wimbledon, and the "new channel" is just TNT now showing tennis highlights because the Eurosports brand has been dropped.
After nearly 14 years, I'm formally sunsetting the Motorsport Broadcasting website, and have wrote about my decision to do so here - motorsportbroadcasting.com/2025/12/30/b...
Thanks to everyone for their support over the years.
Thanks to everyone for their support over the years.
December 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
After nearly 14 years, I'm formally sunsetting the Motorsport Broadcasting website, and have wrote about my decision to do so here - motorsportbroadcasting.com/2025/12/30/b...
Thanks to everyone for their support over the years.
Thanks to everyone for their support over the years.
Stuart Pringle, the chief executive officer of Silverstone, has been made an OBE in the New Year's Honours list for services to motorsport.
December 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Stuart Pringle, the chief executive officer of Silverstone, has been made an OBE in the New Year's Honours list for services to motorsport.
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Logging into LinkedIn is saddening. You've been warned - A record number of people are either leaving or have been forced out of Motorsport journalism and jumping ship to PR because the money is shifting to influencers.
Why invite press when you can pay someone to directly make your "content"?
Why invite press when you can pay someone to directly make your "content"?
December 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Logging into LinkedIn is saddening. You've been warned - A record number of people are either leaving or have been forced out of Motorsport journalism and jumping ship to PR because the money is shifting to influencers.
Why invite press when you can pay someone to directly make your "content"?
Why invite press when you can pay someone to directly make your "content"?
There's not been many good parts to social media in recent years, but following @rorycj.bsky.social and #SophieFromRomania has certainly been one of them good parts...
Three years ago this terrified dog arrived at our home. Since then we’ve been on a long and often difficult journey to make her feel safe with us and there’s more to do but we’re so glad that #sophiefromromania came into our lives
December 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
There's not been many good parts to social media in recent years, but following @rorycj.bsky.social and #SophieFromRomania has certainly been one of them good parts...
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There's only problem. This has just gone out to news outlets from the police. Journalists make mistakes (I do!), a big lie is harder to spot... but it's hard to conclude British journalism aggregation isn't rotten to the core. I think what's really bleak is that *someone else* did die in the canal.
December 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
There's only problem. This has just gone out to news outlets from the police. Journalists make mistakes (I do!), a big lie is harder to spot... but it's hard to conclude British journalism aggregation isn't rotten to the core. I think what's really bleak is that *someone else* did die in the canal.
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There's an incredibly sad story that's been aggregated across most national and local newspapers today. A 29-year-old mum called Jana Bahvalova found dead in a Manchester canal after failing to pick up her kids. Her family are raising money on GoFundMe for her two small kids on the eve of Christmas.
December 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
There's an incredibly sad story that's been aggregated across most national and local newspapers today. A 29-year-old mum called Jana Bahvalova found dead in a Manchester canal after failing to pick up her kids. Her family are raising money on GoFundMe for her two small kids on the eve of Christmas.
UK: Sky's coverage of the #AbuDhabiGP averaged 1.87 million viewers from 12:51 to 15:23, with 328,000 viewers aged between 16 to 34.
Channel 4's highlights averaged 1.08 million viewers.
All the figures exclude those who watched in pubs.
(Via - www.thinkbox.tv/training-and...)
Channel 4's highlights averaged 1.08 million viewers.
All the figures exclude those who watched in pubs.
(Via - www.thinkbox.tv/training-and...)
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
UK: Sky's coverage of the #AbuDhabiGP averaged 1.87 million viewers from 12:51 to 15:23, with 328,000 viewers aged between 16 to 34.
Channel 4's highlights averaged 1.08 million viewers.
All the figures exclude those who watched in pubs.
(Via - www.thinkbox.tv/training-and...)
Channel 4's highlights averaged 1.08 million viewers.
All the figures exclude those who watched in pubs.
(Via - www.thinkbox.tv/training-and...)
Had no idea Nigel Farage was invited to the F1 season finale until I saw this picture... 😐
Welcome to the twilight zone where Nigel Farage can be accused of racism yet still lead the polls | Nesrine Malik
Welcome to the twilight zone where Nigel Farage can be accused of racism yet still lead the polls | Nesrine Malik
After weeks of allegations of schoolboy racism, the Reform leader is doubling down. And our political establishment is allowing it, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Had no idea Nigel Farage was invited to the F1 season finale until I saw this picture... 😐
Silly and stupid F1 2025... had the season ran in *reverse*, the standings heading into Australia would have been:
1. Piastri - 408 points
2. Verstappen - 403 points
3. Norris - 398 points
...and on lap 43 of that race...
1. Piastri - 426 points
2. Norris - 423 points
1. Piastri - 408 points
2. Verstappen - 403 points
3. Norris - 398 points
...and on lap 43 of that race...
1. Piastri - 426 points
2. Norris - 423 points
December 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Silly and stupid F1 2025... had the season ran in *reverse*, the standings heading into Australia would have been:
1. Piastri - 408 points
2. Verstappen - 403 points
3. Norris - 398 points
...and on lap 43 of that race...
1. Piastri - 426 points
2. Norris - 423 points
1. Piastri - 408 points
2. Verstappen - 403 points
3. Norris - 398 points
...and on lap 43 of that race...
1. Piastri - 426 points
2. Norris - 423 points
In 2015, McLaren finished the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 12th and 17th. 27 points and 9th overall.
Ten years later, they finished the season on 833 points as both Drivers' and Constructors' Champions.
👏
Ten years later, they finished the season on 833 points as both Drivers' and Constructors' Champions.
👏
December 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In 2015, McLaren finished the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 12th and 17th. 27 points and 9th overall.
Ten years later, they finished the season on 833 points as both Drivers' and Constructors' Champions.
👏
Ten years later, they finished the season on 833 points as both Drivers' and Constructors' Champions.
👏
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FOR THE LOVE OF GOD USE HYPHENS
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD USE HYPHENS
about.netflix.com/en/news/netf...
"Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion)"
Important Note - TNT and Discovery+ are part of Discovery Global and will NOT be acquired by Netflix.
"Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion)"
Important Note - TNT and Discovery+ are part of Discovery Global and will NOT be acquired by Netflix.
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion) - About Netflix
about.netflix.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
about.netflix.com/en/news/netf...
"Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion)"
Important Note - TNT and Discovery+ are part of Discovery Global and will NOT be acquired by Netflix.
"Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion)"
Important Note - TNT and Discovery+ are part of Discovery Global and will NOT be acquired by Netflix.
Unless there is an announcement at the eleventh hour (always possible), the answer to the second paragraph is 'no'.
As it stands, the F1 season finale will be exclusively live in the UK on Sky Sports. Of course, no obligation for Sky to share live coverage with Channel 4 if they don't wish to.
As it stands, the F1 season finale will be exclusively live in the UK on Sky Sports. Of course, no obligation for Sky to share live coverage with Channel 4 if they don't wish to.
Right now, the only motor sport race airing live on free-to-air TV in the UK next weekend is the Sao Paulo E-Prix on Saturday 6th December on ITV4.
We'll see if that changes in the coming days...
We'll see if that changes in the coming days...
December 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Unless there is an announcement at the eleventh hour (always possible), the answer to the second paragraph is 'no'.
As it stands, the F1 season finale will be exclusively live in the UK on Sky Sports. Of course, no obligation for Sky to share live coverage with Channel 4 if they don't wish to.
As it stands, the F1 season finale will be exclusively live in the UK on Sky Sports. Of course, no obligation for Sky to share live coverage with Channel 4 if they don't wish to.
Sunday's #SkyF1 schedule for the #AbuDhabiGP:
11:00 - Grand Prix Sunday
12:55 - Race
15:00 - Chequered Flag
16:30 - Ted's Notebook
Sky's build-up and Chequered Flag have been extended by 30 minutes each.
11:00 - Grand Prix Sunday
12:55 - Race
15:00 - Chequered Flag
16:30 - Ted's Notebook
Sky's build-up and Chequered Flag have been extended by 30 minutes each.
December 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Sunday's #SkyF1 schedule for the #AbuDhabiGP:
11:00 - Grand Prix Sunday
12:55 - Race
15:00 - Chequered Flag
16:30 - Ted's Notebook
Sky's build-up and Chequered Flag have been extended by 30 minutes each.
11:00 - Grand Prix Sunday
12:55 - Race
15:00 - Chequered Flag
16:30 - Ted's Notebook
Sky's build-up and Chequered Flag have been extended by 30 minutes each.
Right now, the only motor sport race airing live on free-to-air TV in the UK next weekend is the Sao Paulo E-Prix on Saturday 6th December on ITV4.
We'll see if that changes in the coming days...
We'll see if that changes in the coming days...
November 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Right now, the only motor sport race airing live on free-to-air TV in the UK next weekend is the Sao Paulo E-Prix on Saturday 6th December on ITV4.
We'll see if that changes in the coming days...
We'll see if that changes in the coming days...
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Incredible stat:
On the last Five Occasions that at least Three Drivers were involved in the title decider - 1981, 1983, 1986, 2007 & 2010 - The driver leading the championship heading into the race never went on to win the title.
Can Norris break the curse?
redd.it/1pap8wr
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
On the last Five Occasions that at least Three Drivers were involved in the title decider - 1981, 1983, 1986, 2007 & 2010 - The driver leading the championship heading into the race never went on to win the title.
Can Norris break the curse?
redd.it/1pap8wr
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
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November 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Incredible stat:
On the last Five Occasions that at least Three Drivers were involved in the title decider - 1981, 1983, 1986, 2007 & 2010 - The driver leading the championship heading into the race never went on to win the title.
Can Norris break the curse?
redd.it/1pap8wr
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
On the last Five Occasions that at least Three Drivers were involved in the title decider - 1981, 1983, 1986, 2007 & 2010 - The driver leading the championship heading into the race never went on to win the title.
Can Norris break the curse?
redd.it/1pap8wr
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
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Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
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It's very niche but @onlyendurance.com are here to promote and talk about sportscars/endurance racing! As are @dailysportscar.bsky.social and @sportscar365.com.
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It's very niche but @onlyendurance.com are here to promote and talk about sportscars/endurance racing! As are @dailysportscar.bsky.social and @sportscar365.com.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
I should have put a bet on this... 😭 #LasVegasGP
Funnily enough I pointed out to someone earlier that technically Max Verstappen can still win the Drivers' Championship.
Is it realistic? Unlikely, but this is Max Verstappen we're talking about. I see its prompted this line of thought from The Race - www.the-race.com/formula-1/wh...
Is it realistic? Unlikely, but this is Max Verstappen we're talking about. I see its prompted this line of thought from The Race - www.the-race.com/formula-1/wh...
November 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I should have put a bet on this... 😭 #LasVegasGP