Adam Hay-Nicholls
@adamhaynicholls.bsky.social
Metro's F1 columnist and car/travel/luxury writer for various inc. Air Mail and The Sunday Times. Author of some books. I drive expensive cars and call it work.
I've written about what F1 might look like in another 75 years, with a little help from McLaren, @virtualstatman.bsky.social and Lucas di Grassi:
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FUTURE FORMULA: F1+75
What might the sport look like in another 75 years?
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December 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I've written about what F1 might look like in another 75 years, with a little help from McLaren, @virtualstatman.bsky.social and Lucas di Grassi:
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'The Volvo Cross Country has always acknowledged the allure of the country *lifestyle*, but with the shy authenticity of a moulting labrador. It was always the antithesis of flashy. Until now.'
Here's my review of the EX30 Cross Country:
www.countrylife.co.uk/luxury/motor...
Here's my review of the EX30 Cross Country:
www.countrylife.co.uk/luxury/motor...
A slick looking off-roader that's a far cry from its rustic rural roots — Volvo EX30 Cross Country
The latest iteration of Volvo's Cross Country is flashy, fast and stylish. But is that what a Volvo Cross Country is supposed to be?
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December 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
'The Volvo Cross Country has always acknowledged the allure of the country *lifestyle*, but with the shy authenticity of a moulting labrador. It was always the antithesis of flashy. Until now.'
Here's my review of the EX30 Cross Country:
www.countrylife.co.uk/luxury/motor...
Here's my review of the EX30 Cross Country:
www.countrylife.co.uk/luxury/motor...
Hot off the heels of his fantastic P3 in Qatar yesterday, Carlos Sainz has spoken to me about his road car history and how is next car will probably be a Ferrari F80 www.thetimes.com/article/c7ec...
#QatarGP
#QatarGP
Carlos Sainz Jr: ‘I had a battery car at three — I did my first doughnuts’
The Formula 1 driver ‘Little Chilli’ is still hot for his 13-year-old Volkswagen Golf — and dreams of a new Ferrari F80
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December 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Hot off the heels of his fantastic P3 in Qatar yesterday, Carlos Sainz has spoken to me about his road car history and how is next car will probably be a Ferrari F80 www.thetimes.com/article/c7ec...
#QatarGP
#QatarGP
The Boisdale Editor’s Lunch & Awards: the best PFL in medialand. And I left with some spoils!
November 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Boisdale Editor’s Lunch & Awards: the best PFL in medialand. And I left with some spoils!
Here's my Las Vegas Grand Prix preview. Put your money on Max or George...
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Here's my Las Vegas Grand Prix preview. Put your money on Max or George...
I’ve written about the Triple Crown of motorsport: what it is, what it means, and why it’s important - especially to McLaren. rmsothebys.com/all-stories-...
The Legendary Triple Crown | RM Sotheby's
Following the news that RM Sotheby’s will soon auction a trio of racing McLarens representing the team’s historic
Triple Crown, Adam Hay-Nicholls dives into the history of arguably the greatest prize...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I’ve written about the Triple Crown of motorsport: what it is, what it means, and why it’s important - especially to McLaren. rmsothebys.com/all-stories-...
I went to Spain to test drive some of Audi's back catalogue, and a Gullwing Mercedes showed up!
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Audi has been designing icons for 60 years. Here are some of the best
From the first Quattro, to the TT and the R8, Audi has always been able to turn a head. Adam Hay-Nicholls, our man in Rioja, explains why.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I went to Spain to test drive some of Audi's back catalogue, and a Gullwing Mercedes showed up!
www.countrylife.co.uk/luxury/motor...
www.countrylife.co.uk/luxury/motor...
In today’s Sunday Times Magazine, F1’s George Russel talks to me about road cars…
November 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
In today’s Sunday Times Magazine, F1’s George Russel talks to me about road cars…
New contributor klaxon: I've written a travel feature about Ireland and its wonderful food, drink and @RelaisChateaux lodgings (and roads) for LUXURY LONDON.
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
New contributor klaxon: I've written a travel feature about Ireland and its wonderful food, drink and @RelaisChateaux lodgings (and roads) for LUXURY LONDON.
My thoughts on the very long, very expensive, but absolutely magical Lunaz-electrified Rolls Royce Phantom V:
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A Rolls remastered – driving London in the all-electric Lunaz Phantom V
Given that a Rolls-Royce should be smooth, silent and bullet-proof, it makes more sense than any other EV out there
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November 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
My thoughts on the very long, very expensive, but absolutely magical Lunaz-electrified Rolls Royce Phantom V:
www.wallpaper.com/transportati...
www.wallpaper.com/transportati...
In this week's @Countrylifemag you'll find I've taken up residence on the Sandringham Estate and joined the Queen Mother's book club.
November 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
In this week's @Countrylifemag you'll find I've taken up residence on the Sandringham Estate and joined the Queen Mother's book club.
George Russell has spoken to me about his life in cars, for The Times. #F1 www.thetimes.com/article/b921...
George Russell: Mum’s tartan cushion made my supercar comfortable
From a quad bike to racing for Mercedes, the Formula 1 driver talks about the cars of his life
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November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
George Russell has spoken to me about his life in cars, for The Times. #F1 www.thetimes.com/article/b921...
My Sao Paulo Grand Prix preview in today's Metro, including Jos Verstappen's thoughts on Oscar Piastri's form, and why this might be Lewis Hamilton's best hope yet of a Ferrari podium... #F1 #SaoPauloGP #Braziliangp #BrazilGP
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
My Sao Paulo Grand Prix preview in today's Metro, including Jos Verstappen's thoughts on Oscar Piastri's form, and why this might be Lewis Hamilton's best hope yet of a Ferrari podium... #F1 #SaoPauloGP #Braziliangp #BrazilGP
This weekend’s GP should be a good ‘un. Here’s my Mexico City preview in today’s paper:
October 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This weekend’s GP should be a good ‘un. Here’s my Mexico City preview in today’s paper:
I've written a design piece about a concept car I love: the very evil-looking Mercedes Vision Iconic.
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More blue velvet than a David Lynch thriller – inside Mercedes’ new concept
The newly unveiled Vision Iconic is automotive haute couture, a concept with cinematic style
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October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I've written a design piece about a concept car I love: the very evil-looking Mercedes Vision Iconic.
www.wallpaper.com/transportati...
www.wallpaper.com/transportati...
My Metro piece ahead of this weekend's US GP in Austin: Piastri and Norris are both unleashed and racing only for themselves, while Verstappen has the least to lose and the most to gain.
October 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
My Metro piece ahead of this weekend's US GP in Austin: Piastri and Norris are both unleashed and racing only for themselves, while Verstappen has the least to lose and the most to gain.
'...less about rustic meanderings and more like a bolt to the border with a boot full of illegal merchandise while the entire sheriff’s department gives chase.'
I've reviewed the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country for the Times....
www.thetimes.com/life-style/d...
I've reviewed the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country for the Times....
www.thetimes.com/life-style/d...
Volvo EX30 Cross Country review — the country set’s favourite goes electric
The first fully electrified member of the Cross Country family is sharp and modern, but is it worth the hefty £47,060 price tag?
www.thetimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
'...less about rustic meanderings and more like a bolt to the border with a boot full of illegal merchandise while the entire sheriff’s department gives chase.'
I've reviewed the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country for the Times....
www.thetimes.com/life-style/d...
I've reviewed the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country for the Times....
www.thetimes.com/life-style/d...
Happy hour: I’ve written about watches that have turned to drinks brands for inspiration… www.cityam.com/partnerships...
Partnerships that pop: Why watch brands are turning to the booze
Seiko, Hublot, Omega and Jack mason are some of the luxury watch brands turning to booze firms for collaborations
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October 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Happy hour: I’ve written about watches that have turned to drinks brands for inspiration… www.cityam.com/partnerships...
I’ve been fishing in the crocodile-infested Okavango panhandle. Caught a tigerfish with my very first cast. Also known as the African piranha, it’ll take your fingers off if you’re not careful. And it’s good eating. I had it turned into fish cakes.
October 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I’ve been fishing in the crocodile-infested Okavango panhandle. Caught a tigerfish with my very first cast. Also known as the African piranha, it’ll take your fingers off if you’re not careful. And it’s good eating. I had it turned into fish cakes.
It’s going to be Max versus McLaren this weekend, and possibly till season’s end. Here’s my @MetroUK #SingaporeGP preview:
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McLaren look to rally as Verstappen turns up the heat
metro.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It’s going to be Max versus McLaren this weekend, and possibly till season’s end. Here’s my @MetroUK #SingaporeGP preview:
metro.co.uk/2025/10/02/v...
metro.co.uk/2025/10/02/v...
The roads that thread the Norwegian fjords are the best in the world for sinuous traffic-free curves, breathtaking vistas and opportunities to wear chunky woollen jumpers. I went there with @62Nord and they gave me a Porsche Taycan Gran Turismo and a helicopter to do it in.
October 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The roads that thread the Norwegian fjords are the best in the world for sinuous traffic-free curves, breathtaking vistas and opportunities to wear chunky woollen jumpers. I went there with @62Nord and they gave me a Porsche Taycan Gran Turismo and a helicopter to do it in.
I've started writing about watches as well as cars for the latest issue of City AM's magazine. This one's about watches that are inspired by drinks brands:
October 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I've started writing about watches as well as cars for the latest issue of City AM's magazine. This one's about watches that are inspired by drinks brands:
I've written all about MAYBACH for the debut issue of megayacht-builder Lurssen's new magazine, FRIEDA.
September 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I've written all about MAYBACH for the debut issue of megayacht-builder Lurssen's new magazine, FRIEDA.