Henry Valantine
@henryvalantine.bsky.social
Audience Editor with PlanetF1.com. Former press officer in football. Might even use this account, who knows?
Pretty remarkable that Lewis Hamilton’s record for points in a rookie season is still intact, despite it happening under the old F1 points system.
Had a look at who has been closest to that mark since, and how many points Hamilton would've had under the current system in 2007.
Had a look at who has been closest to that mark since, and how many points Hamilton would've had under the current system in 2007.
The 18-year Lewis Hamilton record under threat from Kimi Antonelli
Lewis Hamilton is Formula 1's all-time leading rookie points scorer, but that record may finally be under threat this season.
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April 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Pretty remarkable that Lewis Hamilton’s record for points in a rookie season is still intact, despite it happening under the old F1 points system.
Had a look at who has been closest to that mark since, and how many points Hamilton would've had under the current system in 2007.
Had a look at who has been closest to that mark since, and how many points Hamilton would've had under the current system in 2007.
Watched Verstappen's pole onboard, just one of those laps where every detail added up.
Kept it in sixth gear all the way through the Esses, threw it beyond the first apex at Spoon in seventh(!), saved time not using all the road out of 130R - the works.
On the ragged edge but always in control.
Kept it in sixth gear all the way through the Esses, threw it beyond the first apex at Spoon in seventh(!), saved time not using all the road out of 130R - the works.
On the ragged edge but always in control.
April 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Watched Verstappen's pole onboard, just one of those laps where every detail added up.
Kept it in sixth gear all the way through the Esses, threw it beyond the first apex at Spoon in seventh(!), saved time not using all the road out of 130R - the works.
On the ragged edge but always in control.
Kept it in sixth gear all the way through the Esses, threw it beyond the first apex at Spoon in seventh(!), saved time not using all the road out of 130R - the works.
On the ragged edge but always in control.
Pleased to see Tsunoda finally get his chance but it's tough not to think this perhaps could have been Red Bull's decision in the first place.
Equally, absolutely brutal for Lawson so soon after stepping up. Hope he's able to bounce back quickly.
Equally, absolutely brutal for Lawson so soon after stepping up. Hope he's able to bounce back quickly.
March 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Pleased to see Tsunoda finally get his chance but it's tough not to think this perhaps could have been Red Bull's decision in the first place.
Equally, absolutely brutal for Lawson so soon after stepping up. Hope he's able to bounce back quickly.
Equally, absolutely brutal for Lawson so soon after stepping up. Hope he's able to bounce back quickly.
Today is #PurpleDay, which looks to raise awareness of epilepsy worldwide.
Probably the most personal thing I've ever written to date, here's something about my brain.
If a single other person living and working with epilepsy reads this and feels less alone, that'll be mission accomplished.
Probably the most personal thing I've ever written to date, here's something about my brain.
If a single other person living and working with epilepsy reads this and feels less alone, that'll be mission accomplished.
'Purple Day 2025': PlanetF1.com's Henry Valantine on how it feels to live with epilepsy
Henry Valantine of PlanetF1.com shares his personal experience with epilepsy, highlighting daily challenges and the importance of awareness and support on 'Purple Day'.
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March 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Today is #PurpleDay, which looks to raise awareness of epilepsy worldwide.
Probably the most personal thing I've ever written to date, here's something about my brain.
If a single other person living and working with epilepsy reads this and feels less alone, that'll be mission accomplished.
Probably the most personal thing I've ever written to date, here's something about my brain.
If a single other person living and working with epilepsy reads this and feels less alone, that'll be mission accomplished.
There weren't many characters that summed up F1 growing up like Eddie Jordan. He was proof that having a personality in what was a much more sanitised paddock at that time was possible.
Thinking of all those who knew him today.
Thinking of all those who knew him today.
Eddie Jordan, F1 team boss and sporting legend has passed away
Irish motorsport legend and teeam founder Eddie Jordan has died, aged 76, following a battle with serious illness.
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March 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
There weren't many characters that summed up F1 growing up like Eddie Jordan. He was proof that having a personality in what was a much more sanitised paddock at that time was possible.
Thinking of all those who knew him today.
Thinking of all those who knew him today.
Tough to not get slightly choked up at the Billy Monger Ironman documentary there, as well as watching completely in awe of him while putting himself through that for a good cause. What an absolute superstar.
March 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Tough to not get slightly choked up at the Billy Monger Ironman documentary there, as well as watching completely in awe of him while putting himself through that for a good cause. What an absolute superstar.
Get the feeling this is the sort of move that'll benefit all involved. Piastri gets even longer-term security, while McLaren keep a driver on the up and shut down even a hint of interest from elsewhere before it gets the chance to develop a year before his previous deal ended. #F1
Oscar Piastri is set to remain at McLaren for years to come, as the Australian has signed a long-term extension with the Woking-based squad... #F1
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McLaren play first driver market card of F1 2025 with huge contract news
Oscar Piastri is set to remain at McLaren for years to come, as the Australian has signed a long-term extension with the Woking-based squad.
www.planetf1.com
March 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Get the feeling this is the sort of move that'll benefit all involved. Piastri gets even longer-term security, while McLaren keep a driver on the up and shut down even a hint of interest from elsewhere before it gets the chance to develop a year before his previous deal ended. #F1
We've got our @planetf1com.bsky.social predictions in, and I'm somehow defending the title this year after a tie-break winner (sorry @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social 🏆)
Some may age like wine, others like milk. We'll see come December...
Some may age like wine, others like milk. We'll see come December...
F1 2025 predictions: Title winners, Hamilton v Leclerc, driver moves and more
No places left to hide…it’s time for our F1 2025 predictions! Who will win the PlanetF1.com crown this season, we wonder?
www.planetf1.com
March 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We've got our @planetf1com.bsky.social predictions in, and I'm somehow defending the title this year after a tie-break winner (sorry @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social 🏆)
Some may age like wine, others like milk. We'll see come December...
Some may age like wine, others like milk. We'll see come December...
Reposted by Henry Valantine
The return of the V10 is set to be fully explored by the FIA, with a working group being established. #F1
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FIA begin evaluation of V10 engine return idea
The return of the F1 V10 engine is a genuine possibility, with the FIA set to establish a working group to fully explore the idea.
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February 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The return of the V10 is set to be fully explored by the FIA, with a working group being established. #F1
www.planetf1.com/news/fia-to-...
www.planetf1.com/news/fia-to-...
Reposted by Henry Valantine
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
The FIA has removed Johnny Herbert from their stewards roster. They deemed his punditry work "incompatible" with the role.
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The FIA has removed Johnny Herbert from their stewards roster. They deemed his punditry work "incompatible" with the role.
www.planetf1.com/news/fia-joh...
Johnny Herbert REMOVED as FIA steward over 'incompatible' media work
The FIA has announced that Johnny Herbert will no longer serve as a steward, with his media punditry work declared "incompatible".
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January 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
The FIA has removed Johnny Herbert from their stewards roster. They deemed his punditry work "incompatible" with the role.
www.planetf1.com/news/fia-joh...
The FIA has removed Johnny Herbert from their stewards roster. They deemed his punditry work "incompatible" with the role.
www.planetf1.com/news/fia-joh...
Buonasera
January 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Buonasera
Hi, Bluesky 👋
To quickly introduce myself, I've worked for @planetf1com.bsky.social for around four years now and seen us grow in a number of ways in that time.
✍️ From today, as Lewis Hamilton starts in earnest at Ferrari, I looked at a perhaps underappreciated part of his #F1 career.
To quickly introduce myself, I've worked for @planetf1com.bsky.social for around four years now and seen us grow in a number of ways in that time.
✍️ From today, as Lewis Hamilton starts in earnest at Ferrari, I looked at a perhaps underappreciated part of his #F1 career.
Lewis Hamilton: The one piece of criticism you could never aim at him
Lewis Hamilton takes a big leap to becoming a Ferrari driver, including partnering their long-touted future hope in Charles Leclerc.
www.planetf1.com
January 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Hi, Bluesky 👋
To quickly introduce myself, I've worked for @planetf1com.bsky.social for around four years now and seen us grow in a number of ways in that time.
✍️ From today, as Lewis Hamilton starts in earnest at Ferrari, I looked at a perhaps underappreciated part of his #F1 career.
To quickly introduce myself, I've worked for @planetf1com.bsky.social for around four years now and seen us grow in a number of ways in that time.
✍️ From today, as Lewis Hamilton starts in earnest at Ferrari, I looked at a perhaps underappreciated part of his #F1 career.
Reposted by Henry Valantine
Is Franco Colapinto's reserve move to Alpine putting unfair pressure on Jack Doohan before the season starts?
Our writers have their say. ✍️
Our writers have their say. ✍️
Jack Doohan verdict in as Franco Colapinto joins Alpine for F1 2025
Alpine has announced that Franco Colapinto has joined for the F1 2025 season - and that could be ominous news for Jack Doohan.
www.planetf1.com
January 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Is Franco Colapinto's reserve move to Alpine putting unfair pressure on Jack Doohan before the season starts?
Our writers have their say. ✍️
Our writers have their say. ✍️