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F1 enthusiast and bettor. Freelance writer, history reader, and chocoholic.
Well, almost knocked over a CD tower. Only about a dozen fell out, couple of damaged cases. The joys of being a clumsy sod.
December 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Well, almost knocked over a CD tower. Only about a dozen fell out, couple of damaged cases. The joys of being a clumsy sod.
Don't really have a strong view on the F1 engine controversy... except that if it gives us a Vestappen-Russell title fight then that would be no bad thing.
December 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Don't really have a strong view on the F1 engine controversy... except that if it gives us a Vestappen-Russell title fight then that would be no bad thing.
While Undercutters has ended, I did want to have one final look back at how my predictions turned out for the F1 2025 season. Not bad, overall: morrisf1.blogspot.com/2025/12/unde...
Undercutters Episode 38 - Predictions Assessment
Hello, everyone. Welcome to a special, one-off Undercutters episode. No sound this time (just as well, I’ve excitingly developed another, ho...
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December 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
While Undercutters has ended, I did want to have one final look back at how my predictions turned out for the F1 2025 season. Not bad, overall: morrisf1.blogspot.com/2025/12/unde...
Always a relief when a technical problem gets suddenly resolved. Be easier if it never existed in the first place, of course....
December 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Always a relief when a technical problem gets suddenly resolved. Be easier if it never existed in the first place, of course....
Final F1 race of the year. Made a couple of bets: Piastri each way 8.5 and Bearman to beat Hamilton at 1.62. Bearman's looked faster AND has a 5 place advantage. Piastri seems to have rediscovered his mojo. Hoping the race is rather good. And profitable.
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Abu Dhabi 2025: pre-qualifying
Well, now I wish I’d tipped Russell to top FP3. Ending the season with a couple of good predictions I didn’t tip is a bit irksome. What isn...
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December 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Final F1 race of the year. Made a couple of bets: Piastri each way 8.5 and Bearman to beat Hamilton at 1.62. Bearman's looked faster AND has a 5 place advantage. Piastri seems to have rediscovered his mojo. Hoping the race is rather good. And profitable.
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No tip and posting the pre-qualifying tosh early due to timing. Tempted by Piastri at 5.5 each way and Russell 11 ew (the latter for for FP3) but decided against those.
Advantage Norris in Abu Dhabi, it seems.
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Advantage Norris in Abu Dhabi, it seems.
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Abu Dhabi 2025: pre-qualifying
We had some news between Qatar and now that Tsunoda will be out next year, with Lawson joined by Lindblad at Racing Bulls and Hadjar moving ...
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December 6, 2025 at 6:55 AM
No tip and posting the pre-qualifying tosh early due to timing. Tempted by Piastri at 5.5 each way and Russell 11 ew (the latter for for FP3) but decided against those.
Advantage Norris in Abu Dhabi, it seems.
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Advantage Norris in Abu Dhabi, it seems.
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Does McLaren have a double stack phobia? In Silverstone last year they stole a great shot of victory from Piastri because they refused to double stack. In Qatar, they've risked the title by not double stacking. If they'd done so, Verstappen would be out of it.
December 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Does McLaren have a double stack phobia? In Silverstone last year they stole a great shot of victory from Piastri because they refused to double stack. In Qatar, they've risked the title by not double stacking. If they'd done so, Verstappen would be out of it.
Didn't see much value in Qatar. Split a stake with 60% on Hulk at 2.45 for points, and 40% on Ferrari at 5.25 to have 1 or 2 cars not classified. Suspect the race will be a procession, sadly.
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Qatar 2025: pre-race
And so, with the pretend race and qualifying done, it will soon be time for the penultimate Grand Prix of the year. Norris could sew things ...
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November 30, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Didn't see much value in Qatar. Split a stake with 60% on Hulk at 2.45 for points, and 40% on Ferrari at 5.25 to have 1 or 2 cars not classified. Suspect the race will be a procession, sadly.
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No Qatar sprint or qualifying tip, following an unexpected sprint qualifying. Piastri's back on form, but it might be too late. Alonso's rather good, and Sainz beat both Ferraris. Again.
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Qatar 2025: pre-sprint and qualifying
Incidentally, there’s a 25 lap maximum for stints in Qatar, which means at least two stops due to the 57 laps in the Grand Prix. The 19 lap ...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:14 AM
No Qatar sprint or qualifying tip, following an unexpected sprint qualifying. Piastri's back on form, but it might be too late. Alonso's rather good, and Sainz beat both Ferraris. Again.
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Reposted
I wrote this in 2020 the last time something similar on jury trials was proposed. Every word is valid now. cyclefree.co.uk/12-good-men/. It is a disgraceful proposal for which the government has no mandate.
From the article
From the article
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I wrote this in 2020 the last time something similar on jury trials was proposed. Every word is valid now. cyclefree.co.uk/12-good-men/. It is a disgraceful proposal for which the government has no mandate.
From the article
From the article
Definition of a mixed weekend: my F1 prediction was right but as DSQ was post-podium it doesn't pay out. On the other hand, I'm slightly greener on a Verstappen than Norris title. Decent chance Norris wraps this up in Qatar but he'll have a lot more pressure than expected.
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Definition of a mixed weekend: my F1 prediction was right but as DSQ was post-podium it doesn't pay out. On the other hand, I'm slightly greener on a Verstappen than Norris title. Decent chance Norris wraps this up in Qatar but he'll have a lot more pressure than expected.
Very hard to call the Las Vegas Grand Prix given the huge change in track conditions. Toyed with a points bet on Bearman/Albon but went with Russell each way at 13, setting up a hedge at 2.5.
Let's hope I actually manage to get up at 3.30am to watch it live...
Let's hope I actually manage to get up at 3.30am to watch it live...
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Very hard to call the Las Vegas Grand Prix given the huge change in track conditions. Toyed with a points bet on Bearman/Albon but went with Russell each way at 13, setting up a hedge at 2.5.
Let's hope I actually manage to get up at 3.30am to watch it live...
Let's hope I actually manage to get up at 3.30am to watch it live...
Often avoid betting on qualifying but was surprised Antonelli was 9.5 (boosted) each way for pole. He was narrowly second in FP2 and was on the front row in Brazil for both the sprint and Grand Prix.
As ever, do at your own risk.
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As ever, do at your own risk.
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Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025: pre-qualifying
Due to the hellishly early 4am (UK) start times this weekend, the pre-qualifying and pre-race rambles are both going to be early. First pra...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Often avoid betting on qualifying but was surprised Antonelli was 9.5 (boosted) each way for pole. He was narrowly second in FP2 and was on the front row in Brazil for both the sprint and Grand Prix.
As ever, do at your own risk.
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As ever, do at your own risk.
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I recently finished Peter Frankopan's The First Crusade: The Call from the East. Really good book, around 200 pages covering how and why the Eastern Roman Empire wanted it, and what went wrong. 5*. #Byzantium #RomanEmpire
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I recently finished Peter Frankopan's The First Crusade: The Call from the East. Really good book, around 200 pages covering how and why the Eastern Roman Empire wanted it, and what went wrong. 5*. #Byzantium #RomanEmpire
Blimey. That was quite the #BrazilGP.
Excellent by Verstappen. Bearman very good too. Norris closing in on the title, but Las Vegas could still trip him up. Mercedes were quick there last year.
I've had small early bets on Russell and Antonelli (ew 7.5 and 12 respectively) #LasVegasGP.
Excellent by Verstappen. Bearman very good too. Norris closing in on the title, but Las Vegas could still trip him up. Mercedes were quick there last year.
I've had small early bets on Russell and Antonelli (ew 7.5 and 12 respectively) #LasVegasGP.
November 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Blimey. That was quite the #BrazilGP.
Excellent by Verstappen. Bearman very good too. Norris closing in on the title, but Las Vegas could still trip him up. Mercedes were quick there last year.
I've had small early bets on Russell and Antonelli (ew 7.5 and 12 respectively) #LasVegasGP.
Excellent by Verstappen. Bearman very good too. Norris closing in on the title, but Las Vegas could still trip him up. Mercedes were quick there last year.
I've had small early bets on Russell and Antonelli (ew 7.5 and 12 respectively) #LasVegasGP.
I feel a tiny bit aggrieved that a Mercedes got top 2 but it wasn't the one I backed, who had an 85% winning record in qualifying... anyway, some (many) #BrazilGP bets:
Main one is on Antonelli to win each way at 8.5. Was good in sprint and quali.
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Main one is on Antonelli to win each way at 8.5. Was good in sprint and quali.
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Brazilian Grand Prix 2025: pre-race
I tend not to comment, good or bad, on bet results but a Mercedes being top 2 but not the guy who finishes ahead 85% of the time and whom I’...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I feel a tiny bit aggrieved that a Mercedes got top 2 but it wasn't the one I backed, who had an 85% winning record in qualifying... anyway, some (many) #BrazilGP bets:
Main one is on Antonelli to win each way at 8.5. Was good in sprint and quali.
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Main one is on Antonelli to win each way at 8.5. Was good in sprint and quali.
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#F1 Backed Russell, boosted at 12 for qualifying each way at the #BrazilianGP.
His SQ3 run was iffy but he'd outpaced Antonelli in both SQ1 and SQ2. Odds are a shade too long.
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His SQ3 run was iffy but he'd outpaced Antonelli in both SQ1 and SQ2. Odds are a shade too long.
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Brazilian Grand Prix 2025: pre-qualifying and sprint
Once again the magnificent Interlagos is contaminated by the American vomit chocolate of the sprint race. Alas. Bit of off-track news: Alpi...
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November 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
#F1 Backed Russell, boosted at 12 for qualifying each way at the #BrazilianGP.
His SQ3 run was iffy but he'd outpaced Antonelli in both SQ1 and SQ2. Odds are a shade too long.
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His SQ3 run was iffy but he'd outpaced Antonelli in both SQ1 and SQ2. Odds are a shade too long.
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Interlagos is my favourite #F1 circuit. Can be great in the wet or dry. But I still loathe this sprint nonsense.
Early thoughts are that this will be a weekend for Verstappen to do well, but could be a repeat of 2024 with rookies crashing out if it's very wet.
Early thoughts are that this will be a weekend for Verstappen to do well, but could be a repeat of 2024 with rookies crashing out if it's very wet.
November 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Interlagos is my favourite #F1 circuit. Can be great in the wet or dry. But I still loathe this sprint nonsense.
Early thoughts are that this will be a weekend for Verstappen to do well, but could be a repeat of 2024 with rookies crashing out if it's very wet.
Early thoughts are that this will be a weekend for Verstappen to do well, but could be a repeat of 2024 with rookies crashing out if it's very wet.
Well, I got almost everything about the #MexicanGP wrong but it did work out nicely for the title. Entertaining race and very solid day for Bearman too. #F1 1/2
October 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Well, I got almost everything about the #MexicanGP wrong but it did work out nicely for the title. Entertaining race and very solid day for Bearman too. #F1 1/2
#F1 decided to back Russell at 3.25 (Betfair) for a podium at the #MexicanGP. Good form, Verstappen was struggling a bit, pit stop priority unlike one Ferrari ahead of him, and scope for overtaking on long run to the first corner.
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Mexican Grand Prix 2025: pre-race
Before qualifying (and, indeed, third practice) it looked like Verstappen remained likeliest to get pole but that it could be close, with Le...
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October 26, 2025 at 6:37 AM
#F1 decided to back Russell at 3.25 (Betfair) for a podium at the #MexicanGP. Good form, Verstappen was struggling a bit, pit stop priority unlike one Ferrari ahead of him, and scope for overtaking on long run to the first corner.
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Piastri already looking iffy for the #MexicanGP. No bet ahead of qualifying, would've been tempted by Leclerc for pole if it had been each way. Antonelli also looks good. Verstappen the man to beat.
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Mexican Grand Prix 2025: pre-qualifying
And so we come to the annual tradition of me trying to remember what impact the higher altitude and thinner atmosphere of Mexico has on the ...
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October 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Piastri already looking iffy for the #MexicanGP. No bet ahead of qualifying, would've been tempted by Leclerc for pole if it had been each way. Antonelli also looks good. Verstappen the man to beat.
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After much prevarication, I went for Piastri to not be classified at 9.5. He's been looking shaky lately, starts a little further down than usual, the first corner can be tricky, and there's plenty of gravel traps/walls to punish mistakes and misfortune.
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American Grand Prix 2025: pre-race
The sprint race was marked by two events. On lap 1, a collision had knock-on effects which caused both McLarens and Alonso to DNF, and shunt...
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October 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
After much prevarication, I went for Piastri to not be classified at 9.5. He's been looking shaky lately, starts a little further down than usual, the first corner can be tricky, and there's plenty of gravel traps/walls to punish mistakes and misfortune.
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With Verstappen so far off the title lead, Red Bull throwing ever more updates in this year does suggest the rumours of their 2026 car/engine being behind the rest might be true.
For what it's worth, I'll be keeping an eye out for the market when it comes up. #F1
For what it's worth, I'll be keeping an eye out for the market when it comes up. #F1
October 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
With Verstappen so far off the title lead, Red Bull throwing ever more updates in this year does suggest the rumours of their 2026 car/engine being behind the rest might be true.
For what it's worth, I'll be keeping an eye out for the market when it comes up. #F1
For what it's worth, I'll be keeping an eye out for the market when it comes up. #F1
Found the #SingaporeGP tough than Qual for #F1 betting... anyway, Piastri to win each way, boosted to 7, and Bortoleto to win group 3 (versus Williams, Ocon, and Stroll) at 3.6.
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Singapore Grand Prix 2025: pre-race
I’d expected qualifying to be a five horse race but instead it ended up with rather bigger gaps than we’ve come to expect this year. Q1 fea...
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October 5, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Found the #SingaporeGP tough than Qual for #F1 betting... anyway, Piastri to win each way, boosted to 7, and Bortoleto to win group 3 (versus Williams, Ocon, and Stroll) at 3.6.
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Decided to split one stake evenly between Russell at 12 and Antonelli at 14 for pole (each way, boosted, Ladbrokes) in #SingaporeGP qualifying. Looked close between the top five in final practice.
October 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Decided to split one stake evenly between Russell at 12 and Antonelli at 14 for pole (each way, boosted, Ladbrokes) in #SingaporeGP qualifying. Looked close between the top five in final practice.