Dr Thomas Rowson
@officialtrowson.bsky.social
Fascinated by space exploration and racing cars. Reasonably tall by normal standards. Once described as 'the best-dressed man in radio'. Opinions and views are mine but you're welcome to borrow them.
A truly inspiring man. Rest easy, Jim.
Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission in 1970, has died cnn.it/40SWf4U
August 9, 2025 at 7:17 AM
A truly inspiring man. Rest easy, Jim.
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Remembering Roger Williamson, tragically killed in an accident (in only his second F1 race start) at the Dutch Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1973, he was 25.
A tremendous talent, Williamson won three British F3 titles during 1971-1972. He won the Monza European F2 round earlier in 1973.
#F1
A tremendous talent, Williamson won three British F3 titles during 1971-1972. He won the Monza European F2 round earlier in 1973.
#F1
July 29, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Remembering Roger Williamson, tragically killed in an accident (in only his second F1 race start) at the Dutch Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1973, he was 25.
A tremendous talent, Williamson won three British F3 titles during 1971-1972. He won the Monza European F2 round earlier in 1973.
#F1
A tremendous talent, Williamson won three British F3 titles during 1971-1972. He won the Monza European F2 round earlier in 1973.
#F1
For me, this has to be the standout moment of the year in motorsport thus far and it will take something incredible by the end of 2025 to overtake that.
Absolutely amazing. Young Solberg looked totally at home in Rally 1 machinery. Don't think it'll be long until he's there permanently.
Brilliant!
Absolutely amazing. Young Solberg looked totally at home in Rally 1 machinery. Don't think it'll be long until he's there permanently.
Brilliant!
Solberg’s breakthrough WRC win the 'biggest day of his life'#WRC
Solberg’s breakthrough WRC win the 'biggest day of his life'
Oliver Solberg has said his stunning maiden World Rally Championship victory at Rally Estonia was the ‘best day of his life’ and proof that never giving up after setbacks yields results.<br>Solberg and co-driver Elliott Edmondson shocked the rallying world by pulling off a commanding victory on debut for the Toyota factory team, after receiving a late call-up to its Rally1 squad for the fast
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July 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
For me, this has to be the standout moment of the year in motorsport thus far and it will take something incredible by the end of 2025 to overtake that.
Absolutely amazing. Young Solberg looked totally at home in Rally 1 machinery. Don't think it'll be long until he's there permanently.
Brilliant!
Absolutely amazing. Young Solberg looked totally at home in Rally 1 machinery. Don't think it'll be long until he's there permanently.
Brilliant!
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The FIA bureaucracy and structure has seemed pretty antiquated and in need of rethinking for, like, a long long time and now it's being squeezed internally in the wrong ways.
June 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The FIA bureaucracy and structure has seemed pretty antiquated and in need of rethinking for, like, a long long time and now it's being squeezed internally in the wrong ways.
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June 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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To avoid damaging the highly creditable reputation & governance of the FIA new FIA statutes will identify voting against the existing FIA president as a clear conflict of interest.
The FIA & Mohammed Ben Sulayem look forward to a democratic presidential election in December.
The FIA & Mohammed Ben Sulayem look forward to a democratic presidential election in December.
May 14, 2025 at 6:15 AM
To avoid damaging the highly creditable reputation & governance of the FIA new FIA statutes will identify voting against the existing FIA president as a clear conflict of interest.
The FIA & Mohammed Ben Sulayem look forward to a democratic presidential election in December.
The FIA & Mohammed Ben Sulayem look forward to a democratic presidential election in December.
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If you are over 6ft tall, the extra leg room seats on planes should be available for free. I shouldn't be charged extra to have the same level of comfort as the rest of the passengers just because I have long legs. It's discrimination.
April 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If you are over 6ft tall, the extra leg room seats on planes should be available for free. I shouldn't be charged extra to have the same level of comfort as the rest of the passengers just because I have long legs. It's discrimination.
Yes
NEW: McLaren will join the World Endurance Championship in 2027, becoming the 11th different manufacturer in its Hypercar class.
McLaren finally confirms it will enter the World Endurance Championship in 2027
McLaren will join the World Endurance Championship in 2027, becoming the 11th different manufacturer in its Hypercar class.
www.racefans.net
April 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Yes
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YouTube ads are now so bad and frequent, I'm thinking of watching TV again.
April 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
YouTube ads are now so bad and frequent, I'm thinking of watching TV again.
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Last few years this track is either so wet we can barely get racing safely or so dry it's on fire. We either need neither, or both so they cancel each other out.
April 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Last few years this track is either so wet we can barely get racing safely or so dry it's on fire. We either need neither, or both so they cancel each other out.
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When anyone in our family (children included) use Alexa, we put on a South African accent. I have no idea why we do this, or how it started.
March 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
When anyone in our family (children included) use Alexa, we put on a South African accent. I have no idea why we do this, or how it started.
Such sad news. Our sport - and our planet - will be a less flamboyant, exciting, and entertaining place.
EJ will be very much missed.
EJ will be very much missed.
Some very sad news to bring you, as former #F1 team owner Eddie Jordan passes away at the age of 76.
www.planetf1.com/news/eddie-j...
www.planetf1.com/news/eddie-j...
March 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Such sad news. Our sport - and our planet - will be a less flamboyant, exciting, and entertaining place.
EJ will be very much missed.
EJ will be very much missed.
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Eddie Jordan had quite the life 💛
March 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Eddie Jordan had quite the life 💛
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A haiku about my life:
I am so tired
Where did all my money go
My back is hurting
I am so tired
Where did all my money go
My back is hurting
March 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A haiku about my life:
I am so tired
Where did all my money go
My back is hurting
I am so tired
Where did all my money go
My back is hurting
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We are calling for a nationwide and international boycott of all Elon Musk-related products and services. Sell your Tesla shares, avoid buying Tesla vehicles, cancel Starlink, and delete your X accounts.
February 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
We are calling for a nationwide and international boycott of all Elon Musk-related products and services. Sell your Tesla shares, avoid buying Tesla vehicles, cancel Starlink, and delete your X accounts.
Due to space and trying to save some cash for hopefully a big year next year, I promised my wife that I wouldn't buy any new #F1 merch this year.
The look she gave me suggested she didn't believe me.
McLaren have sent a preview of the new kit - looks like the easiest promise I'll ever keep!
The look she gave me suggested she didn't believe me.
McLaren have sent a preview of the new kit - looks like the easiest promise I'll ever keep!
February 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Due to space and trying to save some cash for hopefully a big year next year, I promised my wife that I wouldn't buy any new #F1 merch this year.
The look she gave me suggested she didn't believe me.
McLaren have sent a preview of the new kit - looks like the easiest promise I'll ever keep!
The look she gave me suggested she didn't believe me.
McLaren have sent a preview of the new kit - looks like the easiest promise I'll ever keep!
Fun workshop today - putting my students into two trial teams and a jury, arguing digital media versus traditional media for marketing. Most effective way I've found so far for getting undergrads to think about how they construct and support arguments, and enjoyable for everyone too!
February 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Fun workshop today - putting my students into two trial teams and a jury, arguing digital media versus traditional media for marketing. Most effective way I've found so far for getting undergrads to think about how they construct and support arguments, and enjoyable for everyone too!
I'd have taken a shot at goal for the final kick, stop Wales from getting the Bonus Point - could that losing BP be important in the table come the end?
February 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I'd have taken a shot at goal for the final kick, stop Wales from getting the Bonus Point - could that losing BP be important in the table come the end?
I remember reading an article in the F1 magazine about Roger Williamson when I was about 12, and it really stuck with me. Many years later, my brother bought me a book with F1 facsimiles, including Roger's licence. Genuinely brought a tear to my eye.
Gone far too young.
Happy birthday, Roger.
Gone far too young.
Happy birthday, Roger.
Today, PlanetF1 remembers Roger Williamson, who was born on this day in 1948.
A 2x British F3 champion, Williamson was killed at the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix.
In the aftermath, #F1 mandated fireproof clothing for trackside marshals, while drivers vowed to aid at crash sites.
A 2x British F3 champion, Williamson was killed at the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix.
In the aftermath, #F1 mandated fireproof clothing for trackside marshals, while drivers vowed to aid at crash sites.
February 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I remember reading an article in the F1 magazine about Roger Williamson when I was about 12, and it really stuck with me. Many years later, my brother bought me a book with F1 facsimiles, including Roger's licence. Genuinely brought a tear to my eye.
Gone far too young.
Happy birthday, Roger.
Gone far too young.
Happy birthday, Roger.
The year doesn't really start until #daytona24 🏁
January 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The year doesn't really start until #daytona24 🏁
Pretty happy with this risotto today 😋
January 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Pretty happy with this risotto today 😋
In desperate need of a coffee ☕️
January 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
In desperate need of a coffee ☕️
Fun weekend - enjoyed trying out the new Bristol Sixes, and followed up with catching the Bears in action today at Aston Gate. It has been a hectic start to the year so really nice to have a breather for a couple of days!
January 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Fun weekend - enjoyed trying out the new Bristol Sixes, and followed up with catching the Bears in action today at Aston Gate. It has been a hectic start to the year so really nice to have a breather for a couple of days!