That time again
Posts by Simon Patterson
Official: Maverick Vinales will miss the Spanish Grand Prix with ongoing injury woes. Pol Espargaro will NOT replace him, after sustaining a hand injury of his own. Only one Tech3 bike in Jerez.
I got invited by a good friend who is the circuit commentator, just to experience Nordschliefe. Then, once we realised that we would have good access (and we already had the live stream for a few years now) we turned it into a work weekend and a good story
I’m still not quite sure how I found myself reporting on a car race featuring Max Verstappen… but, fun weekend and here’s all we learned youtu.be/bLdPESxqDII?...
No, the online trolls are clearly upset, as they always are. But I still don't think that means I should apologise for something I had nothing to do with
Literally everyone who's ever worked in journalism is aware that journalists don't write headlines
I don't know, I'm not staff there and I can't speak for anyone else
There were zero shameful articles written yesterday. There was a single headline that was not considered enough but was quickly changed by the team.
My new hero is the mechanic under the broken Team Verstappen car, cutting away with an angle grinder, with his teammate's knee precariously close to a delicate situation 😅
They don't produce the feed
Verstappen starting today’s four hour race for the team. Race underway in 12 minutes www.youtube.com/live/YJs4-H7...
Apparently he's kind of a big deal around here?
Yesterday was tough. A reminder that motorsport is still a very dangerous sport.
Rest in peace, Juha youtu.be/LGpSh0Am-c0?...
Cold, wet, and windy this morning at the Nurburgring. Cars on track in 45 minutes for qualifying, with the race due to start at 1300 local time
Following today's crash at the Nurburgring, organisers have just confirmed the tragic death of Juha Miettinen (#121 BMW).
We're joining the wider motorsport fraternity tonight in wishing our deepest condolences to Juha's friends, family and team 😞
A red flag at Nurburgring, with the race now suspended (rather than just red flagged) and no news yet on a possible restart
We’re racing at the Nurburgring Nordschlife
Visiting Max at the Green Hell!
When in Rome 😂
Yeah he's the right size for a TT racer!
Home for the past nine hours. Finally got it all to myself
I haven’t cooked food for myself since January
Or it could be Rush
2026 has already been the most insane year. Haven’t been home since January. Ukrainian prisoner exchanges, Paddy’s Day on the beach in Rio, a half marathon, Vietnam War history. Some amazing work projects coming. And now en route to the Nurburgring to see Max Verstappen!
Confirmation that feature film 'Isle of Man' will start production during this year's TT, starring Channing Tatum and Eve Hewson. Directed by Reid Carolin (who produced Magic Mike and Logan Lucky and directed Dog with Tatum)
Nothing like a bit of travel chaos to turn a 20 hour day into a 28 hour day! 😭😭😭
Fuck russia
Update on daily life in Ukraine: it’s 0240, and I’ve just been woken by the sound of air defence trying to intercept incoming ballistic missiles aimed at the city #russiaIsATerroristState