Claire Cottingham
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Hearing Lewis Hamilton went paintballing with the Mercedes crew today and informed them first that he would be leaving at the end of the season. Classy act from a classy driver.
#F1
#LewisHamilton
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Booing Charles Leclerc is like shouting at a puppy come on
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Last week after qualifying I asked Sebastian Vettel who would be taking over the baton in
#F1
to speak out about human rights and climate change once he retires from the sport. He replied “Instagram.” I didn’t get it at the time. Now I do.
#HungarianGP
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The problem here lies with Red Bull not explaining what is going on here which implements women all over the world. On the outside it says women A. Dont have a voice and B. If they do they will be suspended.
It is in Red Bull and women’s best interest to explain this.
#F1
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Lewis Hamilton responds to the frankly (yes I know I’m a journalist) abhorrent decision in the US today
#F1
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Pathetic sexism masked as banter. So bored of this toxic behaviour in sport.
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I urge everyone to listen to this from
@lauracwinter
. Feel like it sums up how a lot of us are feeling right now. Well bloody put.
#F1
#SaudiArabianGP
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I found out today that Mercedes brought a Hamilton fan into their garage after learning she had her dress pulled up by drunk spectators at
#AustrianGP
. I spoke to Toto Wolff after who said any abusers can “F**k off” & to “Stay home, we don’t want you.”
#F1
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Lewis Hamilton spoke today about his visit to the W Series paddock. He said we need to do more for young girls to get into the sport as there is “no progression” into F2 and F3 atm. I asked if he had put his thoughts forward on the next steps.
“I will.”
#F1
#HungarianGP
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I saw Sebastian Vettel stop & pick up some rubbish today (water bottles) as he walked to the interview pen. He actively came out of the pen after his DNF specifically to do that. Just a little reminder we are all human and I wish twitter wasn’t so negative.
#F1
#RussianGP
#BBCF1
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Politely called out a fellow journalist when speaking to
@OconEsteban
today after he said “the boys at the team.” I reminded him women worked there too.
“Very important point” came the response from Ocon. No malice intended from the journo - but this language must change
#F1
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Imagine this guy finding out many male motorsport commentators have never even driven a race car, let alone competed in F1.
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Lewis Hamilton understandably disheartened today. Says they “lost out” under VSC but will “work hard” and “keep fighting.”
He added it “feels a long way away” to be fighting for the championship.
#SaudiaArabianGP
#F1
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Lewis Hamilton once again the voice of reason in motorsport and showing his support for
@NaomiSchiff
. Thank goodness we have a driver like this speaking up.
#F1
Naomi is an ex-professional racing driver & totally qualified to give her opinion as part of the Sky team. She’s been a great asset since joining & we should welcome more representative broadcasting with open arms. Still have a long way to go to change these attitudes in sport.
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Hi Joel. Something very concerning about this tweet and therefore you. Some of these people are my friends - I suggest deleting this entire thread and finding some respect for women. Do better, Joel.
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Putting aside the obvious - the literal entry age for W Series is 16.
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Lewis Hamilton relaxed and making jokes about the bright lights in the press conference room ahead of track action 😎😎
#SaudiArabianGP
#F1
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This is incredible from
@lauracwinter
. Never been prouder to know people like this, and well bloody said 🫶🏼❤️
#InternationalWomensDay
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Lando Norris tells us he’s suffering from “probably the worst” cold he’s had in a long time - “It’s not covid. Suffering with my throat, my eyes & seeing, which doesn’t help. My sleep & energy levels - was just happy to do the lap I did with the w/end we’ve had.”
#F1
#SpainishGP
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Seems Lewis Hamilton has a keen interest in the Red Bull garage this morning which is currently occupied by Max Verstappen. He pops his head in to take a better look and continues up the pitlane to check out the other teams.
#F1
#F1Testing
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Lewis Hamilton highlighting another important moment this weekend.
Stephanie Travers 👏🏼 👏🏼
#F1
#StyrianGP
#WomeninSport
#womeninmotorsport
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And just like that, after four years as a freelancer, it’s over. Excited for the future after accepting a full time job in
#F1
, proud of what I’ve achieved over the last few years, tired after my last 4am start for a while!
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Not entirely sure why everything needs to be a negative these days, especially against a driver who has been so passionate about injustice. I say it again, Lewis Hamilton’s flight was delayed. He is not in Bahrain so it was physically impossible for him to be in this picture.
#F1
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I haven’t even looked at why that tweet has blown up but I meant you don’t often see Hamilton in a Haas building. He was indeed checking on Schumacher. Wonderful gesture. I won’t be reading the replies…
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Excellent step forward, despite it really needing to be done a while back.
FIA replaces masculine language with gender-neutral terms in F2 and F3 rulebooks.
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This aged well.
#F1
#ItalianGP
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TWO WOMEN GIVING OPINIONS AND HOLDING THE FORT WITH THE GRID WALK! And throwing back to
@NataliePinkham
!!!
This is so flipping cool.
@bernie_collins1
and
@DanicaPatrick
smashing it. Visibility and knowledge is so important. Excellent from
@SkySportsF1
#MexicanGP
#F1
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As ONE of the drivers. Stop coming at me. As one of the few women in this press room I am aware what Lewis Hamilton has done to help push for diversity and inclusivity and I constantly ask about it, and shock horror, support it. You’re fighting the wrong fight coming for me 😂
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A sad state of affairs. An
#F1
team shows support during
#PrideMonth
and they have to reply with this. We still have a LONG way to go in motorsport.
Let’s go even louder. Motorsport is INCLUSIVE. And we will keep shouting until listened to.
@RacingPrideHQ
#Pride
🏳️🌈
#SpanishGP
A reminder when commenting under our posts, there is a requirement for respect. We want this to be an inclusive and supportive environment for all
#F1
fans. Please be mindful!
#DriveItOut
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It’s quite often a mad media scrum after sessions (that is hugely lacking more women representation) but I’m so privileged to be able to ask this legend of the sport his thoughts. Even after a tough day like today.
#F1
#HungarianGP
📸
@JennieGow
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I’ve just seen
@LewisHamilton
share this on Instagram and honestly I can’t describe how it has made me feel and I don’t know why. Just so bloody cool.
Amazing insight
#F1
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Breaking news: Fernando Alonso becomes the first driver to celebrate 100 podiums twice
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Just noticed a really lovely person from the F1 paddock being ripped due to a 10 sec clip in a doco. Will we ever learn anything about how we treat people in life & on social media? If you feel that strongly - text a friend. Put the social media DOWN. These are REAL people.
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I’m utterly bewildered that I’ve managed to take a picture of an F1 car alongside a bee
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To be clear, this could be ANYTHING and have a perfectly simple explanation, but just noticed some black smoke billowing across the circuit here.
#SaudiArabianGP
#F1
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I even said to him “when drivers like you and Lewis retire.” I only have 140 characters 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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The
@MercedesAMGF1
pride star in all its glory on
@LewisHamilton
’s car 🌈
#PrideMonth
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#F1
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Another driver congratulating ‘the boys’ for their work yesterday when they literally have a female strategist - it’s getting tiring
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All smiles as Max Verstappen congratulates Mick Schumacher for his first
#F1
points
#BritishGP
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So excited to be part of the
@WSeriesRacing
team. Can't wait to get the show on the road this weekend!
#WSeries
#rethinkracing
W Series announces all-star TV presentation team. 📺✨
Read more to find out who will bring our unique series to viewers around the globe:
#WSeries
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Comms box life. Women can do ANYTHING they choose to do. Even lead a motorsport commentary team on Channel 4 alongside one of the best teams. Don't believe me - believe the 18 women this weekend who made history on track at Hockenheim (Yes - HISTORY!) 💪🏼
@WSeriesRacing
#WSeries
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I walked past
@Caradelevingne
a few times & she seemed to be chatting & getting involved (also has a history with motorsport eg FE etc..) Worth taking a step back sometimes and realising there could be other factors at play rather than just cancelling everyone
#F1
#BritishGP
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The amount of comments saying this was more of a ‘pat’ and if she was that bothered she shouldn’t be part of the men’s game.
However you identify - you shouldn’t be subjected to anyone touching you at work without your permission. There’s no other point to be made here.
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Wows!!!! This will be what
@WilliamsRacing
will be running in Singapore, Japan and Qatar. Love it!
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While I get the “boys” reference here - I can’t help but point out there are probably (definitely) others working for the team that aren’t “boys”. While I’m sure it wasn’t meant with any malice - it’s a culture we are trying to change.
And no, I won’t stop banging this drum.
RACING FOR ALPHA TAURI IN 2021!
1 podium + 1 race win means we keep going with my boys at
@AlphaTauriF1
. I will give my very best to bring success to these guys. One more year in white! The best is yet to come.
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Can’t get over Oscar Piastri’s mum trolling him on twitter
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Here he is…Sebastian Vettel in front of the media for the first time since announcing his retirement at the end of the season
#F1
#HungarianGP
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The media centre catering is always quite questionable at
@Circuitcat_es
. They’ve outdone themselves today however with a bowl of rocket for the vegetarians….and not a lot else.
#F1
#SpanishGP
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So workers were due to start the process of reopening roads at 2am to be open for 4am (it’s a long process) but the FIA say the process has changed to accommodate for delays and will now start at 4am to be open for 6am. It may be vegas, but people still work…
#F1
#LasVegasGP
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Many in the paddock getting involved with
@PierreGASLY
for his Run for Anthoine Hubert this evening. Very emotional to hear from the Frenchman before they set off in the pouring rain.
#F1
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Regarding fan abuse at the
#AustrianGP
, I understand
#F1
have spoken to the promoter and taken this very seriously. They’ve increased security & stewards in the fan & grandstand areas. If you feel unsafe, please find someone and report the behaviour.
@racefansdotnet
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Can’t believe this even needs clarification - but to be ABSOLUTELY clear, I don’t like any versions of “smash or pass.” Stop tagging me.
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I’m grateful for my job, but this is the harsh reality. I really hope my small representation encourages at least one more woman to get involved and know they are good enough for this sport.
#F1
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Confirmation after I tweeted this Hamilton popped down to check on how Schumacher was. A touching moment.
#SaudiArabianGP
#F1
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It’s funny because I actively care about the racing far more than what drivers are doing outside of the sport. I assumed that’s why we are fans of motorsport?
Anyway I’m pretty happy to be the apparent anomaly here.
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I understand screens around the circuit will also show the message “Welcome to race day. Respect each other. Have fun”
#F1
#AustrianGP
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Clearly a huge story unfolding in
#F1
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I’m a winner baby.
RACE 1 WINNERS 🏆
GT3: 2 Seas | Cottingham | Adam
GT4: Academy | Moore | Nicholl-Jones
RACE 2 📺
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“You’re so lucky to go to nice hot countries Claire - it’s always raining in the UK.”
Spa: hold my beer
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I find the lack of education on why women in motorsport struggle baffling. I’ll try with skittles. If you have 50 red skittles & one yellow, how easy is it to find the yellow? And if yellow is also not funded properly & backed from a young age - how easy is it to find 3 yellows?
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Nearly a year on since her stroke and look at her defying all the odds put in front of her.
So proud of you and your family
@JennieGow
- your determination is like nothing I’ve ever seen before 🤍
#BBCF1
#F1
#BrazilGP
🏁 F1: Chequered Flag 🏁
🎧 Later on Friday, hear qualifying for the
#BrazilGP
🇧🇷 on
@BBCSounds
& the
@BBCSport
website.
📲 Ahead of then, listen to the F1: Chequered Flag podcast with
@JennieGow
,
@JolyonPalmer
&
@imharrybenjamin
⬇️
#BBCF1
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There she is! Okay, that was a tough one this time - but managed to find the one woman.
On a serious note - this really does illustrate how far we’ve got to go. Just one woman. One. Quite shocking really.
Family pictures 🫶
How nice it is to have all drivers, competing in all championships around the world, to regroup for the 2023 FIA Prize Giving ceremony.
The FIA wishes you all the best for the upcoming season. See you next year.
#FIAPrizeGiving2023
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Standing next to one of the few female journalists in the
#F1
press room and someone has decided to send her a picture of a penis. Without her consent. Whilst just doing her job like anyone else in this paddock. Vile. Keep it in your pants please, no one wants to see it.
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Inclusion and diversity has always been important to me and I’m delighted to represent
@RacingPrideHQ
as an ally.
Everyone should be welcome in motorsport, and the more representation and support we have out there - the more the community will thrive 🌈
#racingpride
🏳️🌈
#F1
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We know it’s
#notallmen
. We never said it’s ‘all men.’
But it is some men. And saying ‘it’s not all men’ deflects from the real issues being discussed.
Those who say ‘not all men’ need to use their energy to call out those who need to change their behaviour towards women.
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📻 Leclerc, slightly baffled: "What was the lap time of Latifi?"
Padros: “Latifi lap time, 41.5."
Leclerc: "F**k. Inters as well?"
Padros: "Yes, inters."
#F1
#HungarianGP
@racefansdotnet
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Can we all take a moment to appreciate
@alicepowell
this weekend. She’s been absolutely excellent on comms. Such good insight and can’t wait to hear her on the coverage again 🥰
#MonacoGP
#F1
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I’m finding the comments and jokes about Vettel really grim. Firstly, who cares. Secondly, who actually cares? He’s human and this is absolutely fine. Let’s all stop shaming a heap of the population and move on with our lives, shall we?
#F1
#BaldingisBadass
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Ok. I’m coming off Twitter now but it states: “I asked him who would take his and Hamilton’s place as the human rights champions in the paddock once their racing days are over: “Instagram,” quipped Vettel, whose aversion to social media is well-known.”
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