Alex Davies
@adavies47
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Journalist. Helmer of #F1 coverage @TheAthletic. Former @Wired, @Insider. My history of the self-driving car, Driven, is out in paperback: https://t.co/CVFhOvYEDN
Hudson Valley, NY
Joined June 2009
đşI'm very excited to announce that a few weeks ago, I joined @TheAthletic. And I've spent that time building something new â our first dedicated #Formula1 desk, which launched this morning!
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And with a great story, too!
The feeling of seeing your byline in print never gets old. Quite special to learn one of my stories ran in The New York Times this week while sitting in the office for @TheAthleticâs motorsport summit.
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Staying up to watch the #LasVegasGrandPrix? Follow along with our live coverage from @TheAthleticAUTO:
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Follow reaction after a thrilling race in Las Vegas, with Max Verstappen winning despite a penalty and a collision
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Wait, we're actually racing cars this weekend?
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While most of the @TheAthleticAUTO team is in Austin for this weekend's US Grand Prix, I'm covering the race from home in NY â and thinking about my last visit to the Lone Star State, including that ginormous Frito pie at Crazy Larry's BBQ in Amarillo.
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What does F1's Felipe Massa want, 15 years after Crashgate cost him a trophy? The trophy. @mwc13_3 has the exclusive interview https://t.co/NWPxnhruhP
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After learning F1's leadership likely knew about the intentional crash that cost him the title in 2008, Massa is seeking compensation.
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Does Landoâs P5 finish indicate McLarenâs upgrades have put it properly in the fight? Where were Mercedes and Aston today? Is Ferrari ⌠good? In the immediate aftermath of the Austrian grand prix, drop any and all questions for our writers â¤ľď¸ https://t.co/pDUnOjpvaD
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What do you want to know about the ninth race of the 2023 F1 season and what comes next?
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Haven't watched the #AustralianGrandPrix yet? 1) You simply must, it was wild. 2) You'll have a lot more fun if you watch it will following our annotated race blog. https://t.co/B59Pd9Kfld
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As you watch the race, follow along with our commentary, which adds post-race, spoiler-free commentary to help you follow whatâs going on.
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After just one race of 23, the idea of a perfect season is being floated. Itâs a concerning indictment of what the F1 championship battle might look like, writes @LukeSmithF1. More takeaways from Bahrain: https://t.co/BENycVOWJh
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With Formula One about to begin its season, I recommend following my colleagues @LukeSmithF1, @adavies47 and @mwc13_3, who are leading @TheAthletic's F1 coverage. They're offering continual updates on today's race on our live blog.
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It's been a long three months of winter, but the Formula One offseason is over and racing is back for 2023. Defending world champion Max Verstappen picked up where he left off, winning the season-o...
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"Massive changes" paved the way for Verstappen's pole, Alonso is "living the dream" and a tough reality hits for Mercedes, even if it wasn't as bad as Hamilton feared A full round-up of today in Bahrain for @TheAthletic with @adavies47 and @mwc13_3: https://t.co/6OQFSdD2Gd
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It's been a long three months of winter, but the Formula One offseason is over and racing is back for 2023. Defending world champion Max Verstappen picked up where he left off, winning the season-o...
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A unanimous constructorsâ champion. A unanimous driversâ champion. But the rest of the year? A wild card. @adavies47, @LukeSmithF1 and @mwc13_3 make their picks for the 2023 Formula One season đ
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And FINALLY my efforts pay off with a mention in @VanityFair
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Despite continuing to lose money, The New York Timesâowned sports website is expanding, hiring staff for a new vertical on Formula 1.
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"Whether youâre new to F1 or a Serious Fan, weâll get you up to speed by telling you not just who won, but how and what it means... Not just how to tune into a race, but how to watch it like a pro." Come along for the ride.
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And why this is the perfect moment to get real deep into the pinnacle of motorsports:
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This year, F1 has an American driver, an American team, three races, and a whole lot of fans engaging with the sport in a new way.
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