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Anirban Aly Mandal is a senior F1 writer at EssentiallySports, with over 1000 articles published on the platform. Anirban's love for F1 started when he discovered a copy of F1 2014 while playing on his computer, and he has since then dived deep into the world of motorsports. Anirban's expertise goes beyond just writing - he has also written several academic papers focused on the domain of motorsports. His passion for the sport is so immense that he aspires to work as a legal advisor in the most prestigious racing series in the world someday. When it comes to F1, Anirban finds great pleasure in re-watching classic races and idolizes the likes of Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, and Sebastian Vettel. His top picks include Brazil '91, Silverstone '92, and Germany '19. Outside of the sport, Anirban is an avid sim-racer, often found racing on titles like Assetto Corsa, F1 22, and Automobilista. He's also a fan of the PES series and other sporting and non-sporting games. Apart from his interests in gaming, Anirban has a keen interest in philosophy, literature, music, and Anglo-Saxon history.

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From 17 to 26, a Look at Max Verstappen’s Pathbreaking Journey in Formula 1

On the eve of Max Verstappen celebrating his 26th birthday, let's take a look at the meteoric journey of the Dutch lion in Formula 1.

Despite Signing Daniel Ricciardo, AlphaTauri in Jeopardy for Rejecting the ‘Next Sebastian Vettel’

After being announced as an AlphaTauri driver for 2024, Daniel Ricciardo & the team have been blamed for retiring a Sebastian Vettel rerun.

Ex F1 Team Boss Accuses George Russell of “Selfish” Game Against Lewis Hamilton

After his Japanese GP antics, George Russell has been called out by an ex-F1 boss for putting his selfish Lewis Hamilton needs over the team.

Why Do Drivers Suffer From Punctures & Tire Management Issues At the Qatar GP?

The Qatar GP is notorious for its punishment of tires, but what makes the Grand Prix such a killer when it comes to tire management?

Lewis Hamilton & Co. Swept by Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift Wave as Mercedes Admin Does the Funniest Thing

After Taylor Swift broke the internet at Kansas City Chiefs' game cheering for BF Travis Kelce, Mercedes hilariously joined in the banter.

Despite Not Being Ferrari’s No. 1, Charles Leclerc Tipped to Gain Momentum Against Carlos Sainz After Recent Exploits

After the balance tipped in favor of Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc and his Japanese GP heroics put him back in the driver's seat at Ferrari.

‘If You’ve Got Lewis, You Don’t Need Russell’: Trouble Predicted at Mercedes as Ex Ferrari Boss Serves Hamilton-Schumacher Reality Check

After Lewis Hamilton and George Russell clashed at the Japanese Grand Prix a grim reality check has been served to Mercedes by an F1 insider.

Disregarding George Russell’s 10 Podiums, $3,500,000,000 Worth ‘F1 Supremo’ Endorses Rookie Oscar Piastri

Despite proving his salt with Mercedes, F1 Supremo ditches George Russell and his exploits to favor Formula 1's rising rookie, Oscar Piastri.

Despite Carried Over Animosity, Sergio Perez Hailed for Getting the Best Out of Max Verstappen

Despite an unsavory past between the duo, Sergio Perez has been credited for making Max Verstappen the elite champion he is today.

Elon Musk, Kanye West, The Weekend Share Jaw Dropping Links With Creator of Lewis Hamilton’s ‘Daft Punk’ Helmet

After Lewis Hamilton revealed his Hajime Sorayama Helmet, an unlikely link between Kanye West, Elon Musk and The Weeknd develops.

“George Should Be Ashamed of Himself”: Russell’s Delusional Entitlement Infuriates Lewis Hamilton Fans

After George Russell's antics at the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton fans brutally tore into the Brit over on social media.

3 Months After Cheering for the NY Knicks, Daniel Ricciardo Reveals His Love for Their Ex-nightmare, Michael Jordan

Just months after cheering for the New York Knicks in person, Daniel Ricciardo has betrayed them by swooning over nemesis, Michael Jordan.
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