Reflecting on ten of the biggest F1 driver transfer shocks and the chaos that has consumed the paddock over the years. The F1 paddock has seen many shocks and gambles. In this season we can expect more surprising transfers with over half of the grid out of a contract, a competitive driver like Sainz looking for a seat and Mercedes offering availability.

The woman who accused Red Bull team principal Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour has lodged an official complaint. The grievance has been registered with the FIA, part of F1’s official governing body. Horner has always denied the accusations.

McLaren saw an impressive end to the last F1 season as fans and drivers discovered newfound confidence. But one question remains: could their recent success mark the end of Max Verstappen’s dominance?

In 1921 The Football Association banned women from playing on FA-affilitated pitches. Effectively preventing professional and amateur football for women of all ages.

In 1971 the ban was lifted following the formation of the Women's Football Association a couple of years earlier.

In 1975 our club was formed - the oldest female football club in Wales

The FIA has dropped their investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff concerning the alleged sharing of confidential information in Formula 1.

In 2019, Formula 1 launched their first sustainability strategy, detailing plans for a greener future for motorsports. Their biggest goal is to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

A new, star-studded group of F1 Alpine investors, including Rory McIlroy and Anthony Joshua, was announced on October 17. This was a first in Formula 1, leaving many fans confused and wondering why these famous faces were involved in the sport.

The Mexico Grand Prix truly tested the Formula 1 teams. The infamous Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez lies more than 2,200 metres above sea level, which poses a challenge to aerodynamics and, more importantly, cooling.

Ipswich started the game in good fashion, comfortable in possession and maintaining a high press to put Cardiff on the back foot.

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The Diff Daff had the pleasure of attending the classical music concert at the Wales Millennium Centre, which took place on Sunday, the 29th of October.

Here is what our contributors, Kelsey Roberts and Fiona Mansell, had to say about the evening.

A change of venue and a sold-out show brought us Love & Loss by the Welsh National Opera orchestra.​

The Austin Grand Prix is the second of three races this Formula 1 season in the United States. This weekend was a sprint race, more points available for teams and additional viewing for fans. These crucial points could make a huge difference as we near the end of the 2023 season.

The Qatar Grand Prix has quickly become a controversial topic of conversation among Formula 1 fans, following new rules with tires, track limits, driver outbursts and concern over driver safety.

Let’s unpack the three main things that went wrong that weekend.

For my research project I am looking into social media and beauty standards. Therefore, I decided my output should be relevant to this and use new technologies. That is why I have created this website to present my research and make it more accessible, particularly to those who use social media. I want to understand how social media portrays bodies and the effect this has on women.