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Nelson Espinal

Nelson Espinal

Joined: Mar 25, 2025

Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. Avidly following of everything ranging from motorsports to Mixed Martial Arts to tennis, he is connected with most of the sports world at all times. His dream of writing about sports started at 16 years of age, writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passions for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.

Nov 21, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Visa Cash App RB driver Liam Lawson (30) arrives with girlfriend Hannah St. John before practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Liam Lawson predicted to bounce back by Red Bull insider

After a chaotic and poor start to the season for Liam Lawson, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has clarified Lawson's future within the Red Bull program. During a

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Nov 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Red Bull Racing director Helmut Marko arrives before free practice at Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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"Colapinto wasn't a topic" amid Liam Lawson exit

In the aftermath of Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda swapping seats at Red Bull, Adviser Helmut Mark has spoken out about whether or not Franco Colapinto was suppo

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May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll walks into the F1 Village before the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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Lawrence Stroll Claims Aston Martin will be in F1 for Decades

Aston Martin team boss Lawrence Stroll has reassured fans that the sports car brand will stay in F1 for decades, despite the sale of ownership stakes. Accordin

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May 12, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; F1 driver Lewis Hamilton attends game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Lewis Hamilton Shares How He Coped with Career Struggles

While in China for the Chinese Grand Prix, legendary Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton sat down for an interview with W Magazine, where he discussed some of the cha

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Nov 21, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton (44) arrives before practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Lewis Hamilton Opens on Life Lesson Shared as Family Member Passes

While in China for the Chinese Grand Prix, legendary Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton sat down for an interview with W Magazine, where he discussed some of the cha

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Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli walks through the track entrance before the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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The Legendary F1 drivers Antonelli is following as he partners with Peter Bonnington

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is one of the most hyped prospects to enter Formula 1, though he is already following a line of legendary drivers at Mercedes. T

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Nov 20, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; McLaren Team driver Oscar Piastri (81) during media availalbilities at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Oscar Piastri Dismisses "Consideration" amid Red Bull Interest

Despite likely having interest from another team, McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri claims he did not consider a move to another team. McLaren announced a contra

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May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll walks into the F1 Village before the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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Aston Martin Sells F1 Team Shares and Commits to F1 Sponsorship

Aston Martin has sold its shares of Aston Martin Racing to inject cash into the car business, while team owner Lawrence Stroll invested more money into the team

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May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez (11) arrives in the paddock before the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
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Sergio Perez Given Cadillac Race Seat Lifeline for the 2026 Season

A move to Cadillac F1's team could be on the cards for former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, as team advisor Mario Andretti keeps his options open for both seats.

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May 2, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz (55) talks to media in advance of the F1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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Sainz Left "Puzzled" After Early Season Struggles

Carlos Sainz has struggled in his first two races at Williams, achieving a 10th-place finish in Shanghai only after the two Ferraris were disqualified.

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Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton (44) is introduced before the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Lewis Hamilton is "grateful" for his mom's support

Lewis Hamilton is grateful for his mother's support on Mother's Day in England.

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May 2, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; RB racing driver Yuki Tsunoda (22) addresses the media in advance of the Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
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Yuki Tsunoda credits psychologist for help during "unstable times"

Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda is set to debut for Red Bull Racing at his home race next week after a disappointing start to the season for Liam Lawson. Originall

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