Alex Palou

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Alex Palou (L) and Zak Brown (R)

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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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Anirban Aly Mandal

Alex Palou Finds Himself in $23,000,000 Muck as Zak Brown & Co. Refuses to Back
Down in Legal Battle

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MARCH 04: IndyCar, Indy Car, IRL, USA owner Michael Andretti attends a press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz at the the media center after qualifications for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 4, 2023, at the St. Petersburg Street Circuit in St. Petersburg, Florida. Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAR 04 INDYCAR Series Streets of St. Petersburg Icon230304025

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MARCH 04: IndyCar, Indy Car, IRL, USA owner Michael Andretti attends a press conference, PK, Presse - EssentiallySports

ST. PETERSBURG, FL &#8211; MARCH 04: IndyCar, Indy Car, IRL, USA owner Michael Andretti attends a press conference, PK, Presse

"More powerful than fear itself is the will to win" I’m Pranay, 24, and a huge petrol-head. Anything with a wheel and an engine fascinates me. Dedicatedly following F1 for over a decade now and it all started during the Sebastian Vettel domination era. And yes, you guessed it right, Sebastian Vettel is my favorite driver. I believe in the Fernando Alonso hype train and a supporter of Aston Martin. Apart from F1, Football garners my attention. I’m a blue through and through (KTBFFH). Also had the opportunity to become the captain of my school’s football team. Keeping work aside, I love traveling and try to explore at least one new part of my country every month. Me, my motorcycle, and the journey into the new.

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Pranay Bhagi

Days After FIA’s Approval, Andretti Finds Itself in Legal Trouble as Former F1
Star Initiates Lawsuit

MADISON, IL - AUGUST 27: Colton Herta ( 26 Gainbridge Andretti Autosport w/Curb-Agaljanian) as seen before qualifying for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 IndyCar, Indy Car, IRL, USA race on August 27, 2023, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire) AUTO: AUG 27 INDYCAR Bommarito Automotive Group 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon23082794

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Colton Herta

"I don't know who I would've been if I didn't love sports as much as I do." I'm Aditi, and I'm a senior F1 Writer at EssentiallySports. For F1 and me, it was love at first sight back in 2020. By 2020, I don't mean Drive To Survive. I mean the 2020 Austrian GP, where Lando Norris put in that final lap to get his first podium. If anything, watching Drive To Survive after that only increased my intrigue, and since then, I haven't looked back. The 2020 (and 2019) McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz?who helped the team secure P3 that season?are my favorite drivers. Speaking of favorites, when I'm not actively engaged in F1, I love playing tennis and soccer (and basically any sport I could get my hands on). I'm a Roger Federer and Chelsea Football Club fan. Apart from my love for sports, I enjoy sketching, baking, and reading books while listening to Michael Learns to Rock, Bryan Adams, Taylor Swift, and 5 Seconds of Summer.

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Aditi Krishnan

McLaren Prodigy Falls Prey to Colton Herta’s Fate as FIA’s Stubbornness Shatters
Another F1 Dream

FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN DUTCH GRAND PRIX 2023 Zak Brown Chief Executive McLaren during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN DUTCH GP at CM.com Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands on 25 August 2023 Editorial Use Only Copyright: xIMAGO/EveryxSecondxMediax ESM-0785-0050

FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN DUTCH GRAND PRIX 2023 Zak Brown Chief Executive McLaren during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN DUTCH GP at CM. - EssentiallySports

FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN DUTCH GRAND PRIX 2023 Zak Brown Chief Executive McLaren during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN DUTCH GP at CM.

Nischay Rathore is a senior Formula 1 writer at EssentiallySports with an impressive portfolio of over 850 published articles. With a keen eye for sports and a passion for Formula 1, soccer, and tennis Nischay has embarked on a journey in sports journalism. As a long-time Formula 1 fan, Nischay enjoys reflecting on races from the sport?s past. He shares a deep admiration for the legendary Ayrton Senna, much like the 7-time champion Lewis Hamilton. Nischay is also an ardent supporter of Chelsea FC, a team he passionately cheers for. When he's not indulging in sports or writing about them, he enjoys watching classic gangster movies like The Godfather, Gangs of New York, and Goodfellas.

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Nischay Rathore

“Hotel Room Reserved for Him”: Shrugging off $20M Legal Battle, Zak Brown Makes
Surprise Arrangement for McLaren Rebel

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou and McLaren CEO Zak Brown

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Yash is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a strong passion for communicating through written word and a keen interest in the world of motorsports, he thoroughly enjoys being a fan of F1 and covering it for other fans. Ever since he watched the 'INSIDE TRACKS' episode covering the 2018 German Grand Prix, he has fallen in love with the intriguingly complex world of F1. Keeping the professional side of things aside, Yash loves watching movies, the world of entertainment, and going for strolls at nighttime, when everything is calm and peaceful, allowing him to clear his mind.

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Yash Kotak

Alex Palou Reveals Final Call on Zak Brown’s Lucrative F1 Offer Amid Ongoing
$20,000,000 Legal Slugfest

$20,000,000 Lawsuit From Zak Brown & Co. Leaves Alex Palou Making Career-Ending
Confession

21 Y.O. Makes Shock McLaren Move After Alex Palou’s $20,000,000 Falling Out With
Zak Brown

Days After Legal Threat, Alex Palou Humiliates Zak Brown by Scripting History

ZANDVOORT - Oscar Piastri (McLaren) and Lando Norris (McLaren) ahead of 1st free practice leading up to the F1 Grand Prix of the Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 25, 2023 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands 2023/24 xVIxANPxSportx/xxANPxIVx 476270115 originalFilename: 476270115.jpg

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris - EssentiallySports

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris

After Lando Norris’ Expletive Laden Flare-Up, Oscar Piastri Exposes McLaren Over
Missed Opportunities

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