Samson Ero

Samson Ero

Samson Ero is a motorsports journalist with 7+ years in media. He has covered F1 and global sports across top outlets, including Sports Brief and Legit. Samson holds a degree in Insurance from the University of Benin and a PGD in Journalism, and is certified by the Google News Initiative.

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F1 LIVE | McLaren handed $12 million settlement, Williams to miss early test

Jan 24, 09:05
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Hello and welcome to GPblog’s daily live blog! Check back regularly to stay updated as news unfolds throughout the day. McLaren has been awarded a $12 million settlement in its legal dispute with Indy...

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F1 Today: Ferrari lifts cover on 2026 car, Alpine unveils A526 car

Jan 23, 23:05
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From the Scuderia Ferrari outfit unveiling its 2026 challenger to the Alpine team lifting the cover on its A526 car, we bring you up to speed with today’s happenings in F1. The Ferrari team revealed t...

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Ex-driver reveals the one Verstappen skill Norris, Piastri need to master

Jan 23, 20:05
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Vitantonio Liuzzi has praised Max Verstappen’s masterful overtaking as a skill both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could learn from. The 45-year-old former Formula 1 driver reflecting on the abilities...

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Ex-Ferrari chief predicts return of vintage Hamilton ahead of 2026 season

Jan 23, 19:05
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Ross Brawn has expressed optimism for Lewis Hamilton ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, suggesting he could see a return of the driver to his best form. The 71-year-old, who spent 10 years at the Scu...

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Briatore cast verdict on Alpine 2026 prospects with daring prediction

Jan 23, 18:05
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Flavio Briatore has voiced strong confidence in Alpine’s prospects following the unveiling of the team’s 2026 challenger. Speaking during the launch of the Alpine A526 car, the 75-year-old motorsport...

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Ferrari confirm Barcelona shakedown dates for SF-26 running

Jan 23, 16:05
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Scuderia Ferrari are set to hit the track in Barcelona on Tuesday, January 27, GPblog has learned. The Italian outfit, which recently unveiled its 2026 challenger – the SF-26 – will take to the Circui...

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Court awards McLaren $12m in contract dispute with driver

Jan 23, 15:06
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McLaren has been awarded a $12 million settlement in its legal dispute with IndyCar driver Alex Palou. A court in London ruled in favour of the Woking-based outfit, with breach of contract cited among...

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F1 LIVE | Mercedes officially unveil new W17 livery for 2026 season

Jan 22, 09:05
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Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage on GPblog! Stay tuned and check back often for all the latest news, updates, and highlights from the world of Formula 1 as it happens. Mercedes has confirmed...

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McLaren delivers crucial verdict on papaya rules approach for 2026 season

Jan 22, 08:00
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Andrea Stella has confirmed that McLaren will conduct a “thorough review” of its racing approach for both drivers ahead of the 2026 season. The team principal, speaking at a team event attended by GPb...

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F1 Today: Alpine hits track, Netflix makes big 'Drive to Survive' announcement

Jan 21, 22:00
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From the Alpine F1 completing its first laps in 2026 at Silverstone to streaming giant Netflix providing an update on the series Drive to Survive, we take a look at the biggest happenings across Formu...