Anna Francis Anna Francis - senior writer RacingNews365.com
Anna has followed Formula 1 for over 20 years after growing up watching the sport with her family. She remains particularly fascinated by the psychology of those competing in the highest level of motorsport, and also takes a special interest in wider issues within F1 such as diversity, inclusion and mental health.
Prior to joining the RacingNews365 team, Anna worked as a digital journalist for a variety of magazine websites before going on to write several freelance features, including various features about W Series and driver well-being.
News from Anna Francis
Verstappen takes pole in Austria Sprint Shootout as Mercedes hit problems
LIVE: F1 2023 Austrian Grand Prix Free Practice 1
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F1 Academy 2023 so far: Shocks, penalties and an incredible comeback
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Perez leads home Verstappen in dominant Azerbaijan GP win
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Who are the 2023 F1 Academy drivers?
![LIVE: F1 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Free Practice 3](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2023/Alonso/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/MP9_9785.jpg?v=1679135747)
LIVE: F1 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Free Practice 3
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LIVE: Reaction after dominant Red Bull display in Saudi Arabia practice
LIVE: F1 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice 3
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Sainz sets early testing pace after red flag disrupts running
![F1 Academy calendar and format announced for debut season](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/c910a580-2573-e8be-2339-1b019c7ac72b.jpg?v=1656574384)
F1 Academy calendar and format announced for debut season
Verstappen in the F1 record books: Where will he rank in 2023?
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Verstappen shocked by 'absurd' FIA super licence fee
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How Red Bull have already served part of cost cap penalty
![The F1 rankings in which Mercedes beat Red Bull in 2022](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2022/Verstappen/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/SI202204130059_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb.jpg?v=1671638417)
The F1 rankings in which Mercedes beat Red Bull in 2022
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Verstappen wins in Abu Dhabi as Leclerc denies Red Bull 1-2
Verstappen storms to pole position ahead of Perez in Abu Dhabi qualifying
![LIVE: F1 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Free Practice 3](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2022/Perez/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/59-friday-yasmarina-2022.jpg?v=1668848949)
LIVE: F1 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Free Practice 3
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Hamilton leads Russell to top Abu Dhabi FP1 as rookies return to action
![LIVE: F1 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice 3](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2022/Verstappen/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1173743_HiRes.jpg?v=1664608985)
LIVE: F1 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice 3
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LIVE: F1 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Red Bull drivers fined as Alpine F1 journey takes further twist - RacingNews365 Review
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Piastri wary of Verstappen threat despite grid penalty
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Verstappen sets target to overcome Belgian grid penalty
Hamilton issues worrying verdict after Spa practice
Norris details McLaren concerns despite pace-setting time
Verstappen blow as doubt cast over Dutch GP future
Maserati set for entirely new Formula E line-up
LIVE: Reaction as McLaren seal Friday one-two