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
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LIVE: F1 2023 Austrian Grand Prix Free Practice 1

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LIVE: F1 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Free Practice 3

LIVE: Reaction after dominant Red Bull display in Saudi Arabia practice
LIVE: F1 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice 3

Sainz sets early testing pace after red flag disrupts running

F1 Academy calendar and format announced for debut season
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Verstappen shocked by 'absurd' FIA super licence fee

How Red Bull have already served part of cost cap penalty

The F1 rankings in which Mercedes beat Red Bull in 2022

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

Hamilton leads Russell to top Abu Dhabi FP1 as rookies return to action

LIVE: F1 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice 3

LIVE: F1 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
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Liam Lawson's quiet redemption after brutal Red Bull axe
Major F1 factor causing Cadillac entry 'massive headache'
FIA clarify looming Valtteri Bottas grid penalty after signing with Cadillac
Red Bull decline clearly visible in painful F1 list
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F1 CEO opens door to iconic venue return but issues warning: 'Time is running out'
2025 F1 fastest pit stops of the season so far
Max Verstappen handed unusual compliment by F1 champion: 'He's alone right now'
Why Valtteri Bottas may not serve his existing grid penalty upon F1 return