Nicky Haldenby

After graduating in 2015 with a First Class honours degree in English Language and Literature, Nicky Haldenby, a lifelong fan of Formula 1, founded the Lights Out F1 Blog in 2016. The blog has become a firm fan-favourite, delving deep into the sport's history books and lifting the cover on unusual F1 statistics and trivia. Nicky also writes at F1Destinations and Motorsport Guides and can be heard as the resident stats man on the 2 Soft Compounds Podcast. His work has appeared on WTF1, BadgerGP, motorsport.com, Sky Sports F1 and BBC Radio 5 Live. Nicky is also the host of the F1 Rewind Podcast.

F1 Team Form: Hungarian Grand Prix

McLaren have the most wins in Hungary, Alpine were victorious in 2021 and Mercedes have finished on the podium in all but two of the last 11 seasons. Here’s everything you need to know about each team’s history at the Hungarian Grand Prix!

F1 Driver Form: Hungarian Grand Prix

Hamilton is close to an all-time record of most wins at a single circuit, Verstappen recorded his first F1 pole at this venue and six drivers have a 100% finish record at the circuit. Here’s everything you need to know about each driver’s history at the Hungarian Grand Prix!

2023 British Grand Prix: Post Race Statistics

Verstappen is the first driver in seven years to record six consecutive wins, Red Bull equal the record for the longest F1 winning streak and two British drivers finish on the Silverstone podium for the first time since 1999. Here are the facts and statistics from the 2023 British Grand Prix!

2023 British Grand Prix: Qualifying Statistics

Verstappen moves into the top ten of most Formula 1 pole positions, McLaren qualify on the front row at Silverstone for the first time in 15 years and Magnussen equals Stroll for second in the all-time Q1 exit list. Here are the facts and statistics from qualifying at the 2023 British Grand Prix!

2023 British Grand Prix: Milestones and F1 Records Which Could Be Broken

Hamilton is in search of a record-breaking ninth home win, Verstappen could become the fifth driver to record 11 consecutive podiums and Red Bull could equal the record for most consecutive team wins in Formula 1. Here are the milestones and the records which could be broken at the 2023 British Grand Prix!

F1 home wins: Who has the most Formula 1 wins on home soil?

Lewis Hamilton has the record for the most wins at his national Grand Prix – but he does not yet hold the overall record for most wins on home soil. We take a look at the drivers who have celebrated home success most frequently in Formula 1.

2023 Austrian Grand Prix: A Statistic For Every Driver

Perez becomes the first driver to record two podiums from 15th on the grid, Verstappen records the third longest leading streak in F1 history and Ocon sets a new record for the most penalties received in a single race. Here’s a statistic from each driver’s 2023 Austrian Grand Prix weekend!

Every Safety Car Deployment at the British Grand Prix

Since its first appearance at the British Grand Prix in 1993, the Safety Car has been called out 27 times at Silverstone – with two additional VSC periods. Here’s a list of every time that the Safety Car has been deployed at the British Grand Prix!

British Grand Prix: Silverstone Grid Slot Statistics

No driver has won at Silverstone from outside the top seven on the grid, and the polesitter has won only three of the last seven races. Here’s everything you need to know about the history of each grid slot at the British Grand Prix!

F1 Driver Form: British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Hamilton has won his home race eight times, Sainz recorded his maiden F1 win at Silverstone in 2022 and six current drivers have a 100% finish rate at the track. Here’s everything you need to know about each driver’s history at the British Grand Prix!

2023 Austrian Grand Prix: Post Race Statistics

Verstappen takes five successive wins for the second time in his career, Red Bull enjoy the best start to a season for any team since 1988 and Sargeant moves ahead of De Vries in the championship. Here are the facts and statistics from the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix!

2023 Austrian Grand Prix Grid

Max Verstappen will start the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix from pole position, while Charles Leclerc makes his second front row start of the year. Here’s how the grid lines up for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix!

2023 Austrian Grand Prix: Qualifying Statistics

Verstappen becomes the driver with the most poles in Austria, Perez misses out on Q3 for the fourth race in a row and Russell becomes the first Mercedes driver to not qualify in the top ten at the Red Bull Ring. Here are the facts and statistics from qualifying at the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix!

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