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.

2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Qualifying Statistics

Verstappen equals Mansell in the all-time pole list, Hamilton misses out on Q3 at Yas Marina for the first time and Albon becomes the first driver to out-qualify his team-mate at every race since 2020. Here are the facts and statistics from qualifying at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!

2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Milestones & F1 Records Which Could Be Broken

As Yas Marina Circuit becomes the circuit which has hosted the most season-closing races, Verstappen could become the third driver to complete every racing lap in a single season and Mercedes power could score for the 300th race in a row. Here are the milestones and the records which could be broken at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Grid Slot Statistics

The polesitter has won all of the last nine Yas Marina races, while a pit lane starter has finished on the podium at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Here’s everything you need to know about the history of each grid slot at the Yas Marina Circuit!

F1 Team Form: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Until 2020, Mercedes had won every Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the V6 hybrid era – but Red Bull have won the last four races at Yas Marina Circuit from pole position. Here’s everything you need to know about each team’s history at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!

F1 Driver Form: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Verstappen has won the last four Yas Marina races from pole position, Leclerc has finished as runner-up in the last two years and three drivers hold a 100% Q3 appearance record at the track. Here’s everything you need to know about each driver’s history at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!

F1 Track Stats: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit

The sole host of the F1 finale since 2014, the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marks Yas Marina Circuit’s 16th appearance on the calendar. Here are all the facts and statistics you need to know about Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!

Your 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Predictions: The Results

Did you predict a double podium for Red Bull? Or that a podium finish would come from outside the top ten on the grid? How many of your pre-race predictions for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix were correct?

2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Post Race Statistics

Verstappen equals Vettel’s win tally, Stroll finishes in the top five at successive races for the first time and Norris records his first retirement of the 2023 season. Here are the facts and statistics from the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix!

2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Qualifying Statistics

Leclerc equals Lauda for second in the list of most Ferrari poles, Williams record their second double Q3 appearance of the year while both McLarens are out in Q1. Here are the facts and statistics from qualifying at the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix!

IN STATS: Formula 1’s Milestone Races

Ahead of the 1,100th Formula 1 World Championship race, we take a look back at the links between each previous milestone race, with an abundance of facts and statistics. Here’s everything you need to know about F1’s milestone events!

2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Post Race Statistics

Verstappen overtakes Prost in the all-time win list, Alonso equals Prost in the all-time podium list and Magnussen sets a new record for most first lap retirements at Interlagos. Here are the facts and statistics from the 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix!

2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Qualifying Statistics

Verstappen sets a new personal best for most pole positions in a year, Stroll qualifies in the top three for the first time in over three years and the Red Bull junior team records their first ever double Q1 exit at Interlagos. Here are the facts and statistics from qualifying at the 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix!

Every Safety Car Deployment at the Brazilian Grand Prix

First lap crashes, wet weather and aquaplaning. There have been plenty of caution periods in Interlagos’ long Formula 1 history. Here’s a list of every time the Safety Car has made an appearance at the Brazilian Grand Prix!

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