Slipstream Saturday: The F1 Barcelona Test – Pace, Porpoising, Power, & Politics
With the first pre-season test for the Formula 1 season over, it is time to look at some of the storylines that emerged from Barcelona.
Alex is the IndyCar Content Director at Frontstretch, having initially joined as an entry-level contributor in 2021. He also serves as Managing Director of The Asia Cable, a publication focused on the international affairs and politics of the Asia-Pacific region which he co-founded in 2023. With previous experience in China, Japan and Poland, Alex is particularly passionate about the international realm of motorsport and the politics that make the wheels turn - literally - behind the scenes.
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