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Tue, 11 September, 2012Bringing an end to a magnificent adventure

  • Bidding a fond farewell to F1. © Manipe F1.
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All good things must come to an end they say, but even so, it is with a heavy heart that I today announce the end of the road for Manipe F1 and my own F1 journalism aspirations. After four years of travelling to races as a professional Formula One journalist, last weekend's Italian Grand Prix at the spectacular Autodromo Nazionale Monza marked my final outing as a journalist as I look to pursue other career opportunities.

My tenure in the sport, although short-lived, has been immensely enjoyable. Few have had the privilege of chasing racing cars around the world or watch the greatest drivers on the planet from a trackside vantage point as I have in recent years. I feel massively fortunate, honoured and proud to have achieved my dreams and the dreams of so many others by establishing myself as a journalist in one of the world's most exclusive and exciting sports. Alas, my time has come to move on.

My achievements would not have been possible without the help and backing of many of the paddock's finest, most of whom I thanked in person at the weekend. My friend and colleague Adam Hay-Nicholls deserves a special mention however, as without his unwavering support I would never have been able to achieve what I did.

Life is a funny old game and I may well return to the sport in some way, shape or form in the future, but in the meantime, it's a fond farewell from me.

Slán go fóill,
Naoise Holohan.

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Comments

  • Posted by Racehound on Tue, 11 Sep 2012 at 10:53 (Reply)

    Got to say I am pleased for you that you have other opportunities to exploit, but for us.........I am sure there will be many other disappointed fans of this site after reading this! Still, what you must do, you must do....but heres hoping you will find some way to keep the site up and running. Good luck and God bless.....thank you for all your work!! #:)

  • Posted by v8578 on Tue, 11 Sep 2012 at 23:23 (Reply)

    For the Manipe F1 fans this is sad news indeed; however, it is great to see that you have opportunities elsewhere Naoise. You have provided an excellent website for all things F1 over the years, and no matter what you do in the future, it will be undoubtedly be completed to the same quality and with the same passion as Manipe F1. I wish you all the very best for your future endeavours Naoise, and once again than you for all the hard work you have done. Good luck! :) :)

  • Posted by Bob on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 at 01:07 (Reply)

    Thank you. I have always appreciated the news coming out of your corner and enjoyed all of the insights. Please take comfort in the knowledge that you have made F1 a more enjoyable experience for millions of readers. Best of luck on your future endeavors!

  • Posted by consaul on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 at 19:24 (Reply)

    you have to be joking, you have been my only genuine source of F1 info......so where do I go from here ??

  • Posted by sth360 on Mon, 24 Sep 2012 at 04:10 (Reply)

    Wow! Sad to hear. I must admit I much prefer this site to F1.com. Thank you so much for the years of information and at times spirited debate. I wish you every success in your next endeavour. you will be missed.

  • Posted by brunopwr on Wed, 26 Sep 2012 at 03:08 (Reply)

    And what will be done of this miraculous, wonderful database?!...

  • Posted by MythUK on Mon, 1 Oct 2012 at 14:39 (Reply)

    It's a shame, i have enjoyed this site immensely over the past few years.

    I hope you find as much enjoyment in your new endeavors as you have given me on here.

    Peace man

    Steve

  • Posted by gitanes on Tue, 2 Oct 2012 at 16:26 (Reply)

    Could you please at least consider finishing the coverage of the current season (results, statistics etc.)?

  • Posted by chmateus on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 at 03:53 (Reply)

    Goooooooood luck in your new entreprises!!!
    It was (it asn and will be) a great site that had a simply way to show the information!!!!

  • Posted by A41202813@GMAIL.COM on Sat, 20 Oct 2012 at 01:42 (Reply)

    In Terms Of F1 Statistics, I Have Not Yet Seen Another Site To Come Even Close To This One.

    At Least, We Still Have The Statistics Until Mid 2012.

    Will The Site Disappear ?

    What About The Database Itself ?

    F1 Statistics Old Geezer Junkies, Like Myself, Know That A Huge Part Of Their Memories Is Dead Now.

    Sigh...

  • Posted by JohnWFA on Sat, 24 Nov 2012 at 22:45 (Reply)

    Thank for for providing race couse information on the F1 races. I am an old race fan now limited to TV watching.

    --
    John Windhorst Minneapolis

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