← Amaan Syed

field notes

Away from the keyboard

Blaugrana at heart. Always up for the next adventure.

Football has my heart, and Barça is my team. Messi will always be my favourite footballer. These days, I absolutely adore watching Pedri — the calm, the vision, the way he makes the game look effortless.

I started following Formula 1 around 2015–2016, completely awestruck by Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel. Max Verstappen became another driver I loved watching. Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS is my team: the cars, the precision, and the people behind every tiny gain keep me hooked.

Music is a constant. Instrumentals, rock, hip-hop and classical all have a place in my playlists. I love a good film, too — sometimes as much for its soundtrack as the story.

Away from screens, give me a day somewhere green, a family road trip, or the beach. A change of scenery and time with the people I love are hard to beat.

Cooking is how I slow down. I love exploring different cuisines — Italian and French, Chinese, Korean and Japanese, and the flavours of the Middle East. Some days that means trying a new ramen recipe; others, making fried chicken at home. The process is as satisfying as the meal.