Bob Plaizier
Bob Plaizier has loved cars since childhood, and his passion for racing has gradually grown over time. Since the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2009, he has been hooked on Formula 1, and the number of races he has missed can be counted on one hand.
In 2017, he began studying journalism at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. In the summer of 2021, he joined the team at GPToday.net as an intern. After completing his internship, he stayed on and has not left since.
After completing his studies in 2023, he will be able to focus full-time and with passion on the most important thing in life: Formula 1.
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Did F1 deliberately cut away from battery problems at Spa?Formula 1 has denied accusations it deliberately censors onboard camera angles to hide the visible consequences of the sport's current technical regulations. Sky Deutschland...
21 Jul 2026 16:30 -
Why Verstappen's Eau Rouge move left Antonelli baffled
Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he was caught off guard by Max Verstappen's aggressive overtake during the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix, describing the incident as &...
21 Jul 2026 15:28 -
What weather conditions will Verstappen face at the Hungaroring?Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing are set to face temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, presenting a fresh challenge after the strate...
21 Jul 2026 14:26 -
What time does the Hungarian GP start this weekend?Formula 1 heads to the Hungaroring for the final race before the summer break, with the Hungarian Grand Prix scheduled for July 24-26. Max Verstappen finished third in Belgium b...
21 Jul 2026 13:25 -
Brundle gets emotional over 2026 F1 rules: "Classic circuits are ruined"Martin Brundle has delivered a sharp rebuke of the 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations, arguing that the new generation of cars has stripped iconic circuits like Silverstone an...
21 Jul 2026 12:23 -
Why Verstappen is refusing to get optimistic about Hungary
Max Verstappen has shut down suggestions that Red Bull Racing's third-place finish at Spa-Francorchamps signals a return to form, warning ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix t...
21 Jul 2026 11:21 -
Why F1's silence on Bahrain is causing a calendar crisisFormula 1's leadership has yet to issue an official statement on the fate of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was removed from the calendar earlier this year alongside the Saud...
21 Jul 2026 10:18 -
Why Red Bull poached Mercedes' talent chief to replace MarkoRed Bull Racing has appointed Gwen Lagrue, Mercedes' Driver Development Advisor, to take charge of its junior programme following the departure of Helmut Marko, according to...
20 Jul 2026 16:56 -
Why Guenther Steiner thinks McLaren isn't the right move for VerstappenGuenther Steiner has questioned whether a move to McLaren would represent genuine progress for Max Verstappen, suggesting the switch could amount to a lateral step or even a bac...
20 Jul 2026 15:54 -
Why Jacky Ickx believes Hamilton can still win the championshipJacky Ickx believes Lewis Hamilton remains a contender for the 2025 world championship and has described the prospect of a title battle between the 41-year-old Ferrari driver an...
20 Jul 2026 14:53 -
Why Bearman should speak to Hamilton before deciding on Red BullOliver Bearman should seek clarity from Lewis Hamilton over the seven-time world champion's career timeline before committing to any move away from the Ferrari programme, ac...
20 Jul 2026 13:51 -
Why Max Verstappen is backing a McLaren junior driver
Max Verstappen has agreed to mentor Belgian karting talent Dries van Langendonck, a 15-year-old currently enrolled in McLaren's junior programme. The four-time world champio...
20 Jul 2026 12:49 -
Piastri's pointed dig at Leclerc reveals frustrationOscar Piastri has accused Charles Leclerc of denying him racing room after early contact at the Belgian Grand Prix left the McLaren driver with damage that derailed his podium c...
20 Jul 2026 11:47 -
Why Red Bull's Spa podium signals genuine recoveryRed Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has spoken of his relief after Max Verstappen secured third place at the Belgian Grand Prix, with rookie Isack Hadjar recovering from a ba...
20 Jul 2026 10:46 -
Max Verstappen adds driver mentoring to growing racing empireMax Verstappen will support the development of Belgian Formula 4 driver Dries van Langendonck, the four-time world champion announced today. The 15-year-old remains a member of ...
17 Jul 2026 16:23 -
Red Bull Wants Ferrari's Macarena Wing Banned After Verstappen IncidentsRed Bull has approached the FIA requesting a ban on the so-called macarena rear wing, a move Formula Technica reports is a direct political strike at Ferrari following Max Verst...
17 Jul 2026 15:22 -
Why Marko believes Verstappen will stay in F1 past his Red Bull contractFormer Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko expects Max Verstappen to remain in Formula 1 well beyond the expiry of his current Red Bull contract in 2028, citing financial realities an...
17 Jul 2026 14:20 -
Why Verstappen thrives in the rain: the childhood factorMax Verstappen has outlined why he performs well in wet conditions ahead of a potentially rain-affected Belgian Grand Prix weekend, pointing to his formative karting years in th...
17 Jul 2026 13:19 -
Aston Martin confirm major upgrade package, but there's a catchAston Martin will introduce Adrian Newey's first major upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but Mike Krack has confirmed the team faces a supply problem that could d...
17 Jul 2026 12:17 -
Antonelli fires back after Russell complains about bad luckAndrea Kimi Antonelli has pushed back against George Russell's assertion that bad luck has defined his 2026 season, arguing that he too has suffered reliability issues at Me...
17 Jul 2026 11:16 -
How Verstappen saw Antonelli's potential before F1 debutMax Verstappen says he recognised Andrea Kimi Antonelli's exceptional ability years before the Italian joined Formula 1, identifying him as one of the standout talents durin...
17 Jul 2026 10:14 -
What Red Bull staff value most about Verstappen might surprise youMax Verstappen leaves a lasting impression on Red Bull staff not through his four world championships, but through a quality the public rarely sees. Former Red Bull mechanic Cal...
16 Jul 2026 16:19 -
Ralf Schumacher explains why Norris still isn't Verstappen's equalRalf Schumacher has claimed Lando Norris does not belong in the same tier as Max Verstappen, despite the McLaren driver winning his first world championship last season. The for...
16 Jul 2026 15:17 -
Alonso and Stroll finally get what they asked forHonda has confirmed it will introduce an upgraded power unit for Aston Martin at the Dutch Grand Prix, offering the struggling British team a lifeline after a dismal first half ...
16 Jul 2026 14:16 -
Why Pérez returned to F1 after his Red Bull exitSergio Pérez has opened up about his decision to return to Formula 1 with Cadillac, revealing that rebuilding his reputation as a top-level driver was a primary motivatio...
16 Jul 2026 13:14 -
Why Hamilton says he can't push to the limit anymoreLewis Hamilton has delivered a sharp critique of Formula 1's current technical regulations, arguing that the sport has become too dependent on software and energy management...
16 Jul 2026 12:13 -
Why Günther Steiner thinks Verstappen should stay at Red BullGünther Steiner has advised Max Verstappen against leaving Red Bull for Mercedes, arguing the reigning world champion would struggle to replicate the bespoke team structure...
16 Jul 2026 11:11 -
Why Max Verstappen faces intense questioning in SpaMax Verstappen will appear at Thursday's FIA press conference in Spa-Francorchamps at 14:30 local time, where he is expected to field questions about his Red Bull future fol...
16 Jul 2026 10:09 -
Why Max Verstappen's Red Bull decision may drag into autumn
Max Verstappen cannot activate his Red Bull exit clause until October, according to BBC Sport, meaning the saga over his future will extend well into the second half of the seas...
15 Jul 2026 16:24 -
How Ferrari's Financial Gamble Is Forcing Mercedes to Rethink 2026Ferrari's recent upgrade strategy has exposed a fundamental difference in how the Scuderia and Mercedes are interpreting the cost cap regulations, according to Italian outle...
15 Jul 2026 15:23 -
Ferrari boss reveals Hamilton's difficult final Mercedes yearLewis Hamilton's relationship with Toto Wolff suffered significant damage during his final season at Mercedes, according to Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vas...
15 Jul 2026 14:21 -
Why VCARB are cooling Tsolov rumours despite his F2 dominanceRacing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer has dismissed speculation that Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov is guaranteed a Formula 1 seat for 2026, despite the Bulgarian's dominant start to ...
15 Jul 2026 13:19 -
Why McLaren wants to park Fornaroli at HaasMcLaren is working on a loan arrangement to place Leonardo Fornaroli at Haas for the 2027 season, according to reports from the paddock. The reigning Formula 2 champion, signed ...
15 Jul 2026 12:17 -
Could 44-year-old Alonso still beat Verstappen in equal machinery?Fernando Alonso would still fight Max Verstappen for victories if both drivers had equal machinery, according to Pedro de la Rosa. The former Formula 1 driver and current Aston ...
15 Jul 2026 11:16 -
Why Robert Doornbos sees no relief for Red Bull at Spa
Robert Doornbos has warned that Red Bull Racing's performance crisis is unlikely to ease at the Belgian Grand Prix, with the former Formula 1 driver identifying a wider eros...
15 Jul 2026 10:14 -
Why that Verstappen-Marko photo was leaked on purposeThe photograph of Jos Verstappen, Max Verstappen's manager Raymond Vermeulen and Helmut Marko meeting on an Amsterdam hotel terrace last week was deliberately leaked, accord...
14 Jul 2026 16:26 -
Ex-Verstappen teammate Albon's surprising choice for F1 GOAT
Alexander Albon has declared Michael Schumacher the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, choosing the seven-time world champion over Lewis Hamilton in a knockout-format debate...
14 Jul 2026 15:25 -
Alonso warns Belgium could be worse than Formula 2Fernando Alonso has warned that this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix will once again expose the fundamental flaws in Formula 1's 2026 regulations, with energy management at...
14 Jul 2026 14:23 -
Audi's ambitious F1 timeline: why Binotto is targeting 2030 for title fightAudi F1 team principal Mattia Binotto has set 2030 as the target year for his manufacturer to challenge for the world championship, outlining a phased approach that prioritises ...
14 Jul 2026 13:21 -
Where to Watch the Belgian GP This WeekendThe Formula 1 season resumes this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, where teams and drivers will contest the Belgian Grand Prix on one of the sport's most storied circuits. The ...
14 Jul 2026 12:20 -
Bortoleto reveals what happens when he fights Verstappen for the titleGabriel Bortoleto has acknowledged his friendship with Max Verstappen will inevitably change once the two drivers compete for a world championship. The Audi driver, who calls Ve...
14 Jul 2026 11:18 -
Why Jolyon Palmer has finally ruled out a Verstappen title chargeFormer driver and Sky F1 analyst Jolyon Palmer has definitively ruled out Max Verstappen's chances of claiming a fifth world championship in 2025, despite the Dutchman's...
14 Jul 2026 10:16 -
How Hamilton turned Ferrari around after a disastrous debut year
Lewis Hamilton has identified genuine collaboration as the decisive factor behind his dramatic recovery at Ferrari in 2026, following a debut season in which he failed to score ...
13 Jul 2026 16:20 -
The psychological gap that could decide the Mercedes title fightAnthony Davidson believes Andrea Kimi Antonelli's age is giving him a decisive psychological advantage over George Russell in their fight for the drivers' championship. ...
13 Jul 2026 15:18 -
Why Aston Martin is betting everything on BudapestAston Martin will bring a sweeping technical upgrade to the Hungarian Grand Prix, targeting a return to midfield competitiveness after a dismal start to the season. Pedro de la ...
13 Jul 2026 14:16 -
Why Barcelona is unhappy with Madrid's new Grand PrixBarcelona has issued a thinly veiled criticism of the new Madrid circuit, which will host the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time this season. Councillor David Escude defended...
13 Jul 2026 13:13 -
Why Christian Danner says Verstappen's GT3 plan could backfireMax Verstappen should think twice about leaving Formula 1 for GT3 racing, according to former driver and pundit Christian Danner, who has labelled the category "light years...
13 Jul 2026 12:12 -
Red Bull reportedly kept Christian Horner away from F1 paddock for monthsChristian Horner's departure from Red Bull Racing after two decades included a contractual clause that prevented him from attending Formula 1 races for several months, accor...
13 Jul 2026 11:10 -
What Happens When an Influencer Crosses the Line in the F1 PaddockFormula 1 revoked the paddock credentials of an influencer at Silverstone last weekend after she allegedly verbally abused staff members in the Formula 2 and F1 Academy paddock ...
13 Jul 2026 10:08 -
Why Verstappen's driving style may explain his Silverstone crash
Max Verstappen's aggressive driving style may have contributed to his rear wing failure at Silverstone, according to former F1 driver Christian Danner. The four-time world c...
10 Jul 2026 16:18 -
Why Carlos Sainz is making Baku a breaking point for WilliamsCarlos Sainz has reportedly drawn a line in the sand at Williams. According to Spanish outlet SPORT, the three-time Grand Prix winner has made the team's upcoming Azerbaijan...
10 Jul 2026 15:16 -
Why Palmer says Russell's second place hides the truth about MercedesGeorge Russell salvaged second place at Silverstone, but the result concealed a troubling reality for the Mercedes driver, according to former Formula 1 racer Jolyon Palmer. Des...
10 Jul 2026 14:15 -
Could Antonelli become F1's youngest world champion?Giancarlo Fisichella believes Andrea Kimi Antonelli has a realistic chance of becoming Formula 1's youngest world champion after the Mercedes driver's extraordinary star...
10 Jul 2026 13:13 -
Button's blunt advice: Verstappen must be selfish now
Max Verstappen should explore his options beyond Red Bull with ruthless focus, according to 2009 world champion Jenson Button, who believes the four-time champion's visible ...
10 Jul 2026 12:12 -
What Russell really thinks about Antonelli favouritism claims
George Russell has dismissed claims that Mercedes is providing preferential treatment to his teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli, calling the suggestion "nonsense". The Bri...
10 Jul 2026 11:10 -
Why McLaren's equal-status policy may stop Verstappen joiningThe uncertainty creatMax Verstappen's potential move to McLaren for 2027 faces a significant philosophical barrier, according to Australian broadcaster Channel Nine. The fou...
10 Jul 2026 10:07 -
Why F1 is set to nearly double its sprint race calendarFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has signalled that the sport will significantly expand its sprint race programme in 2027, with nine or ten events expected on the calendar compa...
09 Jul 2026 16:18 -
Why Toto Wolff says Russell's podium masks deeper Mercedes issues
George Russell finished second at the British Grand Prix, but Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists the result flatters the Briton's weekend. Wolff acknowledged that Ru...
09 Jul 2026 15:16 -
How F1's CEO is handling Verstappen's threat to quit
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has insisted that the sport's leadership is taking Max Verstappen's criticism of the 2025 regulations seriously, describing the four-tim...
09 Jul 2026 14:14 -
McLaren plans major upgrade push to close on MercedesMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed the reigning constructors' champions will deploy a substantial upgrade package before and after the summer break, targetin...
09 Jul 2026 13:13 -
Why Montoya wants the FIA to rewrite track limits rules after Antonelli penaltyJuan Pablo Montoya has urged the FIA to revise its track limits rules after Andrea Kimi Antonelli was handed time penalties at the British Grand Prix despite a technical failure...
09 Jul 2026 12:11 -
What Webber really thinks about a Piastri-Verstappen swapMark Webber has moved to quash speculation linking his client Oscar Piastri with a switch to Red Bull Racing, despite reports suggesting the Australian could replace Max Verstap...
09 Jul 2026 11:09 -
Why F1's Bahrain comeback plan just collapsed overnightFormula 1's plan to reschedule the cancelled Bahrain Grand Prix appears to have collapsed within days of being floated, after multiple explosions were reported in the countr...
09 Jul 2026 10:07 -
Why Red Bull is losing patience with Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen is testing Red Bull Racing's patience. The four-time world champion has activated an exit clause in his contract but refuses to commit to his future, insistin...
08 Jul 2026 16:27 -
Leclerc silences critics with commanding Silverstone victoryCharles Leclerc delivered a commanding victory at the British Grand Prix and used the moment to address weeks of scrutiny surrounding his form. The Ferrari driver secured his fi...
08 Jul 2026 15:26 -
Why Ferrari still backs the Hamilton strategy call that cost him P2
Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has defended the late-race pitstop strategy that cost Lewis Hamilton second place at the British Grand Prix. Hamilton dropp...
08 Jul 2026 14:24 -
Ferrari just became the first team to reach this historic F1 milestoneCharles Leclerc's victory at the British Grand Prix has handed Ferrari a unique milestone in Formula 1 history. The Scuderia became the first team ever to reach 250 race win...
08 Jul 2026 13:22 -
Why Verstappen to McLaren may not be the upgrade it seemsMax Verstappen's future remains the dominant narrative in the Formula 1 paddock, but Christijan Albers has cast doubt on the logic of a McLaren switch. The former F1 driver ...
08 Jul 2026 12:20 -
Hamilton sees power unit trouble brewing for Mercedes duoLewis Hamilton believes Mercedes drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will face grid penalties before the season ends. The seven-time world champion has highlighted ...
08 Jul 2026 11:18 -
Why Martin Brundle sees Verstappen following Hamilton's path
Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen will leave Red Bull before the end of his career, citing the same instinct that drove Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari. The Sky Sports commentato...
08 Jul 2026 10:16
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