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.
News
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Why Antonelli rejected Russell's 'title to lose' remarkAndrea Kimi Antonelli has rejected George Russell's claim that the Italian rookie now has the world championship "to lose" after his retirement in Canada. Speaking...
05 Jun 2026 10:46 -
Why Verstappen won't back down on his Red Bull criticism
Max Verstappen has doubled down on his pointed criticism of Red Bull following the Canadian Grand Prix, insisting his harsh words were necessary to keep the team accountable. Th...
05 Jun 2026 09:44 -
Why F1 insiders stay silent on Ben Sulayem's FIA changesSenior figures across Formula 1 are declining to publicly criticise FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, despite mounting controversy over his leadership and a recent proposal to...
04 Jun 2026 16:22 -
Marko sees only one hope left against Mercedes dominanceHelmut Marko has conceded that Mercedes are the dominant force in Formula 1 this season and that Max Verstappen's title hopes have effectively evaporated. Speaking to Austri...
04 Jun 2026 15:20 -
Why Patrese expects Leclerc to "land a blow" on Hamilton in MonacoFormer Formula 1 driver Riccardo Patrese has named Ferrari as clear favourites for the Monaco Grand Prix, predicting Charles Leclerc will win on home ground and "land a blo...
04 Jun 2026 13:17 -
Red Bull declares war on Mercedes after Verstappen podiumRed Bull Powertrains boss Ben Hodgkinson has set his sights on Mercedes after Max Verstappen secured third place in Canada, the first podium finish for a car powered by Red Bull...
04 Jun 2026 11:12 -
Why Verstappen's GT3 teammate calls him an absolute specialistLucas Auer has explained why Max Verstappen impressed him so deeply during their shared GT3 stint at the Nürburgring 24 Hours earlier this year, singling out a specific tec...
03 Jun 2026 16:48 -
Why Ocon believes Hamilton stands alone in modern F1Esteban Ocon has waded into one of Formula 1's most enduring debates, declaring Lewis Hamilton the greatest driver of the modern era without hesitation. The Haas driver told...
03 Jun 2026 15:47 -
Why Hamilton believes Ferrari can finally deliver in MonacoLewis Hamilton believes Ferrari can deliver his first victory for the team in Monaco this weekend, ending a 39-race winless streak stretching back to Belgium 2024. The seven-tim...
03 Jun 2026 14:45 -
Why Lando Norris thinks Monaco will escape the worst of F1's new engine headachesLando Norris believes Monaco could offer a rare reprieve from the energy management constraints that have frustrated drivers under Formula 1's new power unit regulations. Th...
03 Jun 2026 13:42 -
Why Sainz's manager knocked on Red Bull's door againCarlos Sainz's management has made contact with Red Bull Racing about a potential return to the organisation, Italian journalist Roberto Chinchero has revealed to Motorsport...
03 Jun 2026 12:40 -
Why Hamilton's Canada breakthrough has changed the dynamic at FerrariLewis Hamilton delivered his strongest performance since joining Ferrari with second place at the Canadian Grand Prix, a result that has exposed a widening gap to teammate Charl...
03 Jun 2026 11:38 -
Why Wolff won't give up on Verstappen despite Antonelli's brillianceToto Wolff has not abandoned his pursuit of Max Verstappen, despite Mercedes opening the 2026 season with five consecutive victories. Spanish journalist Antonio Lobato told SoyM...
03 Jun 2026 10:36 -
Russell facing second driver status after Antonelli's four-race streakGeorge Russell's status at Mercedes is under serious scrutiny after a difficult start to the season that has seen him comprehensively outperformed by rookie teammate Andrea ...
02 Jun 2026 16:35 -
Why Nico Rosberg says Norris must 'cause a crash' with VerstappenNico Rosberg has questioned whether Lando Norris possesses the ruthlessness required to hold off Max Verstappen in the long term, claiming the reigning world champion is "t...
02 Jun 2026 15:31 -
Why Alonso expects no Aston Martin breakthrough before summerFernando Alonso does not expect Aston Martin to make significant gains toward the front of the Formula 1 grid in the coming months. The two-time world champion has admitted the ...
02 Jun 2026 14:29 -
Verstappen faces wet qualifying threat in MonacoMax Verstappen may face unpredictable conditions during Saturday's Monaco Grand Prix qualifying after weather forecasts identified a rain window on the most critical day of ...
02 Jun 2026 13:27 -
Why McLaren isn't giving up on its problematic front wingMcLaren will reintroduce its new front wing specification in Monaco after withdrawing the upgrade partway through the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. Team principal Andrea Stella c...
02 Jun 2026 12:25 -
What time does the Monaco GP start? Full schedule revealedFormula 1 returns to Europe this weekend with the Monaco Grand Prix, bringing the circus back to traditional Central European Time slots after back-to-back sprint weekends. Max ...
02 Jun 2026 11:22 -
Norris takes on the Nordschleife after VerstappenLando Norris has completed his first lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, following Max Verstappen's lead at the iconic German circuit. McLaren released footage of the ...
02 Jun 2026 10:20 -
Why Williams is confident Sainz and Albon won't walk awayJames Vowles has moved to end speculation over the futures of Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon at Williams, insisting both drivers remain fully committed to the team's long-term ...
01 Jun 2026 16:08 -
Why Button thinks Alonso must return to IndianapolisJenson Button has called on Fernando Alonso to mount another assault on the Indianapolis 500, arguing his former teammate has a genuine chance to become only the second driver i...
01 Jun 2026 14:57 -
The invisible drivers of Formula 1When Formula 1 fans watch a Grand Prix, attention naturally goes to the drivers battling on track. Cameras follow overtakes, pit stops, and dramatic radio messages while million...
01 Jun 2026 14:37 -
Ferrari boss responds to Hamilton's straight-line speed concernsFred Vasseur has dismissed Lewis Hamilton's concerns about Ferrari's straight-line speed, attributing the seven-time world champion's frustrations to energy deployme...
01 Jun 2026 13:53 -
Why Montoya thinks Antonelli's 43-point lead could backfireJuan Pablo Montoya has warned Kimi Antonelli that his commanding 43-point championship lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell could become his biggest liability if the young...
01 Jun 2026 12:50 -
Why Peter Windsor says Verstappen gave Antonelli the perfect championship advice
Peter Windsor has endorsed Max Verstappen's recent advice to championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli, describing it as exactly what the young Mercedes driver needs to hear...
01 Jun 2026 11:48 -
Why Kimi Antonelli's father warns he's not ready yet
Marco Antonelli has urged caution over the early-season hype surrounding his son Andrea Kimi Antonelli, despite the 19-year-old Mercedes driver leading the Formula 1 world cham...
01 Jun 2026 10:46 -
Montoya warns Ferrari could repeat Red Bull's mistake with Leclerc and HamiltonJuan Pablo Montoya believes Charles Leclerc risks becoming marginalised at Ferrari in the same way Sergio Pérez and other drivers have been at Red Bull Racing, as the Scu...
01 Jun 2026 09:43 -
Hadjar sees only positives for Red Bull ahead of MonacoIsack Hadjar believes Red Bull Racing has finally identified the performance window it needs to challenge for victories, starting in Monaco this weekend. The French driver secur...
29 May 2026 17:38 -
Why Fittipaldi believes Russell has already given up on 2026George Russell has drawn sharp criticism from former Formula 1 driver Christian Fittipaldi after appearing to concede the 2026 world championship to Mercedes teammate Kimi Anton...
29 May 2026 16:36 -
Why McLaren insists Lambiase is not being groomed as Stella's successorMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has dismissed speculation that Gianpiero Lambiase is being groomed to succeed him, insisting the high-profile hire from Red Bull is instead ...
29 May 2026 15:33 -
Why Steiner calls Wolff his 'rockstar' of the Canadian GPGuenther Steiner has singled out Toto Wolff for praise after the Mercedes team principal allowed Kimi Antonelli and George Russell to fight freely during a tense Canadian Grand ...
29 May 2026 14:31 -
Why Martin Brundle defended Russell's angry headrest throw
Martin Brundle has defended George Russell following the Mercedes driver's angry reaction to his retirement at the Chinese Grand Prix. Russell threw his headrest onto the tr...
29 May 2026 13:29 -
Why Hamilton gets more satisfaction from racing Verstappen than Leclerc
Lewis Hamilton derives more satisfaction from racing Max Verstappen than his current Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, according to F1 journalist Will Buxton. The claim follows ...
29 May 2026 12:26 -
Why Guenther Steiner thinks Russell must change to beat AntonelliGeorge Russell has been told he must abandon his reputation as a 'nice guy' if he is to overhaul a 43-point deficit to Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in the world cham...
29 May 2026 11:24 -
Why Montoya believes Mercedes should avoid signing VerstappenJuan Pablo Montoya has launched another pointed attack on Max Verstappen, suggesting the four-time world champion would only bring disruption to Mercedes and questioning why Tot...
29 May 2026 10:21 -
Villeneuve Says Antonelli Has the Luck of a Champion but Makes Too Many MistakesJacques Villeneuve watched the Canadian Grand Prix closely and came away with a view that is harder to dismiss than simple praise. Antonelli is currently faster than Russell, wi...
27 May 2026 16:50 -
Perez Criticises Cadillac's Operations and Says He Has Proved He Still Belongs at the TopSergio Perez is not hiding his frustration. Cadillac are still without points after five races and the Mexican driver believes the team is underperforming its own potential. He ...
27 May 2026 15:47 -
Wolff Accepts the Internal Fight Has Properly Started: "They Will Be Under Scrutiny"
Toto Wolff has confirmed what Canada made obvious: the battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell inside Mercedes is now fully underway, and the team is going to have to m...
27 May 2026 14:45 -
Antonelli Refuses to Discuss the Championship: "It Is Still Too Early This Season"
Kimi Antonelli is leading the 2026 Formula 1 world championship by 43 points after five races. His lead is now larger than the gap Lando Norris held over Oscar Piastri at the sa...
27 May 2026 13:44 -
Antonelli Says His Duel With Russell Was on the Edge: "We Both Wanted to Win"Kimi Antonelli has looked back on his battle with George Russell in Canada with undisguised enthusiasm. The two Mercedes drivers fought intensely for the lead across the opening...
27 May 2026 12:42 -
McLaren Torn Apart After Canada Strategy Disaster but Kravitz Defends Courtenay
McLaren had one of the worst strategy calls of the season in Canada and the criticism has been sharp. Ted Kravitz delivered the most pointed public assessment of what went wrong...
27 May 2026 11:40 -
Brundle Compares Antonelli to Verstappen After Canada: "That Felt Very Max-Like"
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has won four races in a row and leads the championship by 43 points. Martin Brundle watched Sunday's race in Canada and came away with a specific obser...
27 May 2026 10:37 -
Alonso and Stroll Manage Expectations as Aston Martin Confirm No Major Updates Until SummerAston Martin are the only team on the grid not to have introduced visible updates since the mandatory April break, and there is no significant change coming in the near term. Fe...
26 May 2026 16:59 -
Verstappen Surprised by Podium in Canada: "The Car Actually Felt Better in Miami"
Max Verstappen drove one of his more enjoyable races of the 2026 season in Canada and came away with his first podium of the year. He was also candid about the fact that the res...
26 May 2026 15:58 -
Ferrari Watching Mercedes' Internal Tensions With a Smile: "A Luxury Problem"Fred Vasseur is not going to pretend he is unhappy about what happened between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli during the Canadian sprint race. The Ferrari team principal ackn...
26 May 2026 14:56 -
Antonelli Tips Ferrari as the Favourites for Monaco and Explains Exactly Why
Kimi Antonelli won in Canada and extended his championship lead to 43 points over Russell. He spent the post-race press conference talking not about his own advantage but about ...
26 May 2026 13:55 -
Norris Takes Responsibility for Canada After McLaren's Weekend Unravels
Lando Norris is not pointing fingers after Canada. His race ended with a retirement, a decision over tyre strategy that he was part of, and a car that was clearly not comfortabl...
26 May 2026 12:53 -
Hill Calls Hamilton's Pass on Verstappen in Canada Pure Magic and Compares Him to MansellLewis Hamilton produced his best drive since joining Ferrari in Canada, fighting through the field and executing a decisive overtake on Max Verstappen in the closing stages to s...
26 May 2026 11:52 -
Verstappen and Hamilton Full of Praise for Antonelli: "He Is Doing It Brilliantly"Andrea Kimi Antonelli has exceeded every expectation placed on him before the season started. While George Russell was being discussed as the title favourite before the first li...
26 May 2026 10:50 -
Hamilton Says He Is Very Happy at Ferrari and Pushes Back on Exit RumoursLewis Hamilton is not going anywhere. The seven-time world champion has pushed back directly on the reports suggesting Ferrari are ready to replace him, and he has done so with ...
21 May 2026 15:25 -
Piquet Jr Fears for Russell: "This Could Be the Beginning of the End"Nelson Piquet Jr has watched the first four races of the Mercedes internal battle and come away worried about George Russell. Verstappen's brother-in-law, who raced in Formu...
21 May 2026 14:24 -
Schumacher Warns Albon He Needs to Perform or Williams Will Look ElsewhereAlexander Albon is under pressure at Williams and the person making that point most directly this week is Ralf Schumacher. The former driver believes Albon has been losing groun...
21 May 2026 13:23 -
Herbert Praises the Verstappen-Lambiase Partnership as One of the Greatest in Modern F1Johnny Herbert has watched a lot of driver-engineer relationships over the course of a career that has included years as an FIA steward and pundit. In his assessment, the partne...
21 May 2026 12:21 -
Schumacher Says Verstappen Was Truly Unbelievable at the Nurburgring: "Nobody Else Would Have Dared"Ralf Schumacher watched Max Verstappen's performance at the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring and ran out of ways to describe what he saw. The former driver was left shaking his h...
21 May 2026 11:20 -
Ferrari Reportedly Have a Shortlist of Three to Replace Hamilton: Bearman, Verstappen, or SainzLewis Hamilton is in all likelihood heading into his final season at Ferrari. According to Swiss outlet Blick, the Scuderia have already identified three candidates to sit along...
21 May 2026 10:18 -
Coulthard Says No Other F1 Driver Would Have the Courage to Race at the Nurburgring
David Coulthard watched Max Verstappen race at the Nurburgring Nordschleife last weekend and came away with a view that goes well beyond admiration for the lap times. What Verst...
20 May 2026 15:29 -
Engel Praises Verstappen After Their Nurburgring Battle: "I Hope We Can Have Coffee Soon"Maro Engel and Max Verstappen spent significant portions of the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring trying to pass each other on one of the most demanding circuits in the world. The fan...
20 May 2026 14:27 -
Coulthard Says the Transfer Debate Is Over: Verstappen Is Staying at Red Bull for the Rest of His CareerDavid Coulthard was still discussing Max Verstappen's future possibilities a few weeks ago. He is not anymore. The former Red Bull driver has moved to a firm conclusion, and...
20 May 2026 13:26 -
Palmer Backs Russell to Win the Title Because Antonelli Will Eventually Make a Costly Mistake
Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by twenty points and has won three of the first four races. Jolyon Palmer is backing George Russell anyway. Consistency Over Momentu...
20 May 2026 12:24 -
Schumacher Says Leclerc Will Never Win a Title at Ferrari and Verstappen Would Not Fit EitherRalf Schumacher has delivered a blunt verdict on Charles Leclerc's championship prospects and they are tied entirely to one condition: he needs to be somewhere other than Fe...
20 May 2026 11:22 -
Herbert Says Verstappen Is Playing Games With His Future Threats and Will Never Actually LeaveJohnny Herbert has run out of patience with the speculation about Max Verstappen's Formula 1 future. The former driver believes the Dutchman has been deliberately stoking th...
20 May 2026 10:19 -
Verstappen Names the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix as the Best Race of His Career
Ten races from his Formula 1 career were put in front of Max Verstappen and he identified the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix almost immediately. It is the race he returns to most oft...
18 May 2026 19:58 -
Schumacher Warns Mercedes Updates Could Actually Hurt Antonelli in CanadaRalf Schumacher is not convinced that the upgrade package Mercedes are bringing to Canada will automatically benefit Kimi Antonelli. The young Italian has won three of the first...
18 May 2026 18:57 -
Button Praises Norris for Openness on Mental Health: "That Is What Makes Lando So Strong"Jenson Button has spoken warmly about Lando Norris and his decision to discuss mental health struggles openly during his championship-winning season. The 2009 world champion use...
18 May 2026 17:56 -
Hamilton Climbs 56 Places on Sunday Times Rich List With Fortune Estimated at 500 Million Euros
Lewis Hamilton has made a notable jump in this year's Sunday Times Rich List, rising 56 places to sit 294th among the wealthiest people in Britain. His fortune is estimated ...
18 May 2026 16:54 -
Analyst Says Russell Could Actually Fit the New Red Bull Under MekiesGeorge Russell's name keeps appearing in conversations about the Red Bull driver lineup, partly because Verstappen is linked to Mercedes and partly because someone needs to ...
18 May 2026 14:51 -
Verstappen Effect Shatters All-Time Nurburgring Attendance RecordThe 24 Hours of the Nurburgring attracted 352,000 spectators last weekend, the highest attendance figure in the history of the race. The circuit confirmed the record on social m...
18 May 2026 13:50 -
McLaren Reportedly Want Sainz Back If Piastri Leaves for Red BullCarlos Sainz could be heading back to McLaren. Spanish media are reporting that the current Williams driver, who has a performance-related escape clause in his contract, is bein...
12 May 2026 21:19 -
Mekies Confirms Red Bull Are Looking for a New Race Engineer for VerstappenRed Bull have addressed the departure of Gianpiero Lambiase publicly for the first time. Team principal Laurent Mekies used the opportunity to set out how the team is thinking a...
12 May 2026 20:20
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