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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Nike reportedly working on F1 return after two decades
Nike is exploring a return to Formula 1 after more than two decades away from the paddock, with early-stage talks centred on the incoming Cadillac team. Representatives from Nik...

01 Sep 2026 16:25
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How Liam Lawson's Zandvoort drive may have rescued his F1 future
Liam Lawson may have salvaged his Formula 1 career with a composed performance at the Dutch Grand Prix, according to F1 commentator Will Buxton. The New Zealander was recalled t...

01 Sep 2026 15:23
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Betting on the F1 season: reading the odds and building a race-day strategy
Following an entire Formula 1 season means constantly reassessing the competitive order. A car that excels through Monaco’s slow corners may struggle on Monza’s long...

01 Sep 2026 14:23
Sainz baffled by Verstappen's thoughts on early F1 retirement

Carlos Sainz has expressed genuine confusion at Max Verstappen's repeated consideration of early retirement from Formula 1, pointing to the success of older drivers as evide...

01 Sep 2026 14:21
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Why Lando Norris' New McLaren Role Could Pressure Piastri
Lando Norris has signalled his intention to become McLaren's undisputed leader, citing growing influence over team decisions following his recent contract extension through ...

01 Sep 2026 13:20
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Why Ferrari refuses some of Hamilton's requests
Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has confirmed that the Scuderia cannot fulfil every request made by Lewis Hamilton, despite the seven-time world champion&#...

01 Sep 2026 12:18
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How Antonelli transformed into a title contender
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has attributed his transformation from struggling rookie to championship leader to improved mental resilience, following a season in which he has racked up...

01 Sep 2026 11:16
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Why Red Bull would never have left F1 even without Verstappen
Red Bull would have remained in Formula 1 even if Max Verstappen had left the team, according to former Red Bull driver Christian Klien. The Austrian, who now works as an analys...

01 Sep 2026 10:14
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Why Sergio Perez is staying at Cadillac despite team approaches
Sergio Perez has ruled out a mid-season move away from Cadillac, confirming that he views the American outfit as a multi-year project despite contact from rival teams. The Mexic...

31 Aug 2026 16:24
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What really happened between Hamilton and Leclerc at Zandvoort
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has rejected persistent rumours of a serious rift between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, arguing that their tense standoff during...

31 Aug 2026 15:23
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What Hamilton beating Leclerc reveals about F1 dynamics
Carlos Sainz says Lewis Hamilton's form against Charles Leclerc at Ferrari demonstrates how technical regulation changes can overturn established team hierarchies, pointing ...

31 Aug 2026 14:21
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Mercedes told Russell his role: support Antonelli
Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes has made clear to George Russell that Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the team's priority for the remainder of 2026. The former Haas team princip...

31 Aug 2026 13:20
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Why Red Bull has quietly given up on this season
Red Bull has quietly shifted its focus away from the 2026 season and will not pursue major upgrades for the remainder of the year, according to Robert Doornbos. The former F1 dr...

31 Aug 2026 12:16
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Isack Hadjar reveals rapid recovery from first-ever injury
Isack Hadjar expects to return to Red Bull Racing's cockpit for the Italian Grand Prix after missing the Dutch round with a wrist injury sustained in training. The French dr...

31 Aug 2026 11:15
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The Red Bull signing Marko rates above Verstappen
Helmut Marko has identified Adrian Newey as Red Bull Racing's most important signing in the team's 20-year history, placing the designer above Max Verstappen and Sebasti...

31 Aug 2026 10:13
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What Verstappen really said about his Red Bull future
Max Verstappen has acknowledged his Red Bull contract extension through 2030 comes with a sobering reality: the next two years will require "gritting teeth" as the tea...

28 Aug 2026 16:54
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Racing Bulls join the macarena wing race with Imola test
Racing Bulls are testing their own variant of the rotating rear wing design at Imola during a filmday on Tuesday, according to Italian outlet F1inGenerale. The Red Bull sister t...

28 Aug 2026 15:51
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Nico Rosberg issues stark warning to former team Mercedes
Nico Rosberg has warned Mercedes that McLaren has become Formula 1's team to beat, delivering a stark assessment of his former employer's position after Lando Norris dom...

28 Aug 2026 14:50
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Why Alonso credited himself after Zandvoort charge
Fernando Alonso delivered a blunt self-assessment after driving from 18th on the grid to ninth at the Dutch Grand Prix, crediting his own skill for making an unconventional one-...

28 Aug 2026 13:48
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Why Max Verstappen's 2030 Red Bull contract might not be final
Max Verstappen's new Red Bull contract through 2030 may not be the career-defining commitment it appears, according to Sky Sports analyst Bernie Collins. The former strategi...

28 Aug 2026 12:47
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Why F1 boss Domenicali called Verstappen's Red Bull extension the 'icing on the cake'
Stefano Domenicali has expressed visible relief after Max Verstappen committed his future to Red Bull through 2030, telling media at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort that the f...

28 Aug 2026 10:43
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Why Ralf Schumacher believes Piastri is no longer a team leader candidate
Oscar Piastri has become McLaren's second driver following a difficult start to the 2026 season, according to Ralf Schumacher. The former F1 driver says the Australian, who ...

27 Aug 2026 16:19
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Why Coulthard thinks Lawson proved his doubters wrong at Zandvoort
Liam Lawson has earned high praise from former Red Bull driver David Coulthard after filling in for the senior team at Zandvoort, scoring points and showing the maturity that ma...

27 Aug 2026 15:18
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Antonelli reveals emotional moment racing childhood hero Verstappen
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has admitted he fought back tears the first time he raced wheel-to-wheel against Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, childhood heroes who are now direct riv...

27 Aug 2026 14:16
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Why McLaren's Stella doesn't believe Mercedes money excuse
Andrea Stella expects Mercedes to accelerate its development programme imminently, despite Toto Wolff's insistence that budget cap constraints prevent the team from bringing...

27 Aug 2026 13:15
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Why Red Bull keeps turning to Lawson during Hadjar's recovery
Liam Lawson has been handed additional track time by Red Bull Racing, completing a day of Pirelli tyre testing at Mugello following his stand-in drive at Zandvoort last weekend....

27 Aug 2026 12:13
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What went wrong with Antonelli's car at Zandvoort?
Mercedes have opened an investigation into the unexplained performance drop that cost Andrea Kimi Antonelli victory at the Dutch Grand Prix. The championship leader controlled m...

27 Aug 2026 11:11
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Ferrari wants to copy Red Bull's junior driver model at Haas
Fred Vasseur is planning to transform Ferrari's relationship with Haas into a formal junior driver pathway that mirrors Red Bull's long-established model with Racing Bul...

27 Aug 2026 10:09
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Why Verstappen's rare Zandvoort mistake shocked Timo Glock
Max Verstappen's heavy crash at the Dutch Grand Prix left Timo Glock relieved the Red Bull driver escaped unscathed, but the former F1 driver was more surprised by the natur...

26 Aug 2026 17:04
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Max Verstappen's wildest racing challenge yet revealed
Max Verstappen will return to karting next month in a format never seen before. The Red Bull Racing driver will face 100 opponents simultaneously on a purpose-built circuit at S...

26 Aug 2026 16:02
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Why Verstappen's rare Zandvoort error stunned his ex-Red Bull mechanic
Max Verstappen's heavy first-lap crash at Zandvoort has left those closest to him visibly shaken, with former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas admitting he was unprepared to...

26 Aug 2026 15:00
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New F1 circuit sees nineteen red flags in single day of testing
Formula 3's first proper test at Madrid's new street circuit descended into chaos this week, with nineteen red flag stoppages across just two three-hour sessions. The di...

26 Aug 2026 13:58
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Why McLaren is ready to hand Norris a contract beyond 2030
Lando Norris is expected to become the latest driver to commit his long-term future to a single team, with McLaren preparing a contract extension that would keep the British dri...

26 Aug 2026 12:57
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Ferrari teases special 1996 Schumacher livery for home race
Ferrari look set to field a special livery at the Italian Grand Prix that pays tribute to Michael Schumacher's first season with the team in 1996. The Scuderia, which has a ...

26 Aug 2026 11:55
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Antonelli admits Mercedes has lost its speed advantage
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has confirmed what Mercedes feared: the team no longer has the fastest car on the grid. Speaking after his second-place finish at Zandvoort, where Lando No...

25 Aug 2026 16:11
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Steiner's stark warning to Russell: top team days could be over
George Russell faces intense scrutiny after being told by Guenther Steiner that he must improve immediately or risk ending his career in the midfield rather than at the front of...

25 Aug 2026 15:09
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Why Alonso rates Verstappen above Schumacher as his greatest rival
Fernando Alonso has named Max Verstappen the best competitor he has ever faced on track, placing the Red Bull driver above Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton in his personal ...

25 Aug 2026 14:08
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Why Toto Wolff believes Max Verstappen's new Red Bull contract ends the 2025 silly season
Toto Wolff believes the driver market has effectively closed after Max Verstappen committed his future to Red Bull Racing until 2030, removing the final variable from a period o...

25 Aug 2026 12:56
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Why Wolff isn't worried about Norris repeating Verstappen's comeback
Toto Wolff has played down the threat posed by Lando Norris's closing title deficit, pointing to Max Verstappen's failed comeback bid in 2023 as evidence that a strong l...

25 Aug 2026 11:55
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Can Hadjar return at Monza despite hand injury?
Isack Hadjar appeared in the Zandvoort paddock on Sunday with his left hand injury downplayed, prompting Red Bull to weigh a swift return for the Italian Grand Prix. The Frenchm...

25 Aug 2026 10:53
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Red Bull and McLaren push to overturn Monaco result again
Red Bull and McLaren bring their appeal to the FIA International Court of Appeal in Paris today, challenging the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's podium finish at the Mo...

25 Aug 2026 09:51
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Why McLaren worried Norris vs Piastri could explode
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has admitted the team seriously feared the relationship between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could deteriorate following last season's...

12 Aug 2026 16:28
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Red Bull boss reveals just how deep the Verstappen bond runs
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has moved to shut down speculation surrounding Max Verstappen's future, describing the relationship between the four-time world champi...

12 Aug 2026 15:26
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Honda reveals what's inside Aston Martin's crucial B-spec engine
Honda chief engineer Shintaro Orihara has confirmed that Aston Martin will introduce a heavily revised B-spec power unit at the Dutch Grand Prix, targeting what he describes as ...

12 Aug 2026 14:25
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Why Pérez and Bottas could both lose their Cadillac seats
Sergio Pérez fears his Cadillac stint could last just a single season. According to Spanish outlet Marca, the Mexican believes the American team may replace both him and ...

12 Aug 2026 13:23
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Carlos Sainz Has Escape Clause to Leave Williams
Carlos Sainz may have an unexpected escape route from Williams, despite signing through 2028. Formula 1 journalist Marc Limacher reports the Spaniard negotiated a clause permitt...

12 Aug 2026 12:21
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Ferrari's engine upgrade plan to rescue Hamilton's season
Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has confirmed the Italian squad will introduce further engine upgrades in the second half of the season as it attempts to k...

12 Aug 2026 11:20
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What Ricciardo told us about Verstappen and Norris messaging habits
Daniel Ricciardo has disclosed that Max Verstappen remains his most frequent contact from the Formula 1 paddock, with the pair maintaining regular phone conversations despite Ri...

12 Aug 2026 10:11
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How Red Bull's worst season in years unlocked a crucial advantage
Red Bull are set to gain valuable development resources for the second half of the season after their slide to fourth in the constructors' championship triggered a revision ...

11 Aug 2026 16:04
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Why Vasseur refuses to name a Ferrari number one driver
Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has dismissed external calls to establish a clear number one driver, arguing that the internal competition between Charles ...

11 Aug 2026 15:02
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Why Williams may bring Colapinto back from Alpine
Franco Colapinto may return to Williams if Carlos Sainz exercises his contractual right to leave the team after the 2026 season. The Argentine, currently racing for Alpine, rema...

11 Aug 2026 14:04
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What karate taught Hamilton about handling bullies in F1
Lewis Hamilton has spoken candidly about being bullied during his childhood and early racing career, revealing that karate provided him with the tools to channel his energy cons...

11 Aug 2026 13:02
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Prince Bernhard reveals what made him cry at Zandvoort
Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands admits mixed emotions as the Dutch Grand Prix prepares to leave the calendar after its final running on 23 August. Bernhard, a key figure in r...

11 Aug 2026 11:45
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Red Bull fight back to keep key engineer from Cadillac
Red Bull have successfully retained chief engineer Paul Monaghan after presenting a counter offer to prevent his departure to Cadillac, according to Spanish journalist Antonio L...

11 Aug 2026 10:43
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Why Hadjar believes new F1 rules help him chase Verstappen
Isack Hadjar believes the 2026 Formula 1 regulation changes have levelled the playing field in his battle with Max Verstappen at Red Bull. The French rookie, who joined the team...

10 Aug 2026 16:23
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Why Briatore can't understand Alpine's failure to win races
Flavio Briatore has expressed bewilderment at Alpine's inability to win races despite what he considers a complete package. The Alpine executive advisor, speaking to The Rac...

10 Aug 2026 15:20
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Why Nikola Tsolov refuses to discuss his Racing Bulls chances
Nikola Tsolov is increasingly linked with a Racing Bulls seat for 2026, yet the 19-year-old Bulgarian says nothing concrete has been discussed. Despite leading the Formula 2 cha...

10 Aug 2026 14:17
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Why Montoya now believes Hamilton will race for years
Juan Pablo Montoya has reversed his earlier prediction about Lewis Hamilton's retirement, stating the seven-time world champion could race for another two to three years bas...

10 Aug 2026 13:15
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George Russell shares engagement news during F1 summer break
George Russell has announced his engagement to long-term partner Carmen Mundt, confirming the news on social media on Sunday evening. The Mercedes driver, who described himself ...

10 Aug 2026 11:11
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Why Piastri's McLaren deal may have shut the door on Verstappen
Oscar Piastri's contract with McLaren reportedly runs until the end of 2028, effectively closing the door on speculation linking Max Verstappen to the Woking team in the nea...

10 Aug 2026 10:09
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Why McLaren won't pay what Verstappen costs
Max Verstappen's potential move to McLaren has hit a major financial obstacle, according to Formula 1 reporter Ralf Bach. The four-time world champion, who has been heavily ...

07 Aug 2026 16:31
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Why Antonelli understands Ferrari fans who struggle to cheer for him
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has acknowledged the complexity of being an Italian driver racing for Mercedes rather than Ferrari, telling FormulaPassion he fully grasps why some compatr...

07 Aug 2026 15:29
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Why Hamilton refuses to retire without racing in Africa
Lewis Hamilton has set himself one final career goal before hanging up his helmet: racing in Africa. The Ferrari driver told Esses Magazine he has spent the past six to seven ye...

07 Aug 2026 14:28
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Fernando Alonso set to sign new Aston Martin contract despite difficult season
Fernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin through 2027 after agreeing terms on a contract extension, according to Spanish outlet Marca. The two-time world champion is set to...

07 Aug 2026 13:26
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Why making Hamilton clear number one could backfire on Ferrari
Riccardo Ceccarelli, the mental coach who has worked with Charles Leclerc for years, has warned Ferrari that designating Lewis Hamilton as outright number one driver could disru...

07 Aug 2026 12:24
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Why George Russell is pushing for more races this season
George Russell has called for Formula 1 to maintain a 24-race calendar despite unrest in the Middle East forcing multiple cancellations. The Mercedes driver, currently third in ...

07 Aug 2026 11:22
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Why Günther Steiner gave Verstappen an A, not an S
Former Haas team principal Günther Steiner has awarded Max Verstappen an A grade for his first half of the 2025 season, but withheld the top mark despite the Dutchman's...

07 Aug 2026 10:20
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Red Bull paid Marko millions to keep quiet about internal power struggle
Helmut Marko received an eight-million-euro severance package from Red Bull Racing when he left the team at the end of 2025, according to German publication F1-Insider. The paym...

06 Aug 2026 16:33
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Fernando Alonso's £3m hypercar turns heads in Monaco
Fernando Alonso turned heads in Monaco this week, not for his driving at the circuit but behind the wheel of his Lamborghini Sian FKP 37, a hypercar limited to just 63 coup&eacu...

06 Aug 2026 15:31
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Audi set to extend Hülkenberg deal, blocking Sainz move
Nico Hülkenberg is in advanced discussions with Audi over a two-year contract extension, according to Formula 1 journalist Marc Limacher. The German's current deal expi...

06 Aug 2026 14:29
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