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.
As the Formula 1 season hits its boiling point, McLaren suddenly finds itself on the defensive. Max Verstappen is closing fast in the world championship fight, and tension is cr...
The pressure is mounting on Max Verstappen. As Formula 1 heads to Brazil, the reigning champion faces a decisive weekend in his pursuit of a fifth world title. With Lando Norris...
The calm before the storm. Formula 1’s return to Interlagos begins quietly for Max Verstappen, who will skip the traditional Thursday FIA press conference ahead of the Bra...
It was a casual comment, but it raised eyebrows across the paddock. George Russell recently revealed that his Mercedes contract includes clauses designed to protect him from pot...
As Formula 1 prepares for the seismic regulation overhaul of 2026, whispers have been growing that Red Bull could be in trouble. Rivals hint that the new power unit rules, with ...
Nearly four years after Abu Dhabi 2021, the scars still haven’t healed. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has once again taken aim at former race director Michael Masi, c...
A rebirth for one of Formula 1’s most historic names. Williams Racing, once a symbol of dominance through the 1980s and 1990s, has unveiled a bold new identity ahead of th...
The criticism has been mounting. Formula 1 races have become too predictable, too carefully managed, too tidy. With one-stop strategies now the default, fans and even drivers sa...
Max Verstappen’s dream of a fifth world title is hanging by a thread. With just four races remaining and a 36-point gap to championship leader Lando Norris, the Dutchman f...
Few drivers command as much respect in wet conditions as Max Verstappen, and former Formula 1 race engineer Mark Slade believes the Dutchman belongs among the very best to ever...
Aston Martin is preparing for one of the biggest changes in its modern Formula 1 history. After years of running Mercedes power units, the Silverstone-based team will switch to ...
Lando Norris arrives in São Paulo as the new leader of the Formula 1 world championship, and his focus couldn’t be clearer, he’s targeting nothing less than m...
Guenther Steiner has never been one to mince words, and he’s not starting now. The former Haas team principal, known for his blunt honesty on Netflix’s Drive to Surv...
Red Bull Racing’s latest charity auction has fetched an impressive result. The signed race suits worn by Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda during the Japanese Grand Prix hav...
With just four race weekends to go, Max Verstappen is somehow back in the title fight. The Dutchman was all but written off mid-season, his Red Bull lagging behind the resurgent...
It was supposed to be McLaren’s dream season. Two young stars, equal machinery, and a promise of fair racing under the now-famous “papaya rules.” But as Lando ...
Williams has made a big announcement ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The legendary British team will appear on next year’s grid under a slightly new name: Atlassian Wi...
In recent weeks, Formula 1’s TV coverage has faced growing backlash for its frequent focus on drivers’ families, girlfriends, and celebrities instead of on-track act...
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are heading into the most crucial phase of their Formula 1 careers. With just four races remaining in the 2025 season, the world championship batt...
Guenther Steiner didn’t hold back in his latest appearance on the Red Flags Podcast. The former Haas team principal delivered a blunt assessment of Oscar Piastri’s r...
Max Verstappen is showing no signs of giving up in his pursuit of the world championship. The Dutchman has been in excellent form in the second half of the Formula 1 season, cla...
The Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, one of the most iconic circuits on the calendar. Fans can look forward to an action-pack...
Max Verstappen heads into this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix with renewed confidence in his pursuit of the world championship. At the legendary Interlagos circuit, opport...
According to James Hinchcliffe, Ollie Bearman is one of the biggest revelations of the season. The IndyCar analyst and former driver says he’s been blown away by how the y...
Oscar Piastri once looked in full control of the championship battle. The young Australian held a comfortable lead earlier this season, but since Baku, things have gone rapidly ...
Lando Norris delivered a masterclass during the Mexican Grand Prix, taking pole position, dominating from start to finish, and winning by a stunning 30-second margin. Yet instea...
Gabriel Bortoleto has made no secret of his lofty ambitions. The Brazilian driver, who made his Formula 1 debut with Sauber in 2025, says he dreams of one day being part of a le...
The FIA is reportedly exploring a significant rule change that could shake up Formula 1 from 2026 onward. According to reports from Motorsport.com Italy, the governing body is e...
Max Verstappen has looked back on his clash with George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix earlier this season. The Dutchman received a time penalty for the incident but now ...
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has shared some heartwarming news with his fans. The Monegasque revealed on social media that he proposed to his girlfriend, Alexandra Saint Mleux...
Lando Norris made a statement of intent in Mexico City. The McLaren driver dominated the Grand Prix, winning by more than thirty seconds and sending a clear message to his title...
Mercedes has acknowledged that it acted too slowly during the Mexican Grand Prix when managing the on-track battle between George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The team&rsq...
Lando Norris is enjoying a phenomenal second half of the Formula 1 season. The Briton has faced plenty of criticism in recent months for his openness after making mistakes, but ...
Lando Norris may have grabbed the spotlight with his victory at the Mexican Grand Prix, but another Briton was the talk of the paddock afterward. Oliver Bearman delivered a sens...
Adrian Newey has once again expressed his deep admiration for Max Verstappen. The legendary engineer, long regarded as the mastermind behind Red Bull’s success, sees in th...
Damon Hill has long been one of Max Verstappen’s most vocal critics. The former world champion and current F1 analyst made headlines in 2021 for his outspoken comments aft...
Max Verstappen isn’t just a multiple Formula 1 world champion, he’s also a devoted family man. The Red Bull Racing star shares a close bond with Penelope, the daught...
Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was supposed to mark the beginning of a fairytale. Yet according to multiple reports, the seven-time world champion might face a premature...
Speed alone doesn’t win championships, mental control does. Max Verstappen’s dominance lies not just in his talent, but in his discipline. Where others buckle under ...
Mercedes, once untouchable, is fighting for relevance. The years since its hybrid-era dominance have been turbulent, marked by experimental designs and missed opportunities. But...
For years, Ferrari symbolized frustration. Strategy blunders, internal politics, and inconsistent performance defined the Scuderia. But under team principal Frédér...
The future of Formula 1 isn’t coming, it’s already here. The 2025 grid marks the arrival of a generation raised on data, simulators, and relentless precision. From M...
For nearly a decade, Red Bull defined perfection. Adrian Newey’s designs and Max Verstappen’s brilliance turned Formula 1 into a masterclass in precision. But the 20...
Two years ago, McLaren was in turmoil. The car was unpredictable, the factory disjointed, and the leadership uncertain. Yet under team principal Andrea Stella, the British team ...
For years, Max Verstappen was the face of complete domination in Formula 1. His raw pace, aggression, and confidence made him untouchable. But 2025 presented a different kind of...
Ollie Bearman delivered a sensational drive at the Mexican Grand Prix, finishing fourth — not only his best result as a rookie but also one of the best performances in Haa...
Max Verstappen remains firmly in contention for the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, trailing Lando Norris by just 36 points. Despite a challenging Mexican Grand Prix, the Dut...
Carlos Sainz endured a difficult weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix, capped by a costly spin and retirement that triggered the Virtual Safety Car (VSC). Ironically, the Spaniard ...
Liam Lawson was furious after being forced to retire early from the Mexican Grand Prix following a collision with Carlos Sainz. The Racing Bulls driver lasted just five laps bef...
Formula E driver Antonio Félix da Costa has praised his longtime friend Max Verstappen, calling him one of the most humble and genuine people in motorsport despite his in...
Tensions were high at Mercedes following a heated Mexican Grand Prix, where Andrea Kimi Antonelli was ordered to let teammate George Russell pass in the closing stages. The youn...
It wasn’t a perfect weekend for Max Verstappen at the Mexican Grand Prix. Despite finishing third and keeping his title hopes alive, the Dutchman spent most of the weekend...
Brazil. Interlagos. Historically the stage of drama. This weekend it could become epicenter of titan battle for title. Not because of the circuit. But because of what comes from...
Felipe Massa lost the 2008 championship by one point. To Lewis Hamilton. Now, seventeen years later, he takes the sport to court. $82 million claim. But it's about more than...
Max Verstappen finished third in Mexico. Normally not news. But this time was different. His car was powerless. His team struggling. Yet he conjured a podium from nothing. Rival...
Oliver Bearman is nineteen. He dreamed his entire life of F1. That dream became reality when Haas signed him for 2025. This is more than a promotion. It's proof that the rou...
Toto Wolff praised his competitor. Openly. "Fred is one of the best team bosses I know... If I wasn't at Mercedes, I'd take Fred." Why does the Mercedes boss d...
Christian Horner led Red Bull twenty years. Multiple world titles. Dominance. Loyalty. Until he didn't. Helmut Marko now revealed why. And his words are devastating. ...
Andrea Stella believed in harmony. In fairness. In having two number one drivers who can race freely. That ideal lies shattered after Singapore. The collision between Lando Norr...
The Mexican Grand Prix once again highlighted the difference in racecraft between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, according to former IndyCar driver and F1 analyst James Hinc...
The FIA is once again facing criticism following the Mexican Grand Prix, where a late Virtual Safety Car (VSC) seemingly cost Max Verstappen a chance at second place. Former For...
It wasn’t the easiest weekend for Oscar Piastri, but the McLaren driver still managed to end the Mexican Grand Prix on a positive note. Finishing fifth at the Autód...
Felipe Massa’s long legal battle against Formula 1 has reached a decisive stage. The Brazilian, who narrowly lost the 2008 World Championship to Lewis Hamilton, is suing t...
Lando Norris is in the form of his life. The McLaren driver dominated the Mexican Grand Prix to take the championship lead from teammate Oscar Piastri, continuing a stunning run...
Aston Martin has officially confirmed that 19-year-old American driver Jak Crawford will join the team in 2026 as its new reserve and development driver. The announcement effect...
Red Bull Racing surprised the Formula 1 paddock during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend by unveiling several updates to the RB21, even as the sport prepares for a major rule overh...
In a sport driven by technology and billions, a fundamental digital vulnerability has been exposed. Ethical hackers gained access to the most sensitive private data of F1 driver...
The P2 constructors battle is intense. Mercedes versus Ferrari. Every point counts. In Mexico, George Russell exposed a painful internal dilemma. His frustrated team radio revea...
While the title fight grabbed all attention, Oliver Bearman wrote his own fairytale. The 20-year-old Haas rookie fought from P9 to a sensational fourth place. The best result in...
A week ago Max Verstappen dominated in Austin. The RB21 was the benchmark. Unbeatable. Seven days later in Mexico, that same car was unrecognizable. Powerless, slow, struggling....
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