Rob Veenstra
Rob founded GPToday together with Danny. He started as an intern at the end of 2004, after which he became the first journalist to be hired and wrote articles and various interesting columns for many years. He was regularly the daily hub of the news, but also provided live coverage of the test sessions.
News
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Ecclestone bribe charge delayed due to 'translation work'
There will be a further delay in the progress with Bernie Ecclestone's bribery charges, the German news agency DPA is reporting. We reported in mid May that more will be known a...
07 Jun 2013 13:31 -
Felipe Massa had medical checks in Brazil after MonacoFelipe Massa and Pastor Maldonado on Thursday announced they are fighting fit for this weekend's F1 action in Canada. The pair were both nursing sore bodies after Monaco, where ...
07 Jun 2013 12:46 -
Grosjean hits back at criticism for crashes in MonacoRomain Grosjean has hit back at suggestions he has reverted to the much-derided 'nutcase' of 2012, insisting F1 drivers should be racing hard. After Monaco, Frenchman Grosjean -...
07 Jun 2013 12:10 -
Report - Michelin met with F1 executives to look into return
Michelin is the latest tyre brand linked with F1 in 2014. In recent days, former F1 supplier Bridgestone joined Korea's Hankook in playing down the prospect of replacing Pirelli...
07 Jun 2013 11:32 -
Mercedes 'sporting integrity' on trial in Montreal paddock'Tyregate' was the predictably hot topic of conversation in the Montreal paddock on Thursday. Mercedes issued a statement after the FIA said it will convene the international tr...
07 Jun 2013 10:26 -
No criticism from within Ferrari after Monaco - AlonsoFernando Alonso on Thursday hit back at suggestions Ferrari might have been unhappy with his lacklustre performance recently at Monaco. Some commentators say the Spaniard lacked...
07 Jun 2013 09:09 -
Vettel and Rosberg reveal different opinions over 'tyregate'Germans Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg on Thursday revealed their vastly different opinions about the 'testgate' saga that has gripped formula one. Mercedes is being hauled b...
06 Jun 2013 16:26 -
McLaren progress 'not as fast as we would hope' - MichaelMcLaren is only inching back to the front of the field in 2013, sporting director Sam Michael has admitted. He said the still-uncompetitive MP4-28 showed signs of improvement at...
06 Jun 2013 15:24 -
Hamilton 'expected' Rosberg's strong form for 2013Lewis Hamilton insists he is not fazed by his inferior form alongside Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg so far in 2013. The 2008 world champion, who switched from McLaren over the ...
06 Jun 2013 13:44 -
Further tyre tweaks in 2013 unlikely - Hembery
If Pirelli's tyre tweak is introduced for Silverstone, it will almost certainly be the last change in 2013, Paul Hembery has revealed. Following criticism of the four-stop strat...
06 Jun 2013 12:53 -
Red Bull Racing denies James Allison rumoursRed Bull has denied the latest reports linking Lotus' departed technical director James Allison with the world champion team. While Allison was earlier linked with a move to Fer...
06 Jun 2013 12:13 -
In-season testing to return next year - reportIn-season testing is returning in 2014, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport. However, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reported recently that a proposal by Ferrari to tra...
06 Jun 2013 11:59 -
Bridgestone 'no current plans' for F1 return
Bridgestone, F1's official tyre supplier before Pirelli, has joined Hankook in playing down the prospect of a formula one foray for 2014. With Pirelli fending off criticism o...
06 Jun 2013 10:49 -
Video: A lap onboard around Montreal with Lewis Hamilton
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal hosts the Grand Prix of Canada this weekend. As a preview a video of a lap onboard with late Lewis Hamilton around that track. ...
06 Jun 2013 10:01 -
Petrov working hard on F1 return for 2014
Even without a manager or Russian sponsors, Vitaly Petrov is still determined to return to formula one in 2014. Since losing his Caterham seat at the end of last year, 28-year-o...
06 Jun 2013 09:35 -
FIA drops Ferrari test probe, Mercedes to international tribunalF1's governing body has dropped its investigation against Ferrari, but summoned Mercedes to the international tribunal over the 'test-gate' saga. In a statement, the FIA said it...
06 Jun 2013 08:41 -
Caterham revives driver development programCaterham F1 Team has launched Caterham Racing Academy, a driver development program that gives a clear route to F1 for future champions and enables young motorsport talent from ...
05 Jun 2013 16:55 -
Sutil happy that F1 comeback goes smoothly so farAdrian Sutil is happy his return to formula one this year has gone smoothly so far. After sitting out last season in the wake of his 2011 assault conviction, the 30-year-old ret...
05 Jun 2013 14:44 -
Williams dreams of long future for historic F1 teamEven at the age of 71, Sir Frank Williams sees a long future for his eponymous formula one team. Asked by La Presse newspaper to reveal the secret of his team's longevity, Willi...
05 Jun 2013 13:31 -
Ferrari's test relaxation proposal voted down in Monaco
A proposal by Ferrari to ease F1's strict testing limits was voted down in Monaco. The Italian team, the owner of the Mugello and Fiorano circuits, proposed that teams be allowe...
05 Jun 2013 12:11 -
McLaren working extensively in Toyota wind tunnel in CologneMarussia's technical collaboration with McLaren is continuing full speed ahead. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, reporting that the Russian supercarmaker-own...
05 Jun 2013 11:27 -
Astana wants Juncadella to gain F1 experience at Williams
Williams' new engine deal with Mercedes could be set to pay off immediately for Dani Juncadella. The 22-year-old Spaniard was signed up by Mercedes for the DTM season in 2013, a...
05 Jun 2013 10:14 -
'Adrian Newey thinks about stopping after 2014'James Allison, the highly-rated F1 engineer who recently left Lotus, is being linked with Red Bull's future. When Briton Allison left Lotus, he was most strongly linked with a m...
05 Jun 2013 09:46 -
New chassis' for Massa and Maldonado in CanadaFelipe Massa will use a brand new Ferrari chassis in Canada this weekend. Since Monaco, where he crashed heavily in two near-identical incidents at Ste Devote, the Brazilian has...
05 Jun 2013 08:39 -
WTCC: Argentina on the 2013 calendar instead of Brazil
The eighth race meeting of the 2013 FIA World Touring Car Championship will take place in Argentina on August 4, at Termas de Río Hondo. The first WTCC Race of Argentina replac...
04 Jun 2013 16:15 -
Horner defends Ferrari amid secret tyre tests sagaChristian Horner has defended Ferrari, amid the controversy about 'secret' Pirelli tyre tests conducted by the famous Italian team as well as Mercedes. Red Bull, whose team boss...
04 Jun 2013 15:00 -
Canada 2013 preview quotes: Force IndiaTeam Principal, Dr Vijay Mallya, hopes the team can carry its form into the Canadian Grand Prix. "The emotions of Monaco are still fresh in our memory as our attention turns to ...
04 Jun 2013 13:56 -
Red Bull not ready to announce 2014 lineup - HornerRed Bull is not ready to announce its 2014 driver lineup, team boss Christian Horner insists. With Mark Webber approaching his 37th birthday, the end of his contract and amid a ...
04 Jun 2013 12:14 -
Maria de Villota reveals crack in Duxford crash helmet
Maria de Villota has revealed the terrifying extent of the damage to her carbon fibre helmet that saved her life during an horror Marussia test crash last year. The 33-year-old ...
04 Jun 2013 11:38 -
No place for Hamilton's dog in F1 paddock - WatsonMercedes should ban Lewis Hamilton's dog from the paddock, according to former F1 driver John Watson. While the 2008 world champion insists he is enjoying his new freedoms after...
04 Jun 2013 10:40 -
Ecclestone says only jail sentence a threat to F1 job
Bernie Ecclestone insists looming bribery charges do not immediately threaten his job at the helm of formula one. It had been claimed that when German prosecutors formalise the ...
04 Jun 2013 09:02 -
Canada 2013 preview quotes: MercedesNico Rosberg: "The Canadian Grand Prix is always a great event as the fans in Montreal are so enthusiastic. The whole city really loves the race and it's such a lively place to ...
03 Jun 2013 16:28 -
FIA to 'freeze' V6 engines gradually towards 2018The FIA will move to 'freeze' development of F1 manufacturers' new turbo V6 engines, it has emerged. Just as substantial development of the current V8 engines was frozen years a...
03 Jun 2013 15:41 -
Malaysia opened the eyes of many about my image - VettelSebastian Vettel admits he is not sure if the idea of having Kimi Raikkonen as his teammate next year is "realistic". Red Bull has not ruled out replacing Mark Webber, who fell ...
03 Jun 2013 14:50 -
Canada 2013 preview quotes: WilliamsMike Coughlan, Technical Director: "The track is quite challenging with high speed straights and tight slow corners, which makes it very hard on brakes. Montreal has the lowest ...
03 Jun 2013 13:32 -
Mercedes could activate exit clause over Ecclestone corruptionMercedes is not ruling out quitting formula one over the Bernie Ecclestone corruption scandal. DPA news agency reports that, when negotiating its new Concorde Agreement terms wi...
03 Jun 2013 12:46 -
Kamui Kobayashi targets F1 return in 2014
Kamui Kobayashi insists his target is to return to formula one next year. Dropped by Sauber at the end of last season, the Japanese was signed by Ferrari to race a works 458 Ita...
03 Jun 2013 12:14 -
Lopez compares Grosjean with injury-prone football playerLotus owner Gerard Lopez has backed Romain Grosjean, amid speculation the Enstone based team could replace the beleaguered French driver. Having seemingly overcome his 'first la...
03 Jun 2013 11:59 -
Future unclear for Canadian GP after holdup in Ottawa
The Canadian grand prix will be run and won this weekend without the future of the Montreal race being clear. La Presse reports that while authorities had been "hopeful" a new t...
03 Jun 2013 11:19 -
Hankook representatives had 'several meetings' with EcclestoneHankook has been in talks with Bernie Ecclestone about replacing Pirelli as F1's official tyre supplier. In April, we reported rumours that the South Korean company was an alter...
03 Jun 2013 10:47 -
FIA also investigating secret Ferrari tyre testAmid the controversy about Mercedes' 'secret' Pirelli tyre test, F1's governing body on Friday said it is also investigating Ferrari. At Monaco, Ferrari and Red Bull launched a ...
03 Jun 2013 08:36 -
Canada 2013 preview quotes: SauberAfter the start of the European season in Barcelona and Monte Carlo, the Sauber F1 Team travels to Montréal, where the Canadian Grand Prix will take place from 7th to 9th of Ju...
31 May 2013 17:01 -
Pirelli denies Mercedes has tested Canada tweak
Pirelli on Friday categorically denied Mercedes has already tried the new tyre that other teams will only test for the first time next Friday. Amid the controversy about Mercede...
31 May 2013 15:21 -
FIA president backs Ecclestone amid corruption charge
FIA president Jean Todt has backed Bernie Ecclestone, as German prosecutors prepare to charge the F1 chief executive for corruption. It has been suggested Ecclestone will be ste...
31 May 2013 14:37 -
2014 McLaren-Mercedes deal 'not a pleasant situation' - WolffToto Wolff has admitted continuing to supply McLaren with Mercedes engines next year is "not a pleasant situation". McLaren has already announced its intention to unite for a wo...
31 May 2013 12:48 -
Canada 2013 preview quotes: Caterham F1 TeamAlexander Rossi, driving FP1 at the 2013 Canadian Grand Prix: "After Monaco I was home in the States for the first time since January, preparing for my FP1 session at the Canadi...
31 May 2013 12:11 -
FIA asks Pirelli to compile a dossier regarding Mercedes testThe FIA has asked Pirelli to compile a thorough "dossier" ahead of an international tribunal hearing regarding the secret Mercedes test, according to Kleine Zeitung newspaper. T...
31 May 2013 11:25 -
Jarno Trulli plans to sue Caterham ownerJarno Trulli has announced plans to sue Caterham team owner Tony Fernandes. At the end of 2011, with a firm contract for 2012, the Italian reportedly agreed to vacate his race s...
31 May 2013 10:59 -
Massa and Maldonado fit for Canadian Grand PrixFelipe Massa has reassured his fans that he will be back in action next weekend in Canada. Before going to hospital for checks, the Brazilian sat trackside with a neck-collar in...
31 May 2013 10:44 -
I just said 'you're an idiot' to Grosjean - RicciardoDaniel Ricciardo has added to Romain Grosjean's woes by admitting he called the beleaguered Lotus driver "an idiot" in Monaco. Frenchman Grosjean, last year branded the 'first l...
31 May 2013 09:12 -
Renault can cope with loss of customer WilliamsRenault on Thursday indicated it can cope with the loss of F1 engine customer Williams. Amid reports Mercedes is offering its turbo V6 at a lower price, Williams announced that ...
30 May 2013 15:28 -
Mercedes not talking about possible sanctionsMercedes director and team co-owner Toto Wolff is refusing to say he is worried about potential penalties as a result of the secret Pirelli tyre test. Although Jenson Button sai...
30 May 2013 13:51 -
Teams must all agree to Pirelli tweak race debut
F1 teams will still have to agree to the introduction of altered tyres at Silverstone late next month. Pirelli announced in a statement on Wednesday that teams will try the chan...
30 May 2013 12:42 -
Williams and Mercedes announce long-term partnershipThe Williams F1 Team (Ticker: WGF1) and Mercedes-Benz are pleased to announce the signature of a long-term engine partnership from the 2014 Formula One World Championship season...
30 May 2013 11:47 -
F1 'politics, prima donna drivers and spoiled kids' - Castroneves
Three-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves has slammed formula one for being "all politics". "F1? It's a bunch of politics," he told Forbes magazine. "It's all politics. Every...
30 May 2013 11:26 -
Ford linked with F1 return in V6 turbo eraGerman-language publication Speed Week has named Ford as a potential candidate to return to formula one after the new V6 rules debut in 2014. Honda, having pulled out at the end...
30 May 2013 10:49 -
Domenicali, Alonso tip Ferrari to bounce back in CanadaStefano Domenicali has tipped Ferrari to bounce back in Canada next weekend. Off the back of his Barcelona win, Fernando Alonso struggled in the Principality last weekend, quali...
30 May 2013 09:34 -
Hamilton struggles to get up to speed with Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton's main problem as he grapples to get up to speed with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg is the W04 car's brakes, it has emerged. Beaten to pole position by Rosberg o...
30 May 2013 08:28 -
No Canada debut for tweaked Pirelli tyresTweaked Pirelli tyres will not debut next time out in Montreal, it emerged on Wednesday. Previously, it was believed Bernie Ecclestone had pushed through the planned changes for...
29 May 2013 16:11 -
Marko compares tyre test Mercedes with 2007 'spygate'F1 could be about to be rocked by a penalty on the scale of the 'spy scandal' of 2007. The FIA is expected to convene a meeting of the international tribunal, to consider the ma...
29 May 2013 15:34 -
O'Driscoll replaces Burns as Williams Group directorWilliams Grand Prix Holdings PLC has announced that Mike O'Driscoll will become Group CEO with effect from today. O'Driscoll, formerly Managing Director of Jaguar Cars (2007 ...
29 May 2013 14:08 -
Sauber slams Bottas' behaviour as unsportsmanlikeValtteri Bottas has been accused of "unsportsmanlike" behaviour in the dying moments of the Monaco grand prix. In the last two laps, when Kimi Raikkonen was seething through the...
29 May 2013 13:08 -
Vettel smashed fastest lap in Monaco out of boredomSebastian Vettel has admitted he defied his team's instructions in Monaco due to boredom. In the dying stages of the race, the Red Bull driver picked up his pace behind winner N...
29 May 2013 12:13 -
Marussia to announce Ferrari engine deal in CanadaA 2014 Ferrari engine deal for Marussia is expected to be announced on the sidelines of the Canadian grand prix next month. The team was weighing up between the Italian marque a...
29 May 2013 11:48 -
Big spenders pushing out smaller teams - Force IndiaForce India team owner Vijay Mallya has backed his deputy in claiming F1's biggest teams are pushing their small rivals out of the sport. Deputy team boss Bob Fernley issued a f...
29 May 2013 11:00 -
Prost can't detect any serious weaknesses in VettelAlain Prost could see his unique tally of four world championships equalled by Sebastian Vettel in 2013. Indeed, the possibility took a step forward in Monaco, when the German i...
29 May 2013 08:54 -
Valsecchi 'not yet' in line for Grosjean's seat at LotusLotus boss Eric Boullier is refusing to rule out Davide Valsecchi for a future in Romain Grosjean's seat. Having only narrowly hung onto his drive for 2013, Frenchman Grosjean i...
28 May 2013 16:59 -
Buemi the key to Red Bull's turnaround in MonacoTest driver Sebastien Buemi was the key to Red Bull's turnaround on the streets of Monaco, it has emerged. On Thursday in the Principality, the RB9 did not look like a competiti...
28 May 2013 15:59 -
Hamilton reacts to Vettel's 'silver buses' jibeLewis Hamilton has hit back at Sebastian Vettel's description of the Mercedes cars in the Monaco grand prix as "buses". Red Bull's world champion Vettel, who finished second on ...
28 May 2013 13:02 -
Raikkonen delivers punchy quote after Perez collision
Kimi Raikkonen has delivered another punchy quote to his legions of fans, after his run-in with Sergio Perez in the Monaco grand prix. Furious about being run into by the McLare...
28 May 2013 12:10
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