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.

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FP1: Sebastian Vettel picks up where he left off
The 2013 FIA Formula One World Championship finally got underway under sunny skies and in decent track temperatures in Albert Park on Friday afternoon, as FP1 in Australia threw...

15 Mar 2013 06:14
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Button defends McLaren after Hamilton's criticism
Jenson Button on Thursday took issue with former teammate Lewis Hamilton's description of McLaren as an overly-controlling team. Hamilton, who ended his long association with Mc...

15 Mar 2013 03:21
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Mercedes prepares to 'protect itself' for McLaren-Honda switch
Toto Wolff has added fuel to speculation McLaren could be preparing for Honda power in 2015. It is now strongly rumoured that, as per the British team's contract with Mercedes, ...

14 Mar 2013 16:58
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Teams can't wait to get started down under
Following a hard winter of testing and development, Formula One's eleven teams will finally get the chance to see if their new racers are winning cars in this weekends Austral...

14 Mar 2013 16:27
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Ousted Petrov's manager resurfaces at Caterham
The Russian driver is no longer there, but Vitaly Petrov's manager Oksana Kosachenko has re-emerged in a new role for 2013 at Caterham. A press release issued by Manuscript Agen...

14 Mar 2013 16:01
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Ferrari committed to strong and deep technical team
Ferrari insists it is happy with its technical structure, despite not having a high-profile figure like Adrian Newey in the limelight. "The goal," said the Italian team's Greek ...

14 Mar 2013 14:20
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Small change: F1's 2013 technical tweaks
With significant changes to the Formula One Technical Regulations coming in 2014, the 2013 car launch mantra has been 'evolution, not revolution'. The biggest differences this s...

14 Mar 2013 13:27
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Valencia agrees deal to alternate Grand Prix with Barcelona
Valencia could be set to return to the formula one calendar. The European Grand Prix is missing from the 2013 schedule, and it emerged recently that a return was unlikely becaus...

14 Mar 2013 12:11
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Rosberg: In Formula 1 my other strengths come into play
Nico Rosberg insists he is not worried about being beaten by his new teammate Lewis Hamilton. Germany's Sport Bild told the 27-year-old that although he beat the great Michael S...

14 Mar 2013 11:36
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Video: A lap onboard around Albert Park with Jenson Button
The new season starts Sunday in Australia. The track for the first Grand Prix of 2013 is Albert Park in Melbourne. As a preview a video of a lap onboard with Jenson Button aroun...

14 Mar 2013 10:58
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Rodolfo Gonzalez joins Marussia as reserve driver
Marussia is pleased to announce to have signed Rodolfo Gonzalez as their Reserve Driver for the 2013 season. He joins the Team with effect from this weekends season-opening Au...

14 Mar 2013 10:03
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WTCC: Campos Racing unveils Monje and Valente as drivers
Campos Racing unveiled the names of the drivers who will be driving the teams two SEAT León cars in the 2013 FIA WTCC. They are Fernando Monje and Hugo Valente. Monje, 20-...

14 Mar 2013 09:24
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McLaren and sponsor Vodafone to split up after 2013
McLaren on Thursday swiftly confirmed reports that Vodafone will definitely end its seven-year title sponsorship at the end of 2013. "Having met and exceeded all the highly ambi...

14 Mar 2013 08:48
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Sebastian Vettel calls his RB9 'Hungry Heidi'
Sebastian Vettel and his mechanics have named the reigning world champion's 2013 Red Bull 'Hungry Heidi'. Giving his chassis a light-hearted female moniker is now among the Germ...

14 Mar 2013 08:31
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Australia 2013 preview quotes: Force India
Vijay Mallya Mallya: "I'm really looking forward to the start of the season. We've picked up points in Melbourne for the past couple of seasons so that's a clear objective for ...

13 Mar 2013 16:44
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New bosses not responsible for Mercedes boost - pundits
Mercedes' new bosses are not responsible for the German marque's apparently sudden speed boost. That is the claim of former team driver Michael Schumacher, referring to the remo...

13 Mar 2013 15:59
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Experts doubt Sebastian Vettel to make Ferrari switch
A trio of experts do not believe Sebastian Vettel will switch to Ferrari any time soon. One of them is the reigning world champion's own boss, Red Bull magnate Dietrich Mateschi...

13 Mar 2013 14:57
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It cannot be that the tyre factor governs the entire field - Berger
Gerhard Berger has slammed as "incomprehensible" F1 tyre supplier Pirelli's approach to the 2013 season. "Last year, the tyres were quite usable," the former McLaren and Ferrari...

13 Mar 2013 13:46
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Australia 2013 preview quotes: Ferrari
The winters seem to get shorter every year and just three and half months on from that thrilling finale in Sao Paolo, here we are about to tackle the first race of the 2013 seas...

13 Mar 2013 12:43
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Ecclestone would like to see Schumacher run a F1 team
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he understands why Danica Patrick is not interested in switching to formula one. The F1 chief executive said he has been searching for a female dr...

13 Mar 2013 12:12
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2013 grid youngest in history of Formula 1 - report
This year's F1 grid is the very youngest in the history of the sport. That is the finding of Spain's AS sports newspaper, having calculated the average age of the drivers on the...

13 Mar 2013 11:27
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GP2: Giovesi confirmed as driver for Venezuela GP Lazarus
Venezuela GP Lazarus is pleased to announce that Kevin Giovesi will be the official driver for the GP2 Series, season 2013. Venezuela GP Lazarus bet on two talented young driver...

13 Mar 2013 11:05
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Webber says new Red Bull is very good - Briatore
Flavio Briatore does not believe Red Bull will struggle in 2013. There have been reports the reigning world champions had a difficult final test with the new RB9, struggling wit...

13 Mar 2013 10:42
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GP3: Bamboo forced to replace La Rocca with Jorda
GP3 team Bamboo Engineering are pleased to announce the signing of Spaniard Carmen Jorda for the 2013 GP3 Series Championship season. Jorda, announced today that she will be rac...

13 Mar 2013 09:57
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2013 tyres much more stable than last year's - Alguersuari
Jaime Alguersuari has leapt to Pirelli's defense, claiming this year's tyres are actually better than the 2012 range. Throughout the winter, tales of disintegrating tyres have r...

13 Mar 2013 08:44
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Australia 2013 preview quotes: Marussia F1 Team
The Marussia F1 Team is on its way to Melbourne for the season-opening 2013 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix. The cars and associated air freight left the Marussia Techni...

12 Mar 2013 17:06
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Mother surprised by Raikkonen's comeback in 2012
Kimi Raikkonen's mother says her son is once again enjoying formula one, after his rallying sabattical in 2010 and 2011. The famous Finn burst back into F1 with Lotus last year,...

12 Mar 2013 16:36
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Mercedes lets Hamilton keep his helmets and trophies
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that part of his new Mercedes deal is being allowed to keep his helmets and trophies. Although some see his move as 'leaving home' after years of gro...

12 Mar 2013 15:31
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Ricciardo vows to thrash teammate Vergne in 2013
Daniel Ricciardo has vowed to thrash Jean-Eric Vergne in 2013, proving he deserves to graduate to the world championship-winning Red Bull team. Once good friends, the Toro Rosso...

12 Mar 2013 14:47
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Australia 2013 preview quotes: Williams
Mike Coughlan, Technical Director: "We had a successful winter test and are continuing to look at all the data we gathered. Following this, we have some further aero tests plann...

12 Mar 2013 14:22
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Grosjean: Boullier cannot defend me forever at Lotus
Eric Boullier, Lotus' team boss, has admitted he intervened personally to rescue protege Romain Grosjean's F1 career at the end of last year. Lotus openly considered ousting the...

12 Mar 2013 13:35
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Australia 2013 preview quotes: Red Bull Racing
Sebastian Vettel What's your favourite place in Melbourne? Vettel: "I couldn't name only one place! I like the beach and Melbourne is a great place to be. There's a nice vibe ...

12 Mar 2013 13:04
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Stuck tips Hulkenberg to win season opener in Melbourne
Hans-Joachim Stuck, the motor racing boss for the German federation as well as Volkswagen, has picked a curious favourite for this weekend's 2013 season opener. "I think Nico Hu...

12 Mar 2013 12:15
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Michael Schumacher back at speed on two wheels
Despite vowing never to race on two wheels again, Michael Schumacher is back on the saddle of a powerful racing motorcycle. German reports say the newly re-retired seven time wo...

12 Mar 2013 11:46
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McLaren hasn't sought out the best talent for 2013 - Watson
John Watson has accused his former team McLaren of effectively hiring a pay-driver to replace Lewis Hamilton in 2013. Ulsterman Watson, a McLaren winner three decades ago, think...

12 Mar 2013 11:06
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Le Mans: Kobayashi signs sports car deal with Ferrari
Kamui Kobayashi, who has lost his race seat at Sauber, will continue his career in Le Mans-style GT sports car racing in 2013. Last month, the popular Japanese tested for the cl...

12 Mar 2013 10:31
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FIA vice president loses license for driving under influence
Carlos Gracia, a vice-president of F1's governing FIA, has lost his license for drink-driving. Spain's El Confidential reports that the Spanish motor racing chief was pulled ove...

12 Mar 2013 10:09
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Australia 2013 preview quotes: Mercedes
Nico Rosberg: "Melbourne is a great place to kick off the new Formula One season. I really like the city and the Australian fans at the circuit are always fantastic and so suppo...

12 Mar 2013 08:55
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Red Bull Racing to deliver 'nasty surprise' - Sauber
Peter Sauber does not believe Red Bull will struggle to defend its world championships in 2013. Based on winter testing, some believe the Austrian squad could be outpaced in Mel...

11 Mar 2013 16:52
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Video: Lotus teams up with Ridley Scott for 2013 trailer
Lotus is well known for doing everything just that little bit differently, and their 2013 season trailer is no exception. With help from the legendary Ridley Scott Associates, s...

11 Mar 2013 16:41
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Hulkenberg says goodbye to contact lenses for 2013
Nico Hulkenberg has arrived in Australia for the first race of 2013 with a clearer view than usual. Switzerland's Blick newspaper reports that the Sauber driver, previously ...

11 Mar 2013 16:02
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Australia 2013 preview quotes: Pirelli
The 2013 Formula One season gets underway in Australia this weekend, with Pirelli supplying the new P Zero White medium and P Zero Red supersoft compounds: the first time that s...

11 Mar 2013 15:24
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Video: First episode of Sauber's Cutaway Series
Sauber has started with what they call the Cutaway Series. In 15 'shorties', Sauber will pick one particular car part or subject and Chief Designer Matt Morris, Nico Hülkenberg...

11 Mar 2013 15:06
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Max Chilton denies wealthy father buying F1 seat
Max Chilton has denied claims he has only made the grade as a formula one driver because his wealthy father is buying the Marussia team. Chilton's father Grahame, a leading exec...

11 Mar 2013 14:42
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WTCC: ANOME buys BMW 320 for Jean-Philippe Dayraut
France-based team ANOME is considering to take part in the full season of the 2013 FIA World Touring Car Championship after buying one of last year's Zengö Motorsport's BMW 320...

11 Mar 2013 13:14
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Massa to make every effort to keep his Ferrari seat
Relieved to have rescued his career from the brink in the second half of last season, Felipe Massa has admitted he does not know if he can also keep his Ferrari seat for 2014. "...

11 Mar 2013 12:14
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Alonso rivalry more exciting than Button - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has revved up his rivalry with former teammate Jenson Button by saying the idea of beating his countryman "doesn't excite me". The Britons were paired together at...

11 Mar 2013 11:36
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Bianchi on a training and diet regime for F1 debut
Jules Bianchi is on a race to slim down ahead of his formula one debut in Australia this weekend. The Ferrari-linked Frenchman secured the Marussia race seat at the eleventh hou...

11 Mar 2013 10:47
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GP2: Russian Time signs Tom Dillmann for 2013
Newcommers Russian Time have announced today that Frenchman Tom Dillmann would be part of their GP2 Series adventure in 2013. The twenty-three year old ran with the Russian squa...

11 Mar 2013 10:07
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Red Bull Racing could re-brand Renault engines
Red Bull is not ruling out rebranding its Renault engines in future. French supplier Renault, although complaining its recent successes have not been well enough recognised, is ...

11 Mar 2013 09:23
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Michael Schumacher rules out returning as a F1 pundit
Michael Schumacher has ruled out returning to the formula one paddock as a television pundit. It is an occupation now enjoyed by a number of the seven time world champion's riva...

11 Mar 2013 08:33
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Australia 2013 preview quotes: Sauber
After 12 days of intensive testing at the Jerez and Barcelona circuits, the start of the new season beckons: on the weekend of 15th 17th March, the 2013 FIA Formula One World...

08 Mar 2013 16:33
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'A bit ridiculous' to question Vettel greatness - Hill
It is "ridiculous" that so many in formula one question the true ability of reigning triple world champion Sebastian Vettel. That is the view of Damon Hill, the 1996 world champ...

08 Mar 2013 15:42
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Frank Williams' wife loses battle against cancer
Sir Frank Williams' wife 'Ginny' died late on Thursday, the British formula one team announced on Friday. Lady Virginia Williams, who had been battling cancer for the past tw...

08 Mar 2013 15:04
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Valsecchi rather be reserve at Lotus than racing for slow team
Davide Valsecchi, the reigning GP2 champion, insists he would rather be Lotus' reserve driver than a racer for one of F1's slowest teams. A look at the standings of last year's ...

08 Mar 2013 14:45
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Button asked us for Toro Rosso drive in 2009 - Horner
Jenson Button considered switching to Toro Rosso at the end of 2008, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has revealed. Ultimately, after Honda announced its shock departure from...

08 Mar 2013 13:31
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Australia 2013 preview quotes: Caterham F1 Team
Charles Pic: "I'm looking forward to returning to Melbourne, this time for my first race with Caterham F1 Team and I think it's going to be a good weekend. Melbourne itself is a...

08 Mar 2013 13:31
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Vitaly Petrov to kill time with rally outings in 2013
Vitaly Petrov has revealed he might fill the gap in his formula one career with some rally outings in 2013. Having debuted with Renault in 2010, the Russian moved on to Caterham...

08 Mar 2013 12:10
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Marussia possibly missing in coverage from Australia
It is possible Marussia will be notably missing from next weekend's coverage of the 2013 season opener. That is because Bernie Ecclestone is yet to agree a new Concorde Agreemen...

08 Mar 2013 10:41
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New Jersey back on schedule for 2014, says the promoter
New Jersey is back on track for a grand prix in 2014, promoter Leo Hindery has announced. The Manhattan-skyline street race was due to make its debut on this year's calendar, bu...

08 Mar 2013 09:59
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Nico Hulkenberg plays down ongoing Ferrari rumours
Nico Hulkenberg has played down continuing suggestions he has merely 'parked' at Sauber for a year, before possibly switching to Ferrari in 2014. Told that the rumours are still...

08 Mar 2013 09:08
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Renault 'frustrated' by lack of recognition for F1 success
Renault has admitted it is "frustrated" its world-beating efforts in formula one are going largely unnoticed. For the past three seasons, despite having pulled out of F1 as a co...

08 Mar 2013 08:25
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PaucoPlast named as technical partner for Sauber
PaucoPlast AG, a company specialising in the manufacture of carbon/composite parts, has been a supplier to Sauber since the early days. Indeed, the cooperation between the two p...

07 Mar 2013 16:57
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Video: Williams look forward to new F1 season
As the first race of the 2013 season fast approaches, hear from Williams on how they are feeling and the expectations they have... ...

07 Mar 2013 15:19
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Red Bull Racing slowest of all on the straight - analysis
Red Bull's new car is the slowest of all in a straight line, according to an analysis by respected German magazine Auto Motor und Sport. Based on the all-important final two day...

07 Mar 2013 14:21
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Lotus welcomes CNBC as new official partner
Lotus F1 Team welcomes CNBC, the worlds leading business and financial news network, as its Official Business Media Partner in a move which cements the teams position as the...

07 Mar 2013 13:52
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F1 switch 'thing of the past' for Valentino Rossi
Valentino Rossi has ruled out switching to formula one. Some years ago, the MotoGP legend flirted with a change of codes, conducting a series of tests with Ferrari. Now 34, t...

07 Mar 2013 12:15
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Championship will be decided in last race - De la Rosa
Pedro de la Rosa is predicting a close race to the 2012 title. Red Bull, McLaren, Lotus, Mercedes and Ferrari have all looked quite closely matched in pre-season testing. New Fe...

07 Mar 2013 11:57
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Mercedes' Lauda to continue as German TV pundit
Despite becoming Mercedes' major shareholder and chairman, triple world champion Niki Lauda will remain an expert commentator in 2013. RTL, the German free-to-air broadcaster, h...

07 Mar 2013 11:26
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Sergio Perez admits to feel added pressure at McLaren

Sergio Perez has felt the added pressure of stepping up the F1 grid for 2013. Formerly the surprise podium-getter in a Sauber, the 23-year-old has now been signed up by McLaren,...

07 Mar 2013 10:30
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