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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Ecclestone annoyed by worsening bribery scandal
Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports that BayernLB - claiming the damages amid the Gerhard Gribkowsky bribery scandal - has asked him to pay $400 million. "I did not respond,...

26 Oct 2012 10:42
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Webber 'will not pull over' for anyone in India
Red Bull's Mark Webber has denied he would pull over for his championship-leading teammate Sebastian if he is leading the Indian grand prix on Sunday. Reports have suggested the...

26 Oct 2012 09:58
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FP1: Sebastian Vettel continues good form in India
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel emerged fastest from a gripping first practice session here at the Buddh International Circuit on Friday morning, as the advantage went back and fort...

26 Oct 2012 08:57
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Paul Ricard to replace New Jersey '90pc' sure
Paul Ricard boss Stephane Clair says there is a "90 per cent" chance the French circuit will host a grand prix in 2013. He suggested to Le Figaro that the country is first in li...

26 Oct 2012 08:52
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Gutierrez replaces unwell Perez for FP1 in India
Due to the fact Sauber F1 Team race driver Sergio Pérez (Mexico, 22) is unwell, the Sauber F1 Team has decided to let its reserve driver Esteban Gutiérrez (Mexico, 21) jump in...

26 Oct 2012 06:28
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Perez's cold could open door for Gutierrez in India
Sergio Perez's participation in the Indian grand prix is in doubt, after the Mexican failed to appear for his media commitments at the Buddh circuit on Thursday. His team, Saube...

25 Oct 2012 16:59
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Paul di Resta hints at Force India stay
Paul di Resta has all but confirmed suggestions he will stay at Force India in 2013. Earlier, the Scot was linked with the McLaren and Ferrari vacancies for next year, but those...

25 Oct 2012 16:27
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Kamui Kobayashi downbeat as Sauber career fades
Kamui Kobayashi is sounding increasingly resigned about bowing out of formula one at the end of the season. The exciting Japanese, who got his break with Toyota at the end of 20...

25 Oct 2012 14:56
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Van der Garde and Rossi for Caterham at Young Driver Test
Caterham F1 Team has confirmed that it will be running its current Reserve and Test Drivers at the forthcoming Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi, taking place at the Yas Marina Cir...

25 Oct 2012 13:22
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Red Bull spent EUR 245m on 2011 title - report
Red Bull has the standout budget among F1's UK-based teams, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. Citing British companies data, the magazine said Red Bull Technology - t...

25 Oct 2012 12:18
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Marussia to give Max Chilton practice chance in Abu Dhabi
As preparations begin for Sunday's Indian Grand Prix in New Delhi, the Marussia F1 Team is pleased to announce that it will be providing new Reserve Driver Max Chilton with the ...

25 Oct 2012 11:45
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Video: A lap around Buddh International Circuit with Vettel
India will play host for the seventeenth Grand Prix of this season. As preview for that race a video of a lap around the Buddh International Circuit with Sebastian Vettel. ...

25 Oct 2012 11:29
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Hungary looking to secure Grand Prix through 2021
Hungary is looking to secure its place on the F1 calendar for almost another whole decade. Germany's sport1.de reports that Hungaroring boss Zsolt Gyulay intends to secure a dea...

25 Oct 2012 10:04
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Lotus confirms Valsecchi and Mortara for Young Driver Test
Nicolas Prost, Edoardo Mortara and Davide Valsecchi will join Lotus F1 Team for the Abu Dhabi young driver test, which will take place following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the ...

25 Oct 2012 09:55
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Red Bull could rescue New Jersey's F1 race
Red Bull, the Austrian energy drink and championship-winning F1 team owner, could be the saviour of the embattled New York grand prix. Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly told a mo...

24 Oct 2012 17:09
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Prodrive interested in buying engine supplier Cosworth
Prodrive boss David Richards has admitted he is interested in buying F1 engine supplier Cosworth. It emerged last week that HRT and Marussia supplier Cosworth, currently owned b...

24 Oct 2012 16:44
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Coulthard signs up for Race of Champions in Bangkok
David Coulthard has become the latest motor sport great to sign up for the Race Of Champions at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium on December 14-16, 2012. The Scotsman enjoyed a...

24 Oct 2012 14:31
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Razia and Cecotto at Young Driver Test for Toro Rosso
At the Young Driver Test to be held in Abu Dhabi in the week following the eighteenth Grand Prix of the season, Scuderia Toro Rosso will run two drivers: Luiz Razia and Johnny C...

24 Oct 2012 13:43
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Petrov likely to race at Sochi in 2014 - manager
Vitaly Petrov will almost certainly contest Russia's inaugural grand prix at Sochi in 2014, his manager Oksana Kosachenko has revealed. But whether the 28-year-old will still be...

24 Oct 2012 11:30
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India 2012 preview quotes: Marussia F1 Team
This week the sport returns to New Delhi for the second occasion of the Indian Grand Prix, where the Marussia F1 Team will be looking to consolidate 10th place in the Constructo...

24 Oct 2012 10:53
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Di Resta swerves Mallya's financial crisis
Paul di Resta has swerved around a question about his Force India boss Vijay Mallya's financial problems. Earlier facing arrest for bounced cheques, billionaire Mallya can now e...

24 Oct 2012 09:40
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Emotional Hamilton says goodbye to McLaren
Lewis Hamilton has said farewell to McLaren ahead of his final four races with the famous British team. Before setting off to India and then Abu Dhabi, the US and Brazil for the...

23 Oct 2012 16:35
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Massa admits to Ferrari's car development problems
Ferrari have admitted they are concerned crucial upgrades to the F2012 car will not work as expected. Team boss Stefano Domenicali has said the Italian squad needs to find at le...

23 Oct 2012 15:45
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India 2012 preview quotes: Caterham F1 Team
Giedo van der Garde (driving FP1 in Heikki Kovalainen's car): "With each session I'm doing I'm getting more comfortable with the car and the team and the feedback I'm getting fr...

23 Oct 2012 14:49
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Sauber F1 Team and Oerlikon renew their partnership
The Sauber F1 Team and Premium Partner Oerlikon are to continue their successful collaboration. Both parties are delighted to announce an extension of their contract to the year...

23 Oct 2012 13:54
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F1 world set to tackle 'awkward' Indian GP
The just one-year-old Indian grand prix is already regarded as one of the most "awkward" stops on the annual calendar for formula one teams and the sport's travelling circus. Wi...

23 Oct 2012 12:15
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Customer cars discussed at F1's Paris meeting
Jean Todt had a "constructive meeting" with Bernie Ecclestone and the twelve team bosses in Paris on Monday, the FIA said in a media statement. The meeting, at which a "fruitful...

23 Oct 2012 11:10
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India 2012 preview quotes: Pirelli
Formula One comes to India for only the second time this weekend, and just like last year Pirelli will bring the P Zero Silver hard and P Zero Yellow soft tyres. However, these ...

23 Oct 2012 10:33
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Niki Lauda: "Title not Vettel's yet"
Sebastian Vettel may be on form and at the wheel of the fastest car, but the 2012 championship is not settled yet. That is the warning of F1 legend Niki Lauda, despite German Ve...

23 Oct 2012 09:42
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DTM: DTM cars for 2013 fixed at the current level
After one of the most thrilling seasons in DTM history, the most popular international touring car series will head into the 2013 season at the same technical level. Technical r...

23 Oct 2012 08:50
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India 2012 preview quotes: McLaren
Jenson Button: "Through no fault of my own, my weekend in Korea was a wasted opportunity but it's already far behind me, and I'm really looking forward to these next two back...

22 Oct 2012 16:33
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Red Bull Racing announces line-up for Young Driver Test
Antonio Felix da Costa and Robin Frijns will form Red Bull Racing's line-up for this year's Young Driver Test at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit from 6-8 November. Portuguese ...

22 Oct 2012 16:14
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Sauber door closed as candidates line up at Force India
Sauber appears set for an all-new driver lineup for 2013. The Swiss team's current Mexican driver, Sergio Perez, is headed for McLaren after November's Interlagos finale. It is ...

22 Oct 2012 15:06
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McLaren has desire for a reunion with Honda
McLaren is reportedly seeking a new engine partner for its famous formula one team. The Woking based team has been powered by Mercedes engines since 1995, but the German carmake...

22 Oct 2012 14:19
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GP2: Gutierrez wins tyre management award from Pirelli
Lotus GP2 driver Esteban Gutierrez has won the inaugural Pirelli Trophy for tyre management, which was presented to him by Pirelli's racing manager Mario Isola at the GP2 prize-...

22 Oct 2012 11:55
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Qatar targets F1 test in build-up to Grand Prix
Arab state Qatar is pushing to become F1's next new host. The Losail circuit, built in 2004 and located just outside the capital Doha, already stages a night race for MotoGP. ...

22 Oct 2012 10:27
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New Jersey remains fully committed to Formula 1 project
Even though it won't happen in 2013, the promoter of the New York grand prix insists he remains "100 per cent committed" to bringing the Manhattan skyline to F1. Bernie Ecclesto...

22 Oct 2012 09:55
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Jean Todt denies FIA to lighten grip on F1
Jean Todt has dismissed suggestions he is willing to loosen the FIA's grip on formula one in return for more money. Ahead of a crucial meeting between the FIA president, Bernie ...

22 Oct 2012 08:40
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Michael Schumacher rules out job as F1 team boss
Michael Schumacher has ruled out swapping his helmet for a berth on the F1 pitwall as team boss. "No, certainly not," he told Der Tagesspiegel newspaper. "That's not an option f...

20 Oct 2012 16:29
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India 2012 preview quotes: Red Bull Racing
Mark Webber: "It's a challenging venue and I really enjoy the track, it's a nice circuit to drive. There was a massive crowd there last year and it was a good atmosphere. The tr...

20 Oct 2012 14:41
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Holiday Inn partners with Force India in Abu Dhabi
Sahara Force India Formula One Team is pleased to announce Holiday Inn as an official team partner for the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The hotel brand, which is part of Inter...

20 Oct 2012 13:43
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India 2012 preview quotes: Sauber
With just four Grands Prix to go, the FIA Formula One World Championship is getting ready for its final spurt. The races follow in quick succession now and as double headers, be...

20 Oct 2012 13:25
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Karthikeyan: "I have proved that I deserve a shot at a better seat"
Narain Karthikeyan says he is in the running to keep his HRT seat next year. Reports this week suggested the Indian, who returned to F1 with the backmarker Spanish team after es...

20 Oct 2012 11:13
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India 2012 preview quotes: Mercedes
Michael Schumacher: "The Formula One debut of India last year was certainly a success. There were a surprising amount of fans during the weekend, and the track itself really is ...

19 Oct 2012 16:58
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Domenicali: "We need to find at least two tenths"
Two tenths of a second could ensure Fernando Alonso is able to win the 2012 world championship. "We need to find at least two tenths," Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali told ...

19 Oct 2012 16:41
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GP3: Zonzini and De Beer to test for Trident in Jerez
The GP3 Series is back from a short break that followed on from the last round of the 2012 season at Monza. Team and drivers will be on-track on the 24th and 25th of October at ...

19 Oct 2012 16:00
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Ferrari defends decision to keep Massa for 2013
Ferrari has defended its decision to keep Felipe Massa at the famous team beyond 2012. Earlier this year, it seemed certain the Maranello outfit would replace the struggling Bra...

19 Oct 2012 15:00
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India 2012 preview quotes: HRT F1 Team
After two consecutive races in Japan and South Korea, the calendar offers a bit of respite and an opportunity to recharge batteries before another two weeks of continuous racing...

19 Oct 2012 13:53
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First Grand Prix in New Jersey delayed until 2014
Next year's inaugural New York grand prix is definitely off, the Jersey Journal reports. Bernie Ecclestone has said consistently of late that the New Jersey race, scheduled to t...

19 Oct 2012 12:51
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GP2: Stefano Coletti signs at Team Rapax for 2013
Team Rapax is proud to announce the agreement reached with Stefano Coletti for the 2013 GP2 Series. The 23-year-old Monaco-based driver will return after driving for the Italian...

19 Oct 2012 12:21
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Bacheta completes test for Williams as reward for F2 title
Yesterday saw the recently crowned Formula 2 Champion Luciano Bachetta get his first taste of Formula One when he drove the Williams FW33 around the famous Silverstone circuit. ...

19 Oct 2012 11:08
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Lotus at Austin kick-off with Mario Andretti and Patrick Dempsey
Lotus F1 Team is honoured to be the first team to take to the new Circuit of the Americas track ahead of the United States Grand Prix at Austin, Texas next month. American racin...

19 Oct 2012 09:56
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DTM: David Coulthard retires from racing
David Coulthard has called time on his premier motor racing career. The former McLaren and Red Bull driver, now 41, switched to the top German touring car category DTM after his...

19 Oct 2012 08:28
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Arrest warrant against Vijay Mallya withdrawn
The arrest warrant against Force India boss Vijay Mallya has been withdrawn. With the sport now set to travel to the billionaire's native country for the Indian grand prix, it e...

18 Oct 2012 16:32
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Rosberg not worried about Hamilton as new teammate
Nico Rosberg insists he is not afraid of being beaten by Lewis Hamilton in 2013. Once teammates in their karting days, the pair will be reunited next season as Mercedes teammate...

18 Oct 2012 15:22
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Ferrari working on Red Bull-style exhaust and double DRS
Ferrari raced an all-new Red Bull-style exhaust on only Felipe Massa's car in Korea last weekend, according to the Spanish newspaper 20 Minutos. The news would explain the Brazi...

18 Oct 2012 13:53
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Sauber to test with Frijns and Gutierrez in Abu Dhabi
The Sauber F1 Team will be sending Esteban Gutiérrez and Robin Frijns out onto the track at the Young Driver Days in Abu Dhabi to be held from 6th to 8th November 2012. Fri...

18 Oct 2012 12:14
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Austin still working to finish Circuit of the Americas
Organisers of the first US grand prix since 2007 say the brand new Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is now almost ready to host a formula one race. The Hermann Tilke-de...

18 Oct 2012 11:45
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Clos, Hua, Alguersuari, Van der Garde on HRT shortlist
Pedro de la Rosa is definitely staying at HRT in 2013, the Spanish team's boss Luis Perez-Sala has announced. "Pedro de la Rosa will drive for us in 2013," he is quoted by the G...

18 Oct 2012 10:41
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Ferrari would welcome Porsche back into F1
Luca di Montezemolo has admitted he would welcome Porsche to formula one. The VW-brand has played down the latest rumours about a V6-powered grand prix foray on the back of its ...

18 Oct 2012 09:48
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Susie Wolff excited after first taste of F1 testing
Susie Wolff has played down expectations her next step in formula one is a spot on the grid. Admitting it was an emotional moment in the wake of the injuries sustained earlier i...

18 Oct 2012 09:09
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Pirelli announces compounds for Abu Dhabi, USA and Brazil
Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli has announced the tyre nominations for the final three grands prix of the year. In Abu Dhabi, the teams will use the P Zero White medium tyre a...

16 Oct 2012 16:31
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Force India plays down Vijay Mallya's problems
Bob Fernley has played down his boss Vijay Mallya's latest problems. Already grappling with his ailing airline Kingfisher, Force India chief Mallya now faces arrest in his nativ...

16 Oct 2012 14:32
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DTM: Joint future for DTM and Super GT from 2014
From 2014, DTM will be heading in a new direction. Thanks to a cooperation deal signed this Tuesday in Tokyo, the most popular international touring-car series is not only open ...

16 Oct 2012 13:46
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Michael Schumacher rules out motorbike racing return
Michael Schumacher has ruled out falling back on two wheels as he prepares once again for F1 retirement. The great German raced in the German superbike series at times during hi...

16 Oct 2012 12:12
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Alonso cannot win title with this Ferrari car - Briatore
Flavio Briatore is ever more pessimistic about Fernando Alonso's chances of winning the 2012 championship. Some days ago, the Spaniard's former Renault boss said Alonso only has...

16 Oct 2012 10:09
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McLaren members deny Lewis Hamilton rift
Jenson Button has hit out at those suggesting McLaren is falling out with departing driver Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton is heading to Mercedes next year, and since the news broke, r...

16 Oct 2012 09:38
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Ferrari to decide Massa future on Tuesday
Luca di Montezemolo has hinted Felipe Massa's future will be decided on Tuesday. As F1 left Korea on Sunday, speculation was rife that the Brazilian had done enough to secure a ...

16 Oct 2012 08:27
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Rumours grow as Porsche signs F1 engineers
There are rumours in the paddock that Porsche is considering a formula one foray, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. The VW-brand Porsche is returning to Le Mans, but ...

15 Oct 2012 16:57
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Red Bull and Ferrari rubbish latest Vettel rumours

Ferrari and Red Bull on Monday separately denied reports Sebastian Vettel is destined for the great Italian team in 2014. With Felipe Massa set to be re-signed for next year, th...

15 Oct 2012 15:43
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