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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Verstappen accepts criticism: "It makes me better"

Max Verstappen says he is confident Red Bull will stay ahead of Ferrari for a third consecutive race this weekend in Canada. The teen Dutchman won in Barcelona and his teammate ...

09 Jun 2016 12:53
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2017 important year for Alonso, McLaren and F1
Fernando Alonso says 2017 will be an "important year" for many reasons. We have already quoted the Spaniard this week as declaring that if he does not enjoy the faster...

09 Jun 2016 12:11
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Villeneuve: "F1 not boring, but it's not the same"
Jacques Villeneuve prefers the "excessive" F1 of the past, compared to today's "sober" equivalent. "It's not boring," said the 1997 world c...

09 Jun 2016 11:44
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Promotor: "Montreal far from being in decline"
Amid declining television and spectator numbers, Canada is one of F1's exceptions. "As promoters, there are 21 different markets," said Francois Dumontier, organis...

09 Jun 2016 11:08
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Stroll admits F1 debut in 2017 is 'very possible'
Lance Stroll has admitted to eyeing a potential vacancy at the Williams team for 2017. The 17-year-old, whose father is the Canadian fashion billionaire Lawrence Stroll, is alre...

09 Jun 2016 10:20
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Video: A lap onboard around Montreal with 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 Lewis Hamilton around that track. ...

09 Jun 2016 09:18
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Ferrari boss hints Raikkonen to stay for 2017
Maurizio Arrivabene has indicated Ferrari intends to keep Kimi Raikkonen at the team beyond 2016. The 36-year-old Finn's contract is expiring, and names including Nico Rosbe...

08 Jun 2016 16:18
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Marko: "Ricciardo best driver in F1 at the moment"
Daniel Ricciardo might be the best performing F1 driver at the moment, according to Dr Helmut Marko. The Australian driver was nothing short of livid after the Monaco grand prix...

08 Jun 2016 14:04
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Ecclestone should make a stand on human rights in Baku
Bernie Ecclestone is being asked to speak out about human rights, just over a week before formula one sets up camp for the first time in Azerbaijan. A year ago, just as the Azer...

08 Jun 2016 13:30
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Zetsche says Wehrlein is the future for Mercedes
As Nico Rosberg's expiring contract comes under the spotlight, Daimler chief Dieter Zetsche has revealed his vision for Mercedes' F1 "future". "Pascal (We...

08 Jun 2016 12:48
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Kaltenborn: "F1 system distorting competition"
Monisha Kaltenborn says she continues to campaign for a more level playing field in formula one. Together with her Force India counterparts, the Sauber co-owner and boss is wait...

08 Jun 2016 12:15
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Fernando Alonso to decide F1 future next year
Fernando Alonso has admitted he is waiting to drive F1's next-generation cars of 2017 before deciding if he wants to stay in the category. The Spaniard has made no secret th...

08 Jun 2016 11:59
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Ferrari set to introduce new engine and shorter nose
Ferrari has spent 3 of its remaining 6 engine performance 'tokens' in preparation for the Canadian grand prix this weekend. There have been rumours the Italian team, hav...

08 Jun 2016 11:22
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Whiting encouraged by latest inspection of Baku
FIA Formula One Race Director and Safety Delegate, Charlie Whiting, returned to Baku to inspect the readiness of the Baku City Circuit ahead of the 2016 Grand Prix of Europe, to...

08 Jun 2016 08:00
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In the footsteps of Gilles Villeneuve
Spa Francorchamps with Senna and Michael Schumacher; Monte Carlo also with Senna. These are ties bound so strongly that they go beyond mere stereotypes. They are born of excepti...

07 Jun 2016 15:01
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Whiting tips Kvyat to bounce back from incidents
Charlie Whiting has played down suggestions Daniil Kvyat has become the 'bad boy' of formula one. Russian Kvyat incurred Sebastian Vettel's wrath in China, lost his ...

07 Jun 2016 14:33
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Magnussen 'refreshingly different' from most F1 drivers
F1 legend Sir Stirling Moss has hailed Kevin Magnussen for being a "refreshingly different" driver on today's grid. 86-year-old Moss, widely regarded as the best d...

07 Jun 2016 13:47
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Promotor: "No 'clear plan' for night race in Baku"
F1's newest street venue has no immediate plans to step up to night race status. Although all eyes are on Montreal ahead of this weekend's Canadian round, the sport will...

07 Jun 2016 13:20
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Mick Schumacher considers F3 as his 'next step'
Mick Schumacher is beginning to turn his mind to the next step in his race towards formula one. Under the intense spotlight not only of his surname but the fact his famous fathe...

07 Jun 2016 12:55
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FIA: "F1's next safety push is biometric data"
The next step in safety for formula one will be biometrics, the FIA has revealed. In the latest edition of the governing body's in-house magazine Auto, the FIA released some...

07 Jun 2016 12:16
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Boullier: "Dennis statement is extra motivation"
Eric Boullier has defended McLaren supremo Ron Dennis' right to predict forthcoming F1 dominance for the Woking based team. While the team has improved markedly since its ho...

07 Jun 2016 11:54
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Max Verstappen aiming for podium in Canada
With a new engine in his car and a lesson in his pocket, Max Verstappen says he is ready for Montreal. After winning in Barcelona, the 18-year-old came crashing back to earth wi...

07 Jun 2016 11:32
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Selected tyre sets per driver for Europe 2016
The FIA has communicated to Pirelli each team's tyre choices for the forthcoming European Grand Prix in Baku. Driver Sets medium Sets soft Sets su...

06 Jun 2016 16:12
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Ferrari to use maximum power after turbo fix
Ferrari will bring an updated turbo design to Canada this week, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. Following early reliability problems with the all-new turbo desi...

06 Jun 2016 13:31
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Sauber rules out being a 'B' team: "F1 is no DTM"
Monisha Kaltenborn has played down "dramatic" media claims that Monaco recently was the low point in Sauber's long motor racing history. "I see it not as dram...

06 Jun 2016 12:46
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Button not commenting on Williams rumours
Felipe Massa says he is unfazed by speculation Jenson Button could replace him at Williams next year. Button, now 36, made his F1 debut as a teenager in 2000 and now rumours sug...

06 Jun 2016 12:07
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'Perez could take Raikkonen's place at Ferrari soon'
Sergio Perez's father has triggered wild speculation about the next high-profile news in formula one. Ilta Sanomat, a Finnish daily, said it has heard from Mexican sources t...

06 Jun 2016 11:39
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Felipe Nasr has 'more than one' option for 2017
Felipe Nasr is not denying reports he is on the search for an alternate team for the 2017 season. Frustrated with stalled car development and worrying financial problems, the Br...

06 Jun 2016 11:03
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Webber: "Ferrari most disappointing team so far"
Plain-talking former F1 driver Mark Webber has named Ferrari as the most disappointing team of 2016. The Maranello team entered the season upbeat about its chances of bridging t...

03 Jun 2016 13:27
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Renault rumoured to be in talks with Felipe Massa
A Brazilian outlet says there are rumours Felipe Massa is in talks with Renault about a potential switch to the French works team for 2017. With not only Jenson Button but also ...

03 Jun 2016 12:52
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'Sauber must change the driver lineup for 2017'
A leading Swiss journalist has suggested Sauber needs to make a change to its driver lineup at the end of the season. In Monaco, their bitter old rivalry from their GP2 days cam...

03 Jun 2016 12:15
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Mercedes: "More crashes could mean team orders"
Toto Wolff has warned that more crashes between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg would cause Mercedes to rethink its policy of allowing the pair to race freely. World champion Ha...

03 Jun 2016 11:40
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Ferrari doesn't believe tyre pressure trick stories
Jock Clear does not think Ferrari's troubles are related to supposed tricks some rivals may be deploying to lower tyre pressures in 2016. In the last two races in particular...

03 Jun 2016 11:06
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Sauber addresses concerns after Monaco GP
Sauber has issued out this statement about the collision of team mates Felipe Nasr and Marcus Ericsson in te Monaco Grand Prix: "So, there has been a lot of talk and specu...

03 Jun 2016 10:17
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Mick Schumacher needs more time than Max Verstappen
Mick Schumacher needs more time than Max Verstappen did to develop into an F1-ready driver. That is the view of Jos Verstappen, the father of F1 teen sensation Max who made his ...

02 Jun 2016 15:45
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Kaltenborn: "Confident EU will look at complaint"
A complaint filed by two disgruntled F1 teams continues to make progress within the organisation of the European Commission. In September last year, struggling independents Saub...

02 Jun 2016 15:08
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Wehrlein on right track towards Mercedes future
Pascal Wehrlein is a real alternative for Mercedes as early as next year should negotiations with Nico Rosberg falter. That is the warning of team boss Toto Wolff, as it becomes...

02 Jun 2016 14:24
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Piquet: "Alonso near the end of his F1 career"
Fernando Alonso is edging towards the end of his formula one career, according to former Renault teammate Nelson Piquet jr. Now 30, the Brazilian's own F1 career ended in 20...

02 Jun 2016 13:32
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Sainz plays down 'baseless' Ferrari switch rumours
Carlos Sainz has dismissed talk he could be F1's next Ferrari driver as "nothing but rumours". With Kimi Raikkonen under fire for a poor outing at Monaco and the F...

02 Jun 2016 12:51
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Pastor Maldonado looking for way back into F1
Pastor Maldonado has confirmed rumours he is "looking for a way" back into formula one. The Venezuelan, whose F1 foray with Williams and Lotus was heavily backed by th...

02 Jun 2016 12:05
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'Bernie Ecclestone best negotiator in the world'
Monza's failure so far to ink a new F1 race contract for 2017 and beyond is in part due to Bernie Ecclestone's negotiating tactics. That is the claim of Angelo Sticchi D...

02 Jun 2016 11:40
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Boullier: "New Honda engine no revolution"
Eric Boullier has warned that Honda will not be unveiling a "revolution" when it is ready with a new specification of its F1 power unit. McLaren and Honda figures have...

02 Jun 2016 11:18
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Drivers 'afraid' to speak out over Bianchi death
F1 drivers are afraid to speak publicly about mistakes made by the sport's authorities that led to the crash and subsequent death of Jules Bianchi. That is the claim of Bian...

02 Jun 2016 10:53
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Villeneuve: "Terrible weekend for Verstappen"
Max Verstappen's performance in Monaco would have been a sacking offense had another driver committed the same errors. That is the view of outspoken 1997 world champion Jacq...

02 Jun 2016 10:29
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Ricciardo: "I'm 27 soon and still don't have a title"
Former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos has advised Daniel Ricciardo to tone down his post-race rhetoric in the wake of the Monaco grand prix. The Australian was nothing short of...

01 Jun 2016 15:06
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Pundits disagree over Rosberg obeying team orders
Two F1 pundits disagree over whether Nico Rosberg did the right thing by obeying team orders during the Monaco grand prix. While struggling notably with his pace in the wet-dry ...

01 Jun 2016 14:34
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Magnussen: "F1 has to put safety before sexy"
F1 must defer to "safety" over "sexy" when it comes to preventing more deaths, according to Kevin Magnussen. It emerged after a meeting in Monaco last week t...

01 Jun 2016 13:55
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Jacques Villeneuve slams safety car start in Monaco
Jacques Villeneuve has slammed F1's race director for starting the 'jewel in the crown' Monaco race last Sunday behind the safety car. The 1997 world champion said i...

01 Jun 2016 13:18
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Monza negotiating about four year F1 contract
Monza chief Angelo Sticchi Damiani has confirmed that negotiations over the details of a new F1 race contract are now taking place. We reported on Tuesday that, after a long per...

01 Jun 2016 12:49
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Alain Prost has 'mixed feelings' about Haas F1
Alain Prost has admitted to having mixed feelings about F1's newest team. The F1 legend and Renault ambassador is referring to Haas, the outfit founded by Nascar team co-own...

01 Jun 2016 12:21
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Ferrari to accelerate improvements for Canada
Ferrari is eyeing a step forward for Canada, after not only failing to catch Mercedes but even falling behind Red Bull at the last two races. Sections of the partisan Italian me...

01 Jun 2016 11:57
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Honda undecided over engine upgrade for Canada
McLaren and Honda have played down Fernando Alonso's claim that the decision to take an upgraded engine to Canada next weekend has already been taken. The Anglo-Japanese tea...

01 Jun 2016 11:30
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Doornbos tips Max Verstappen to bounce back
Max Verstappen has been tipped to bounce back from a dire weekend in Monaco, just a fortnight after making history with his astonishing Barcelona win. The 18-year-old made histo...

01 Jun 2016 11:04
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Grand Prix of Monaco leaves Ferrari in 'crisis'
Ferrari has gone from targeting title glory to digging itself out of a "crisis", according to the Italian press. Having aimed to chase and unseat dominant Mercedes thi...

31 May 2016 15:09
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Alexander Rossi did not dream of Indy 500 glory
In one fell swoop, Alexander Rossi went from idle days at grand prix tracks to motor racing history. Still a reserve driver for Manor, the Californian completed the last handful...

31 May 2016 14:26
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Sergio Perez up for new chance at top team
Sergio Perez hopes his Monaco podium serves to remind the F1 world that he is still a driver worthy of a top team. While it is often said that the Mexican's Force India team...

31 May 2016 13:31
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Popularity of F1 in Germany back on the rise
The popularity of formula one might be back on the rise, after the German broadcaster RTL last weekend recorded its best TV ratings in three years. Germany's Bild newspaper ...

31 May 2016 12:55
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Horner: "This is all part of learning curve for Max"
Max Verstappen's impressive F1 career is still on track despite a less-than-impressive showing in Monaco, his new boss Christian Horner insists. Just a fortnight after stunn...

31 May 2016 12:12
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Selected tyre sets per driver for Canada 2016
The FIA has communicated to Pirelli each team's tyre choices for the forthcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Coureur Setjes zacht Setjes superzacht ...

31 May 2016 11:52
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Monza shakes hands with Ecclestone on new F1 deal
Monza officials may finally have shaken hands with Bernie Ecclestone on a new deal to secure the future of the Italian grand prix. The negotiations have been public, fraught and...

31 May 2016 11:40
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'Ericsson crashed deliberately into Nasr in Monaco'
A Brazilian F1 correspondent claims Sauber driver Marcus Ericsson crashed deliberately into his teammate during the Monaco grand prix. Team boss Monisha Kaltenborn, who is strug...

31 May 2016 11:04
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Ferrari title not slipping away, insists Arrivabene
Despite a nearly anonymous Monaco for the great Italian marque, Maurizio Arrivabene insists the world championship is still within Ferrari's grasp. However, after a poor wee...

30 May 2016 13:48
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Prost: "Important for Renault to build for the future"
Alain Prost thinks the time for Renault to switch its full focus to 2017 is now approaching. The quadruple world champion, now an ambassador for the French carmaker and a paddoc...

30 May 2016 13:16
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Marko: "I'm sure Carlos Sainz's chance will come"
While Daniil Kvyat's place in the Red Bull programme might be in tatters, Carlos Sainz remains on track. That is the view of Dr Helmut Marko, the architect of Red Bull's...

30 May 2016 12:30
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Ricciardo: "Two weekends in a row I've been screwed"
Daniel Ricciardo left Monaco late on Sunday declaring he could not wait to "get the hell out of here". The Australian, who started the wet-dry race on the Principality...

30 May 2016 11:51
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Santander eyes new Ferrari deal beyond 2017
The Spanish bank Santander is in talks about extending its major sponsorship contract with Ferrari beyond 2017. In 2012, it was reported that a new contract extension had pushed...

30 May 2016 11:07
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Manor Racing keeps Airbnb on board as partner
Airbnb, synonymous with offering access to unique accommodation throughout the world, is eager to make the Formula 1 experience even more memorable for the sport's legion of...

30 May 2016 09:24
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Jost Capito will start work at McLaren in August
It is understood Jost Capito will start work at McLaren at the end of August. Capito was actually signed up by the Woking team to be its new chief executive in January, but he s...

30 May 2016 08:47
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Fantasy F1 Grand Prix de Monaco: At least 200 euro in prizes!!
The formula 1 field settles in Monaco this weekend where the sixth Grand Prix of 2016 will be held. In Spain we saw Max Verstappen in his first Grand prix in a Red Bull beating ...

28 May 2016 06:00
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Lauda: "Aim for Mercedes must be to keep Rosberg"
Niki Lauda on Friday said it must be Mercedes' priority to keep Nico Rosberg. Championship leader Rosberg's contract expires at the end of the year, and he is being assi...

27 May 2016 15:56
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