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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Vettel engine survived Kvyat clashes in RussiaSebastian Vettel's engine survived his clashes with Daniil Kvyat in Russia, according to the Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport. Last week, we reported that the ge...
09 May 2016 10:09 -
More engineers leave Scuderia Toro RossoMax Verstappen's race engineer has also left Toro Rosso. However, Xevi Pujolar - a highly experienced engineer who has also worked for Williams with race winners Mark Webber...
06 May 2016 13:27 -
Mercedes trying to find cause for Hamilton failuresMercedes has admitted it is still working on fixing the engine problems that have thwarted Lewis Hamilton's championship campaign so far in 2016. In China and again in Russi...
06 May 2016 12:46 -
Red Bull waiting to decide on future with RenaultRed Bull is waiting until Canada before turning its attention to the future of its deal with engine supplier Renault. After a tumultuous semi-works relationship came to a head l...
06 May 2016 12:10 -
2016 title race still open for Ferrari - MarchionneSergio Marchionne says Ferrari "deserves" to keep charging for the 2016 world championship. That is despite the fact Sebastian Vettel, widely regarded as Maranello'...
06 May 2016 11:39 -
Kvyat can still find new team at the front - SaloDaniil Kvyat still has his supporters in formula one, despite being demoted by Red Bull after just four races in 2016. Igor Ermilin, the presidential advisor to the Russian auto...
06 May 2016 10:54 -
2017 rules will not affect overtaking - BoullierEric Boullier has hit back at suggestions the 2017 regulations could actually hurt formula one. Part of Mercedes' opposition to the wider cars with bigger wings for next yea...
06 May 2016 10:21 -
Verstappen not feeling pressure after promotion
Max Verstappen insists he is not feeling the heat of his sudden promotion to Red Bull's senior F1 team. That is despite the fact Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull's notorious dr...
06 May 2016 09:54 -
Not all surprised with Kvyat's demotion to Toro RossoThe motor racing world reacted with surprise to the news of Daniil Kvyat's demotion. "Really?" said Jenson Button on Twitter, after Red Bull announced the Russian&...
06 May 2016 08:08 -
Billionaire wants to establish Russian F1 teamA billionaire has admitted he would like to establish a Russian formula one team. In February, as former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov signed for the Le Mans LMP2 team SMP Racing, he ...
04 May 2016 15:02 -
Mercedes trying to convince 'haters, conspirators'Niki Lauda said Sebastian Vettel's first-lap retirement at Sochi means Mercedes is still in the dark about Ferrari's true pace. On the face of it, notwithstanding worrie...
04 May 2016 14:22 -
McLaren happy with new rules for 2017 - BoullierOne team happy with the new rules for 2017 is McLaren-Honda, according to its boss Eric Boullier. Many drivers and some teams, like Mercedes, voiced opposition to the changes bu...
04 May 2016 12:38 -
Magnussen has potential to win races - CoulthardDavid Coulthard has hailed the performance of Kevin Magnussen after the Dane opened Renault's points account in Russia last weekend. The occupant of the sister yellow car, J...
04 May 2016 12:06 -
F1 cockpit protection may be delayed until 2018The introduction of cockpit-mounted head protection may need to wait until 2018, according to a report in Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. That is despite the fact F1 race di...
04 May 2016 11:43 -
F1 has moved away from the public - BriatoreFlavio Briatore has ruled out returning to formula one. The flamboyant Italian left F1 in disgrace amid the 'crashgate' scandal, but he is still close to Bernie Ecclesto...
04 May 2016 11:11 -
In Spain we'll basically have a new car - AlonsoFernando Alonso says a podium goal might not be too far away for McLaren-Honda in 2016. The Spaniard opened his points account at Sochi with a strong sixth place, although he ad...
04 May 2016 10:29 -
Sauber to skip first in-season test in BarcelonaSauber will sit out the first in-season test of the 2016 season after next weekend's Spanish grand prix. The Swiss team, openly struggling financially this year, said one re...
04 May 2016 09:55 -
Vettel feeling impact of tense Ferrari climate - pressSebastian Vettel is feeling the pressure as Ferrari's 2016 title push flounders, according to the Italian press after the grand prix in Russia. "Vettel could not hide h...
03 May 2016 15:56 -
Lombardy concerned Monza is taking too longLombardy president Roberto Maroni has admitted he is "concerned" a new deal for Monza's Italian grand prix is taking too long. Increasingly, it is clear political ...
03 May 2016 15:15 -
Kvyat a nice boy, but he is under pressure - AlesiJean Alesi thinks Red Bull is partly to blame for Daniil Kvyat's first-lap crashes with Sebastian Vettel at Sochi. But that is not to say former F1 driver Alesi is not also ...
03 May 2016 14:42 -
Ocon gets his turn in the Renault at Spanish GPThe pressure on Jolyon Palmer will stay high in Barcelona next weekend. After new Friday tester Sergey Sirotkin outpaced Renault's rookie British regular at Sochi, it will b...
03 May 2016 14:08 -
Meeting Putin after the race surprised RosbergNico Rosberg has admitted to being surprised when he met Russia's controversial president Vladimir Putin after the race in Sochi. As the drivers prepared for the podium cere...
03 May 2016 13:34 -
Russia not ready to host another GP - ministerRussia's sports minister has played down suggestions the country might add another annual grand prix to the F1 calendar. F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone said at Sochi last week...
03 May 2016 12:53 -
Stroll eyes F3 title before 'ultimate goal' F1Lance Stroll is the latest teenager looking to break into formula one. The son of billionaire fashion mogul Lawrence, the 17-year-old Canadian is a development driver with Willi...
03 May 2016 12:08 -
Selected tyre sets per driver for Spain 2016The FIA has communicated to Pirelli each team’s tyre choices for the forthcoming Spanish Grand Prix. Driver Sets hard Sets medium Sets soft ...
03 May 2016 11:58 -
We have to see what has upset the grid - AlonsoFernando Alonso says F1 drivers will discuss the recent series of messy race starts in 2016. Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton collided in Bahrain, the two Ferraris clashed in ...
03 May 2016 11:41 -
Vettel knows revenge will bring nothing - MarkoDr Helmut Marko doubts Dannil Kvyat's now two-race spat with Sebastian Vettel will spill into even more race weekends. The pair argued before going onto the podium in China,...
03 May 2016 11:19 -
Sainz doesn't understand Palmer incident penaltyCarlos Sainz has hit out at the 10-second penalty imposed for his confrontation with rival Jolyon Palmer at Sochi. Even the Spaniard's famous father, rally legend Carlos Sai...
03 May 2016 10:55 -
Rosberg has the 'luck of a champion' - Montagny
Former F1 driver Franck Montagny thinks runaway championship leader Nico Rosberg will eventually strike problems in 2016. So far in 2016, the German's run at the top of the ...
03 May 2016 10:22 -
Arrivabene won't allow Ferrari to give up on titleMaurizio Arrivabene insists Ferrari must keep its eye on the goal of winning the 2016 world championship. Amid reliability troubles and recent race incidents for Sebastian Vette...
02 May 2016 16:22 -
Mercedes eyes 'step back' to ensure reliabilityMercedes chiefs Niki Lauda and Toto Wolff say priority number 1 is for the reigning champions to solve car reliability problems. While Nico Rosberg utterly dominated at Sochi, h...
02 May 2016 15:54 -
Hurts my soul to see Ferrari suffer - MarchionneFerrari president Sergio Marchionne on Monday said he is sure the Maranello team will bounce back from its current dip. Although Mercedes' closest challenger in 2016, Ferrar...
02 May 2016 15:11 -
Mick missing Michael on the way to F1 - MaxMax Verstappen has predicted a tough road to formula one for another son of a famous former driver. The young Dutchman was 17 when he made his sensational grand prix debut last ...
02 May 2016 14:39 -
Raikkonen admits future beyond 2016 unclearThe pressure on Kimi Raikkonen is mounting. The Finn, whose Ferrari contract runs out this year, opened his 2016 podium account on Sunday but boss Maurizio Arrivabene hinted he ...
02 May 2016 14:05 -
Mercedes' difference to rivals is 'catastrophic'A Russian official on Sunday expressed concern that Mercedes' continuing dominance is hurting formula one. "The difference between Mercedes and the other teams is catas...
02 May 2016 13:24 -
Father has accepted tragic Ratzenberger death
22 years on, the father of Roland Ratzenberger says he and his wife have accepted the tragic death of their son. Most thoughts over the weekend at Sochi were about the F1 legend...
02 May 2016 12:50 -
Ecclestone uncertain about Italian GP at MonzaBernie Ecclestone has suggested the uncertainty over the future of Monza's F1 race could continue to drag. Reports suggested political and bureaucratic progress was made in ...
02 May 2016 12:12 -
Marko needs to have 'serious word' with Kvyat
Maurizio Arrivabene on Sunday said Daniil Kvyat could mount no justified defense of his driving after colliding with Sebastian Vettel twice at Sochi. A foul-mouthed German Vette...
02 May 2016 11:46 -
Mercedes blasts anti-Hamilton conspiracy theoryMercedes on Sunday rubbished suggestions Lewis Hamilton's horror run of bad luck so far in 2016 may be a conspiracy. As Nico Rosberg turned his six-race winning streak into ...
02 May 2016 10:55 -
FIA pressing ahead with cockpit protectionF1 is pressing ahead with radical cockpit protection even though the sport's chief executive is opposed. "I don't like it," Bernie Ecclestone declared at Sochi...
02 May 2016 10:07 -
Sauber without head of track engineering MalyonMonisha Kaltenborn was once again missing in action this weekend in Russia. Earlier in 2016, the Sauber boss and co-owner's paddock absence stirred speculation the Swiss tea...
02 May 2016 09:38 -
Button confirms Honda engine 'makeover' for 2017Jenson Button has confirmed reports Honda is working on a major redesign of its F1 'power unit' for McLaren to use in 2017. The Japanese marque has made steps forward th...
02 May 2016 08:49 -
Fantasy F1 Russian Grand Prix: Turn 2.50 euro into 2,500 Euro!The formula 1 field settles in Russia this weekend where the fourth Grand Prix of 2016 will be held. In China we saw Nico Rosberg beating Sebastian Vettel and Daniil Kvyat. We a...
30 Apr 2016 01:26 -
Monza confident of F1 deal after political progressItaly's automobile club chief has admitted political changes this week could be a "step forward" in Monza's quest for a new grand prix deal. Reportedly after a...
29 Apr 2016 16:25 -
GPDA attempted to derail 2017 chassis changesThe drivers' representative body, the GPDA, made a bid to derail the new chassis regulations that will be introduced in 2017. Several drivers have argued that speeding up th...
29 Apr 2016 15:51 -
There is always pressure in Formula 1 - MagnussenKevin Magnussen has played down the fact he will sit out Friday morning practice in Russia. Renault has inked a deal with SMP Bank-backed SMP Racing, in which Russian hopeful Se...
29 Apr 2016 14:47 -
FP2: Hamilton turns the tables, Vettel in troubleLewis Hamilton has taken command in the second free practice for the Grand Prix of Russia. The reigning world champion was by far the fastest in this session at the Sochi Autodr...
29 Apr 2016 14:32 -
Russia GP organisers still considering night raceTalks are still on track for Sochi to switch to a night race format in the future. Last year, it was reported the Russian organisers, supported by president Vladimir Putin, were...
29 Apr 2016 13:58 -
GP2: Arden signs Jeffri and Eriksson for 2016Nabil Jeffri and Jimmy Eriksson join Arden in the GP2 Series. Jeffri moves from German and European F3 where he has spent the last few years honing his skills and experience aro...
29 Apr 2016 13:25 -
Whiting likes 'aeroscreen' even more than 'halo'The FIA has now confirmed that Red Bull's 'Aeroscreen' concept is in the running to be introduced in formula one. Daniel Ricciardo tested the windshield-style driver...
29 Apr 2016 12:43 -
Chat during second free practice for Russia 2016The second free practice for the Grand Prix of Russia starts at 13.00 CET. Below this article you can chat with other users of the website about the session and your expectation...
29 Apr 2016 12:17 -
F1 close to engine rules agreement for 2017Contrary to reports elsewhere, it appears F1 is in fact close to agreeing changes to the engine rules for 2017. After the strategy group and F1 Commission meetings early this we...
29 Apr 2016 11:39 -
Grosjean wants more efficient tyres from PirelliRomain Grosjean on Thursday said it is important that Pirelli will be able to develop better tyres for 2017. The Frenchman was asked if it is a disadvantage that only top teams ...
29 Apr 2016 11:07 -
Alonso fully recovered after Melbourne crashFernando Alonso said he is finally back to "100 per cent" fitness, more than a month after his huge crash in Australia. The Spaniard missed Bahrain and returned to act...
29 Apr 2016 10:46 -
FP1: Rosberg miles ahead of Hamilton in RussiaMercedes driver Nico Rosberg kept his momentum going in first free practice for the Russian Grand Prix. He set a fastest lap time of 1:38.127 and was much faster than team mate ...
29 Apr 2016 10:32 -
Palmer not feeling 'under pressure' at RenaultJolyon Palmer is facing speculation in Russia that he is in danger of being replaced at Renault. Reports say the French works team is considering ousting the Briton, who finishe...
29 Apr 2016 09:53 -
Hulkenberg prefers 'elegant' Red Bull aeroscreenRed Bull will debut its windshield-style head protection concept on Friday morning at Sochi. The cockpit-mounted solution, resembling an oversized helmet visor, is already fitte...
29 Apr 2016 09:19 -
Nasr confirms he will use new chassis in RussiaFelipe Nasr will get the new chassis he so desires for this weekend's Russian grand prix. The Brazilian has been complaining since the Melbourne season opener about braking ...
29 Apr 2016 08:48 -
Chat during first free practice for Russia 2016The first free practice for the Grand Prix of Russia starts at 09.00 CET. Below this article you can chat with other users of the website about the session and your expectations...
29 Apr 2016 08:15 -
Kvyat surprised by 'strange' Toro Rosso rumours
Daniil Kvyat has responded to "strange" rumours that he might need to take a step back to Red Bull's junior team Toro Rosso next year. The 22-year-old Russian was ...
28 Apr 2016 16:46 -
Ferrari president earned 54.5 million in 2015The highest paid figure in the F1 paddock is not a driver or a team owner. Publishing a list of Italy's highest paid managers, La Repubblica claims that Sergio Marchionne, t...
28 Apr 2016 16:20 -
'Important turning point' Monza towards F1 dealMonza may have taken another decisive step towards a new F1 contract, according to multiple media reports in Italy. Autosprint reveals that Andrea Dell'Orto, the president o...
28 Apr 2016 15:53 -
Hamilton 'will come back' to spice up title raceNico Rosberg grinned when asked by a German newspaper if married life and fatherhood has slowed him down. "Apparently not!" the Mercedes driver told Der Tagesspiegel. ...
28 Apr 2016 15:27 -
Palmer already coming under pressure at RenaultJolyon Palmer is reportedly coming under pressure to hang on to his race seat at Renault. Speed Week reports that the British rookie's so-far pointless 2016 campaign, culmin...
28 Apr 2016 15:05 -
Felipe Massa urges F1 drivers to stay unitedFelipe Massa has urged the F1 drivers to stay "united" amid the push to improve F1. Tension is still brewing between the drivers' body and Bernie Ecclestone, after...
28 Apr 2016 14:31 -
Sochi tweaks track in the wake of Sainz crashRace organisers have made changes to the Sochi circuit in the wake of Carlos Sainz's huge crash a year ago. Recalling his 2015 practice crash in which the Spaniard's Tor...
28 Apr 2016 13:48 -
F1 to be more difficult with 2017 cars - SurerMajor technical changes to the cars for 2017 will make the drivers work harder. That is the view of former F1 driver turned German television pundit Marc Surer, after London mee...
28 Apr 2016 13:19 -
Arrivabene plays down Ferrari engine upgradeFerrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene has played down reports an engine upgrade is set to give the Maranello team a big boost in Russia this weekend. We reported last week that ...
28 Apr 2016 12:56 -
Rosberg really ready to be champion - HakkinenMika Hakkinen says 2016 championship leader Nico Rosberg might finally be ready to win his first F1 title this year. Hakkinen, the two-time world champion of 1998 and 1999, told...
28 Apr 2016 12:14 -
Ecclestone would like to become 'dictator' againBernie Ecclestone on Wednesday said he would like to become F1's "dictator" once again. Speculation in recent days has suggested the sport's major carmakers in...
28 Apr 2016 11:47
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