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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Ferrari developing upgrade to fix turbo problems
Ferrari is designing a key upgrade for its turbo unit, according to German reports. The major daily Bild, and the specialist Auto Motor und Sport, say the turbo fix is due in Ma...

15 Apr 2016 11:10
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Ecclestone eyeing new investors for Canada GP
Bernie Ecclestone is getting involved in finding new investors for Montreal's Canadian grand prix, according to a report in La Presse newspaper. The report said the F1 supre...

15 Apr 2016 10:39
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Hungary secures new F1 race deal through 2026
Hungary's place on the F1 calendar is secure for a decade. Reports out of Budapest say organisers of the annual race at the Hungaroring have inked a new-five year extension ...

15 Apr 2016 10:06
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Bottas and both Haas drivers with new front wing
Valtteri Bottas will get his turn with Williams' new front nose and wing this weekend in China. Two weeks ago in Bahrain, it was teammate Felipe Massa who ran the new pieces...

15 Apr 2016 09:43
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FP2: Ferrari on P1 and P2, Raikkonen fastest
Ferrari has beaten Mercedes, albeit only in a practice. Kimi Raikkonen was the only one to go under 1:37 in the second session in China, while Sebastian Vettel set the second ti...

15 Apr 2016 09:32
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Drivers had a share in qualifying axe - Rosberg
F1 drivers played a role in the scrapping of the hated 'musical chairs' qualifying system. That is the view of Nico Rosberg, who went out on a limb on Wednesday by aimin...

15 Apr 2016 08:17
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Alonso declared fit to take part in Chinese GP
A FIA statement regaring Fernando Alonso: "As a result of a medical examination undertaken following Free Practice One, the FIA F1 Medical Delegate, Prof. Jean-Charles Piet...

15 Apr 2016 08:04
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Chat during second free practice for China 2016
The second free practice for the Grand Prix of China starts at 08.00 CET. Below this article you can chat with other users of the website about the session and your expectations...

15 Apr 2016 07:20
FP1: Scary moments for Massa and Magnussen
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg set the fastest time in first free practice for the Grand Prix of China, but that was no talking point after the first session at Shanghai circuit. ...

15 Apr 2016 05:32
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'No panic or concern' amid Ferrari problems - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel says it is understandable Ferrari has faltered as it bids to catch up with dominant Mercedes. In the opening two races, Kimi Raikkonen's red car failed in A...

15 Apr 2016 05:10
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Grosjean says Haas F1 Team critics just 'jealous'
Romain Grosjean dismissed criticism of Haas' approach to formula one as little more than "jealousy". Some critics say the new American team has scored points in it...

15 Apr 2016 04:45
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Chat during first free practice for China 2016
The first free practice for the Grand Prix of China starts at 04.00 CET. Below this article you can chat with other users of the website about the session and your expectations!...

15 Apr 2016 03:21
Alonso's time in Formula 1 has past - Herbert
Johnny Herbert says he stands by his recent criticism of Fernando Alonso, even after the Spaniard's angry reaction. Having written in a column that Alonso should use the occ...

14 Apr 2016 15:17
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Glass half full rather than half empty for Hamilton
World champion Lewis Hamilton was maintaining his sunny disposition on Thursday, despite admitting his five-place gearbox change penalty was "a kick in the goonies". B...

14 Apr 2016 14:31
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Jackie Stewart tells Mercedes to leave Formula 1
Sir Jackie Stewart says that if he was running Mercedes, he would pull the German carmaker out of F1. Mercedes has utterly dominated in the 'power unit' era that began i...

14 Apr 2016 13:45
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Alonso cleared to take part in first free practice
A FIA statement regarding Fernando Alonso: "Since the accident at the Australian Grand Prix, McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team driver Fernando Alonso has been undergoing the pro...

14 Apr 2016 13:04
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Troubled Vijay Mallya to also sit out China GP
Vijay Mallya looks set to sit out yet another grand prix, as his legal troubles in his native India continue. The Force India boss and co-owner was not in Australia and Bahr...

14 Apr 2016 12:50
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Rosberg hits back at Ecclestone's 'windbags' jibe
Championship leader Nico Rosberg has hit back at Bernie Ecclestone's claim that current F1 drivers are "windbags". F1 supremo Ecclestone's jibe followed the co...

14 Apr 2016 12:11
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Canadian billionaire not investing in Williams
Williams has denied speculation a Canadian billionaire could soon buy into the British team. The team's latest development driver is Lance Stroll, a 17-year-old Formula 3 st...

14 Apr 2016 11:37
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Allison back to work for Ferrari after wife's death
A grieving James Allison will reportedly contribute to Ferrari's bid to win the Chinese grand prix this weekend. Following the sudden death of the Briton's wife Rebecca ...

14 Apr 2016 10:42
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Sainz is smarter than Verstappen - Herbert

Johnny Herbert thinks Red Bull should sign up Carlos Sainz for 2017. The former F1 driver made waves in Bahrain recently, when he urged Fernando Alonso to take the opportunity o...

14 Apr 2016 10:06
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Video: A lap around Shanghai onboard with Bottas
Shanghai International Circuit hosts the Grand Prix of China this weekend. As a preview a video of a lap onboard with Valtteri Bottas around that track. ...

14 Apr 2016 09:35
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Grid penalty for Hamilton after gearbox change
Nico Rosberg's bid to extend his winning streak to six races this weekend has got an early boost. Mercedes confirmed early on Thursday that reigning champion Lewis Hamilton&...

14 Apr 2016 08:27
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Sauber teams up with AG88 for Singapore and Japan
Shortly before the Chinese Grand Prix, the Sauber F1 Team is pleased to announce a race partnership with Dranix Technology Development Limited for two upcoming Formula One GPs i...

13 Apr 2016 15:49
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Three music stars to perform at first GP in Baku
Baku City Circuit (BCC) today announced that three of the biggest stars in world music - Chris Brown, Enrique Iglesias and Pharrell Williams - will be the headline musical acts ...

13 Apr 2016 13:35
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Watson backs Villeneuve in slamming F1 drivers
Former F1 winner John Watson has backed Jacques Villeneuve in slamming the sport's current drivers. Although signed by the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), it eme...

13 Apr 2016 12:41
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F1 still too far away for Mick Schumacher - manager
Mick Schumacher's manager has played down any talk the 17-year-old might soon be ready for formula one. Mick, the son of the F1 legend and seven time world champion Michael,...

13 Apr 2016 12:09
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McLaren name 'no guarantee for success' - Coulthard
Stoffel Vandoorne is "on standby" should FIA doctors once again sideline Fernando Alonso in China, McLaren-Honda has confirmed. Belgian Vandoorne, in fact, travelled t...

13 Apr 2016 11:30
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'Sauber secure at least for GP's in China and Russia'
Sauber has bucked the rumours by travelling to Shanghai this week for the Chinese grand prix. In obvious financial trouble, it was said F1's Swiss team could have run out of...

13 Apr 2016 10:57
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Sergio Marchionne to take on Ferrari CEO role
Sergio Marchionne looks set to add yet another executive role to his plate. Bloomberg, the business news agency, said the Fiat Chrysler and Ferrari president will soon also take...

13 Apr 2016 10:23
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Brad Hollinger joins Williams' board of directors
Williams today announces the appointment of Brad Hollinger to the company’s Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director. He joins Nick Rose and Eddie Charlton as the co...

12 Apr 2016 15:19
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F1 'has learned' to take time to consider proposals
Claire Williams thinks F1 has learned from the 'musical chairs' qualifying debacle. F1's governing body announced late on Monday that the World Motor Sport Council r...

12 Apr 2016 14:43
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Experts doubt Ferrari can win title this year
Two former F1 drivers do not think Ferrari is ready to beat Mercedes to the world championship. "No," Gerhard Berger, a 10-time grand prix winner and former team boss,...

12 Apr 2016 14:05
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Toro Rosso and Red Bull have drifted apart - Key
Toro Rosso technical chief James Key says there is no longer much 'synergy' between the Faenza based team and the senior Red Bull outfit. In the past, although Haas has ...

12 Apr 2016 13:28
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'Broken rib Alonso has not healed completely'
Fernando Alonso is already in Shanghai as he bids to return to F1 action this weekend. On social media, the Spaniard has posted several messages from the sprawling Chinese city,...

12 Apr 2016 12:57
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Haryanto only one to beat Vandoorne 'head to head'
Rio Haryanto's former boss has hit back at suggestions the Indonesian is a straightforward F1 'pay driver'. A common analysis is that while the Mercedes-backed Pasca...

12 Apr 2016 12:34
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Bottas not changing style despite Hamilton crash
Valtteri Bottas insists he will not alter his racing style, even though he crashed with reigning champion Lewis Hamilton in Bahrain. The Finn had to serve a drive-through and se...

12 Apr 2016 12:13
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Monza could agree F1 deal within first days of May
It is still not clear if historic Monza will continue to host the endangered Italian grand prix beyond September's 2016 race. Bernie Ecclestone's negotiations with race ...

12 Apr 2016 11:42
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Nico Rosberg not worried about expiring contract
Claire Williams has tipped the F1 paddock to host a fascinating driver 'silly season' this year. Seats at multiple top teams, including Williams but also Mercedes, Ferra...

12 Apr 2016 11:01
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F1 officially reverts to 2015 qualifying format
A FIA statement regarding qualifying: "The World Motor Sport Council today approved, via e-vote, the decision to revert to last season's qualification format for the re...

12 Apr 2016 09:00
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Honda now turning focus to improving 'power'
Honda is ready to push ahead with finding more performance from its 2016 power unit. After the unmitigated disaster of 2015, when McLaren and Honda reunited but finished an emba...

11 Apr 2016 14:36
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Vettel - I am a normal person like everyone else
Quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel insists he has no desire to behave like a "hero". While the reigning title winner Lewis Hamilton is commonly called a F1 &quo...

11 Apr 2016 13:51
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Haas' controversial approach splits F1 opinion
The early success of the new F1 team Haas is splitting opinion in the paddock. While some hail Romain Grosjean's double points-scoring efforts in Australia and Bahrain, othe...

11 Apr 2016 13:23
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Testing car for Pirelli last hurdle for 2017 rules
F1's radical rules changes for 2017 may stumble at the last hurdle, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports. Earlier, it emerged that eight of the 11 active teams actuall...

11 Apr 2016 12:44
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Drivers shot themselves in the foot - Johansson
F1 veteran Stefan Johansson has blasted today's drivers for their recent open letter. Although signed off by the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), it emerged recen...

11 Apr 2016 12:11
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McLaren 'confident' Alonso will pas medical tests
McLaren is "confident" Fernando Alonso will be shown the green light for his return to racing action this weekend in China. With the McLaren-Honda driver sidelined in ...

11 Apr 2016 11:56
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F1 must analyse quali decisions properly - Wolff
With the third round of the season now looming, F1 is heaving a collective sigh of relief that the hated 'musical chairs' qualifying is now gone. "There was simply ...

11 Apr 2016 11:09
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Italy hails new 'Schumi' after race wins in F4
Mick Schumacher is pressing the throttle on the next stage in his quest for future F1 glory. The son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher, the 17-year-old is racing in both the Itali...

11 Apr 2016 10:47
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Improved financial results for Williams in 2015
Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC (WGPH, Ticker: WGF1) today announced the Group's financial results for the year ended 31 December 2015. WGPH is the holding company of the W...

11 Apr 2016 09:38
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'Verstappen and Sainz both potential race winners'
Red Bull is facing a "dilemma" as it ponders the future of its young F1 stars Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz. That is the view of David Coulthard, a veteran F1 driver...

08 Apr 2016 12:20
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Teams promise to consider qualifying change for 2017
F1 teams have promised to revisit the possibility of spicing up the qualifying hour ahead of the 2017 season. The pledge has been made in return for the FIA and Bernie Eccleston...

08 Apr 2016 11:58
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I want to win, that looks very difficult - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas has refused to rule out playing a starring role in this year's 'silly season'. Last year, the Finn admitted strong rumours linking him with a potenti...

08 Apr 2016 11:16
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Monza boosts F1 hopes with Capelli resignation
Amid intense and faltering negotiations with Bernie Ecclestone, former F1 driver Ivan Capelli has resigned as a chief of Monza's circuit operator Sias. Just last weekend in ...

08 Apr 2016 10:44
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Boss eyes 'lasting solution' to Sauber financial strife
Sauber is working hard to find "a lasting solution" to its obvious financial problems, boss and co-owner Monisha Kaltenborn has revealed. The struggling Swiss team was...

08 Apr 2016 10:01
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No breach of rules with Ferrari pit board message
Ferrari has been cleared of wrongdoing in the wake of reports Sebastian Vettel was shown an illegal 'coded' message on his pit board in Australia. Although it is the rad...

08 Apr 2016 09:34
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F1 to revert to 2015 qualifying format in China
A FIA and FOM statement regarding the qualifying format: " At the unanimous request of the teams in a letter received today, Jean Todt, President of the FIA, and Bernie Ecc...

08 Apr 2016 08:23
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History: 101 Formula One Stories: part 4
By: Bas Naafs The 101 Formula One stories returns this week for a part four in which we are going to take a look at a handful of teams that didn’t make the cut. Teams tha...

07 Apr 2016 19:32
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Teams write letter urging 2015 qualifying return
F1's qualifying debacle of 2016 continues, as team bosses on Thursday pleaded with authorities to revert to last year's successful format. With the 'musical chairs&#...

07 Apr 2016 16:29
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'Too late' for F1 to call off 2017 revolution - teams
Speculation the touted rules revolution for 2017 could be called off at the eleventh hour are being played down on all sides. Amid suggestions in Bahrain that eight of the eleve...

07 Apr 2016 13:58
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Vandoorne: "Think I proved that I'm ready for it"
Stoffel Vandoorne says he will remain race-ready ahead of next weekend's Chinese grand prix. Although Fernando Alonso was getting CT scans done early last week, the Spaniard...

07 Apr 2016 13:24
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Vettel to switch to second power unit for China
Sebastian Vettel is down to four power units for the remaining 19 races this year, following his smoky retirement on the parade lap in Bahrain. Earlier, the Ferrari media inside...

07 Apr 2016 12:47
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Sauber falls behind with staff payments again
Sauber has fallen behind once again with its full salary payments to its 300 staff in Switzerland. Boss Monisha Kaltenborn was not in Bahrain last weekend, amid reported talks w...

07 Apr 2016 12:05
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Imola presents itself as alternative for Monza
Imola is ramping up its bid to keep Italy on the F1 calendar. Amid historic Monza's troubled negotiations with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, the former San Marino GP venue I...

07 Apr 2016 11:31
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Verstappen could be at top team in 2017 - father
Max Verstappen's father and manager has ramped up his bid for a top seat in formula one for 2017. In the past days and weeks, bosses for Mercedes and Ferrari have admitted t...

07 Apr 2016 10:56
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Amid political tension, F1 to decide on qualifying
Amid a poisonously political climate in F1, the sport's stakeholders will get together on Thursday in yet another bid to fix the 2016 qualifying format debacle. The meeting ...

07 Apr 2016 10:28
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FIA looking into Ferrari coded pit board message
F1's governing body is looking into whether Ferrari stretched the new radio clampdown rules, according to a report in Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. While the new rules...

06 Apr 2016 14:41
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Lawyer denies claims that Rosberg is evading tax
Nico Rosberg's lawyer has denied claims the Mercedes driver is evading tax. The 2016 championship leader's name was mentioned among the millions of leaked financial docu...

06 Apr 2016 13:28
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'Best driver' Alonso resumes training step by step
Fernando Alonso has resumed training as he fights to be fit to return to the cockpit of his McLaren-Honda in China. On the Bahrain grid last Sunday, with Stoffel Vandoorne filli...

06 Apr 2016 12:56
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Ferrari working to quickly solve injector problem
Ferrari is confident it will quickly solve the engine flaw that stopped Sebastian Vettel from even starting Sunday's Bahrain grand prix. Kimi Raikkonen's failure was wit...

06 Apr 2016 12:10
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Sauber in crucial talks with investors to save team
Amid Sauber's obvious financial problems early in 2016, new media reports suggest the struggling Swiss team could soon be sold. Co-owner and boss Monisha Kaltenborn was not ...

06 Apr 2016 11:42
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