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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Sergio Perez says Alonso's 2018 schedule 'impossible'
Sergio Perez thinks Fernando Alonso's racing schedule this year is nigh on "impossible" to manage. Alonso, having last year skipped Monaco to do the Indy 500, is t...

06 Mar 2018 08:45
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Williams denies prompting FIA to act on engine parity
Williams has denied claims it pushed the FIA to issue a clampdown on how manufacturers like Mercedes supply engines to customer teams. Ahead of the 2018 season, the FIA has told...

06 Mar 2018 08:26
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Follow LIVE the first day of the second test in 2018

06 Mar 2018 08:15
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'Force India takeover to be completed this month'
A takeover of the Force India team may still be in the works. In February, reports emerged that talks between the Silverstone based team and a consortium led by British energy d...

05 Mar 2018 10:25
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Villadelprat: "McLaren's Honda decision hasty"
Former F1 engineer Joan Villadelprat wonders if McLaren was right to have dumped Honda. Already last week, when Honda's new works partner Toro Rosso topped the mileage chart...

05 Mar 2018 09:49
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Ross Brawn wants 'solution' to Ferrari quit threat
Ross Brawn says he will work to "find a solution" that ends Ferrari's F1 quit threat. Brawn was once the technical boss during Ferrari's ultra-successful Micha...

05 Mar 2018 08:49
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Toto Wolff: "No excuses for Bottas in 2018"
Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas has "no excuses" this year as he pushes for a new Mercedes contract. Bottas had a mixed first year with F1's top team, but he is ai...

02 Mar 2018 13:54
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Renault pushes FIA to enforce oil burn restrictions
Renault hopes F1's governing body continues to push to ensure rival manufacturers are not using oil to boost their engines. The French outfit successfully lobbied for tighte...

02 Mar 2018 12:02
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Sainz: "Mercedes and Ferrari spectacular in 2018"
Carlos Sainz thinks Mercedes and Ferrari will continue to battle at the front in 2018. Some are predicting that Renault will make a big step forwards this year, and Sainz agrees...

02 Mar 2018 11:41
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Kevin Magnussen to push even harder in 2018
Kevin Magnussen says he will push just as hard in 2018 as he did last year -- and perhaps even harder. That is despite the fact the Dane got a reputation among his rivals as the...

02 Mar 2018 10:59
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Toto Wolff predicts three-way fight in 2018
Lewis Hamilton had a few eyebrows raising as the first winter test concluded in Barcelona on Thursday. The Mercedes driver and reigning world champion's top time had some wo...

02 Mar 2018 10:37
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Follow LIVE the fourth day of the first test in 2018

01 Mar 2018 08:15
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Follow LIVE the third day of the first test in 2018

28 Feb 2018 08:15
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Follow LIVE the second day of the first test in 2018

27 Feb 2018 08:15
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Testupdate: Ricciardo leads as Alonso loses a wheel
Red Bull Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo is the fastest after the morning session of the first day of winter testing in Barcelona. The Australian realised a best time of 1:20.179...

26 Feb 2018 13:24
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Follow LIVE the first day of the first test in 2018

26 Feb 2018 07:55
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Mercedes reveals W09 EQ Power+ at Silverstone
With only a little over a month to go until the first race of the 2018 FIA Formula One season, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport today took the wraps off the all new Mercedes-AMG...

22 Feb 2018 13:55
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Renault wants to halve gap to three top teams
Renault has confirmed reports it has made progress with its F1 engine ahead of the 2018 season. Late last year, the French marque encountered reliability problems and a shortage...

22 Feb 2018 10:19
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Red Bull Racing airbrushed 2018 car photos
Red Bull has airbrushed a key detail out of photographs of its new 2018 car. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, who said the team's interim black and b...

22 Feb 2018 08:56
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Force India not commenting on takeover rumours
Force India is in talks to be taken over. British newspapers The Sun and the Daily Mail report that talks are taking place with a consortium led by British energy drink company ...

22 Feb 2018 08:24
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F2: Team Trident signs Ferrucci and Maini for 2018
Team Trident is proud and delighted to announce its line-up for the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship. The two cars campaigned by the Italian squad will be driven by Santino Ferru...

21 Feb 2018 12:02
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'Liberty risks turning F1 into Mickey Mouse series'
Michael Schumacher's former manager is worried Liberty Media risks turning formula one into "a Mickey Mouse series". Earlier this week, a rumour spread on the inte...

21 Feb 2018 10:44
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Robert Kubica still pushing for F1 race comeback
Robert Kubica admits he came tantalisingly close to pulling off a fairytale return to formula one for 2018. Instead, Williams opted for the well-sponsored Russian Sergey Sirotki...

21 Feb 2018 09:36
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Red Bull Racing admits Ricciardo crashed new RB14
Red Bull has admitted Daniel Ricciardo got his and the team's 2018 season off to a carbon-crunching start. As the team revealed images of the temporary-liveried RB14 on the ...

21 Feb 2018 08:57
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McLaren set to announce Petrobras deal for 2019
McLaren is set to announce a sponsorship deal with Petrobras, the state-linked Brazilian oil multinational. According to Grande Premio publication, the deal will be announced on...

20 Feb 2018 12:17
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Sauber joined by Richard Mille, Carrera and Kappa
The Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team has announced Richard Mille, Carrera and Kappa as new partners for the 2018 FIA Formula 1 season. Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal, ...

20 Feb 2018 11:43
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Fernando Alonso defends 'impossible' 2018 schedule
Fernando Alonso says he has no concerns about being able to cope with an unprecedentedly busy racing programme in 2018. Alongside F1's longest-ever season of 21 races, the S...

20 Feb 2018 10:13
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Christian Horner admits Red Bull eyeing title in 2018
Red Bull should be able to take on Mercedes and Ferrari for the 2018 title. That is the view of team boss Christian Horner, after his colleague Dr Helmut Marko this week played ...

20 Feb 2018 09:06
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Ferrari to be painted in darker shape of red in 2018
Ferrari's 2018 cars will be painted a deeper shade of red than usual. That is the claim of Giorgio Terruzzi, a well-connected Italian journalist writing for Corriere della S...

20 Feb 2018 08:40
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Charles Leclerc relishes F1 debut for 'Alfa'
Charles Leclerc says he is relishing his new role as a works 'Alfa' driver. The reigning Formula 2 champion has been signed up for 2018 by Sauber, the Swiss team now run...

19 Feb 2018 14:42
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Robert Kubica may add Le Mans to busy 2018 programme
Robert Kubica looks set to have a busy year in 2018. Although disappointed to miss out on the Williams race seat, the Pole will be the British team's reserve driver this yea...

19 Feb 2018 14:15
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Nico Rosberg criticises Pirelli approach
Nico Rosberg has criticised Pirelli's approach to the 2018 season. For 2018, the sport's official tyre supplier has added two new compounds to its range, differentiating...

19 Feb 2018 13:39
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Timo Glock: "Indycar screen may be F1 option"
Timo Glock says it's good news that alternatives to the 'Halo' cockpit protection system are still being pursued. For 2018, F1 is mandatorily introducing the controv...

19 Feb 2018 13:09
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Williams has 'no doubts' about Sergey Sirotkin
Williams has no doubts Sergey Sirotkin is the right driver for the team. Some believe the British outfit chose the Russian over Robert Kubica or another option for 2018 because ...

19 Feb 2018 12:27
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Helmut Marko admits Red Bull-Honda possible for 2019
Red Bull will decide in the first half of 2018 whether to switch to Honda power next year. After the McLaren-Honda divorce, the Japanese engine supplier has moved on to Red Bull...

19 Feb 2018 11:15
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Cyril Abiteboul: "F1 should not turn up engine volume"
F1 should not be trying to turn up the volume of its 'power units'. Ever since the hybrid era began in 2014, fans have lamented the new sound and the sport's authori...

19 Feb 2018 08:47
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Nico Rosberg tips Lewis Hamilton to win title again
World champion Nico Rosberg thinks Mercedes will this year beat Ferrari yet again. That is despite the fact that the latest whispers coming out of Maranello are positive. Germa...

16 Feb 2018 09:53
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Valtteri Bottas not targeting Alonso's 'triple crown'
Valtteri Bottas says he has no plans to add the 'triple crown' target to his itinerary any time soon. Fernando Alonso has made waves in recent years, after targeting the...

15 Feb 2018 09:15
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New Force India VJM11 'similar' to 2017 car
'Evolution not revolution' appears to be a catchcry as the F1 teams begin to reveal their 2018 cars. Haas is first out of the gates this year with images of its new sing...

15 Feb 2018 08:08
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Chase Carey: "F1 fans must accept some changes"
Chase Carey has hit back at criticism of the changes being made to formula one. Liberty Media has been slammed in recent days and weeks by some fans who believe the sport's ...

14 Feb 2018 09:42
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Williams sponsor Acronis denies Sirotkin link
A new Williams sponsor says the deal with the British team is not connected with the arrival of Russian driver Sergey Sirotkin. Earlier, software company Acronis backed Daniil K...

14 Feb 2018 08:43
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Fernando Alonso has 'total' faith in Renault engine
Fernando Alonso says he has "total" confidence that he will win in 2018. After three bad years with Honda power, McLaren is now switching to customer Renault engines. ...

13 Feb 2018 11:06
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Azerbaijan says current F1 contract is 'unacceptable'
The Azerbaijan government is not sure it will agree to a new race deal with F1 chiefs. Baku hosted its first race on the historic city streets in 2016, with the contract having ...

13 Feb 2018 09:48
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Daniel Ricciardo wants Melbourne podium
Daniel Ricciardo says he wants to be on the podium as soon as the very first race of 2018. In previous years, Adrian Newey's new Red Bull was unveiled as late as possible. ...

13 Feb 2018 08:39
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Valtteri Bottas happy if Hamilton stays at Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas says he intends to argue for a 2019 contract at Mercedes by winning races this year. The Finn has been signed up by Mercedes only for one more season, as potenti...

12 Feb 2018 10:33
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German GP boss likes the idea of 'grid kids'
A German grand prix boss says he is not opposed to the 'grid kids' idea. Controversially, new F1 owner Liberty Media has banned grid girls, replacing them with children ...

12 Feb 2018 09:51
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WEC drivers slam Fuji date change for Alonso
Other drivers have hit out at a calendar tweak that means Fernando Alonso can now contest the full sports car world championship in 2018. Earlier, the McLaren driver looked set ...

12 Feb 2018 09:23
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Flavio Briatore sentenced to jail for tax fraud
An Italian court has imposed an 18 month prison sentence on former Renault boss Flavio Briatore. Two years ago, the flamboyant Italian was convicted over a case surrounding tax ...

12 Feb 2018 08:27
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Hulkenberg: "Still in F1 after 135 races without performing"
Nico Hulkenberg has joined the chorus of those who do not agree that banning grid girls is a step forwards for F1. In fact, the works Renault driver said it is a "further s...

09 Feb 2018 13:27
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McLaren hopes to 'influence' Renault F1 engine
McLaren's aerodynamics boss has tipped the British team to have a successful relationship with Renault. This week, Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul warned that, as a customer, M...

09 Feb 2018 13:04
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Nelson Piquet tips Alonso to be Le Mans champion
Fernando Alonso's former teammate thinks the Spaniard will win Le Mans this year. Last year Alonso came close to winning the Indy 500, and this year he will try his hand at ...

09 Feb 2018 11:50
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Chase Carey: "I personally like the grid girls"
Chase Carey has revealed he was not opposed to the concept of F1 'grid girls'. The sport's new owner Liberty Media has been widely criticised for ending the decades-...

09 Feb 2018 11:11
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McLaren would welcome Lewis Hamilton back
Zak Brown says McLaren would welcome Lewis Hamilton back to the British team. Hamilton, yet to agree a new deal with Mercedes beyond this year, started his career at McLaren and...

09 Feb 2018 10:48
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Fernando Alonso could do Indy 500 again in 2019
Fernando Alonso could return to the Indy 500 in 2019. But Zak Brown, his boss at McLaren, played down the chances the British team might follow Alonso to America with a fully fl...

09 Feb 2018 10:06
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Chase Carey hits back after Formula E comments
Chase Carey has hit back at his Formula E counterpart, insisting that F1 will remain the pinnacle of motor sport. Formula E chief Alejandro Agag said recently he thinks the all-...

09 Feb 2018 09:14
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Max Verstappen not ruling out title bid in 2018

Max Verstappen is not ruling out taking a shot at the world championship in 2018. Many are predicting a revival of the Mercedes-Ferrari duel this year, but Red Bull is notably b...

09 Feb 2018 08:47
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DTM: Juncadella completes Mercedes line-up for 2018
Daniel Juncadella is back in the DTM. The Spaniard will return to the cockpit of his Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM after a one-year break from DTM racing. Juncadella had a twin role las...

08 Feb 2018 13:05
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Official: Dell joins McLaren as Technology Partner
McLaren is delighted to announce a multi-faceted, long-term partnership with Dell Technologies, the world’s largest privately-controlled technology company. Dell Technolo...

08 Feb 2018 11:41
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Pascal Wehrlein not ruling out 2019 comeback in F1
Pascal Wehrlein is not ruling out a potential return to F1 for 2019. The German was ousted when Sauber signed F2 champion Charles Leclerc to partner his former teammate Marcus E...

08 Feb 2018 11:08
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Pierre Gasly: "Grid girl ban a shame"
Pierre Gasly has added yet another voice to concerns about F1's 'grid girls' ban. France's Auto Hebdo jokingly asked the Toro Rosso driver if there is a connecti...

08 Feb 2018 10:34
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Nico Rosberg still not thinking of F1 comeback
Nico Rosberg insists he is still not giving any thoughts to a potential racing comeback. Days after winning the 2016 world championship, the German stunned the motor sport world...

08 Feb 2018 09:52
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Kevin Magnussen moving from Denmark to Dubai
Kevin Magnussen is relocating from his native Denmark to Dubai. BT newspaper said the Haas driver has already sold his existing apartment and will move into his new one in Dubai...

08 Feb 2018 09:20
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Jo Ramirez: "McLaren much happier heading into 2018"
Jo Ramirez says he senses a very different McLaren as the British team prepares for 2018. McLaren's long-time former team coordinator told Spanish radio Cadena Cope that dum...

07 Feb 2018 11:56
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Frederic Vasseur: "2018 not ugliest F1 season"
Frederic Vasseur has played down two of the biggest controversies in F1 at present. Many believe that the introduction of the 'Halo' and the banning of 'grid girls&#...

07 Feb 2018 11:20
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Kevin Magnussen could race Daytona in 2019
Kevin Magnussen looks set to be the next driver to expand his horizons beyond the F1 paddock. According to BT newspaper, the Dane came very close to joining Fernando Alonso and ...

07 Feb 2018 10:35
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Ramirez: "Grid girl ban is discrimination against women"
Former McLaren team coordinator Jo Ramirez has slammed Liberty Media's decision to ban grid girls. Throughout the 80s and 90s, the now 76-year-old Mexican was a leading figu...

07 Feb 2018 10:01
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Max Verstappen to get early feel for 2018 car
Max Verstappen thinks he will get an idea about his chances of fighting for the title in 2018 after the very first day of testing later this month. Mercedes and Ferrari duelled ...

07 Feb 2018 08:31
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Mercedes announces Tommy Hilfiger as apparel partner
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport is delighted to announce a multi-year strategic partnership with Tommy Hilfiger, owned by PVH Corp., from the 2018 season onwards. Tommy Hilfige...

06 Feb 2018 10:27
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BP commits to another five years as Renault partner
BP and Groupe Renault through Renault Sport Racing have today announced a significant strengthening of their relationship, which will see the global energy company continue its ...

06 Feb 2018 09:38
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Norris: "My future depends on what Alonso does"
Lando Norris says he is prepared to leave McLaren if the British team has no place for him within a year or so. This year, McLaren will line up with an unchanged driver pairing ...

06 Feb 2018 08:57
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