Tim Kraaij
Tim Kraaij has been part of GPblog since 2018, where he started working as Editor-in-Chief in 2019 after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Sports, Management, and Entrepreneurship. In this role, Tim has reported on several Formula 1 Grand Prix events, including those in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan. He attended press events with Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, and interviewed figures such as Helmut Marko and Rob Marshall. In addition to his interviews, Tim is also known for his columns and analyses, which mainly appear around F1 weekends on the website. Apart from the website, he is increasingly featured in videos on GPblog’s YouTube channel with the F1 Paddock Update.
Verstappen's new challenger rises: Piastri takes the lead from Norris at McLaren
With the crash of Lando Norris and yet another solid performance by Oscar Piastri, there seems to be a real turning point happening in terms of the internal battle at McLaren. Does Piastri now have th...
McLaren not at all surprised by Verstappen: 'Red Bull played hide and seek'
Max Verstappen caused a thunderous surprise with his pole position in Saudi Arabia. At least, for most people in Jeddah. For McLaren, it was no surprise that Verstappen once again snatched a pole posi...
Appreciation for Verstappen's unique achievements grows with each Grand Prix
Max Verstappen's pole position has once again left a great impression on the competition. In the paddock, Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson were particularly impressed by their Red Bull colleague. Lawson a...
Marko reveals Red Bull's 'new approach' after disastrous Bahrain weekend
Red Bull Racing adopted a completely new approach in Saudi Arabia. Helmut Marko revealed after the second free practice that the team did not use simulation tools, but relied entirely on the knowledge...
Why Verstappen and Mercedes are becoming an increasingly unlikely scenario
If Max Verstappen leaves Red Bull Racing, is he heading to Mercedes? It's the question on everyone's mind, although it's becoming increasingly unlikely that Max will actually make that move. Aston Mar...
Optimistic Marko sees opportunities for Verstappen after 'best Friday in ages'
Helmut Marko was optimistic after the second free practice in Saudi Arabia. Marko mentioned to GPblog, among others, that it was the best Friday in a long time. Even before the Grand Prix, Marko is ho...
Verstappen and Horner clearly not in agreement on the real problem at Red Bull Racing
The future of Max Verstappen was THE topic of conversation in the paddock in Saudi Arabia. Will Verstappen stay with Red Bull Racing after 2025, or will he switch to Aston Martin, Mercedes, or an enti...
What Red Bull and Ferrari’s stance reveals about their 2026 PU status
The V10 engines will not be coming in the short term, but the backstage conversations do tell an interesting story about 2026: have Red Bull Racing and Ferrari been sleeping? In recent weeks, it's bee...
Why the championship lead is now crucial for Norris and Piastri
Who receives the updates from McLaren first in 2025? It's the battle that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are already secretly fighting. With only three points difference, the upcoming races are crucia...
Why Verstappen and Horner are diametrically opposed when it comes to the world title fight
Does Max Verstappen fight for the world title in 2025? He himself does not think so, but Christian Horner sees it differently on behalf of Red Bull Racing. Why are the opinions so different? After the...
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