GPblog.com is the fastest and most comprehensive Formula 1 news website covering all racing news in Dutch and English. Our passion lies in Formula 1, and our mission is to keep our visitors up to date with the latest F1 news as quickly as possible.

As an independent platform, GPblog covers the sport with a dedicated editorial team reporting on races, teams, drivers, and developments across the Formula 1 paddock and other racing series.

GPblog holds permanent FIA Formula 1 media accreditation, allowing our journalists to report directly from Grand Prix events and official press activities throughout the season.

The editorial team of GPblog.com is based at:

Zuiderzeelaan 109

1382 JV AB Weesp

The Netherlands

• tim[@]gpblog.com

Tim Kraaij is Editor-in-Chief of GPblog.com and responsible for all international editions of the platform. In this role, he oversees the editorial direction, journalistic quality, and reliability of the coverage, with a strong focus on Formula 1 and international motorsport.

In addition to his role as Editor-in-Chief, Tim is active as a Formula 1 analyst, interviewer, and columnist. He specializes in in-depth race analysis, using data from drivers and teams to identify performance trends, strategic patterns, and key developments. He also provides background stories on topics emerging from the paddock, enriched with on-site information and context from within the Formula 1 environment.

Since his first visit to the Formula 1 paddock at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Tim has attended multiple Grands Prix each season. His consistent presence in the paddock allows him to speak directly with drivers, teams, and representatives of Formula 1 and the FIA, as well as other key figures surrounding the sport. This enables him to better interpret developments, explain underlying narratives, and add context to major events.

Tim is also a regular analyst on the video podcast F1 Paddock Update, where he and his colleagues discuss the latest Formula 1 news and provide previews and reviews of race weekends. Through his knowledge and network within and around the paddock, he adds additional context and insight to ongoing storylines.

You can listen and watch the podcast on YouTube and Spotify.

Since 2025, Tim has held a permanent FIA accreditation, granting him structural access to the paddock and media sessions during Formula 1 race weekends.

Tim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and Entrepreneurship from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, providing a strong academic foundation for his work in sports journalism and media.

Through his combination of editorial leadership, analysis, field reporting, and opinion, Tim helps readers and viewers worldwide gain a deeper understanding of Formula 1 — both on and off the track.

Ben Hunt is an award-winning sports journalist, Sunday Times bestselling author, and strategic content leader with more than 20 years’ experience in global motorsport and international sports media.

He currently serves as a motorsport consultant at GPblog alongside his role as Head of Content & PR at the World Supercross Championship, while also advising brands, platforms, and stakeholders across motorsport and Formula 1 on content strategy, communications, and audience growth. His work combines elite storytelling with commercial insight, helping organisations build stronger connections with global audiences.

Hunt is the former Editor-in-Chief of Motorsport.com, where he led the editorial direction of the world’s largest motorsport website, overseeing international teams, shaping global content strategy, and driving audience and revenue growth across digital platforms.

Prior to that, he spent over 12 years as Formula One Correspondent for The Sun, covering more than 150 Grands Prix worldwide, breaking exclusive stories, and delivering in-depth analysis from the heart of the sport.

As an author, Hunt has written four Formula 1 books, including Growing Wings: The Inside Story of Red Bull Racing and Forever Forward: The Inside Story of McLaren, both of which became Sunday Times bestsellers. His work is known for its depth of access, trusted relationships, and ability to capture the stories behind elite performance.

Hunt’s core expertise spans editorial leadership, content strategy, global media relations, and brand storytelling. He is recognised for combining journalistic instinct with commercial awareness delivering content and campaigns that engage audiences and drive measurable impact.

• nicole[@]gpblog.com

Nicole has been following Formula 1 since the late 1990s and has always had a great passion for the sport. In 2020, she started working at GPblog, where she became the managing editor in early 2023.

On behalf of GPblog, she visited events such as the Belgian and Las Vegas Grands Prix, where she spoke with drivers and other F1 figures, and was present when Max Verstappen secured his fourth world title.

In addition to providing the latest news and reports from the F1 paddock, Nicole also enjoys diving into major issues and historical events to write in-depth background stories about them.

Shanna grew up surrounded by motorsport and knows no different. From a young age, race weekends shaped her world, a passion that naturally evolved into a career in Formula 1 journalism. With 3.5 years of experience in the F1 media landscape and a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Groningen, she reports on the sport at the very highest level.

During race weekends, Shanna is rarely standing still. She is constantly searching for stories, trends and developments that go beyond the standard headlines. She has attended numerous Grands Prix, including Azerbaijan (2024 and 2025), Abu Dhabi, Monaco, Monza, Imola, Austria and the Netherlands, and has also covered various GT events such as NLS9 on the iconic Nordschleife.

Alongside Formula 1, Shanna has a strong interest in endurance and GT championships. With a particular focus on the Porsche one-make cups and interviews with GT stars such as Jules Gounon, Jann Mardenborough and Huub van Eijndhoven, she has expanded her expertise beyond the pinnacle of single-seater racing.

This versatile background is precisely where her strength lies: finding alternative angles and adding context. As a freelance journalist for GPblog, Shanna delivers a broad and distinctive range of news, analysis and stories that resonate with what the modern Formula 1 fan wants to read.

Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor in the 2023 season, while completing his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism at the University of Gloucestershire. Kada grew up close to the Hungaroring, where he fell in love with the competition.

Kada speaks three languages after living in various countries across Europe, and enjoys writing opinion pieces, in order to start conversations about the sport, which will always have a soft spot in his heart.

• ludo[@]gpblog.com

Ludo van Denderen was active in football for many years, working for clubs such as Feyenoord and Fortuna Sittard. As a journalist, he worked in the sports editorial teams of publications like Algemeen Dagblad and Omroep Brabant. While his focus was on football, his true passion lay in motorsport.

When Jos Verstappen made his Formula 1 debut, Ludo was watching it on TV. Since 1996, he has had a piece of the 1995 Simtek, which came from the bankruptcy of the British team, in his living room. Since the 1990s, he has been following Formula 1 closely, often attending races around the world. Other racing series also capture his interest, including WEC, DTM, IndyCar, and more.

Ludo is currently using all of his experience to make GPblog the ultimate motorsport site in the Netherlands. Over the past years, he has had several exclusives for GPblog and has spoken with motorsport legends such as Mario Andretti and Jacques Villeneuve. In addition to his work for GPblog, Ludo also contributes to the sports editorial team at Nu.nl.

Cas van de Kleut has been an editor for GPblog since April 2023. He is currently in his fourth year of studying journalism at HBO in Utrecht. He has been actively following Formula 1 for years, and with his journalistic perspective on the sport, he is now well-acquainted with everything related to the pinnacle of motorsport. In 2023, he was present at the Zandvoort Grand Prix with GPblog, where he conducted interviews with fans. Additionally, Cas ensures that short videos are posted on GPblog's social media platforms.

Cas van de Kleut has been an editor for GPblog since April 2023. He is currently in his fourth year of studying journalism at HBO in Utrecht. He has been actively following Formula 1 for years, and with his journalistic perspective on the sport, he is now well-acquainted with everything related to the pinnacle of motorsport. In 2023, he was present at the Zandvoort Grand Prix with GPblog, where he conducted interviews with fans. Additionally, Cas ensures that short videos are posted on GPblog's social media platforms.

Cas van de Kleut is an editor at GPblog. He is involved in writing news articles about Formula 1. In this role, he is responsible for finding and publishing the latest news surrounding the sport and for interpreting developments within teams, drivers, and the broader Formula 1 landscape.

In addition to his work as an editor, Cas actively focuses on conducting interviews and producing analyses and opinion pieces. He has spoken with drivers and prominent figures from motorsport, including former Formula 2 driver Richard Verschoor, Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad, and analyst Peter Windsor. Through these interviews, he not only delivers the latest news but also provides background and perspectives from within the sport itself.

Cas is also involved in various aspects of the daily news flow at GPblog. He covers breaking news, writes live blogs during race weekends, and processes reactions from drivers and teams following sessions and Grands Prix. As a result, he is continuously engaged in quickly and accurately interpreting events on and around the track, translating developments into clear and relevant content for readers.

As part of his journalistic work, Cas has attended several events. He represented GPblog at the Viaplay Kick-Off event in 2025, where the Formula 1 season was launched. During this event, he spoke with commentators Nelson Valkenburg and Melroy Heemskerk, as well as driver Tom Coronel. He also attended an event surrounding Richard Verschoor’s return to MP Motorsport in Formula 2, where he asked him exclusive questions.

In addition to his work for GPblog, Cas is active as a freelance journalist for Noordhollands Dagblad, where he previously gained experience as an intern conducting interviews and writing journalistic productions. He is also one of the regular faces in the videos of Noordhollands Dagblad. This broad journalistic background enables him to work both in a news-driven and in-depth manner.

Cas has also been involved multiple times in the Dutch GPblog podcast F1 VANDAAG, where the latest Formula 1 news is discussed. In one of the episodes, he took on the role of presenter, further highlighting his involvement in the editorial and content side of the platform.

Currently, Cas is pursuing a degree in Journalism in Utrecht, which he is expected to complete in the summer of 2026. This education forms the academic foundation for his work in sports journalism.

With his combination of daily news coverage, interview experience, and involvement in online reporting, Cas contributes to informing Formula 1 fans about the latest developments within the sport.

Since March 2023, Estéban den Toom has been part of GPblog. With great passion for the profession, he provides readers with newsworthy articles. Estéban is a 19-year-old student from Zwolle, currently studying journalism at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences. In addition to his work in Formula 1, Estéban also writes about amateur football in his region. On the GPblog site, you will mainly find news articles under his name.

Although Formula 1 has been a well-known presence in her family from a young age, Sandy truly caught the racing bug in 2021. After the thrilling title battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, she couldn’t escape a growing passion for the pinnacle of motorsport.

Working in the world of motorsport is Sandy’s dream. Since the end of 2023, she has been part of GPblog. In this role, she has already conducted several interviews and even spent a day in the F1 Paddock at Zandvoort. Alongside her work, Sandy is studying Sports Communication full-time in Tilburg.

Hidde Korte has been working at GPblog as an editor since March 2025. In addition, he is currently in his third year of studying journalism at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences.

From a young age, Formula 1 has been a constant presence in his life, with Ayrton Senna as his childhood hero. At GPblog, Hidde will primarily focus on writing news articles.

Kim Hoefnagel joined the GPblog team at the beginning of 2025. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Communication in 2020, she started working in motorsport as a social media specialist and journalist. In that role, she covered several Formula E races, including those in London, Monaco, and Rome. She also interviewed (former) drivers such as David Coulthard, Emerson Fittipaldi, Lando Norris, and Nyck de Vries.

In addition to her role as journalist, Kim is also involved with GPblog's social media channels. She will also appear as a live reporter from the Formula 1 paddock at selected races.

Francesco is an Italian engineering student who loves drawing and the technical details of F1. He has been studying architecture since 2021 and started watching Formula 1 in early 2016. Francesco enjoys learning how every little part of the cars works and has been part of the GPblog team since 2023.

Olly Darcy has been a part of GPblog since 2023, working as an editor alongside his sports journalism studies at the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham. Olly has been a fan of Formula 1 for many years, following the sport from as far back at 2008 when Lewis Hamilton won his first title after the iconic Brazilian Grand Prix.

On the GPblog website, you can find many newsworthy articles provided by Olly throughout the year, highlighting his enthusiasm and passion for the sport.

A lifelong Formula 1 enthusiast, he had only one goal: to break into the world of sports journalism and turn his passion into a profession.

He took his first steps in 2022, when he began collaborating with one of Italy’s most renowned Formula 1 media outlets. This opportunity allowed him to cover several Grands Prix as a reporter, including the races in Imola, Hungary, the Netherlands, Monaco, and Spa-Francorchamps.

After nearly three years of experience in the industry, he joined the UK editorial team of GP Blog in May 2025, aiming to broaden his horizons and gain further experience as a journalist and to leverage expertise to an international level.

Samson Ero is a motorsports journalist with 7+ years in media. He has covered F1 and global sports across top outlets, including Sports Brief and Legit. Samson holds a degree in Insurance from the University of Benin and a PGD in Journalism, and is certified by the Google News Initiative.

Henry Eccles is a freelance Formula 1 journalist for GPblog, where he covers breaking news, live race blogs, and feature content across the F1 calendar. Since joining GPblog in 2026, he has produced high-volume, fast-turnaround reporting on the sport’s biggest stories, alongside feature pieces including analysis and historical content.

His work focuses on delivering timely and accurate coverage of the Formula 1 news cycle, with reporting spanning race weekends, driver developments, and key stories from across the paddock.

Alongside his work at GPblog, Henry has written for publications including GiveMeSport and Sports News Blitz, where he covered a range of F1 topics such as Grand Prix previews, race debriefs, and opinion pieces. He has also contributed to podcast content, further broadening his coverage of the sport.

Henry holds an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism (Gold Standard) and a Distinction in MA Sports Journalism from Liverpool John Moores University, with training in media law, multimedia, and digital journalism. He also earned a First Class degree in History and Spanish from Queen’s University Belfast.

After spending a year working in Spain, Henry began pursuing a career in sports media, developing a particular focus on Formula 1 after covering the 2025 season, having also not missed a Grand Prix since 2020.

We work with a team of enthusiastic editors who know Formula 1 inside and out and have a great passion for motorsport in general. We are always looking for new writing talent to join our team. Are you studying journalism and think you could contribute to GPblog’s enthusiastic editorial team? Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Do you have questions, comments, or complaints and want to get in touch with the GPblog.com editorial team? Please use our contact form or the contact details below:

Email: info[@]gpblog.com

Phone: +31 85 13 07 628