Shanna Lutgert

Shanna Lutgert

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.
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Mercedes set the standard as Madrid race pace picture takes shape

Sep 11, 18:46
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Mercedes ended the opening day in Madrid at the top of the timesheets, and their strength was also evident during the race simulations. Ferrari appeared competitive around the new circuit as well, wit...

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Red Bull has big decision ahead with this driver knocking on the door

Sep 10, 20:15
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Formula 2 championship leader and Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov completed his first F1 test ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, following the constant praise he has received for his progress and performa...

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Verstappen hits the wall twice during his opening laps at the Madring

Sep 10, 15:26
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Max Verstappen has already completed his first virtual laps on the Madring, but it won’t have filled him with much confidence. In a Red Bull Racing simulation, things go completely wrong for the Dutch...

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Verstappen sees an opportunity in Madrid to get Red Bull to the front quickly

Sep 09, 09:03
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Red Bull Racing heads to the Spanish Grand Prix with a fair bit of uncertainty. Max Verstappen still took a podium in Monza, but the new circuit in Madrid makes it hard to gauge where the RB22 will st...

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Leclerc's Monza crash didn’t come out of nowhere: this is why he crashed at 233 km/h

Sep 08, 17:01
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Charles Leclerc suffered a heavy crash during the Italian Grand Prix. The Monegasque initially seemed to lose the rear while battling Oscar Piastri, but car data from the race shows that things were a...

Leclerc will require extra checks before Madrid (Photo: Race Pictures)

Charles Leclerc reveals medical checks needed before racing in Madrid

Sep 07, 10:06
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Charles Leclerc cannot yet say with complete certainty that he will be on the grid for next weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.  The Ferrari driver hit the tyre barrier at high speed during a chao...

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International media rave about Antonelli's Verstappen-esque win: 'As if it were a video game'

Sep 07, 08:34
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After his sensational victory in Monza, Kimi Antonelli took centre stage in the international newspapers, but Max Verstappen also received plenty of praise. The Dutchman had to let the two Mercedes ca...

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Loek Hartog saves GT3 driver Ollie Millroy's life after scary crash in China

Sep 06, 08:36
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Loek Hartog, the 23-year-old motorsport champion, pulled fellow driver Ollie Millroy from a burning car on Saturday afternoon. The Dutchman did not hesitate when he saw the Ferrari turn into a firebal...

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Wolff squarely blames Verstappen for missing out on Italian GP Pole Position

Sep 05, 18:28
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Toto Wolff believes that Max Verstappen played a key role in missing out on pole position at Monza. According to the Mercedes team boss, Verstappen deliberately slowed so much in the decisive phase of...

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Verstappen reveals recurring Red Bull problem: 'At least two tenths'

Sep 05, 17:51
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Max Verstappen suspects he knows why his Red Bull suddenly worked less effectively during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix. The Dutchman still felt much better in the RB22 during the third free p...

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