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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Verstappen shares promising update on Red Bull’s new wind tunnel

Sep 02, 19:01
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Red Bull Racing will start the 2027 season with the new wind tunnel. Until then, they still have to use the old wind tunnel, which dates back to World War II. Max Verstappen is convinced that a few li...

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FIA decision on Red Bull power unit questioned again

Sep 02, 13:00
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David Coulthard has raised doubts about the ADUO system the FIA uses to assess the balance of power between Formula 1 engines. Red Bull Ford was once again designated as the manufacturer with the stro...

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'Verstappen can race in GT3 event in Portugal for his own team'

Sep 01, 14:55
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A new GT3 opportunity beckons for Max Verstappen. The four-time F1 world champion may step in for his own team, Verstappen Racing, during the final GT World Challenge Europe Endurance race of the seas...

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Piquet shares a new family moment featuring Verstappen and Lily following an emotional personal message

Aug 31, 12:17
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Kelly Piquet has once again shared an endearing family moment with her followers. This time, Max Verstappen is seen on a yacht with daughter Lily, where the little one is clearly once again fascinated...

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Wolff rejects the idea that Verstappen would not fit at Mercedes

Aug 29, 09:21
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Toto Wolff believes that Mercedes could have offered Max Verstappen the same environment as Red Bull Racing, despite the special position the Dutchman has there. The Mercedes team boss emphasizes that...

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MotoGP looks set to scrap Qatar GP, putting F1’s decision further in the spotlight

Aug 28, 15:00
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MotoGP appears set to strike the Qatar Grand Prix from the calendar while there is no news yet on whether Formula 1 will do the same about the races in the Middle East. A decision is expected from Mo...

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Piquet shares a moving message about her daughter Penelope and receives support from Verstappen

Aug 28, 13:00
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Kelly Piquet has shared a personal message about her daughter Penelope, who celebrated her seventh birthday a month ago. The Brazilian writes about a difficult period during which she says she mainly...

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'Verstappen would break the 100 million salary barrier with new Red Bull deal'

Aug 25, 10:06
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After Max Verstappen’s contract extension with Red Bull Racing, rumors immediately began circulating about the potential salary of the four-time world champion. Since the new deal runs until the end o...

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Stewards heavily criticised for handing out penalty points to three drivers after Verstappen's crash

Aug 24, 17:00
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After the Dutch Grand Prix, three drivers received penalty points on their licenses. Franco Colapinto, Arvid Lindblad, and Liam Lawson were the unlucky ones after committing infringements under yellow...

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Verstappen sees first glimmer of hope after Red Bull changes following Sprint

Aug 22, 14:03
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After the sprint race in Zandvoort, Max Verstappen announced that Red Bull Racing will make changes to the RB22. The Dutchman crossed the line in sixth and once again noticed that something is still m...

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