Tobia Elia

Tobia Elia

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.
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Mercedes 2026 power unit faces early teething issues, claims ex-FIA steward

Jan 18, 15:01
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Former FIA steward Johnny Herbert has reported rumours surrounding early teething problems with Mercedes’ 2026 power unit. Speaking to a betting site, the former British driver claimed he had heard th...

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Damon Hill recalls being called ‘worst driver ever’ by F1 legend Arnoux

Jan 14, 20:30
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Damon Hill has shared an anecdote involving René Arnoux, recalling a rather unfriendly remark he once received that he took as a compliment. Speaking on the Stay on Track podcast alongside Johnny Herb...

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How many F1 drivers will race at home in 2026? Full grid breakdown

Jan 14, 18:30
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There will be 22 drivers on the grid next season — but how many of them will have a home race? In total, 14 out of the 22 drivers are set to contest at least one home Grand Prix in 2026, with Oscar Pi...

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Verstappen hits out at McLaren’s papaya rules in ‘sell your soul’ remark

Jan 14, 17:01
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Max Verstappen has reiterated his stance on McLaren’s papaya rules, explaining what he would have done in the place of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The four-time world champion narrowly missed out...

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Former F1 driver picks a shock name for 2026 title bid

Jan 14, 16:30
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Heinz-Harald Frentzen has named a surprise pick as his favourite to win the 2026 drivers’ championship. Damon Hill, one of the former German driver’s ex team-mates, posed the question on X as to who h...

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Isack Hadjar reveals mum knew before him about Red Bull promotion

Jan 14, 15:01
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Isack Hadjar has shared a light-hearted anecdote about the moment he found out he had become a Red Bull driver. Speaking on Red Bull’s Talking Bulls podcast, Hadjar was asked how he reacted to the new...

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Ex-McLaren driver sheds light on decision to leave ambitious programme

Jan 14, 13:01
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F2 driver Alex Dunne has explained the reasons behind his decision to leave McLaren’s F1 programme. The young Irish driver was added to McLaren’s Driver Development Programme in May 2024, marking a ma...

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Verstappen rules out Red Bull exit amid clear F1 retirement timeline

Jan 14, 12:01
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Max Verstappen has reaffirmed his commitment to Red Bull while insisting he has no intention of racing in Formula 1 into his 40s. The four-time world champion is set to embark on his 12th season in Fo...

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Three of the most controversial episodes occurred in F1 pre-season testing

Jan 12, 17:01
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Over the years, Formula 1 pre-season testing has delivered a series of dramatic twists and controversial moments that have come under intense scrutiny. With just over two weeks to go until the five-da...

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When Alonso’s generous gesture nearly got his McLaren crew fired

Jan 12, 15:01
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Former McLaren engineer Mark Slade has shared an anecdote involving Fernando Alonso that ultimately put many people’s jobs at risk. Slade enjoyed a very long spell at Woking, having joined McLaren in...

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