Tobia Elia

Tobia Elia

A lifelong Formula 1 enthusiast, he had a clear objective from the very beginning: to turn his passion for the sport into a career in journalism. He took his first steps in 2022, entering the world of motorsport media and quickly establishing himself through dedication, consistency, and a strong editorial instinct.

In parallel with the start of his professional journey, he pursued a degree in International Communication at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences. This academic path allowed him to develop a solid theoretical foundation in communication, media, and international storytelling, while simultaneously applying those principles in a real-world, high-pressure environment. The combination of study and hands-on experience proved invaluable, enabling him to refine his writing style, analytical approach, and understanding of audience engagement in a truly practical way.

Over the course of nearly three years, he steadily progressed to become one of the leading writers within his editorial team. During this time, he strengthened his reporting and analytical skills while gaining significant trackside experience, covering Grands Prix from within the paddock at venues such as Imola, Budapest, Zandvoort, Monaco, Monza, and Spa-Francorchamps. Reporting directly from the circuit provided him with first-hand exposure to the fast-moving nature of Formula 1 media and reinforced the importance of delivering timely, accurate, and insightful coverage.

In May 2025, he joined the UK editorial team of GPblog, marking a key step forward in his career. There, he continued to grow into one of the main contributors, taking on a wide range of responsibilities across the newsroom. In addition to handling day-to-day and breaking news coverage, he produces live session reports, in-depth analyses, feature stories, and opinion pieces, further demonstrating his versatility and editorial range. Writing in fluent, native-level English for a global audience, he has expanded his reach while adapting to the expectations of an international readership, consolidating his position as a reliable and well-rounded voice in Formula 1 journalism.

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Verstappen ready to abandon 'Gentle Max' plan in Madrid: 'Whatever is needed'

Sep 13, 13:17
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Max Verstappen is confident he can attack in today’s race in Madrid and put pressure on Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli, although he acknowledged that securing victory will not be straightforward even...

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Madrid nightmare hits championship leader as rivals cash in

Sep 13, 12:38
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Ferrari junior Dino Beganovic took advantage of a well-timed Safety Car to make his pit stop and rejoin at the front, using track position to secure victory in the Formula 2 Feature Race in Madrid. It...

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Madrid GP grid hit by first reshuffle as pit-lane start confirmed

Sep 13, 12:15
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Oliver Bearman will be forced to start from the pit lane after exceeding the permitted number of component changes, triggering an automatic penalty. It makes little difference for the Briton, however,...

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Norris stuns Antonelli and Verstappen to take first-ever Madrid pole

Sep 12, 17:02
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Lando Norris delivered when it mattered most, snatching pole position in Madrid by just 0.011s from Kimi Antonelli, with Max Verstappen completing the top three after a fiercely contested qualifying b...

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Ferrari confirms Hamilton’s Madrid qualifying fate after FP3 crash

Sep 12, 15:54
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Ferrari confirmed that the SF-26 damaged by Lewis Hamilton in FP3 was successfully repaired and will therefore be able to take to the track as normal for qualifying. Hamilton’s FP3 came to a premature...

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Championship leader Tsolov suffers Madrid heartbreak after spin

Sep 12, 15:28
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Ritomo Miyata wins the Formula 2 Sprint Race in Madrid, while championship leader and Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov’s race ends in heartbreak after a spin while battling for a podium finish. The Japan...

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Wolff pinpoints what makes Madrid qualifying a make-or-break affair

Sep 12, 15:02
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes pole position is within reach in qualifying in Madrid, although he expects the battle for the top spot to be tighter than anticipated and potentially decide...

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Bearman’s Madrid qualifying hopes hang in balance after big FP3 crash

Sep 12, 14:06
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Oliver Bearman crashed heavily into the barriers in the closing stages of FP3 at the Madrid Grand Prix, leaving the Haas driver's participation in qualifying in serious doubt. The young Briton clipped...

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Antonelli owns Madrid final practice as Hamilton ends up in the barriers

Sep 12, 13:48
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Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets in FP3 at the Madrid Grand Prix, while Ferrari experienced mixed fortunes as Lewis Hamilton's crash caused a lengthy interruption to the session. Here is the full...

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Hamilton crashes as red flag brings Madrid FP3 to a halt

Sep 12, 12:58
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Lewis Hamilton crashed into the barriers during FP3 at the final corner. The Ferrari driver hit the barriers head-on, losing his front wing in the impact, with the incident bringing out the red flag....

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