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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Leclerc gives verdict on 'too close' Piastri moment during Belgian GP

Jul 20, 16:01
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Charles Leclerc admitted the Kemmel Straight incident that ultimately led to contact with Oscar Piastri was 'too close', while expressing his relief that the clash had no significant consequences for...

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Spa done, Hungaroring next: Full Hungarian GP schedule and session timings

Jul 20, 15:26
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With the Spa round now in the books, where Kimi Antonelli strengthened his championship lead with a return to winning ways, Formula 1 heads straight into another double-header. Below is the full sched...

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McLaren boss warns a future Leclerc-Piastri-style incident could lead to a 'very big' crash

Jul 20, 14:59
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella weighed in on the opening-lap clash between Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri at the Belgian GP, after the stewards decided not to take any action against the Ferr...

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Verstappen stunned by Leclerc's Belgian GP start: 'I saw a red rocket coming!'

Jul 20, 14:20
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Max Verstappen reflected on the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix, where he briefly snatched the lead off the line before being powerless to defend on the Kemmel Straight. The Dutchman was first o...

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Sainz and Alonso overjoyed after Spain's World Cup win: 'What a team!'

Jul 20, 13:41
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Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso were quick to celebrate Spain's World Cup triumph after their national team defeated Argentina in the final in New York, just a few hours after the Belgian GP. They ma...

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Wolff wants Russell's 'numb' feeling to fade after Belgian GP blow

Jul 20, 12:31
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed hope that the "numb" feeling George Russell admitted to experiencing after yet another setback, following his opening-lap retirement at the Belgian Grand P...

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FIA issue bizarre disqualification over unusual rule breach at Spa

Jul 20, 11:50
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The FIA has disqualified F2 driver Noel León from the Belgian Feature Race for a rather unusual reason after the Campos driver crossed the line in seventh place. The FIA determined that, during the re...

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Antonelli stunned by frantic Belgian GP start: 'I was like, what the heck is happening?'

Jul 19, 18:50
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Kimi Antonelli reflected on the start of the Belgian Grand Prix, where he briefly lost the lead to Max Verstappen before Eau Rouge before immediately fighting back to reclaim the position on the Kemme...

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Verstappen sums up new F1 era: 'Welcome to F1 2026, sometimes it can be a jungle'

Jul 19, 18:15
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The three Belgian Grand Prix podium finishers were asked about the challenge of extracting the maximum deployment from the 2026 cars and how difficult it can sometimes be to manage. Of the trio, Max V...

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Hamilton disagrees with stewards over penalty: 'It was a racing incident'

Jul 19, 17:41
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Lewis Hamilton felt the opening-lap contact with George Russell in the Belgian Grand Prix was nothing more than a racing incident and insisted it did not warrant the five-second penalty handed to him...

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