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.

Tribute to Juha Miettinen

Who was Juha Miettinen, the driver killed in fatal seven-car crash?

Apr 19, 14:01
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The motorsport world is mourning the loss of Juha Miettinen, a veteran Finnish Nordschleife racer who tragically lost his life during the first of the two races at the Nürburgring Qualifiers. A famili...

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LIVE | Watch NLS5 here as Verstappen suffers from mechancial issues

Apr 19, 12:45
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Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer look to fight back in the race after failing to feature in the pole fight in Top Qualifying: follow NLS5 live with GPblog. Winward Racing fielded Auer for Top Qualifying,...

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Verstappen reveals true target for Nürburgring Qualifiers weekend

Apr 19, 12:30
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Max Verstappen conceded he is still getting to grips with extracting the car’s full potential, acknowledging he remains relatively inexperienced in GT racing at the Nordschleife. Speaking to NLS earli...

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Disappointing Top Qualifying result for Verstappen team at Nordschleife

Apr 19, 11:16
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Lucas Auer failed to secure pole in Top Qualifying, meaning Verstappen’s team will start only fifth in NLS5 this afternoon. As per the Nordschleife regulations, only the SP9, SP PRO, SPX and SP11 clas...

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GT driver banned from Nordschleife after committing serious offence

Apr 19, 10:15
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Nürburgring stewards took a hard-line stance against Porsche driver Oleksandr Kosohov, stripping him of his licence, excluding him from the event and handing a heavy penalty to his team. The Nürburgri...

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Verstappen drops out of top 20 in Qualifying Race 2 amid tricky conditions

Apr 19, 09:54
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Max Verstappen missed out on the fastest time in Qualifying Race 2 at the Nurburgring Qualifiers, with all eyes now on whether he can fight for pole in the upcoming Top Qualifying session. On a damp t...

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LIVE: Watch Verstappen take on Qualifying Race 2 at Nurburgring Qualifiers

Apr 19, 08:00
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Drivers look to put the tragedy of Juha Miettinen’s passing behind them as they return to the Nordschleife: follow Qualifying Race 2 of the Nürburgring Qualifiers live with GPblog. A tragic piece of n...

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F1 Academy champion rewarded with Mercedes F1 test chance

Apr 18, 13:02
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2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin had the opportunity to take to the track at Silverstone behind the wheel of a Mercedes F1 car. The 22-year-old French driver came out on top last season ahead of M...

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Verstappen team learns stewards’ verdict after Nordschleife Q1 collision

Apr 18, 12:13
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The Verstappen.com-backed Winward team has been handed a three-place grid penalty after contact caused by Lucas Auer in Qualifying Race 1 at the Nürburgring Qualifiers. The No. 3 Verstappen Mercedes-A...

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McLaren boss Stella shuts down Ferrari return speculation for 2028

Apr 18, 11:55
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has laughed off recent speculation linking him with a potential return to Ferrari from 2028. Gianpiero Lambiase’s departure from Red Bull, set for the end of 2027...

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