Ludo van Denderen

Ludo van Denderen

Ludo van Denderen was active in football for many years, working for clubs such as Feyenoord and Fortuna Sittard. As a journalist, he worked in the sports editorial teams of publications like Algemeen Dagblad and Omroep Brabant. 
When Jos Verstappen made his Formula 1 debut, Ludo was watching it on TV. Since 1996, he has had a piece of the 1995 Simtek, which came from the bankruptcy of the British team, in his living room. Since the 1990s, he has been following Formula 1 closely, often attending races around the world. Other racing series also capture his interest, including WEC, DTM, IndyCar, and more.
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After Verstappen’s crash, a terrifying scene unfolded: ‘Days of Thunder’

Aug 27, 14:06
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A huge crash marked the chaotic opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix. While Max Verstappen ended up crashing into the wall, Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg narrowly avoided another major incident...

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Valtteri Bottas gives a telling response to the sudden Cadillac dismissal

Aug 27, 10:54
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Valtteri Bottas admits that Cadillac had to do 'something' to break the stagnating development and recurring issues, but the Finn did not expect that this would mean team principal Graeme Lowdon's dep...

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Racing Bulls is leaning toward this decision on Lawson and Lindblad for 2027

Aug 26, 18:00
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It is by no means a foregone conclusion that Nikola Tsolov will move from Formula 2 to Racing Bulls in Formula 1 in 2027, GPblog understands. Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad remain the leading candidat...

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Wolff sees a big difference at Red Bull after Horner: ‘No bull**it, no lies’

Aug 26, 17:01
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledges that the relationship between his team and Red Bull Racing has improved significantly since the dismissal of Christian Horner. The Austrian praises his Red Bull c...

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F1 teams want quicker clarity; FOM is holding off for now

Aug 26, 16:01
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The Formula 1 teams would prefer Formula One Management (FOM) to make a decision far earlier than the end of September on whether to cancel the Grands Prix of Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Wishful thinking, GP...

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Red Bull makes decision on Lambiase's successor as Verstappen's race engineer

Aug 26, 12:01
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For now, Red Bull plans to let Tom Hart gradually grow into his new role as Max Verstappen’s race engineer. GPblog understands that while the Briton will act as the former champion’s right-hand man se...

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Toto Wolff accused of a 'lie' about Mercedes' plans

Aug 25, 18:01
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When Toto Wolff says that from a financial standpoint Mercedes will introduce hardly any upgrades in 2027, he’s not telling the truth. At least, that’s the firm belief of Andrea Stella, team principal...

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Alonso has made his decision about his Formula 1 future

Aug 25, 17:30
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Fernando Alonso will also race for Aston Martin in 2027. Although the two-time world champion and the British team have not confirmed it, GPblog hears from multiple sources that the partnership will ‘...

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Haas holds auditions for these drivers: 2027 F1 seat at stake

Aug 25, 16:01
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Haas is giving talents Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara a chance this week in Portugal to show they deserve a seat as Oliver Bearman’s teammate in 2027, GPblog understands. From Wednesday through...

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The fact that Red Bull senior figures are considering a contract with Cadillac says it all

Aug 25, 13:01
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The potential recruitment of Craig Skinner and Paul Monaghan, driving forces behind Red Bull Racing’s years-long success, is a powerful signal from Cadillac to the competition: the Americans are serio...

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