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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Norris’ painful conclusion: 'I accepted that we're not going to win any races'

Jun 26, 11:31
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Lando Norris accepted early in the season that winning Grands Prix isn’t on the cards with McLaren for now. “A third place in Barcelona feels like a win for us,” he says. After two seasons in which...

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McLaren wants to loan out Fornaroli; Haas looks like a serious option for the Italian

Jun 26, 08:01
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Leonardo Fornaroli could become Oliver Bearman’s teammate at Haas in 2027. The Italian impressed during a test with Haas; a team to which McLaren would gladly loan their current reserve driver for a y...

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Crucial test for Red Bull: will this update determine Verstappen's future?

Jun 26, 07:01
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It’s going to be a pivotal weekend for Red Bull Racing. Can the team provide Max Verstappen with a competitive car after the updates or not? For the Dutchman’s future with the team, that really is cru...

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'Verstappen in secret talks with McLaren about a swap with Piastri'

Jun 25, 21:46
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Max Verstappen is secretly in talks with McLaren, writes the British newspaper The Daily Mail. The Dutchman could possibly replace Oscar Piastri next year or otherwise in 2028, with Piastri in turn mo...

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Haas refuses to use Ferrari's upgraded engine for now

Jun 25, 19:00
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For the time being, Haas does not plan to use Ferrari’s new power unit—which becomes available from this weekend in Austria. Cadillac, also a Ferrari customer team, will announce on Friday whether it...

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No Mercedes for Verstappen: the German outfit keeps Russell

Jun 25, 15:04
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George Russell will remain with Mercedes next season. The German team is said to have exercised the option in the Briton's contract, although this is being denied. However, GPblog understands that Mer...

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Fittipaldi delivers verdict: 'Verstappen would beat Norris if they were on the same team'

Jun 19, 19:02
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If Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were to drive for the same Formula 1 team, Emerson Fittipaldi expects an exciting internal battle. But in the end, the former world champion sees his favorite driver...

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FIA keeps Red Bull Racing in suspense over controversial decision

Jun 18, 17:12
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For now, Red Bull Racing remains in the dark over whether its internal combustion engine will still be considered Formula 1's strongest following a second review by the FIA. GPblog understands that th...

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McLaren confirms another upgrade package for Norris and Piastri

Jun 18, 14:24
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McLaren will introduce new upgrades to the cars of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the coming period, as confirmed to outlets including GPblog. With these adjustments, the British team hopes to at l...

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Verstappen gets first look at much-discussed Red Bull update

Jun 18, 13:21
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Max Verstappen is in England this Thursday, where he is visiting the Red Bull Racing factory. The Dutchman will likely take a seat in the simulator to prepare for the Austrian Grand Prix. No doubt Ver...

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