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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Verstappen's longtime friend Felix Da Costa: 'Why Max is such a special person'

Jul 30, 18:01
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Max Verstappen’s vacation plans aren’t known, but a visit to Antonio Felix da Costa is sure to happen this summer. The former Formula E champion belongs to the absolute inner circle of Verstappen and...

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McLaren driver in talks with Haas to replace Ocon

Jul 30, 12:44
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Leonardo Fornaroli is explicitly eyeing a seat at Haas F1 for next season, GPblog has learned. Together with McLaren - the team for which he is a reserve driver - the reigning Formula 2 driver’s manag...

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Major setback looms for Red Bull and Verstappen after Mercedes' masterstroke

Jul 29, 17:01
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The Red Bull Ford power unit will once again be rated higher than Mercedes in the internal combustion engine assessment during the upcoming ADUO evaluation, provided the FIA uses the same measurement...

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Domenicali confirms: Europe is F1's alternative for Middle Eastern races

Jul 29, 14:26
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Stefano Domenicali confirmed to GPblog, among others, that if Formula 1 cannot travel to Qatar and Abu Dhabi for the final two rounds of the season, the championship will instead race in Europe. Speak...

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Imola may host the Qatar or Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Jul 28, 18:07
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GPblog has learned that, if the Formula 1 season were to conclude at Imola, it is not entirely out of the question that the race could still be held under the name 'Qatar Grand Prix' or 'Abu Dhabi Gra...

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Mekies delivers verdict Verstappen won't want to hear on Red Bull upgrades

Jul 27, 17:01
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While Max Verstappen keeps insisting that Red Bull Racing’s RB22 needs to improve, the Dutchman must seriously consider that the Austrian team may not be able to fully meet his wishes. Team boss Laure...

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Verstappen unhappy with the RB22, but Red Bull sees clear progress

Jul 27, 07:00
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Max Verstappen complained again about Red Bull Racing’s RB22 despite finishing second. However, team boss Laurent Mekies says he saw another side, that the team were faster than all drivers except Lan...

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Bottas and Perez can help Cadillac driver secure an F1 super licence through the back door

Jul 26, 10:10
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Cadillac could help Colton Herta secure a super licence this year, allowing the American to compete in Grands Prix as well. However, full-time drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas would need to ma...

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The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead after all, but in a different country

Jul 25, 21:26
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Just when you think you've seen it all in Formula 1, things could get even crazier. GPblog has heard through the rumour mill that the Bahrain Grand Prix will still go ahead in 2026, but at the Sepang...

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Verstappen is set to remain with Red Bull, especially if this goal is achieved

Jul 25, 07:01
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With each passing day, it seems more and more likely that Max Verstappen will ‘simply’ be driving for Red Bull Racing in 2027. GPblog hears in Hungary that if Red Bull manages to achieve the goal stat...

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