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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James Vowles: the team principal who welcomes being challenged

Aug 06, 18:01
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For James Vowles, being Williams team principal is more than just a job. It's his life's mission to return the once-dominant team to the top of Formula 1. The Brit refuses to become an autocrat in the...

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Formula 1 charges staggering price for exclusive Zandvoort dining experience

Aug 06, 17:01
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To give the very last Dutch Grand Prix some extra cachet, Formula 1 is introducing The Out Lap at Circuit Zandvoort. F1 ambassadors David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, and Naomi Schiff will also join this...

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Verstappen must be patient: 'Red Bull will be back within a year'

Aug 03, 14:00
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Gerhard Berger is impressed by the way Red Bull Racing has developed since taking responsibility for its own engine. According to the ex-driver, it’s only logical that teething problems occur in the f...

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Mercedes chooses the constructors' title over prioritizing Kimi Antonelli's title chances

Aug 03, 07:01
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For now, Mercedes has no plans to give Kimi Antonelli preferential treatment to help secure his first Formula 1 world championship, despite what happened in the 2025 title battle between the two McLar...

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Tsunoda rules out switch and focuses on this difficult scenario

Aug 02, 17:01
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Yuki Tsunoda is not ready to give up on returning to Formula 1. After speaking with parties directly involved, GPblog understands that a switch to IndyCar is not on the table, for at least the time be...

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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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