Shanna Lutgert

Shanna Lutgert

Shanna grew up surrounded by motorsport and knows no different. From a young age, race weekends shaped her world, a passion that naturally evolved into a career in Formula 1 journalism. With 3.5 years of experience in the F1 media landscape and a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Groningen, she reports on the sport at the very highest level.
During race weekends, Shanna is rarely standing still. She is constantly searching for stories, trends and developments that go beyond the standard headlines. She has attended numerous Grands Prix, including Azerbaijan (2024 and 2025), Abu Dhabi, Monaco, Monza, Imola, Austria and the Netherlands, and has also covered various GT events such as NLS9 on the iconic Nordschleife.
Alongside Formula 1, Shanna has a strong interest in endurance and GT championships. With a particular focus on the Porsche one-make cups and interviews with GT stars such as Jules Gounon, Jann Mardenborough and Huub van Eijndhoven, she has expanded her expertise beyond the pinnacle of single-seater racing.
This versatile background is precisely where her strength lies: finding alternative angles and adding context. As a freelance journalist for GPblog, Shanna delivers a broad and distinctive range of news, analysis and stories that resonate with what the modern Formula 1 fan wants to read.
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Verstappen knows who he wants to replace Lambiase at Red Bull

Jun 06, 14:34
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Red Bull Racing is gradually preparing to replace Gianpiero Lambiase, who will remain Max Verstappen’s race engineer until the end of 2027. The four-time world champion has an idea of who he wants as...

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Verstappen may give Red Bull an advantage in long runs; a surprising rival emerges

Jun 06, 08:18
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The second free practice is generally focused on race simulations, but on the tight streets of Monaco, many teams couldn't put together a solid long run. Max Verstappen was one of three drivers who ma...

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Verstappen comes to life after Friday in Monaco: 'Very happy with the car'

Jun 05, 19:57
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Max Verstappen can be satisfied with his performance on Friday in Monaco. The Dutch driver finished third in both FP1 and FP2 and, especially towards the conclusion of the day, got closer to Ferrari. ...

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New contract not among Verstappen's "biggest concerns" right now

Jun 04, 18:28
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Max Verstappen is currently not thinking at all about signing a new contract with Red Bull Racing. The four-time world champion first has to decide whether he even wants to continue beyond his current...

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How ExxonMobil’s perfect fuel formulation boosts Red Bull Racing’s performance

May 31, 16:02
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The new technical regulation cycle has seen ExxonMobil and Red Bull Racing work diligently behind the scenes for an extended period to develop the ideal fuel formulation. Ensuring the engines run on t...

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FIA President Ben Sulayem eyes sweeping term rule change

May 27, 15:53
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem wants to propose to get rid of the maximum of three terms for an FIA president and allow unlimited re-election until the age of 70 on June 26 in Macau, during the go...

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F1 sees one last chance to have Bahrain or Saudi Arabia on the 2026 calendar

May 27, 15:37
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Formula 1 decided in April to cancel the Grands Prix of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The competition is currently considering whether one of the races can...

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Wolff secretly enjoyed the Antonelli-Russell battle: 'The media want Star Wars headlines'

May 23, 20:05
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has had his say on the intense fight between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the Canadian GP Sprint. The Austrian had to address the young Italian four times on...

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Even incomplete long runs reveal how Verstappen is losing substantial ground to Mercedes

May 23, 08:01
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The chaotic Friday practice in Canada also led to unclear long runs. The teams had to complete various programs within a limited time. McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull Racing also brought upgrades. The...

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FIA confirms lowest battery limit to date for 2026 Canadian GP

May 21, 21:30
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For the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, the battery energy limit is set at 6 mega joules (MJ) the lowest value Formula 1 has used so far under the new regulations. The limit for recharging the battery ha...

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