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Tim Kraaij

Editor-in-Chief GPblog.com

Tim Kraaij is Editor-in-Chief of GPblog.com and responsible for all international editions of the platform. In this role, he oversees the editorial direction, journalistic quality, and reliability of the coverage, with a strong focus on Formula 1 and international motorsport.
In addition to his role as Editor-in-Chief, Tim is active as a Formula 1 analyst, interviewer, and columnist. He specializes in in-depth race analysis, using data from drivers and teams to identify performance trends, strategic patterns, and key developments. He also provides background stories on topics emerging from the paddock, enriched with on-site information and context from within the Formula 1 environment.
Since his first visit to the Formula 1 paddock at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Tim has attended multiple Grands Prix each season. His consistent presence in the paddock allows him to speak directly with drivers, teams, and representatives of Formula 1 and the FIA, as well as other key figures surrounding the sport. This enables him to better interpret developments, explain underlying narratives, and add context to major events.
Tim is also a regular analyst on the video podcast F1 Paddock Update, where he and his colleagues discuss the latest Formula 1 news and provide previews and reviews of race weekends. Through his knowledge and network within and around the paddock, he adds additional context and insight to ongoing storylines.
You can listen and watch the podcast on YouTube and Spotify.
Since 2025, Tim has held a permanent FIA accreditation, granting him structural access to the paddock and media sessions during Formula 1 race weekends.
Tim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and Entrepreneurship from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, providing a strong academic foundation for his work in sports journalism and media.
Through his combination of editorial leadership, analysis, field reporting, and opinion, Tim helps readers and viewers worldwide gain a deeper understanding of Formula 1 — both on and off the track.
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Verstappen stands alone as F1 paddock turns against his car criticism

Mar 15, 15:55
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Max Verstappen is increasingly finding himself alone in his fight against the current direction of Formula 1. Verstappen fears for the future of the sport, while many others applaud the current rules...

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Amateurish Red Bull shows true colours after first setback in China

Mar 15, 14:42
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Red Bull Racing is no longer a top team in Formula 1. That is the painful conclusion after the Chinese Grand Prix. Both on and off the track, Max Verstappen’s team disappoints, especially with an amat...

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F1 has not ruled out Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs later in 2026

Mar 15, 06:00
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The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not be held in April. The wording in the press release was chosen deliberately. But how likely is it really that Formula 1 will still travel to Bahrain a...

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Verstappen starts the Chinese Grand Prix with a major disadvantage

Mar 15, 05:53
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Max Verstappen faces a strategic disadvantage for the Chinese Grand Prix. Unlike his main rivals, the Dutchman has fewer fresh tyres at his disposal. Starting from eighth on the grid, it will already...

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Verstappen sends a stern warning to Red Bull Racing

Mar 14, 12:25
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Max Verstappen has issued a very clear warning to Red Bull Racing, particularly to the technical department led by Pierre Waché. The Dutchman is anything but happy with his new car, and it’s now up to...

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Verstappen draws a painful conclusion after Chinese Grand Prix debacle

Mar 14, 10:39
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Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing have taken a step back in China. While Red Bull still looked like the third or fourth team in Australia, in Shanghai it’s the fifth or maybe even the sixth team. Ver...

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"Selfish" Ferrari being obstructive as drivers push for rule change to reel in team's advantage

Mar 12, 14:01
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F1 drivers fear it’s only a matter of time before there’s a massive crash. The new rules are creating extremely dangerous situations at the start. A solution is at hand, but Ferrari refuses to budge....

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Fake and 'racing without b*lls': F1 drivers hit out at the new Formula 1

Mar 12, 11:20
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Is Formula 1 still the pinnacle of motorsport? You could certainly ask yourself that question when you hear the drivers in Shanghai talk about F1. “Fake” and “racing without b*lls” are just some of th...

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How Honda got the 2026 F1 engine so wrong again

Mar 09, 19:00
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With the new regulations, Honda has completely missed the mark. How is it that a major engine manufacturer lets itself be embarrassed like this in Formula 1 once again? A reconstruction of how it coul...

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Red Bull may finally have the teammate Verstappen needs

Mar 09, 11:51
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For the first time in years, Max Verstappen has a strong teammate again in Isack Hadjar. Despite his retirement, Isack Hadjar showed in Australia in every way that he does possess the qualities to tak...

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