Tobia Elia

Tobia Elia

A lifelong Formula 1 enthusiast, he had a clear objective from the very beginning: to turn his passion for the sport into a career in journalism. He took his first steps in 2022, entering the world of motorsport media and quickly establishing himself through dedication, consistency, and a strong editorial instinct.

In parallel with the start of his professional journey, he pursued a degree in International Communication at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences. This academic path allowed him to develop a solid theoretical foundation in communication, media, and international storytelling, while simultaneously applying those principles in a real-world, high-pressure environment. The combination of study and hands-on experience proved invaluable, enabling him to refine his writing style, analytical approach, and understanding of audience engagement in a truly practical way.

Over the course of nearly three years, he steadily progressed to become one of the leading writers within his editorial team. During this time, he strengthened his reporting and analytical skills while gaining significant trackside experience, covering Grands Prix from within the paddock at venues such as Imola, Budapest, Zandvoort, Monaco, Monza, and Spa-Francorchamps. Reporting directly from the circuit provided him with first-hand exposure to the fast-moving nature of Formula 1 media and reinforced the importance of delivering timely, accurate, and insightful coverage.

In May 2025, he joined the UK editorial team of GPblog, marking a key step forward in his career. There, he continued to grow into one of the main contributors, taking on a wide range of responsibilities across the newsroom. In addition to handling day-to-day and breaking news coverage, he produces live session reports, in-depth analyses, feature stories, and opinion pieces, further demonstrating his versatility and editorial range. Writing in fluent, native-level English for a global audience, he has expanded his reach while adapting to the expectations of an international readership, consolidating his position as a reliable and well-rounded voice in Formula 1 journalism.

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Leclerc plays down key factor after missing out on pole: 'It shouldn't be an excuse'

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Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari are still lacking the outright pace needed to challenge their rivals for pole position, despite securing third place in Sprint Qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix....

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F1 Today | Verstappen on cloud nine before Hamilton incident threatens Sprint pole

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From Max Verstappen securing pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint to the FIA deciding not to penalise the Dutchman for overtaking Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags, these are the biggest...

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Verstappen and Russell set for front-row showdown on Singapore Sprint grid

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With the opening day of track action at Marina Bay now complete, attention turns to how the drivers will line up for Saturday's final Sprint race of the season. Here is the provisional starting grid f...

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Mercedes puzzled by lack of progress from latest upgrades in Singapore

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Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin has reflected on a mixed Sprint Qualifying session for the Silver Arrows in Singapore, with George Russell comfortably outperforming teammate Kim...

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FIA explains why Verstappen escaped penalty to keep Singapore Sprint pole

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The FIA has explained the reasoning behind its decision not to penalise Max Verstappen for overtaking Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags during Sprint Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, with the...

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FIA delivers verdict on Verstappen over yellow-flag incident with Hamilton

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The FIA has announced the outcome of its investigation into Max Verstappen, who overtook Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags during SQ1 of Sprint Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. The incident oc...

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Leclerc hits back at cooling vest sceptics: 'Some drivers don't want to hear any of it'

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Charles Leclerc will race with Ferrari's cooling vest at the Singapore Grand Prix, and he has little sympathy for the drivers who turn it down. The Ferrari driver admits the system is not perfect yet....

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Russell sets the pace in Singapore as Antonelli struggles to keep up

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The first and only free practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix has just concluded, with George Russell topping the timesheets ahead of this afternoon's Sprint Qualifying as the haze gradually ga...

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FIA confirms worst-kept secret as Russell suffers major blow in Singapore

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The FIA has officially confirmed what was already known: George Russell will serve a grid penalty for exceeding his allocation of power unit components, forcing him to start the Singapore Grand Prix f...

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Hadjar recalls alarming first impression of RBPT engine: 'This is gonna be a long season'

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Isack Hadjar has expressed his delight with the performance of the Red Bull Ford power unit, particularly given that it is only the first year of an extremely ambitious project. The Frenchman also adm...

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