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.

Norris seals Dutch GP victory as Verstappen's home race ends in heartbreak

Aug 23, 17:07

Lando Norris claimed victory at Zandvoort thanks to a brilliant overtake on Kimi Antonelli in the closing stages, while the Dutch fans were left heartbroken after Max Verstappen retired on the opening...

Huge drama at Zandvoort as Verstappen crashes and triggers red flag

Aug 23, 15:08

Lando Norris retained the lead at the start with an excellent getaway, while George Russell lost a position to his teammate after a less-than-ideal launch. Max Verstappen then crashed into the wall on...

Norris already has a key advantage over rivals heading into Dutch GP

Aug 23, 14:30

Lando Norris will be hoping to capitalise on the advantage of starting from pole position, just as George Russell did in the Sprint race. Zandvoort's narrow and twisty layout has historically played i...

Sudden downpour causes chaos ahead of final Dutch GP at Zandvoort

Aug 23, 14:21

Just over half an hour before the start of the Dutch Grand Prix, heavy rain has begun to fall at Zandvoort, leaving it uncertain whether the race will get underway on wet or dry tyres. The teams on th...

Norris eyes back-to-back win, Verstappen with work to do: Final Dutch GP starting grid

Aug 23, 14:09

There is now very little time to go until Zandvoort's last dance, with Lando Norris set to start from pole position ahead of George Russell, while home hero Max Verstappen will line up only seventh. H...

F1 LIVE | Reaction as Lando Norris wins the Dutch Grand Prix

Aug 23, 14:00

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Everything is set for the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with packed grandstands ready to roar Max Verstappen on towards a podium finish, while Lando Norris is targeting a second consecutive vic...