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GPblog.com is the fastest and most comprehensive Formula 1 news website in the Netherlands. Our passion lies in Formula 1, and our mission is to keep our visitors up to date with the latest F1 news as quickly as possible. As an independent platform, we also love to share our opinions on the latest rumors and developments in Formula 1 and other racing series.

The editorial team of GPblog.com is based at:

Zuiderzeelaan 109

1382 JV AB Weesp

The Netherlands

• tim[@]gpblog.com

Tim Kraaij has been part of GPblog since 2018, where he started working as Editor-in-Chief in 2019 after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Sports, Management, and Entrepreneurship. In this role, Tim has reported on several Formula 1 Grand Prix events, including those in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan. He attended press events with Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, and interviewed figures such as Helmut Marko and Rob Marshall.

In addition to his interviews, Tim is also known for his columns and analyses, which mainly appear around F1 weekends on the website. Apart from the website, he is increasingly featured in videos on GPblog’s YouTube channel with the F1 Paddock Update.

• nicole[@]gpblog.com

Nicole has been following Formula 1 since the late 1990s and has always had a great passion for the sport. In 2020, she started working at GPblog, where she became the managing editor in early 2023.

On behalf of GPblog, she visited events such as the Belgian and Las Vegas Grands Prix, where she spoke with drivers and other F1 figures, and was present when Max Verstappen secured his fourth world title.

In addition to providing the latest news and reports from the F1 paddock, Nicole also enjoys diving into major issues and historical events to write in-depth background stories about them.

• ludo[@]gpblog.com

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. While his focus was on football, his true passion lay in motorsport.

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.

Ludo is currently using all of his experience to make GPblog the ultimate motorsport site in the Netherlands. Over the past years, he has had several exclusives for GPblog and has spoken with motorsport legends such as Mario Andretti and Jacques Villeneuve. In addition to his work for GPblog, Ludo also contributes to the sports editorial team at Nu.nl.

Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor in the 2023 season, while completing his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism at the University of Gloucestershire. Kada grew up close to the Hungaroring, where he fell in love with the competition.

Kada speaks three languages after living in various countries across Europe, and enjoys writing opinion pieces, in order to start conversations about the sport, which will always have a soft spot in his heart.

A filmmaker with a soft spot for Ronnie Peterson, Gilles Villeneuve, Mika Hakkinen and above all, Tazio Nuvolari and Ayrton Senna, is also a diehard Formula One fan since the age of 4 (mid-90's). An avid researcher of the past of Grand Prix Racing since before it was even named F1, and with a thirst for knowledge of the ins and outs of the actuality of the sport, as well as for the technical aspects that define it, is a member of GPblog since 2023, where he has put his love of racing to good use.

Cas van de Kleut has been an editor for GPblog since April 2023. He is currently in his fourth year of studying journalism at HBO in Utrecht. He has been actively following Formula 1 for years, and with his journalistic perspective on the sport, he is now well-acquainted with everything related to the pinnacle of motorsport. In 2023, he was present at the Zandvoort Grand Prix with GPblog, where he conducted interviews with fans. Additionally, Cas ensures that short videos are posted on GPblog's social media platforms.

Since March 2023, Estéban den Toom has been part of GPblog. With great passion for the profession, he provides readers with newsworthy articles. Estéban is a 19-year-old student from Zwolle, currently studying journalism at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences. In addition to his work in Formula 1, Estéban also writes about amateur football in his region. On the GPblog site, you will mainly find news articles under his name.

Although Formula 1 has been a well-known presence in her family from a young age, Sandy truly caught the racing bug in 2021. After the thrilling title battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, she couldn’t escape a growing passion for the pinnacle of motorsport.

Working in the world of motorsport is Sandy’s dream. Since the end of 2023, she has been part of GPblog. In this role, she has already conducted several interviews and even spent a day in the F1 Paddock at Zandvoort. Alongside her work, Sandy is studying Sports Communication full-time in Tilburg.

Hidde Korte has been working at GPblog as an editor since March 2025. In addition, he is currently in his third year of studying journalism at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences.

From a young age, Formula 1 has been a constant presence in his life, with Ayrton Senna as his childhood hero. At GPblog, Hidde will primarily focus on writing news articles.

Kim Hoefnagel joined the GPblog team at the beginning of 2025. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Communication in 2020, she started working in motorsport as a social media specialist and journalist. In that role, she covered several Formula E races, including those in London, Monaco, and Rome. She also interviewed (former) drivers such as David Coulthard, Emerson Fittipaldi, Lando Norris, and Nyck de Vries.

In addition to her role as journalist, Kim is also involved with GPblog's social media channels. She will also appear as a live reporter from the Formula 1 paddock at selected races.

Marnik Kok caught the Formula 1 bug around twenty years ago. A deep passion for motorsport, Ferrari, and a background in journalism led him to contribute to various (international) F1 platforms. Since 2020, Marnik has been active as an editor and journalist in the pinnacle of motorsport for several media outlets, including De Telegraaf. As of 2025, he brings that experience to GPblog as a seasoned editor.

During his active years as a journalist — now working as a freelancer — Marnik attended numerous events, with the Dutch Grand Prix standing out as one of the highlights. In addition to his work at GPblog, Marnik is also active in the communications sector at a major national provider and steps in wherever needed. Sitting still is not an option — especially not in motorsport!

Kevin Doldersum has been working at GPblog since 2025. He is currently in his second year of the International Bachelor Communication and Media at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Since 2015, he hasn’t missed a single Formula 1 broadcast, glued to the screen whenever a race is on.

With a decade of knowledge about the sport and a critical mindset developed at university, Formula 1 reporting is the perfect job for him. In addition to his role as an editor at GPblog, Kevin is also responsible for managing the platform’s social media channels.

Francesco is an Italian engineering student who loves drawing and the technical details of F1. He has been studying architecture since 2021 and started watching Formula 1 in early 2016. Francesco enjoys learning how every little part of the cars works and has been part of the GPblog team since 2023.

I am a passionate and knowledgeable Formula 1 fan who has watched the sport since age five, watching every single race. Having karted competitively throughout my teens, I understand what it takes to be a racing driver, and every aspect of motorsports fascinates me. I am now studying sports journalism at the University of Gloucestershire with the hopes of one day landing a dream role in motorsport. As well as English, I speak Spanish fluently after living there for some time when I was younger.

Savannah has been an avid fan of motorsports after being introduced to NASCAR as a young girl. As she grew up, her love for racing moved to Formula 1. In 2024, she took her love for motorsports and began creating informational articles and entertaining media for Formula 1 fans.

In addition to having experience writing articles, she also has experience with transcribing audio files and creating YouTube scripts.

Savannah Lenz has been apart of GPBlog since November 2024 and currently resides in the United Kingdom.

Olly Darcy has been a part of GPblog since 2023, working as an editor alongside his sports journalism studies at the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham. Olly has been a fan of Formula 1 for many years, following the sport from as far back at 2008 when Lewis Hamilton won his first title after the iconic Brazilian Grand Prix.

On the GPblog website, you can find many newsworthy articles provided by Olly throughout the year, highlighting his enthusiasm and passion for the sport.

After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Bergamo, near his hometown of Brescia, Andrea moved to Bologna to pursue a Master’s in Communication. Over the years, he has gained experience in various fields, from online writing to radio, seeking to gain as much experience as possible during his formative years. His goal is to one day work in the media industry, ideally specializing in sports or cinema, his two greatest passions.

Simone was born in Udine, Italy, and has followed Formula 1 since childhood. Despite being a Ferrari fan, he had a peculiar childhood admiration for Juan Pablo Montoya. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Information, Culture, and Media Organization at the University of Bologna. Besides F1, he also writes about football. Simone has been part of the GPblog team since the launch of the Italian edition in July 2022.

Rubén has been watching Formula 1 since he was very young, remembering Sundays with F1 always on the living room TV. He dreams of becoming the voice of Formula 1 in Spain. Rubén studies Journalism at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He loves Formula 1 but is also passionate about football, MotoGP, IndyCar, and sports in general.

Marcos has been following Formula 1 since the early 2000s and is the newest member of the Brazilian GPblog team. He graduated in Journalism from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and has experience covering motorsport, Olympic sports, European football, and professional wrestling. Besides motorsport, Marcos is passionate about football, basketball, American football, and wrestling.

Vicente has followed Formula 1 since 2002. He is a new member of the GPblog team and works on the Brazilian edition of the blog. Before starting his writing career in Formula 1, Vicente was a civil engineer. His love for the sport changed his path, and he has now dedicated himself to bringing all the latest F1 news to Brazil, his home country.

Camille is a student of Sports Journalism and aims to specialize in motorsport, especially Formula 1. She has a passion for F1 history and its legendary figures. Camille loves discussing Grand Prix weekends, has an interest in statistics and mechanics, and hopes to become a race steward one day. Outside of F1, she enjoys winter sports.

Raphaël has followed Formula 1 since Fernando Alonso’s title win in 2006. Since then, he has remained passionate about the thrilling competition. Since 2020, he has been studying Sports Journalism in Nice, France.

Paola, originally from Italy, has been following F1 since she was young. Growing up, she also discovered a passion for languages, which led her to move to Edinburgh in 2019. Since then, she has been studying languages and communication, and recently managed to combine her two main hobbies through GPblog.

We work with a team of enthusiastic editors who know Formula 1 inside and out and have a great passion for motorsport in general. We are always looking for new writing talent to join our team. Are you studying journalism and think you could contribute to GPblog’s enthusiastic editorial team? Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Do you have questions, comments, or complaints and want to get in touch with the GPblog.com editorial team? Please use our contact form or the contact details below:

Email: info[@]gpblog.com

Phone: +31 85 13 07 628