Marnik Kok caught the Formula 1 world 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!
Max Verstappen's Austrian Grand Prix ended after only a few corners when he was crashed into by Andrea Kimi Antonelli. However, he still managed to nab an impressive win.
Verstappen recently set up an endurance program under the name Verstappen.com Racing. The first test? The Spa-Francorchamps 24 hours, which finished just after the Austrian GP.
The media were left wating for Verstappen's reaction to his Austrian Grand Prix, because the endurance team he owns is very important for the Dutch world champion, which achieved grand sucess in its firts attempt.
Drama in Austria, beautiful day in Belgium
A bit later than usual, the retiree of the Austrian GP appeared in front of the Viaplay camera. He was asked about the Spa-Francorchamps 24 Hours, where Verstappen's team achieved a notable result.
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"Ninth place overall and first in the gold class, so yes, that's quite a top result for us for the very first time participating in a 24-hour race," said a satisfied Verstappen.
An Austrian GP to forget
Instead of looking back at the Austrian Grand Prix, Verstappen preferred to focus on the result of his team, where the climax of the endurance race took place.
"I watched on multiple screens," laughed the Dutchman, who concludes that the Austrian GP was a disappointment, but he can still look back on a successful weekend. "It was a beautiful day there, that's important too!"
The team was driven to victory Thierry
Vermeulen, Chris Lulham, Harry King and won the Gold class trophy in the Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3, where Verstappen also tested under a pseudonym.
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