Author Profile: Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

F1 Journalist

30148 published articles
19 Sep 2026 latest publication

Leopold Pleijsier founded F1-Fansite.com in 2001 and has followed Formula 1 since the early 1980s. He writes about daily F1 news, race weekends, drivers and the sport’s history.

Latest story: Antonelli rules nothing out but still feels he owes Mercedes

Steiner has regrets on one Mick Schumacher insult

Jun.1 - Gunther Steiner says he regrets one insult hurled at axed Haas driver Mick Schumacher. The small American team's boss insists he has...

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1 Jun 2023

Everything you need to know about the coming 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

The 2023 Formula 1 season continues with its seventh round, the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Max Verstappen and Red Bull arrive as...

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1 Jun 2023

Official Statement from Jacques Villeneuve

Clarifying Recent Events with Vanwall Racing Team - WEC Season 2023 "I am deeply disappointed to have learned of my replacement for the upcoming...

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1 Jun 2023

Robert Kubica: The Resilient Racer in F1's Unforgiving Circuit

In the world of Formula One, the name Robert Kubica stands as a testament to tenacity and resilience. Born in Krakow, Poland, on December...

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31 May 2023

Logan Sargeant 2023 Beyond the grid podcast interview

In the world of Formula 1, timing is crucial, and Logan Sargeant seems to have mastered it. As Formula 1 garners increasing attention in...

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31 May 2023

Schumacher to drive 2023 Mercedes at tyres test next week

May 31 - Mick Schumacher is set to brush off the dust and return to the wheel of a Formula 1 car next week....

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31 May 2023

Sainz's race seat future: Ferrari urged to seal his F1 deal

May 31 - Carlos Sainz wants Ferrari to end all the speculation about his race seat by concluding contract negotiations by early next year....

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31 May 2023

Ferrari's determination: Vasseur asserts F1 wins still within reach in 2023

May 31 - Ferrari can still win races with its 2023 car, team boss Frederic Vasseur insists. After Monaco, many critics claimed the Maranello...

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31 May 2023

F1 Nation: 2023 Monaco F1 GP review

In the face of variable weather conditions, the Monaco Grand Prix provided a stern challenge for the finest of Formula 1. The qualifying round...

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30 May 2023

Wallpaper Photos 2023 Monaco F1 Grand Prix

Wallpaper photos of the 2023 Monaco F1 Grand Prix  driven around the Monaco Street Circuit, This Grand Prix was won by Sergio Pérez with the...

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30 May 2023

2023 Monaco F1 GP race analysis by Peter Windsor

The unpredictability of weather indeed made its mark on Sunday, as late showers added a twist to the Monaco Grand Prix. Yet, in spite...

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30 May 2023

Be Part of History: Join MSC Virtuosa for the 2023 Abu Dhabi F1 GP!

Fans can now enjoy a one-of-a-kind F1® weekend experience aboard the MSC Virtuosa during the Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023....

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30 May 2023

Berger's bold prediction: Verstappen to smash all F1 records

May 30 - F1 legend Gerhard Berger says Fernando Alonso's 2023 season reminds him of his own past. Back-to-back reigning champion Max Verstappen looks...

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30 May 2023

Prince Albert II steps up to save Monaco GP amidst F1 negotiations

May 30 - Michel Boeri looks set to be pushed aside as Monaco looks to secure its future on the Formula 1 grid. Days...

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30 May 2023

From struggle to progress: Nyck de Vries finds hope in Monaco

May 29 - Nyck de Vries hopes he put his Formula 1 career back on track on the streets of Monaco. The 28-year-old Dutch...

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29 May 2023

Unleashing innovation: Aston Martin to construct in-house F1 gearboxes

May 29 - The next step in Aston Martin's push for ultimate success in Formula 1 is to build its own gearbox. Throughout the...

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29 May 2023

Behind the Scenes: F1 CEO and drivers ignite hope for French GP

May 29 - Momentum is building as France aims to return to the Formula 1 calendar. Paul Ricard lost its place on the schedule...

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29 May 2023

Perez's Monaco nightmare: Can he recover in the F1 title race?

May 29 - Max Verstappen looks set to enjoy a clear run to his third consecutive drivers' title in 2023. His Red Bull teammate,...

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29 May 2023

2023 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix Results

Event: Monaco F1 Grand Prix Track: Monaco Circuit Weather: dry/wet  25-24°C Tarmac: dry/wet  39-30°C Humidity: 43% Wind: 1 km/h SW Pressure: 1014 mbar Max Verstappen scored...

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28 May 2023

Verstappen vs Alonso Lap Comparsion - Monaco 2023

How did Verstappen manage to take pole in Monaco? Analysis side by side with Alonso's lap.

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28 May 2023

2023 Monaco F1 GP qualifying analysis by Peter Windsor

Max Verstappen of Red Bull exhibited an extraordinary performance in the Monaco qualifying round, pulling off a stunning last lap by gaining more than...

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28 May 2023

Photos Saturday Practice & Quali 2023 Monaco F1 GP

Below you can find photos made during the practice sessions and qualifying on Saturday before the 2023 Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.

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28 May 2023

Russell unfazed by Hamilton's F1 future: 'I can beat anyone on the grid

May 28 - There are "no stumbling blocks" in Toto Wolff's negotiations with Lewis Hamilton over a new Mercedes contract. The pair arrived in...

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28 May 2023

Wolff not happy with 'Cirque du Soleil' Monaco F1 crane

May 28 - Toto Wolff has hit out at Monaco track workers for lifting Mercedes' newly-launched 'B' car high in the air for all...

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28 May 2023

From Ferrari's Red to AlphaTauri's Blue: Mekies' Transition under scrutiny?

May 28 - Laurent Mekies is currently blocked from leaving Ferrari in order to prepare to take over as AlphaTauri team boss next year....

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28 May 2023

F1 Starting Grid 2023 Monaco F1 Grand Prix

Event: Monaco F1 Grand Prix Track: Monaco Circuit Warm-up lap starts at: 15:00 Local | 15:.00 CET | 14:00 UK | 06:00 LA | 22:00 Tokyo...

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27 May 2023

Qualifying Results 2023 Monaco F1 GP

Event: Monaco F1 Grand Prix Track: Monaco Circuit Weather: dry  26°C Tarmac: dry  48°C Humidity: 33% Wind: 1 km/h W Pressure: 1016 bar Max Verstappen qualified...

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27 May 2023

Results Third Free Practice 2023 Monaco GP

Event: Monaco F1 Grand Prix Track: Monaco Circuit Weather: dry  27°C Tarmac: dry  45°C Humidity: 34% Wind: 1 km/h E Pressure: 1017 bar In a session...

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27 May 2023

Photos Friday Practice 2023 Monaco F1 GP

Below you can find photos made during the practice sessions on Friday before the 2023 Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.

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27 May 2023

F1 Monaco Friday plus Merc upgrades with Shub Sangodkar by Peter Windsor

Peter Windsor looks at Friday practice at Monaco and Shubham Sangodkar analyses the new upgrades at Mercedes. Max Verstappen was fastest for Red Bull...

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26 May 2023