Author Profile: Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

F1 Journalist

30003 published articles
2 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: Verstappen tipped to spring a Monza surprise on Sunday?

Leclerc not ruling out switching F1 teams after his Ferrari deal ends

Nov.23 - Charles Leclerc is not ruling out a move from Ferrari in the future. The Monaco-born driver, who is currently on a long-term...

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23 Nov 2022

Final 2022 F1 tyre test results in Abu Dhabi

Nov 23 - The 2022 F1 season has now officially ended. The Pirelli tyre test of yesterday on Yas Marina circuit was the last...

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23 Nov 2022

Wolff says it's irrelevant that Russell beat Hamilton this F1 season

Nov.22 - Toto Wolff says it's "irrelevant" that George Russell beat seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton in their first year as Mercedes teammates...

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22 Nov 2022

Three former F1 drivers predict Vettel will have a comeback

Nov.22 - Three well-known former Formula 1 drivers think Sebastian Vettel will return to the grid one day. Hans-Joachim Stuck, a German racing legend,...

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22 Nov 2022

Villeneuve urges Perez's father to stay out of F1 turmoil

Nov.22 - Jacques Villeneuve has urged Sergio Perez's father to "stay out" of the controversial public discussions about his son's place in Formula 1....

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22 Nov 2022

Hulkenberg happy to be back on the F1 grid next year

Nov.22 - Nico Hulkenberg insists he has "absolutely no worries" about becoming Kevin Magnussen's teammate at Haas next year. The 35-year-old is returning to...

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22 Nov 2022

A deep dive into the best Formula 1 drivers of all time

Even though the very essence of sport deals with winners and losers, it is an incredibly subjective topic when it comes down to the...

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21 Nov 2022

Sebastian Vettel 2022 Beyond the Grid podcast interview

‘I’ve thought about this so much, and it feels so right’. Sebastian Vettel is ready to say farewell to Formula 1. In a final...

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21 Nov 2022

F1 Nation: Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix Review podcast

A dominant Max Verstappen win – in Abu Dhabi and in 2022 as a whole. The World Champion signed off in style, and behind...

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21 Nov 2022

Danica Patrick 2022 Beyond the Grid podcast interview

F1 was her ‘goal’ once upon a time, but she made history in IndyCar and NASCAR. Danica Patrick’s early racing career followed the course...

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21 Nov 2022

Wallpaper Photos 2022 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Wallpaper photos of the 2022 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix driven at Yas Marina circuit. This GP was won by Max Verstappen with the...

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21 Nov 2022

New 2023 F1 season features we should keep an eye out for

As the 73rd version of the F1 Championship enters its final stages, there’s plenty to look back on in what has been one of...

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21 Nov 2022

Will Verstappen be favourite for the F1 championship in 2023?

Verstappen is looking incredibly strong heading into the 2023 F1 Championship. This is so much the case that many are predicting that he is...

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21 Nov 2022

Sargeant ends 2023 F1 race seat hopes for Schumacher

Nov.21 - Mick Schumacher's last chance of staying on the Formula 1 grid in 2023 evaporated in Abu Dhabi. Williams boss Jost Capito had...

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21 Nov 2022

More manufacturers want to enter F1 in 2026 now

Nov.21 - Honda, Porsche and perhaps even Ford may be about to surprise the Formula 1 world by signing up for the new 2026...

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21 Nov 2022

Vettel could return as F1 team boss according his former boss

Nov.21 - Sebastian Vettel could return to Formula 1 as a driver - or even a team boss. That is the view of Dr...

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21 Nov 2022

2022 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix analysis by Peter Windsor

Red Bull's Max Verstappen placed the ultimate stamp on his victorious 2022 season with a beautifully-placed win in Abu Dhabi, crossing the line some...

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20 Nov 2022

Charles and Carlos’ message after the 2022 Abu Dhabi GP

Wrapping up #AbuDhabiGP and the 2022 season with our guys ✨ Thanks Tifosi for always being with us ❤️

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20 Nov 2022

Sebastian Vettel: Legacy of a Champion

The greats leave a mark on their trade. Legends leave a mark on the world. In the hearts and minds of teammates, fans and...

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20 Nov 2022

McLaren's Farewell for Daniel Ricciardo

Daniel has created many truly memorable moments during two fun-filled seasons at McLaren, with his hilariously unique brand of Aussie humour bringing an awful...

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20 Nov 2022

Race Results & Report 2022 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: dry 27.9°C Tarmac: dry  31.7°C Humidity: 67% Wind: 2.5 m/s SW Pressure: 1014 bar Max Verstappen...

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20 Nov 2022

Binotto says there is no foundation to Ferrari axe rumours

Nov.20 - Mattia Binotto says rumours he is on the cusp of being ousted as Ferrari team boss are "with no foundation". After missing...

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20 Nov 2022

Schumacher keen on accepting Mercedes reserve driver offer

Nov.20 - Mick Schumacher seems keen to take up Toto Wolff's offer of a role with the Mercedes team next year. Having lost his...

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20 Nov 2022

Haas F1 team gave Schumacher time to shine according Hulkenberg

Nov.20 - Nico Hulkenberg says Haas gave Mick Schumacher time to prove he deserved the Haas seat for 2023. The 35-year-old, who has been...

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20 Nov 2022

Ferrari yet to sign up for new 2026 F1 regulations

Nov.20 - Ferrari is yet to sign up for Formula 1's new engine rules in 2026. Initially, the FIA set a deadline of October...

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20 Nov 2022

F1 Starting Grid 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Warm-up lap starts at: 17:00 Local | 14:00 CET | 13:00 UK | 05:00 LA...

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19 Nov 2022

F1 Qualifying Results 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: dry  28.6°C Tarmac: dry  33.1°C Humidity : 71% Wind : 2.4 m/s NE Pressure:...

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19 Nov 2022

Third Free Practice Results 2022 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: dry  30.6°C Tarmac: dry  45°C Humidity : 61% Wind : 2.5 m/s NE Pressure:...

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19 Nov 2022

FIA not ruling out Perez deliberate Monaco F1 crash probe

Nov.19 - The FIA is not currently looking into whether Sergio Pérez crashed his Red Bull deliberately in the dying moments of Monaco qualifying....

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19 Nov 2022

Marko moves quickly to stop Ricciardo 'third driver' speculations

Nov.19 - Dr Helmut Marko moved to put an early stop to wild rumours that Daniel Ricciardo could stay on the Formula 1 grid...

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19 Nov 2022