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?

Zhou unsure F1 can race on in Shanghai next year

Nov.19 - Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou is worried his country's Formula 1 race will be scratched for the fourth consecutive year in 2023. Shanghai...

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19 Nov 2022

2022 Abu Dhabi F1 GP: Friday analysis by Peter Windsor

Shrugging off the dramas in Brazil, Red Bull's Max Verstappen bounced back in Abu Dhabi to head the Friday FP2 practice times ahead of...

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19 Nov 2022

Virtual Lap | Sergio Perez drives the RB18 at Yas Marina circuit

For the final time this season, Checo is behind the wheel of the RB18 on F1 Games From Codemasters for a lap of the...

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19 Nov 2022

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Preview - Scuderia Ferrari 2022

The last hurrah. Looking ahead to our final race of 2022 with Antonio Giovinazzi and Snapdragon 🙌

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19 Nov 2022

Second Free Practice Results 2022 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: dry  30.3°C Tarmac: dry  36.6°C Humidity : 55% Wind : 1.7 m/s E Pressure:...

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18 Nov 2022

First Free Practice Results 2022 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: dry  34.3°C Tarmac: dry  46.7°C Humidity : 24% Wind : 2.0 m/s SW Pressure:...

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18 Nov 2022

Red Bull wants to move on after spat between their F1 drivers

Nov.18 - Red Bull touched down in Abu Dhabi determined to move on from a major spat between its two Formula 1 drivers. In...

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18 Nov 2022

Magnussen reveals strange adventure after his F1 crash in Brazil

Nov.18 - Kevin Magnussen has revealed the alarming struggle he faced simply to return to the Formula 1 paddock last Sunday at Interlagos. The...

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18 Nov 2022

Ocon says he is surprised by Alonso's recent criticism

Nov.18 - Esteban Ocon says he is "surprised" that his relationship with departing Alpine teammate Fernando Alonso is ending badly. The pair appeared to...

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18 Nov 2022

Mercedes 2022 São Paulo F1 GP Race Debrief

A weekend to remember at Interlagos 🏆 Looking back at George's first F1 win and two masterful comeback drives from Lewis in our latest...

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17 Nov 2022

F1 CEO Domenicali meets "Stefeno Domenicali"! LOL

Coner Moore has some novel ideas for Mr Domenicali!! lol

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17 Nov 2022

McLaren Unboxed | Double Trouble | Brazil GP

As we departed Interlagos and headed for the airport, our first double DNF since Monaco in 2017 was still fresh in our minds. Waking...

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17 Nov 2022

SF Full Access - 2022 São Paulo GP | Comeback Kings

Coming away from the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos with a third and a fourth place courtesy of Carlos Sainz and Charles...

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17 Nov 2022

The Williams Warm-Up, Ep.24 | Thank you, Nicky

For one last time in 2022, catch up with all things Williams Racing as we look back on Nicky's time with the team, catch...

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17 Nov 2022

At home with Felipe Drugovich for the 2022 São Paulo GP

Obrigado, Brasil! Join us in São Paulo as INSIDER takes you behind the scenes of Felipe Drugovich's home race. From paddock table tennis tournaments...

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17 Nov 2022

Power Unit 101 - Episode 5 - Control Electronics

This one feels electric! ⚡️ Specifically, it's all about converting energy for the battery 🔋

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17 Nov 2022

Haas F1 team confirms Nico Hülkenberg as their 2023 F1 driver

Haas F1 Team has signed Germany’s Nico Hülkenberg to contest the 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship alongside Denmark’s Kevin Magnussen. Hülkenberg (35), a...

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17 Nov 2022

Is a Good Mobile F1 Game Essential for F1's Global Profile?

Almost all of the major sports today have a fantastic video game dedicated to that sport, and this has proven to help expand that...

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16 Nov 2022

What to look out for when betting on F1 online in Canada?

Formula 1 is a sport which enjoys true worldwide popularity and is managing to keep growing and finding new fans even after all this...

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16 Nov 2022

Another F1 name linked with Binotto's job at Ferrari

Nov.16 - Ferrari has hit back at rumours that Mattia Binotto could be ousted as boss - just as a second familiar name is...

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16 Nov 2022

Wallpaper Photos 2022 Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix

Wallpaper photos of the 2022 Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix driven at Autodromo Interlagos. This GP was won by George Russell with the Mercedes...

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15 Nov 2022

Red Bull driver spat is personal says Dutch Ex-F1 driver

Nov.15 - The best Formula 1 drivers always have "some sharp edges", according to former F1 driver Christijan Albers. He was commenting after fellow...

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15 Nov 2022

Shwartzman admits his F1 dream may be over now

Nov.15 - Robert Shwartzman admits his dream of racing in Formula 1 could be over. This year, the Russian - who kept his motor...

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15 Nov 2022

Why are F1-themed casino games so successful?

Recently Formula 1 has become a top favourite amongst racing fans worldwide and is fast becoming one of the most popular sports in the...

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14 Nov 2022

F1 Nation: Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix Review podcast

An amazing first F1 win for Russell. Drama at Red Bull. Clashes at Alpine. History for Haas. The Sao Paulo GP weekend had everything!...

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14 Nov 2022

2022 Brazilian F1 GP race analysis by Peter Windsor

It was a day of massively contrasting emotions: on the one hand, George Russell won his first Grand Prix, beating his Mercedes team-mate, Lewis...

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14 Nov 2022

Charles and Carlos’ message after the São Paulo GP

Leaving Brazil after an eventful race 👏 All 👀 on the last dance next week 🇦🇪

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14 Nov 2022

Nicholas Latifi 2022 Beyond the Grid podcast interview

A chapter is closing, but Nicholas Latifi is ready to open up. In three difficult F1 seasons, the Canadian has dealt with defeats, disappointment...

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14 Nov 2022

Schumacher wants F1 return in 2024 if he loses Haas seat

Nov.14 - It is now all but official - Mick Schumacher will not be on the Formula 1 grid in 2023. Haas boss Gunther...

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14 Nov 2022

F1 plot thickens after Verstappen refused direct team order

Nov.14 - Even Dr Helmut Marko looked upset late on Sunday after world champion Max Verstappen refused to help Red Bull and Sergio Perez's...

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14 Nov 2022