Author Profile: Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

F1 Journalist

30142 published articles
17 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: Three Great F1 Comeback Wins From Deep on the Grid

Key Races That Could Define the 2026 Formula 1 Season

In any season, there are always some races that seem more important than others. It could be a driver showing his worth, a car...

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19 Jan 2026

Understanding the Connection Between F1 and Sports Betting

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12 Jan 2026

How Online Casino Sites Use Racing Themes to Attract New Players

The world of online casinos looks very different today than it did a decade ago. Competition has intensified, audiences have become more selective, and...

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11 Jan 2026

Efficiency Before Speed: Why Formula 1 Has Become a Laboratory for Sustainable Cars

For decades, Formula 1 was seen as the ultimate expression of pure speed, a sport where performance was measured almost exclusively in tenths of...

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7 Jan 2026

Revving Up for Redemption: Hamilton and Ferrari's Road Ahead

The 2025 Formula 1 season was a turbulent journey for both and Lewis Hamilton, marking a year of disappointment and reflection. As the dust...

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7 Jan 2026

Mercedes Set to Pull the Covers Off the W17 as 2026 Revolution Nears

Clear your calendars, silver-arrow spotters Thursday 22 January just became very interesting. That’s the day fans will get their first official look at the...

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6 Jan 2026

Top 5 Cool Sport Cars at California Auto Auctions that Feel Like F1

Formula 1 isn’t just about speed. It’s about precision engineering sound that shakes the chest and design that slices air like a blade. That...

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30 Dec 2025

Why Formula 1 Enthusiasts Should Care About Street Car Data

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, precision reigns supreme. Every lap, tire change and telemetry readout contributes to success. But here’s a twist....

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30 Dec 2025

Upcoming Changes to Formula 1 Regulations and Their Impact on Racing

When we hear the word Formula 1, we think of drivers lighting up the track. But in reality, every race is only a reflection...

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17 Dec 2025

How technology transforms F1 audiences from couches to global communities

Formula 1 has turned into a truly global media product, with around 750 million fans following the sport in some form. Grand Prix weekends...

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11 Dec 2025

Betting Tips to Make F1 Races Even More Exciting

This article introduces the basics of betting to make watching F1 races even more thrilling. It clearly explains key factors that influence odds, such...

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10 Dec 2025

The Evolution of Formula One Fans: How Social Media Has Changed the Sport

Formula 1 has always existed at the nexus of speed and spectacle which is the sport's mystique remained hidden for many years. On race...

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9 Dec 2025

Lando Norris Wins F1 World Championship: Four Moments Which Won the Title

Britain's Lando Norris managed to hold his nerve in Abu Dhabi to claim his maiden Formula One World Drivers Championship after a thrilling three-way...

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9 Dec 2025

Race Results & Report 2025 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: dry  26°C Tarmac: dry  30°C Humidity : 64% Wind : 3.9 km/h South Max...

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7 Dec 2025

Photos of Friday & Saturday before the 2025 Abu Dhabi F1 GP

Photos of the Friday and Saturday sessions before the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix driven on Yas Marina Circuit. ✅ Check out 2025 F1 Championship...

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6 Dec 2025

Starting Grid 2025 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 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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6 Dec 2025

Qualifying 2025 Abu Dhabi F1 GP analysis by Peter Windsor

It's Max Verstappen and Red Bull-Honda on the pole for the season's finale, with McLaren-Mercedes P2-P3 (Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri). Max was superquick on...

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6 Dec 2025

Qualifying Results & Report 2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: dry  27.9°C Tarmac: dry  39.9°C Humidity : 56.0% Wind : 11.8 km/h South Max...

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6 Dec 2025

Third Free Practice Results & Report 2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: dry  26°C Tarmac: dry  36°C Humidity : 65% Wind : 7.9 km/h North Pressure:...

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6 Dec 2025

Second Free Practice Results & Report 2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: dry  26°C Tarmac: dry  31°C Humidity : 61% Wind : 7.9 km/h North Pressure:...

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5 Dec 2025

Wallpaper Photos 2025 Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix

84 Wallpaper photos of the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix driven on Lusail International Circuit, it was the 23rd Grand Prix of the 2025 F1 season....

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5 Dec 2025

First Free Practice Results & Report 2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: dry  28°C Tarmac: dry  33°C Humidity : 45% Wind : 5.7 km/h West Pressure:...

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5 Dec 2025

Wallpaper Photos 2025 Las Vegas Formula 1 Grand Prix

84 Wallpaper photos of the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix driven on Las Vegas Strip Circuit, it was the 22nd Grand Prix of the...

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4 Dec 2025

Red Bull Reshuffles: Hadjar Joins Verstappen as Lawson & Lindblad Lead VCARB

A New Era, a New Line-Up – and a Big Thank You to Yuki Dec.2 - Oracle Red Bull Racing has dropped a December...

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2 Dec 2025

Rising Star Cian Shields to Make F1 Debut with Aston Martin in Abu Dhabi FP1

Dec.2 - Young Brit joins Jak Crawford for Aston Martin’s double rookie run at Yas Marina The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is...

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2 Dec 2025

Race Results & Report 2025 Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Losail International Circuit Weather: dry 21°C Tarmac: dry 25°C Humidity : 74% Wind: 2.5 km/h North Max Verstappen...

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30 Nov 2025

Starting Grid 2025 Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Losail International Circuit Warm-up lap starts at: 19:00 Local | 17:00 CET | 16:00 UK | 08:00 LA...

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30 Nov 2025

Qualifying Report & Results 2025 Qatar F1 Grand Prix

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Losail International Circuit Weather: dry 20°C Tarmac: dry 25°C Humidity : 75% Wind: 1.0 km/h North Oscar Piastri...

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30 Nov 2025

Results & Report 2025 Qatar Formula 1 Sprint

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Losail International Circuit Weather: dry 24°C Tarmac: dry 30°C Humidity : 50% Wind: 3.2 km/h North Qatar Sprint...

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29 Nov 2025

Formula 1 Starting Grid 2025 Qatar Sprint Race

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Losail International Circuit Warm-up lap starts at: 17:00 Local | 15:00 CET | 14:00 UK | 06:00 LA...

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29 Nov 2025