Author Profile: Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

F1 Journalist

30109 published articles
12 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: Starting Grid 2026 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

Zhou’s Qatar P8 Highlights Sauber’s Late Efforts in Bottas' Exit

Dec.4 - It is clear there is no love lost as Valtteri Bottas prepares to race for Audi-owned Sauber for the last time. Embarrassingly...

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4 Dec 2024

Dutch F1 GP Axed After 2026 Amid Precarious Talks?

Dec.4 - The Dutch F1 GP will not be on the Formula 1 calendar after 2026, according to the authoritative newspaper De Telegraaf. Despite...

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4 Dec 2024

Ocon-Doohan-Colapinto Speculation Sparks Alpine Drama in Abu Dhabi

Dec.4 - Esteban Ocon has made clear he would have preferred to race in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The Frenchman, who fell out with...

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4 Dec 2024

Oscar Piastri and McLaren: Prospects Ahead of the Abu Dhabi Race on December 8

The 2024 Formula 1 season is drawing to a close, and this year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place on December 8. This...

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3 Dec 2024

Alonso Supports Verstappen & Criticizes Russell’s Qatar Grid Penalty Tactics

Dec.3 - Fernando Alonso seems to agree with Max Verstappen about his one-place grid penalty that cost him pole position in Qatar at the...

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3 Dec 2024

Qatar GP Tensions Explode as Verstappen Blasts Mercedes Rival

Dec.2 - Max Verstappen unleashed on Mercedes driver George Russell after winning the Qatar GP. The Red Bull driver was fastest in qualifying a...

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2 Dec 2024

Ocon’s Alpine Exit Talks Accelerate as Haas Move Looms

Dec.2 - Alpine's team boss says it's "obvious" Esteban Ocon wants to vacate his cockpit with immediate effect. The Frenchman, whose relationship with the...

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2 Dec 2024

Race Results & Report 2024 Qatar F1 Grand Prix

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Losail International Circuit Weather: dry 19.2-18.3°C Tarmac: dry 23.2-21.9°C Humidity : 55-64% Wind: 8.2-5.0 km/h South Max Verstappen...

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1 Dec 2024

Marko Dismisses Colapinto's 2025 Red Bull Seat Amid Perez Uncertainty

Dec.1 - Dr Helmut Marko has played down Franco Colapinto's chances of securing a Red Bull race seat in 2025. It is clear that,...

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1 Dec 2024

F1 Starting Grid 2024 Qatar 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 2024

F1 Qualifying Report & Results 2024 Qatar Grand Prix

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Losail International Circuit Weather: dry 18.5°C Tarmac: dry 21.6°C Humidity : 59.0% Wind: 6.4 km/h South Max Verstappen...

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30 Nov 2024

Results & Report 2024 Qatar Formula 1 Sprint

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Losail International Circuit Weather: dry 21.1°C Tarmac: dry 25.4°C Humidity : 53.0% Wind: 9.7 km/h South McLaren’s Masterclass:...

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30 Nov 2024

2024 Qatar F1 GP Friday Analysis by Peter Windsor

The Lusail International Circuit delivered yet another thrilling qualifying session as the 2024 F1 Sprint season roared to its grand finale. Under the shimmering...

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30 Nov 2024

Sainz Declares Equal Skill to Leclerc and Hamilton in F1

Nov.30 - Carlos Sainz insists he is "100 percent convinced" that he is as good as both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Seven time...

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30 Nov 2024

Formula 1 Starting Grid 2024 Qatar Sprint Race

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Losail International Circuit Warm-up lap starts at: 17:00 Local | 15:30 CET | 14:00 UK | 06:00 LA...

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30 Nov 2024

Qualifying Report & Results 2024 Qatar F1 Sprint

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Losail International Circuit Weather:  dry  18.2°C Tarmac: dry  21.5°C Humidity : 650% Wind: 5.4 km/h South Norris Secures Sprint Pole...

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29 Nov 2024

First Free Practice Report & Results 2024 Qatar F1 GP

Event: Qatar F1 Grand Prix Track: Lusail International Circuit Weather: dry 20.2°C Tarmac: dry 25.2°C Humidity : 59% Wind: 14.4 m/s South Leclerc Leads...

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29 Nov 2024

All info you need to see before the 2024 Qatar F1 GP starts

The 2024 Qatar Grand Prix will be the 23rd race of the Formula 1 season, and there are still three teams fighting for the...

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29 Nov 2024

Mick Schumacher Bids Farewell to Mercedes & Eyes 2025 Racing Comeback

Nov.28 - In a move that signals his determination to return to the racing spotlight, Mick Schumacher has announced his departure from the Mercedes Formula...

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28 Nov 2024

Andretti Eyes Young American Talent for Cadillac F1 Debut

Nov.28 - Ralf Schumacher doubts an Indycar driver is good enough to fill one of the new Cadillac F1 race seats from 2026. Team...

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28 Nov 2024

Ferrari Eyes Zhou as Key Test Driver for 2025 Season

Nov.28 - Ferrari is "very interested" in signing up Guanyu Zhou as a test driver, the Chinese driver claims. While fellow Audi-Sauber refugee Valtteri...

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28 Nov 2024

Andy Stevenson 2024 Beyond the Grid Podcast

Andy Stevenson Celebrates 600th Grand Prix Milestone with Aston Martin Las Vegas is known for its glitz, glamour, and high stakes, but at the...

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27 Nov 2024

2024 Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix Analysis by Peter Windsor

Russell Shines Under Vegas Lights as Mercedes Dominate, Verstappen Secures Title Saturday night in Las Vegas was a spectacle to remember, and George Russell...

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27 Nov 2024

McLaren Missteps and Team Politics Cost Norris Championship Glory

Nov.27 - Max Verstappen's fourth consecutive championship triumph in 2024 has also put a spotlight on how it went wrong for his main rival...

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27 Nov 2024

Verstappen’s Leadership Key for Fifth Title Amid Red Bull Struggles

Nov.27 - There may be two races left to run in 2024, but the question is already pressing - can Max Verstappen win a...

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27 Nov 2024

Cadillac Paves Way for Toyota's Potential Formula 1 Return?

Nov.26 - F1 legend Mario Andretti will be part of the newly-confirmed Cadillac team entry for 2026 and beyond. The rumours swirling in Las...

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26 Nov 2024

How Adrian Newey's move to Aston Martin could shake up the 2025 Constructors’ Championship battle

The latest F1 news stories have introduced some fascinating elements to the race for the 2025 and 2026 Constructors’ Championships, but the confirmation that...

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26 Nov 2024

F1 Nation: 2024 Las Vegas F1 GP Review Podcast

Clarkson and Barretto Reflect on Verstappen’s Historic Fourth Title The vibrant paddock of the Las Vegas Grand Prix set the stage for a special...

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25 Nov 2024

Prost Hails Verstappen as New Member of Exclusive Four-Title Club

Nov.25 - Without Max Verstappen, Red Bull "would not be a winning team" at the moment, Dr Helmut Marko admits. He was speaking immediately...

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25 Nov 2024

Race Results 2024 Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix & Report

Event: Las Vegas Grand Prix Track: Las Vegas Strip Circuit Weather: dry 17.9-17.0°C Tarmac: dry 18.1-16.6°C Humidity: 50-42% Wind: 14.4 km/h South George Russell...

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24 Nov 2024