Author Profile: Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

F1 Journalist

29978 published articles
30 Aug 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.

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Vasseur Wonders if Newey Would 'Fit' at Ferrari Team

Jul.18 - Ferrari's team boss says he isn't sure if Adrian Newey would be a good "fit" at Maranello. Until recently, Ferrari was regarded...

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18 Jul 2024

All info you need to see before the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix starts

The 2024 Formula 1 season continues with its 13th race: the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix in the Hungaroring. Will McLaren Close The Gap? Contents...

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18 Jul 2024

RB Considering All-Rookie Driver Lineup for 2025

Jul.17 - Red Bull is shaping up to install an all-rookie driver lineup at its junior team RB next year. The energy drink concern's...

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17 Jul 2024

Red Bull Lodged Technical Complaint Against McLaren Team

Jul.17 - Red Bull suspects 2024 championship rival McLaren may have been bending the rules to help with tyre cooling. Team consultant Dr Helmut...

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17 Jul 2024

Press Conference Schedule 2024 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix

DATE TIME DRIVER/ TEAM MEMBER Thursday, 18 July 1430 hrs Pierre Gasly (Alpine) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) Alex...

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17 Jul 2024

Mercedes Boss: 2026 Sim lap times Still 'Much Too Slow'

Jul.16 - Formula 1 risks becoming "much too slow" with the debut of the 2026 regulations as currently written, Toto Wolff admits. Many are...

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16 Jul 2024

Marko Admits Two Teams Now Ahead of Red Bull Racing

Jul.16 - Red Bull has fallen behind not one but two Formula 1 teams as the first half of the 2024 season progressed. That...

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16 Jul 2024

Steiner Plays down Haas Team Resurgence Since His Exit as Boss

Jul.15 - Gunther Steiner has played down the big step forward made by the Haas team in 2024. As team boss, Steiner was instrumental...

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15 Jul 2024

Mike Krack Linked With Shock Audi Team Switch?

Jul.15 - Mike Krack is reportedly being head-hunted to leave Aston Martin and lead Audi's new works Formula 1 project. The rumours actually emerged...

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15 Jul 2024

Lawson Gears Up: Red Bull's Future Hinges on September

Jul.12 - Liam Lawson's Formula 1 career is clearly shifting into a higher gear, as yet another on-track test looms for the hopeful New...

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12 Jul 2024

Toyota Eyes Haas Partnership Amid F1 Return Rumors

Jul.12 - Haas is staying quiet for now amid speculation the small American team could be Toyota's route back into Formula 1. Late last...

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12 Jul 2024

Verstappen Admits Red Bull Needs Speed to Win Now

Jul.11 - Red Bull is pinning its hopes to another upgrade package that is set to debut next weekend in Hungary. At Silverstone, Max...

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11 Jul 2024

Clarkson Reveals Newey's Future Amid Ferrari Team Speculation

Jul.11 - Adrian Newey does not seem to be headed to Ferrari after all, according to well-known former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Newey...

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11 Jul 2024

Two Formula 1 Cars - 20 Years Apart!

Formula 1 has changed a lot in 20 years. Join David Coulthard and reigning World Champion, Max Verstappen, for a trip down memory lane...

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10 Jul 2024

Mercedes 2024 British F1 GP Race Debrief

A spectacular Silverstone weekend. And plenty to talk through in this week's ‪@Akkodis‬ Race Debrief with Andrew Shovlin - our Trackside Engineering Director. From...

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10 Jul 2024

British GP 2024 | Highlights | Lollipopman F1 Comedy

Scenes at the British Grand Prix 2024. Starring: Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Sergio Perez,...

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10 Jul 2024

David Coulthard 2024 Beyond the Grid Legends Podcast Interview

Understanding the Gap: Winning Races vs. Winning Championships David Coulthard, a name synonymous with multiple Grand Prix victories and podium finishes, yet never clinched...

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10 Jul 2024

F1 Faces Major Sponsorship Shift: Rolex Rumored to Withdraw

Jul.10 - Formula 1 could be set to lose one of its biggest global sponsors, according to the Swiss newspaper Blick. The deal with...

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10 Jul 2024

Ferrari Team Faces Shake-Up as Cardile Leaves for Aston Martin

Jul.9 - After a period of conflicting rumours, Ferrari has now confirmed that its technical director Enrico Cardile has left with immediate effect. Mere...

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9 Jul 2024

Driver Performance Report - 2024 British Grand Prix

Jul.9 - This performance report highlights the key moments and performances of each driver, offering a comprehensive overview of their efforts during the 2024...

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9 Jul 2024

2024 British F1 Grand Prix Animated Timelapse

Rewatch the 2024 British Grand Prix, Round 12 of the 2024 Formula 1 Season. It's the historical race with: Front row start no. 84...

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8 Jul 2024

2024 British F1 Grand Prix Analysis by Peter Windsor

This triumph was more than just another victory for Sir Lewis Hamilton; it marked a significant milestone. It was his first win since that...

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8 Jul 2024

F1 Nation: 2024 British F1 GP Review Podcast

Electrifying. Heartfelt. Lewis Hamilton clinched his 9th victory at Silverstone in a gripping dry-wet-dry race, leaving the Mercedes driver overwhelmed with joy. Was this...

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8 Jul 2024

Wallpaper Photos 2024 British F1 Grand Prix

Here are the first Wallpaper photos of the 2024 British Grand Prix driven on the Silverstone Circuit, It was the twelfth Grand Prix of...

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8 Jul 2024

Sainz Eyes 2025 Mercedes Seat as Ferrari Struggles Continue

Jul.8 - Even Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko applauded a return to the top step for Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone, after a long three-year...

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8 Jul 2024

2024 British F1 Grand Prix Results & Report

Event: British F1 Grand Prix Track: Silverstone circuit Weather: dry/wet/dry  16.3-14.8-16.1°C Tarmac: dry  33.0-20.7-27.0°C Humidity : 63-73-65% Wind: 2.8 km/h South Lewis Hamilton scored...

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7 Jul 2024

2024 British F1 GP Qualifying Analysis by Peter Windsor

In mixed and gusty weather conditions Mercedes scored a brilliant one-two result in qualifying for the British GP, with George Russell edging out Sir...

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7 Jul 2024

Wallpaper Photos 2024 Austrian F1 Grand Prix

Wallpaper photos of the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix driven on the Red Bull Ring, It was the tenth Grand Prix of 2024. The race...

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7 Jul 2024

Starting Grid 2024 British F1 Grand Prix

Event: British F1 Grand Prix Track: Silverstone circuit Warm-up lap starts at: 15:00 Local | 16:.00 CET | 15:00 UK | 07:00 LA |...

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6 Jul 2024

Qualifying Results 2024 British F1 Grand Prix

Event: British F1 Grand Prix Track: Silverstone circuit Weather: dry  13.0°C Tarmac: dry  18.7°C Humidity : 75% Wind: 9 km/h South George Russell scored...

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6 Jul 2024