Author Profile: Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

F1 Journalist

30372 published articles
20 Oct 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 Slams Ex-Drivers After Damon Hill's 2026 U-Turn

Results & Report 2024 Chinese Formula 1 Sprint

Event: Chinese Grand Prix Track: Shanghai International Circuit Weather: 20.1°C, cloudy and dry Tarmac: 27.7°C, dry Humidity: 68.0% Wind: 6.1 km/h South Verstappen Charges...

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20 Apr 2024

Speed Thrills in Formula 1

The concept of speed thrills, exhilarates, and often, defines the pinnacle of human endeavor, whether it's the blistering pace of a Formula 1 car...

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19 Apr 2024

F1 Starting Grid 2024 Chinese Sprint

Event: Chinese Grand Prix Track: Shanghai International Circuit Warm-up lap starts at: 11:00 Local | 05:00 CET | 04:00 UK | 20:00 LA |...

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19 Apr 2024

Sprint Qualifying Report & Results 2024 Chinese F1 Sprint

Event: Chinese Grand Prix Track: Shanghai International Circuit Weather: 20.0°C Dry & Wet Tarmac: 28.2°C Dry & Wet Humidity: 36.0% Wind: 5.0 km//h South...

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19 Apr 2024

Marko Watches McLaren's Norris, Piastri for Future Red Bull Roles

Apr.19 - Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull is keeping an eye on McLaren's contracted driver duo "for the future". Heading into Shanghai, McLaren...

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19 Apr 2024

Red Bull Consultant Marko Alarmed by Mercedes' Flash-in-the-Pan Performance

Apr.19 - Dr Helmut Marko admits he is surprised Mercedes has still not mastered the new-in-2022 ground effect regulations for three consecutive seasons and...

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19 Apr 2024

First Free Practice Results 2024 Chinese F1 Grand Prix

Event: Chinese Grand Prix Track: Shanghai International Circuit Weather: 23.4°C sunny & dry Tarmac: 39.8°C dry Humidity: 22.3% Wind: 5.0 km//h South First Practice...

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19 Apr 2024

Can Anyone Beat Max Verstappen and Red Bull?

Before the 2024 F1 season began it was widely understood that Max Verstappen would win his fourth drivers’ championship, keeping Red Bull as the...

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18 Apr 2024

Raikkonen Dynasty: From Karting Sensation to F1 Future

Apr.18 - As a 'new Kimi' makes his way to Formula 1, there seems little doubt that a 'new Raikkonen' also seems destined for...

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18 Apr 2024

Red Bull's Marko Denies Rumors of RB Team Takeover by Steiner

Apr.18 - Dr Helmut Marko has slammed the latest rumours linking Red Bull's second Formula 1 team with a takeover. A specialist news source...

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18 Apr 2024

How Stake F1 Team's Collaboration with Kick.com Elevates Motorsport Entertainment Through Drifting Spectacles

Motorsport competitions attract huge crowds and fans worldwide. However, for many, racing is as much entertainment as sport. Some racing maneuvers excite audiences even...

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16 Apr 2024

Red Bull Out and Porsche In? Vettel's Next Move Uncertain

Apr.16 - Sebastian Vettel has left Porsche waiting for his decision about returning to premier motor racing. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, with a cockpit...

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16 Apr 2024

F1 Champ Verstappen Praises FE Skills and Dismisses Future Drive

Apr.16 - Former F1 driver Jean-Eric Vergne has hailed Max Verstappen's attitude towards the all-electric and often-derided motor racing series Formula E. Once positioning...

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16 Apr 2024

Friction and Fast Tracks: Red Bull's Pursuit of Dominance

Apr.15 - "Peace" has broken out at Red Bull, according to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. It's definitely true that, amid the high-profile off-track...

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15 Apr 2024

Steiner's F1 Comeback: Eyes Set on Red Bull Venture?

Apr.15 - Gunther Steiner could be shaping up for a high profile return to Formula 1 team management. Since losing his long-time role in...

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15 Apr 2024

Andretti F1 Team Still Forges Ahead for 2026 Season Entry

Apr.15 - Andretti-Cadillac is still hoping to be on the Formula 1 grid in 2026. That is despite the fact that, notwithstanding the FIA's...

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15 Apr 2024

Hamilton Plays Retro Video Games from His Childhood! 🎮

Join us as we step back in time with Lewis Hamilton, revisiting the classic PlayStation and a selection of vintage games. In this nostalgic...

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15 Apr 2024

Student initiatives in the World of Racing: from F1 to Local competitions

Millions of people have always been interested in racing, whether it's the fast Formula 1 or the smaller, more neighborhood races. But besides the...

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14 Apr 2024

F1 Race Schedule for Next 2025 Season Already Released

The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) along with Formula 1 management have unveiled the race schedule for the 2025 season. This upcoming season is...

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14 Apr 2024

Alonso's Aston F1 Affair Extends Beyond the Checkered Flag

Apr.12 - Carlos Sainz says he still has "no idea" which Formula 1 team he will be driving for beyond 2024. What is clear...

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12 Apr 2024

Former Ferrari Engineer Sanchez Eyed for Alpine's F1 Overhaul

Apr.12 - Alpine might soon get a much-needed technical boost in the form of a long-time and highly respected former Ferrari engineer. Last year,...

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12 Apr 2024

Andretti Says They Will Have an Engine in 2028

Michael Andretti remains confident in his vision for introducing a new Formula 1 team, despite facing a setback earlier this year when their first...

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11 Apr 2024

Mercedes 2024 Japanese F1 GP Race Debrief

Delving into the intricacies of tire tactics, race interruptions, and the velocity during competition, we engage in an enlightening conversation with our on-site Engineering...

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11 Apr 2024

Why the 2026 is a Critical Season for F1?

In the latest episode, Matt Baker is joined by esteemed motorsport analysts Karun Chandhok and Martin Brundle for an in-depth debrief on the Japanese...

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11 Apr 2024

Max and Checo Destroy F1 Sand Sculpture!

In an exciting collaboration with Arctic Wolf, we're challenging our drivers with a unique test centered around cybersecurity knowledge. While Arctic Wolf's expertise might...

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11 Apr 2024

Mercedes and Sainz: F1 Deal in the Fast Lane for Next Season?

Apr.11 - Carlos Sainz could be closing in on a deal to race for Mercedes in 2025. Just as Fernando Alonso called a move...

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11 Apr 2024

Circuit de Catalunya Revamp: F1's Bright Future in Barcelona

Apr.11 - Barcelona is not giving up on Formula 1, despite Madrid's high profile new long time deal to start hosting the official Spanish...

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11 Apr 2024

Juan Pablo Montoya 2024 Beyond the Grid Legends Podcast Interview

In the inaugural installment of F1 Beyond The Grid's LEGENDS series, Tom Clarkson sits down with Juan Pablo Montoya, a driver whose name is...

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10 Apr 2024

2024 Japanese F1 GP | Highlights | Lollipopman F1 Comedy

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

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10 Apr 2024

Verstappen and Sainz Skeptical: F1's Future Looks "Messy"

Apr.10 - Top Formula 1 drivers are beginning to become more outspoken about Formula 1's radical regulations revolution for 2026. From 2026, a whopping...

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10 Apr 2024