Author Profile: Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

Leopold Pleijsier

F1 Journalist

30381 published articles
21 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: Norris Reveals Why McLaren's 2026 F1 Car Is Mentally Exhausting

Wolff Praises "Giant" Vettel: Mercedes Eyes Sensational F1 Return

Mar.2 - Toto Wolff has described Sebastian Vettel as a "giant" of Formula 1, as the quadruple world champion once again refuses to rule...

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2 Mar 2024

Gasly 'Anticipated' Qualifying Dead Last in First Grand Prix

Mar.2 - Pierre Gasly admits he expected he might qualify dead last in Bahrain. After the overweight and slow 2024 car struggled through pre-season...

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2 Mar 2024

Red Bull Bosses Give Perez an Early Boost for New Deal

Mar.2 - Sergio Perez's bosses have given his chances of securing a new contract for 2025 an early boost. The Mexican, under pressure to...

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2 Mar 2024

F1 Starting Grid 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

F1 Race Event: Bahrain Grand Prix Race Track: Bahrain International Circuit Start time: 18:00 Local | 16:00 CET | 15:00 UK | 07:00 LA | 23:00...

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1 Mar 2024

F1 Qualifying Report & Results 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

F1 Race Event: Bahrain Grand Prix Race Track: Bahrain International Circuit Weather: dry  19.3°C Tarmac: dry  33.1°C Humidity : 38.0% Wind : 14.7 km/h...

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1 Mar 2024

Third Free Practice Report & Results 2024 Bahrain F1 GP

F1 Race Event: Bahrain Grand Prix Race Track: Bahrain International Circuit Weather: dry  20.3°C Tarmac: dry  34.1°C Humidity : 38.0% Wind : 14.7 km/h...

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1 Mar 2024

Alonso's Return? Mercedes Eyes Veteran Ace Amid Hamilton's Ferrari Move

Mar.1 - Mike Krack, boss of the Aston Martin team, says he is determined to convince Fernando Alonso to sign another contract for 2025....

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1 Mar 2024

F1 Power Play: FIA Chief Challenges Calendar with Team Expansion

Mar.1 - The president of F1's governing body has confirmed he is at odds with the sport's commercial rights holder in a fundamental way....

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1 Mar 2024

F1 Fantasy | Draft Day with Scotty James and Conor Moore

F1 Fantasy Season is here and so is Scotty Races Moore fantasy league. Who is on your team? Join our league and LETS RACE!

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29 Feb 2024

2024 Bahrain F1 GP Thursday analysis by Peter Windsor

As the sun set on the Bahrain International Circuit, the Mercedes team emerged with a promising start, securing the top two positions on the...

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29 Feb 2024

Second Free Practice Report & Results 2024 Bahrain F1 GP

F1 Race Event: Bahrain Grand Prix Race Track: Bahrain International Circuit Weather: dry  19.2°C Tarmac: dry  34.1°C Humidity : 39.0% Wind : 14.7 km/h...

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29 Feb 2024

Ocon and Gasly Admit Alpine's Struggle with "Worst Car"

Feb.29 - Esteban Ocon has joined his Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly in admitting they may be racing "the worst car" early in 2024. It...

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29 Feb 2024

Ricciardo: RB's Ties with Senior Team to Soothe Early 2024

Feb.29 - Daniel Ricciardo thinks the controversy surrounding RB's relationship with the senior team Red Bull Racing will "calm down" early in 2024. Outspoken...

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29 Feb 2024

F1 Under Fire: Exclusion of Female Racer Sparks Controversy

Feb.29 - A well-known Russian motorsport boss has slammed Formula 1 for shunning yet another young talent. At the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict...

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29 Feb 2024

F1 Veteran Ralf Schumacher Questions Steiner's "Unusual" Paddock Return

Feb.29 - Ralf Schumacher thinks it's "unusual" that sacked Haas team boss Gunther Steiner has returned to the paddock for 2024 as a television...

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29 Feb 2024

First Free Practice Report & Results 2024 Bahrain F1 GP

F1 Race Event: Bahrain Grand Prix Race Track: Bahrain International Circuit Weather: dry  19.2°C Tarmac: dry  34.1°C Humidity : 39.0% Wind : 14.7 km/h...

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29 Feb 2024

Boss admits MotoGP could be bought by F1 owner

Feb.28 - Carmelo Ezpeleta, MotoGP's long-time boss, is not denying that the premier two-wheeled category could be bought by F1 owner Liberty Media. Swirling...

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28 Feb 2024

Red Bull's Power Play: Honda Eyes Fourth Title While Plotting Future

Feb.28 - Although currently powering the ultra-dominant Red Bull team, Honda is already working on its new works Formula 1 project with Aston Martin...

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28 Feb 2024

World's Fastest Camera Drone Vs F1 Car

This is Formula 1 like you’ve never seen it before. The Dutch dronegods follow Max Verstappen’s brand new Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 car...

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28 Feb 2024

Schumacher Warns Hulkenberg: Exit Dead-Last Haas Team ASAP

Feb.28 - Ralf Schumacher thinks his countryman Nico Hulkenberg should try to escape the dead-last-in-2023 Haas team as soon as possible. While Hulkenberg impressed...

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28 Feb 2024

Steiner Reveals Reason Why He's Fired by Haas Owner

Feb.27 - Gunther Steiner says he was fired by Haas team owner Gene Haas because he was asking for equity in the struggling back-of-the-grid...

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27 Feb 2024

F1 Owner Liberty Media Eyes $4 Billion MotoGP Takeover

Feb.27 - Liberty Media, the owner of Formula 1's commercial rights since 2017, has set its sights on acquiring the sport's two-wheeled equivalent, MotoGP....

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27 Feb 2024

Sainz Looms: Perez's Red Bull Fate Hangs in the Balance

Feb.27 - Dr Helmut Marko openly admits that at least three drivers, and potentially four or more, are eyeing Sergio Perez's Red Bull seat...

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27 Feb 2024

LaFerrari Link: Lewis Hamilton's Covert Trips to Maranello Unveiled

Feb.27 - The jury is out as to whether Lewis Hamilton has ever visited Ferrari's Maranello headquarters or not. Still a hot topic in...

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27 Feb 2024

2024 Season Trailer | F1 Animated Comedy

The events portrayed in this video are fictional though based on real events. Facts and statements mentioned in this video may not be accurate...

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26 Feb 2024

Mercedes' Misstep Unraveled: Scarbs' Insight on Windsor's Analysis

Following a span of two years navigating through performance challenges, Mercedes has made a formidable return in 2024, unveiling a vehicle with a more...

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26 Feb 2024

Alonso Eyes Mercedes Amid Silly Season Drama Unfolding

Feb.26 - Sebastian Vettel really might be contemplating a sensational return to Formula 1, according to fellow German Ralf Schumacher. Although quadruple world champion...

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26 Feb 2024

Verstappen Rejects Tattoo Trend, Staying Ink-Free for Now

Feb.26 - Max Verstappen says he has no immediate plans to join the growing ranks of Formula 1 drivers with tattoos. Fellow multiple world...

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26 Feb 2024

Red Bull Chiefs Stand Firm on Team's Bold Identity Move

Feb.26 - New team CEO Peter Bayer has defended the decision to give the former AlphaTauri team an awkward and controversial new name for...

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26 Feb 2024

Verstappen's Dominance Unmatched: Red Bull's Rivals Already Admit Defeat?

Feb.26 - It is still possible that Sergio Perez will be offered a new contract to keep racing at Red Bull beyond 2024. That...

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26 Feb 2024