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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United States Grand Prix 2023 - VF-23 Special Livery

We're very excited to reveal our special livery for the Haas VF-23 that we will run at this weekend's United States Grand Prix in...

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16 Oct 2023

"Is He a Race Winner?" Gasly and Ocon Play F1 Guess Who

Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly play Guess Who but the F1 Edition. Who do they choose and what questions do they ask? Find out

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16 Oct 2023

F1 Nation: 2023 USA F1 Grand Prix Preview Podcast

Ahead of the Austin Grand Prix this weekend, racing pundits Tom Clarkson and Damon Hill dive into some of Max Verstappen's most notable moments...

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16 Oct 2023

Tsunoda Clarifies Stance Amid Aston Martin F1 Rumors and Stroll Drama

Oct.16 - Yuki Tsunoda has moved to clarify rumours linking him with Lance Stroll's seat at Aston Martin. Rumours about the underperforming son of...

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16 Oct 2023

Montezemolo Applauds New F1 Talent and Laments Ferrari's Current Struggles

Oct.16 - Drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are "the least" of Ferrari's problems, according to the Italian marque's former president Luca di Montezemolo....

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16 Oct 2023

Villeneuve's F1 Favorites: Unbeatable Verstappen, Helping Sainz and the Hungry Alonso

Oct.13 - 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve admits the current Formula 1 drivers he admires most at present are Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz and...

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13 Oct 2023

F1's 11th Team in Limbo: Alpine's Shift in Priorities Casts Doubt on Andretti's Dreams

Oct.13 - Renault-linked Alpine may have emerged as an obstacle to Andretti-Cadillac joining Formula 1. Although Cadillac is owned by General Motors, Andretti's plan...

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13 Oct 2023

Vitantonio Liuzzi 2023 Beyond the Grid Podcast interview

In the foundational days of Red Bull's F1 journey, they weren't the dominant force we know today. Instead, they were recognized for their commitment...

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12 Oct 2023

2023 Qatar GP | Highlights | Lollipopman F1 Animated Comedy

Dramatic Moments at the 2023 Qatar GP. Featuring: Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, George Russell, Oscar Piastri,...

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12 Oct 2023

2023 Qatar F1 Grand Prix Race analysis by Peter Windsor

In a surprising twist for the Qatar GP, teams were mandated at the eleventh hour to execute a minimum of three pit stops due...

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12 Oct 2023

2023 Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix Race Timelapse

Rewatch the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, Round 17 of the 2023 Formula 1 Season. You can check out all F1 driver records here: https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/f1-records-drivers/

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12 Oct 2023

Alex's Losail Paddock Tour! | Williams Racing

Albono guides us around the all-new paddock at the Losail International Circuit. Discover what he gets up to as he takes you behind the...

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12 Oct 2023

Wolff's Promise: Hamilton Set to Shine in Mercedes' 2024 Car Revolution

Oct.12 - Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton will be happier at the wheel of Mercedes' all-new 2024 car. After dominating Formula 1 throughout the...

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12 Oct 2023

Williams Team Boss Vowles: Sargeant's Formula 1 Future Hinges on Consistency

Oct.12 - Williams will continue to give struggling rookie Logan Sargeant more time to prove he deserves to keep his race seat in 2024....

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12 Oct 2023

Aston Martin Chief Defends Lance Stroll Amid FIA Scrutiny

Oct.12 - Aston Martin boss Mike Krack has leapt to the defence of the team's under-fire Lance Stroll. Amid rumours about his future at...

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12 Oct 2023

Belgium's Iconic Spa Circuit Gets Green Light for F1 Grand Prix Extension

Oct.12 - There's good news for Formula 1 fans out of Belgium - the fabled Spa-Francorchamps circuit will host at least two more grands...

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12 Oct 2023

Bridgestone's Sustainable Vision: Could F1 See a Tire Revolution in 2029?

Oct.12 - Bridgestone has admitted it remains interested in returning to Formula 1. F1 and the FIA have now confirmed that Pirelli has been...

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12 Oct 2023

Perez vs Verstappen: Red Bull's Dilemma - Can They Coexist in 2024?

Oct.12 - Sergio Perez's time at Red Bull appears to be running out - despite his 2024 contract. On a Red Bull-owned Servus TV...

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12 Oct 2023

FIA Takes Action After Qatar GP Health Scare: How to Protect F1 Drivers?

Oct.11 - Gerhard Berger has rubbished the suggestion that F1's governing body needs to intervene to protect the health of the drivers in extreme...

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11 Oct 2023

Rookie Sensation: Piastri's Remarkable Rise Alters F1 Landscape

Oct.11 - An impressive rookie like Oscar Piastri is breaking the narrative in Formula 1, according to former F1 driver Gerhard Berger. With the...

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11 Oct 2023

Marko says Alonso is the only driver who could keep up with Verstappen

Oct.11 - Sergio Perez might find himself with a contractual "problem" if Red Bull had better immediate opportunities to replace him. That is the...

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11 Oct 2023

Wallpaper Photos 2023 Qatar F1 Grand Prix

Wallpaper photos of the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix driven around the Lusail International circuit, This Grand Prix was won by Max Verstappen with the...

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11 Oct 2023

F1 Nation: 2023 Qatar F1 Grand Prix Review Podcast

Max Verstappen now stands shoulder to shoulder with F1 legends such as Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Jackie Stewart, Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda, and Ayrton...

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10 Oct 2023

The Evolution of F1 Sponsorships: From Tobacco to Online Betting

In the glamorous and high-octane world of Formula 1 racing, sponsorships have always played a crucial role in shaping the sport. Not just as...

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10 Oct 2023

Red Bull's Dr. Marko Predicts McLaren as Red Bull's Toughest F1 Rival for 2024

Oct.10 - Dr Helmut Marko has named McLaren as perhaps the biggest challenger to Red Bull's current dominance of Formula 1 for 2024. His...

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10 Oct 2023

Red Bull's Perez on Thin Ice: F1 Contract Woes Deepen for 2024

Oct.10 - The signs are growing by the day that Sergio Perez should be very worried about the validity of his Red Bull contract...

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10 Oct 2023

Qatar GP Heatwave Puts F1 Stars to the Test: Are Training Regimes in Jeopardy?

Oct.10 - Formula 1 drivers should be looking at their training regimes after the scorching Qatar GP. That is the opinion of former driver...

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10 Oct 2023

Haas' B-Spec Car: Hopeful Progress or Fading Dreams at the US GP?

Oct.10 - It would be "idiotic" to predict a giant step forwards for Haas at the team's home race in Austin next weekend. That...

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10 Oct 2023

FIA Reprimands Hamilton: €50,000 Fine in Qatar GP Track Drama

Oct.9 - In a turn of events during the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team was summoned by...

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9 Oct 2023

Public Overwhelmingly Backs Andretti's F1 Bid, But Teams Remain Divided

Oct.9 - Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he will be pushing hard for Formula 1 to find a place on the grid for the new...

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9 Oct 2023