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.

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Ferrari wants Bianchi in F1 midfield

Jules 's manager says Ferrari is pushing for the Frenchman to leave Marussia and join a team in the sport's "middle group". The report...

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29 Aug 2013

Developing 2013 car stopped by Force India

Force India has stopped developing its 2013 car, German driver Adrian Sutil has revealed. The team was surprised this season to find itself in...

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28 Aug 2013

McLaren return of Raikkonen is not ruled out by Whitmarsh

Martin Whitmarsh on Tuesday threw a new spanner in the 'silly season' works, refusing to rule out a return to McLaren for Kimi Raikkonen....

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28 Aug 2013

Rosberg video blog after 2013 Belgian GP

Nico Rosberg video message after 4th place at the Belgian GP 2013 for Mercedes.

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27 Aug 2013

Greenpeace 'Julia' - F1 organisers tried to hurt me

The Greenpeace activist who disrupted the podium ceremony at Spa on Sunday has accused race officials of trying to hurt her. Identified only as...

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27 Aug 2013

Vettel: Ricciardo to Red Bull 'makes sense'

Sebastian Vettel has admitted it would "make sense" if Daniel Ricciardo becomes his new teammate at Red Bull. Earlier admitting his disappointment that Kimi...

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27 Aug 2013

More options in 2014 for Van der Garde

Giedo van der Garde, although tipped by some to leave formula one after a single season, could keep his career on the grid in...

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27 Aug 2013

Alonso hopes for championship if Vettel crashes at the race start

Fernando Alonso has admitted his championship hopes would get a boost if Sebastian Vettel crashes at the start of a grand prix. Many see...

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27 Aug 2013

2014 tyre war Michelin open for 'technical challenge'

Michelin is not ruling out taking on Pirelli in a formula one tyre war next year. With the sport's existing sole supplier Pirelli having...

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27 Aug 2013

Lauda: Alonso should be 'careful' with 'sensitive Italians'

Niki Lauda has urged Fernando Alonso to change tack when it comes to working with Ferrari. As his title campaign drove off the rails...

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27 Aug 2013

Michelin poised to return to 2014 formula one

Michelin has confirmed it is poised to return to formula one. The sport's existing tyre supplier, Pirelli, has said a 2014 tender at this...

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27 Aug 2013

McLaren exit talk played down by Button

Jenson Button has played down suggestions he is on the market for 2014. The 2009 world champion said he was only being mischievous when,...

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27 Aug 2013

Domenicali: About the Belgian Grand Prix

"After qualifying hadn't really given a true picture of the hierarchy down pit lane, today's result showed just how competitive our Ferrari car is."

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26 Aug 2013

2013 Belgian F1 GP report: Vettel strengthens grip on title

Sebastian Vettel eased to victory in a dry Belgian grands prix to extend his championship lead to 46 points, as Formula One made its...

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26 Aug 2013

Domenicali - New engine deal for Sauber close

A new engine deal for Sauber could be announced at the Italian grand prix in two weeks, Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali said on...

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26 Aug 2013

Spa could be penalized for Shell protests by FIA

F1's governing body could penalise organisers of the Belgian grand prix, after the extensive Greenpeace protests on Sunday. Hitting out at race sponsor Shell's...

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26 Aug 2013

Chance of Monza dominance played down by Red Bull

Red Bull is playing down expectations Sebastian Vettel will continue his dominance next weekend at Monza. Although some insiders thought Mercedes would have the...

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26 Aug 2013

Lopez - Renault factor involved in Raikkonen talks

Gerard Lopez has admitted Renault is involved in Lotus' push to keep Kimi Raikkonen at the team in 2014. It has been rumoured the...

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26 Aug 2013

Webber's 2014 seat news denied by Horner, Ricciardo

Christian Horner and Daniel Ricciardo have denied Mark Webber's suggestion the decision about his 2014 successor is already made. Obviously referring to his young...

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26 Aug 2013

Ecclestone: Mexico poised for 2014 GP return

Bernie Ecclestone is poised to put Mexico on the 2014 F1 calendar. Having said the New Jersey Grand Prix is unlikely to make its...

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26 Aug 2013

Greenpeace protests against F1 sponsor Shell at Spa

Environmental activists Greenpeace on Sunday staged an audacious protest against race sponsors Shell at the Belgian grand prix. Shell is the Spa-Francorchamps race's high-profile...

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26 Aug 2013

No 'compromise' on 2014 car focus says Mercedes

Mercedes says it will not "compromise" its preparations for 2014 by focusing too hard on this year's world championship race. Many insiders now regard...

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26 Aug 2013

Ricciardo is Red Bull successor reveals Webber

A mischievous Mark Webber on Sunday gave away the name of his successor at Red Bull. While the frenzied 'silly season' rumour-mongers wonder if...

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26 Aug 2013

2013 Belgian Grand Prix F1 Race Results

Event: Belgian Grand Prix Track: Spa Francorchamps Circuit Weather: Dry Track temperature: 25°C Air temperature: 20°C Wind Speed: 3.1 mps Wind direction: North Air Pressure: 964.0...

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26 Aug 2013

Honda return to bring Japanese driver to F1 denied by Suzuka

Suzuka race promoter Hiroshi Soda has played down suggestions Honda's return to F1 will see a Japanese driver on the grid again. It emerged...

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25 Aug 2013

Raikkonen to agree new deal 'quickly tips from Lopez

Team owner Gerard Lopez is hopeful Kimi Raikkonen will soon sign a new deal to stay at Lotus in 2014. As a weekend of...

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25 Aug 2013

Marko - Sauber seat for Sirotkin 'not a mistake'

Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull's often hard-talking F1 consultant, has a surprising view regarding the sport's likely newest rookie. If 17-year-old Sergey Sirotkin makes...

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25 Aug 2013

Wurz - Another Vettel title shows F1 'still a sport'

Former F1 driver Alex Wurz has admitted he expects Sebastian Vettel to stroll now to his fourth drivers' title. Many others think Mercedes' Lewis...

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25 Aug 2013

Hamilton reveals he's refusing to wear team cap in 2013

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he is refusing to wear Mercedes' team cap. While team chairman Niki Lauda is famous for his cap, 2008 world...

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25 Aug 2013

Michelin eyeing F1 return confirms Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports from Spa-Francorchamps this week that Michelin wants to return to formula one. "They do want to get back in,"...

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25 Aug 2013