Author Profile: Victor R. López

Victor R. López

Victor R. López

F1 Journalist

2718 published articles
30 Aug 2026 latest publication

Victor R. López is a Venezuelan journalist from Tumeremo who focuses on Formula 1 and motorsport. He covers driver news, race weekends and key stories from across the sport for F1-Fansite.com.

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F1 Calendar: Montreal Under Pressure From Thai GP Bid

May 27 - Thailand seems to be racing at full speed towards Formula 1's 2028 calendar. A potential race on the streets of Bangkok...

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27 May 2025

F1 'Flexi-Clampdown': A Game-Changer for Red Bull?

May 26 - Red Bull figures hope the team's return to form gets back on track this weekend in Barcelona. Team advisor Dr Helmut...

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26 May 2025

The Experts Are Talking: Could Hamilton’s Engineer Be Replaced?

May 26 - Frederic Vasseur has once again played down the latest controversy at Ferrari - this time the growing tension between Lewis Hamilton...

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26 May 2025

How Will Monaco Bounce Back from the Two-Stop Strategy Blunder?

May 26 - Formula 1 figures are once again scratching their heads about what to do about the dubious spectacle of the Monaco GP....

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26 May 2025

Resilience Redefined: How Alonso Embraces 2025 Struggles

May 26 - Fernando Alonso says he is resigned to struggling all the way through 2025. Having focused on the team's all-new 2026 project...

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26 May 2025

Inside the Latest Rumblings of Another Red Bull Driver Swap

May 26 - Dr Helmut Marko is not ruling out yet another driver shake-up at Red Bull Racing - potentially even before the 2025...

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26 May 2025

From Controversy to Respect: Jos Verstappen and Horner's Surprising Relationship

May 26 - Jos Verstappen says the major tension between him and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has now faded. Last year, the...

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26 May 2025

Emotion Behind the Decision: Briatore’s Stance on Visiting Schumacher

May 26 - Flavio Briatore says he has no interest in visiting his old friend and colleague, Michael Schumacher. Together, as Benetton team boss...

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26 May 2025

Norris' Monaco Pole Position: Marko Praises 'Cool' Approach

May 25 - Dr Helmut Marko has aimed some rare praise in Monaco pole sitter Lando Norris' direction. Norris, the former 2025 championship leader, admitted...

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25 May 2025

Inside the Verstappen Family: Truth Behind the Rumoured Rift

May 25 - Jos Verstappen says too much is being read into his absences from the Formula 1 paddock in 2025. Since Max's father...

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25 May 2025

Is Age Catching Up with Lewis Hamilton? Heidfeld Shares His Thoughts

May 25 - Age could be playing a role in Lewis Hamilton's on-track performances, according to former Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld. After narrowly -...

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25 May 2025

Is it Realistic for Aston Martin to Attract Verstappen? Newey Speaks

May 25 - Aston Martin is "pipe-dreaming" if it thinks Max Verstappen would consider swapping his Red Bull for a green car in the...

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25 May 2025

Tsunoda Faces Marko's Wrath: What Happened in Monaco?

May 25 - Dr Helmut Marko continues to pile the pressure on Yuki Tsunoda's shoulders. After Red Bull ousted Liam Lawson early this season and...

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25 May 2025

Domenicali Opens Up On African GP Negotiations: Good News For Barcelona?

May 25 - The latest developments regarding Formula 1's push for a grand prix in Africa could be good news for Barcelona. Over the...

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25 May 2025

Leclerc's Monaco Momentum: What McLaren’s CEO Really Thinks

May 24 - Ferrari is stunning the Monaco paddock with its sudden contention for victory in Monaco. Last year, local hero Charles Leclerc broke...

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24 May 2025

Russell-Mercedes Contract Saga: Wolff's Reassuring Words Amid Uncertainty

May 24 - Toto Wolff has reassured his highest-performing driver once again not to worry about his expiring contract. Max Verstappen aside, Mercedes' Russell...

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24 May 2025

Tsunoda Out? The Buzz Around Hadjar’s Rumoured Red Bull Jump

May 24 - Isack Hadjar is "definitely" becoming a candidate to line up as Max Verstappen's next teammate. That's the view of Red Bull's powerful...

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24 May 2025

Aston Martin: Adrian Newey Gives his Thoughts About Alonso and Stroll

May 24 - Adrian Newey admits he has "no idea" whether his first Aston Martin will be a winner next year. Formula 1's most...

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24 May 2025

Leclerc Stands Firm: Defending Vasseur Against Ferrari Controversy

May 23 - Charles Leclerc has dismissed bubbling speculation that he might be getting tired of racing in red. The 27-year-old - now in...

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23 May 2025

Why Red Bull's Marko is Rooting for Norris in Championship Fight

May 23 - Dr Helmut Marko admits he is rooting for McLaren's Lando Norris to re-discover his top form this weekend in Monaco. Norris...

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23 May 2025

F1's Two-Stop Riddle in Monaco: What Fans Need to Know

May 23 - Formula 1 insiders are worried the sport's special Monaco-only rule mandating two pitstops per driver on Sunday will be exploited by...

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23 May 2025

The Untold Story: Sainz Sr. on Son's Red Bull Opportunities

May 23 - Carlos Sainz senior thinks his son would have jumped at the chance to serve once again as Max Verstappen's teammate. That...

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23 May 2025

The Must-Know 'F1' Movie Details Drivers Are Talking About

May 23 - Formula 1 drivers have warned insiders and hardcore fans of the sport that they might not enjoy the new 'F1' film...

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23 May 2025

Is Alex Wurz Poised to Change the Face of the FIA?

May 23 - Alex Wurz has not outright denied that he might consider running to become FIA president. This week, Osterreich newspaper suggested the...

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23 May 2025

Navigating Alpine's Race: The Unconventional Leadership of Briatore

May 23 - Flavio Briatore insists he has no regrets whatsoever after dropping Jack Doohan and installing the highly rated and heavily sponsored Franco...

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23 May 2025

Why Verstappen Skipped the Must-See F1 Movie Premiere

May 22 - Max Verstappen has snubbed a private screening in Monaco of the new 'F1' feature film featuring Brad Pitt. 18 of the...

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22 May 2025

Spanish Media Asks Vowles' Opinion on Ferrari's Hamilton-Sainz Swap

May 22 - James Vowles is not sure whether Ferrari's decision to sign Lewis Hamilton was a "mistake". Ultimately, it worked out well for...

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22 May 2025

New Challenger for FIA President: A Third Competitor Shakes the Scene

May 22 - Another potential rival to Mohammed Ben Sulayem's top-job as president of the Formula 1 governing body FIA may have emerged. Osterreich,...

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22 May 2025

Why Verstappen's Future at Red Bull is a Sure Bet

May 22 - Two Formula 1 insiders think the risk that Red Bull might lose Max Verstappen to a rival team next year has...

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22 May 2025

Ultimate Guide: What You Need to Know Before the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix

The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix will be the eighth race of the current Formula 1 World Championship season. The F1 paddock arrives at Monaco...

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22 May 2025