Author Profile: Victor R. López

Victor R. López

Victor R. López

F1 Journalist

2737 published articles
6 Sep 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: Will Donald Trump Attend the 2025 Miami Grand Prix?

May 1 - Donald Trump may attend this weekend's grand prix in Miami for the second year running. Last year, prior to the US...

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1 May 2025

2026 F1 Season: Cadillac's Lowdon Plays Down Rumoured Car Advantage

May 1 - The new Cadillac team has played down suggestions it will head into the 2026 season with a significant advantage. With its...

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1 May 2025

Sponsor Backpedals on Claim of Colapinto Driving for Alpine

May 1 - Franco Colapinto's sponsor hit reverse gear after revealing that the young Argentine will take over from Jack Doohan at Alpine "in Imola"....

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1 May 2025

Max Verstappen: The Truth Behind the Retirement Rumours

Apr.30 - Mercedes, Aston Martin and Red Bull aside, another serious possibility for Max Verstappen is now emerging. F1 fans and insiders noted that...

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30 Apr 2025

Can Ferrari's 'Turning Point' Save Leclerc's Season?

Apr.30 - A "turning point" for Ferrari could come too late for Charles Leclerc's liking. Internally, the 27-year-old Monegasque is clearly winning the high-profile team...

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30 Apr 2025

Is Colapinto Replacing Doohan at Alpine? Sponsor Reveals

Apr.30 - Miami this weekend could be Jack Doohan's last race for now at the wheel of an Alpine. Intense speculation about his future...

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30 Apr 2025

Cadillac Set for Historic F1 Launch: Perez at Miami

Apr.30 - Sergio Perez is in Miami for this weekend's Formula 1 race. On the surface, there's nothing too significant about that, as the...

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30 Apr 2025

Inside the FIA: The Mystery of New Driving Guidelines

Apr.30 - "New guidelines" about driver penalties are in place, the FIA has admitted - but even insiders are being kept in the dark...

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30 Apr 2025

Inside Scoop: Piastri Tipped for 2025 F1 Championship

Apr.29 - A long-serving former Formula 1 manager and team boss is tipping Oscar Piastri to hang onto his new championship lead until the...

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29 Apr 2025

Wolff Provides Update in Russell-Mercedes Contract Situation

Apr.29 - George Russell should have a new contract in his pocket "pretty soon," according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. While the British...

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29 Apr 2025

The Real Reason Bottas Won't Race Outside F1 in 2025

Apr.29 - Valtteri Bottas says his contract with Mercedes allows him to race outside of Formula 1. After losing his Sauber seat at the...

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29 Apr 2025

Inside the FIA's Surprising Shift on Conduct Regulations

Apr.29 - Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the highly controversial president of F1's governing body, looks set to hit reverse gear on draconian new penalties laid...

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29 Apr 2025

Will New Changes Dim the Excitement of F1 Sparks?

Apr.29 - The spectacle of the firestorm of sparks emanating from the rear of today's Formula 1 cars may be coming to an end....

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29 Apr 2025

How Hamilton's Contract Clause Could Be Affecting His Ferrari Performance

Apr.28 - An interesting contractual detail surrounding Lewis Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari could help explain the seven time world champion's current struggle. Some...

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28 Apr 2025

Is F1 Still Waiting To Tweak the 2026 Engine Regulations?

Apr.28 - Another attempt to change or tweak the radical engine regulations for 2026 has faltered - although the door has been left slightly...

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28 Apr 2025

The Chief Sponsor's Vision: Perez Back on F1 Tracks

Apr.28 - A billionaire known in Formula 1 as Sergio Perez's primary backer thinks it is possible the ousted Red Bull driver will return to...

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28 Apr 2025

Puma and McLaren Join Forces: A Game-Changing Partnership Explained

Apr.28 - McLaren, currently Formula 1's fastest team, is poised to sign a lucrative new sponsorship deal. German outlets, including F1 broadcaster Sky Deutschland...

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28 Apr 2025

Imola's F1 Future in Jeopardy? Here's What's Happening

Apr.28 - Another ominous sign about the future of Imola's Formula 1 race has emerged. Williams driver Carlos Sainz, who was born in Madrid, was...

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28 Apr 2025

F1 Grapples with Uncertain US Political Landscape: What’s Next?

Apr.28 - Formula 1 is nervously watching developments in United States politics. Recently, Haas Automation - whose founder Gene Haas also owns the Haas...

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28 Apr 2025

2026 F1 Regulations Dissected: A Bold New Era for Formula 1

In June 2024, the FIA and Formula 1 officially revealed the long-awaited 2026 technical and sporting regulations. With a focus on sustainability, closer racing...

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27 Apr 2025

Ferrari Full Access: Japanese, Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Triple Header

Last week, the first triple header of the 2025 F1 season concluded. Ferrari, on their side, managed two fourth places and a third place...

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27 Apr 2025

F1 Nation's Review of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

This is F1 Nation podcast's review of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. New F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri took a solid victory in...

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26 Apr 2025

Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc Rate Classic Video Games!

Scuderia Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have been together quite a lot this year, giving the Tifosi a lot of content. In...

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26 Apr 2025

Hamilton's Ferrari Struggles: Could Retirement be the Next Step?

Apr.24 - A surprise contender to potentially snap up Max Verstappen for 2026 has emerged. Observant reporters in Saudi Arabia last weekend heard Fernando...

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24 Apr 2025

Could Verstappen Leave Red Bull? Addressing Aston Martin, Mercedes Rumours

Apr.24 - Fernando Alonso thinks it is "unlikely" that Max Verstappen will sign up with Aston Martin for 2026. Adrian Newey is exclusively working...

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24 Apr 2025

The Inside Scoop on Helmut Marko's Possible F1 Departure

Apr.24 - 2025 could be Dr Helmut Marko's last season as the high-profile and powerful advisor at Red Bull. The 81-year-old has actually hinted at...

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24 Apr 2025

Alpine Drivers' Saga: What Colapinto Needs to Replace Doohan

Apr.24 - Franco Colapinto's Argentine sponsors might need to write another big cheque in order to oust rookie Jack Doohan from his race seat at...

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24 Apr 2025

The Hidden Cost of Racing Dreams: Understanding F1 Team Academies

Apr.24 - A Russian teenager has given a fascinating insight into how the driver development programs for certain youngsters function. Kirill Kutskov, the 2023...

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24 Apr 2025

F1 Beyond the Grid: Esteban Ocon's New Life at Haas

Listen up as F1: Beyond the Grid host Tom Clarkson interviews Grand Prix-winner Esteban Ocon about his new chapter in Formula 1 with Haas....

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23 Apr 2025

Peter Windsor Proposes Bold Idea for Formula 1 Races

Watch as journalist and former team manager Peter Windsor provides an interesting idea for F1 races involving the pole-sitter. Should the driver on Pole...

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23 Apr 2025