Author Profile: Victor R. López

Victor R. López

Victor R. López

F1 Journalist

2733 published articles
4 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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Why Hamilton's Ferrari Move Might Be Short-lived: Ecclestone's Inside Scoop

Feb.10 - Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone thinks Lewis Hamilton has "lost motivation". While some admire the 40-year-old's boldness in switching from Mercedes to...

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10 Feb 2025

Becoming a Formula 1 Aerodynamicist with Aston Martin

Aston Martin's Aerodynamicist Eleanor Rajaratnam explains the path to a successful career for F1 car designers and the world of aerodynamics.

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10 Feb 2025

Ferrari's Ready for 2025 F1 Season: SF-25 Fire-Up

Watch as the Scuderia Ferrari starts the engine of its 2025 F1 season challenger, the SF-25 car. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will get...

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10 Feb 2025

Mercedes Explains: Key DRS Components and How it Works

During an episode of F1 Uncovered on 18 December, the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team explained the Drag Reduction System (DRS), its key components...

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8 Feb 2025

Watch: F1 Champion Max Verstappen Drives Acura ARX-06 Prototype

Go behind the scenes with Honda Racing US to see F1 World Champion Max Verstappen behind the wheel of the Acura ARX-06.

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8 Feb 2025

Antonelli and Mercedes' Junior Drivers Karting in the wet

Do not miss the action from this karting race between Mercedes F1 rookie Kimi Antonelli and some of the brand's junior drivers.

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7 Feb 2025

Peter Windsor's Analysis of Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari Crash

F1 journalist and former team manager Peter Windsor gives his view of Lewis Hamilton's testing crash with the Scuderia Ferrari at Barcelona.

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7 Feb 2025

Former F1 Engineer Defends Newey’s Professional Integrity

Feb.7 - One former F1 engineer is "sure" Adrian Newey won't have breached his current period of 'gardening leave'. Newey, F1's most renowned technical...

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7 Feb 2025

Inside Adidas's Innovative Collaboration with Mercedes for New Overalls

Feb.7 - Adidas has admitted it needed specialist help to dive into the world of Formula 1 race wear. Mercedes' brand new major sponsor, the...

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7 Feb 2025

Zhou's Future: Reserve Driver Ready for 'Any Opportunity' in 2025

Feb.7 - Guanyu Zhou admits he "lost hope" for his future in Formula 1 with the Audi-owned Sauber team last year. The sport's first-ever...

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7 Feb 2025

Rookie Hadjar Promises Calm F1 Debut: No Radio Drama

Feb.7 - Rookie Isack Hadjar says his fans will be hearing less from him during his races now that he is in Formula 1....

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7 Feb 2025

Breaking Boundaries: Verstappen and Alonso's Le Mans Ambitions

Feb.6 - Max Verstappen is eyeing his ideal dream team with which to tackle the fabled Le Mans 24 hours for the first time....

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6 Feb 2025

Overblown? What Colapinto's Ex-Teammate Really Thinks of His Hype

Feb.6 - Franco Colapinto's quest to re-start his F1 racing career with Alpine steps into a higher gear this week in Barcelona. Although official pre-season...

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6 Feb 2025

Against the Odds: Mick Schumacher's F1 Dream Perseveres

Feb.6 - Mick Schumacher insists his "dream" of returning to Formula 1 remains alive - even if he's relieved that he won't be on...

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6 Feb 2025

Ferrari Employees Celebrate 2024 with Generous Bonuses

Feb.6 - It's a good time to be a Ferrari employee. It has emerged that, based on higher than expected profits in 2024, each...

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6 Feb 2025

Inside Carlos Sainz's First Day at Williams' HQ

Williams Racing is launching a new series called "No Place Like Grove" on YouTube and the first episode features Carlos Sainz's first day at...

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5 Feb 2025

Sauber-Audi to set up UK Technology Centre

Feb.5 - Sauber - transitioning to full works status with Audi for 2026 - is setting up a base in the UK. Last year,...

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5 Feb 2025

How Michael Andretti Became Cadillac F1's 'Obstacle'

Feb.5 - Mario Andretti admits that his son Michael may have been an "obstacle" to getting the Cadillac Formula 1 project up and racing....

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5 Feb 2025

How Rosberg and Hamilton Finally Buried the Hatchet

Feb.5 - Nico Rosberg says his past "feud" with Lewis Hamilton is now basically all in the past. When teammates between 2013 and 2016...

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5 Feb 2025

Could Lewis Hamilton Truly Improve Ferrari? Todt Weighs In

Feb.5 - Jean Todt is unsure Ferrari will be "better" now that it has seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton at the wheel. Todt,...

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5 Feb 2025

Adrian Newey Speaks Out: The Salary Problem in F1 Engineering

Feb.4 - Formula 1 may be the pinnacle of motorsport, but it risks no longer attracting all of the brightest engineering sparks. One former...

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4 Feb 2025

Hadjar: Navigating Fear in Pursuit of Red Bull Racing Promotion

Feb.4 - Despite admitting to feeling "scared" and lacking experience, Isack Hadjar still has high ambitions for his first season in Formula 1 in...

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4 Feb 2025

Doohan: Determined to Make His Mark on the F1 Circuit

Feb.4 - Jack Doohan says he is determined to "cement" his place on the Formula 1 grid. While the Australian rookie will definitely be...

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4 Feb 2025

Inside Ferrari's Surprising Decision to Cut Contact with Jean Todt

Feb.4 - Jean Todt has revealed that he no longer has any contact with his former Formula 1 employer - Ferrari. The Frenchman, now...

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4 Feb 2025

Inside Red Bull: Internal Promotions Covering for Top Names' Departure

Feb.4 - Red Bull has followed through on its promise to plug the gaps in its team by promoting from within. Amid the leadership...

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4 Feb 2025

Rosberg Weighs In: Who Will Triumph, Hamilton or Leclerc?

Feb.4 - A former Mercedes teammate thinks Lewis Hamilton's "inner fire" may be lit by his move to Ferrari. When they were paired together at...

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4 Feb 2025

Breaking Down the Controversy: Horner's Take on Herbert's Ouster

Feb.3 - Christian Horner says the FIA made the "right decision" to oust Johnny Herbert as a Formula 1 steward. Last week, the governing...

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3 Feb 2025

Ocon and Bearman: Harmony at Haas Amidst Rivalry Rumors

Feb.3 - Haas is not worried Esteban Ocon's notorious clashes with teammates will hit new levels of intensity in 2025. The small American team has...

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3 Feb 2025

FIA's Flexi-Wing Rule Change Sparks Red Bull's Outrage

Feb.3 - Red Bull is reportedly 'furious' about a brand new FIA clampdown against flexible wings for 2025. Amid flexi-wing controversies mainly involving McLaren,...

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3 Feb 2025

Inside Honda's Setback: Navigating 2026 Engine Development Challenges

Feb.3 - Christian Horner has revealed that Honda "lost some time" in developing its all-new power unit for 2026. Last week, Honda Racing Corporation...

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3 Feb 2025