Author Profile: Victor R. López

Victor R. López

Victor R. López

F1 Journalist

2893 published articles
18 Oct 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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Unraveling Aston Martin's F1 Challenges On and Off the Track

Mar.3 - Both on and off the track, there are some glum faces in green uniforms at Aston Martin. The team has used the...

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3 Mar 2025

2026 F1 Season: Teams Gear Up for New Testing Rules

Mar.3 - Formula 1 teams will be allowed to use one-year-old 2025 cars for their 'Testing of Previous Cars' (TPC) programs next year. The...

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3 Mar 2025

Behind Closed Doors: The Mysterious Departure of F1's Race Director

Mar.3 - Former F1 race director Niels Wittich remains baffled by his abrupt late-2024 dismissal from the FIA. "It came as a surprise to...

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3 Mar 2025

F1 Teams Could Decide Fate of Narrower 2026 F1 Tyres

Mar.3 - Rumblings in the Bahrain test paddock late last week suggested there are moves to scrap the new narrower dimensions of the Pirelli...

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3 Mar 2025

Ferrari Fails to Impress: McLaren Riding High at F1 Tests

Mar.3 - As the Bahrain test ended, the entire paddock agreed - McLaren is heading into the season-opening Australian GP with a clear lead....

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3 Mar 2025

F1 Testing Analysis from Peter Windsor and Craig Scarborough

The three-day preseason test ended in Bahrain and many have drawn lots of conclusions ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season. In this video,...

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2 Mar 2025

'Drive to Survive' Season 7 - Watch the Official Netflix Trailer!

The seventh season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive is inching closer for all diehard F1 fans to enjoy. Here's the official Netflix trailer...

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2 Mar 2025

"Unfair": Elkann's Verdict on Criticism Surrounding Hamilton's Ferrari Switch

In a recent interview with TIME, Ferrari chairman John Elkann clapped back at criticism about seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton's arrival in Maranello. Many...

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2 Mar 2025

Antonelli's 'Great' F1 Test Completed: Eyes on Melbourne Debut

Kimi Antonelli is one of the most exciting rookies ahead of the 2025 F1 season. Replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, there was always going...

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1 Mar 2025

Inside Red Bull: Verstappen Reveals Insights After F1 Test

Although Red Bull looked well during pre-season testing in Bahrain, reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen remains hungry for more. The Dutchman recognized that the...

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1 Mar 2025

Ferrari Aims High: F1 Championship Dreams Fueled by 'Positive' Test

Bahrain Pre-Season Testing: Ferrari's Optimism High Despite Variable Conditions Although many have tipped McLaren as the class of the field heading into the first...

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1 Mar 2025

Class of the F1 Grid? McLaren MCL39 Livery Reveal Recap

McLaren has been tipped by many as the team to beat in the 2025 Formula 1 season. After the three-day preseason testing in Bahrain...

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1 Mar 2025

Are V10 Engines Making a Comeback? Insights from Vasseur

Feb.28 - It's "too early" to get excited about the scream of naturally-aspirated V10 engines returning to Formula 1. That is the view of...

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28 Feb 2025

Newey at Aston Martin: Office and Drawing Board Ready

Feb.28 - Adrian Newey's new office is ready and waiting for him to start work on Monday, reveals Aston Martin CEO Andy Cowell. Newey,...

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28 Feb 2025

Barcelona Hoping to Return to F1 Pre-Season Tests in 2026

Feb.28 - Barcelona is hoping to make a return to Formula 1's official pre-season testing schedule in 2026. For the mere three days of...

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28 Feb 2025

Alpine's French Core: Standing Firm Despite International Influence

Feb.28 - Alpine remains a French Formula 1 team, despite a lack of interest from the country itself. That's the view of team owner...

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28 Feb 2025

F1 Pre-Season: McLaren Surges Ahead, Red Bull Adding New Parts

Feb.28 - After two of the three days of official pre-season group testing in Bahrain, the hierarchy for 2025 is becoming clear. "McLaren is...

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28 Feb 2025

F1 2025: Red Bull 'Largely Resolved' Problems From Last Year

Feb.27 - A full pecking order will have to wait for now, but insiders are already starting to get an idea of which teams...

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27 Feb 2025

Webber Gives his Thoughts About Piastri's Prospects for 2025

Feb.27 - Former F1 driver Mark Webber is coy about whether McLaren, and his protege Oscar Piastri, may be heading into the 2025 season...

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27 Feb 2025

Monaco Drama: FIA Confirms New Rule Amid President's Controversy

Feb.27 - A cloud of controversy emerged from Wednesday's meeting of the World Motor Sport Council, as the FIA body approved mandatory two-stop strategies...

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27 Feb 2025

Lewis Hamilton's Qualifying Struggles: Insight from Former Driver Kiesa

Feb.26 - Lewis Hamilton might struggle in qualifying but he might still be "the best" in the grands prix after switching to Ferrari. That's...

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26 Feb 2025

Could Susie Wolff's Candidacy for FIA President Redefine Motorsport Leadership?

Feb.26 - Toto Wolff's wife Susie may be shaping up to become the next FIA president. At the end of 2023, the current highly...

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26 Feb 2025

From Celebrations to Courtrooms with Massa: Ecclestone's 95th Birthday Twist

Feb.26 - Bernie Ecclestone will spend his 95th birthday in London's High Court - with Felipe Massa. Massa, the former Ferrari driver, launched a...

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26 Feb 2025

Red Bull's 2025 Car: What Has Changed? Horner Explains

Feb.26 - Christian Horner openly admits Red Bull's 2025 car is "visually very similar" to its predecessor. On Tuesday, the team revealed dimly-lit photos of...

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26 Feb 2025

Marko Discusses Aston Martin’s 'Logical' Offer for Verstappen

Feb.25 - It is "only logical" that Aston Martin would try to woo Max Verstappen, according to Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko. Recently,...

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25 Feb 2025

Toto Wolff Addresses Mercedes Ownership Speculation

Feb.25 - Toto Wolff has added his own denial to reports the Mercedes F1 team is losing the backing of major chemicals sponsor Ineos. In...

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25 Feb 2025

Inside Renault's Strategy: Why Alpine F1 Is Not for Sale

Feb.25 - Renault CEO Luca de Meo has once again stridently denied the French carmaker is preparing to offload its Formula 1 team. While...

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25 Feb 2025

FIA's Swearing Ban: Hakkinen's Take on the Controversy

Feb.25 - A popular former Formula 1 champion has broken ranks to actually side with the FIA over its highly controversial 'swearing ban'. The...

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25 Feb 2025

Inside the Secrets: GP Winner's Verdict on 2025 F1 Rookies

Feb.25 - A former grand prix winner has cast his eye over the biggest field of rookies in well over a decade in Formula...

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25 Feb 2025

Why Ferrari Remains Confident Amidst Hamilton's Early Setbacks

Feb.25 - Lewis Hamilton is heading into official pre-season testing this week with a pace deficit compared to his teammate Charles Leclerc. That is...

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25 Feb 2025