Author Profile: Victor R. López

Victor R. López

Victor R. López

F1 Journalist

2872 published articles
12 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.

Latest story: Coulthard and Buxton Discuss Verstappen's Singapore Win and Hamilton's Strategy

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

The Heated Debate: Are FIA's Swearing Penalties Fair?

Feb.3 - Two Formula 1 team bosses have played down the outrage over intensified penalties for driver misconduct like swearing. Alex Wurz, head of...

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3 Feb 2025

Why Verstappen's Influence is Pivotal to Marko's F1 Career

Feb.3 - Dr Helmut Marko admits supporting Max Verstappen is one of only two reasons why he is still working in Formula 1 at...

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3 Feb 2025

Discover the Secrets Behind Massa’s Top Restaurants in Brazil

Feb.3 - Felipe Massa is the proud owner of two successful, upper-tier restaurants in his native Sao Paulo. Today, the retired Formula 1 driver,...

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3 Feb 2025

Inside Mercedes' Decision to Block Bottas' Naked Calendar

Feb.3 - Valtteri Bottas has been banned by Mercedes from releasing a follow-up to his 'Bottass' semi-naked calendar. Last year, while still a Sauber...

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3 Feb 2025

Michael Schumacher vs. David Coulthard: Legendary Battle at Magny-Cours

Watch this thrilling battle for the victory of the 2000 French Grand Prix. The fight at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours had seven-time World...

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2 Feb 2025

Beyond the Grid: The Best from F1 Explains in 2024!

The Best from Season 2 of F1 Explains In December, F1 Explains presenters Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne selected their favorite moments from the...

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2 Feb 2025

Red Bull Ford Powertrains: Taking on the Challenge for 2026

Red Bull and Ford are already working tirelessly to start their F1 journey together in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Take a look at...

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1 Feb 2025

Vettel Takes a Retro Spin: Reviving Legendary F1 Cars

This is a video of four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel driving the 1992 Williams FW14B (V10) and the McLaren MP4/8 from 1993 (V8). Nigel...

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1 Feb 2025

Legendary F1 Battles: Ayrton Senna vs. Alain Prost at Silverstone

Take a look at this great fight between two F1 icons: Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. The duel happened at Silverstone in the 1993...

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1 Feb 2025

Unveiling Honda's Next Big Leap: The 'Difficult' 2026 Engine Story

Jan.31 - Honda is "fighting" behind the scenes to produce its all-new power unit for the revolutionary 2026 regulations. That is the slightly alarming...

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31 Jan 2025

Inside Haas' 2025 Journey to Finally Hitting the Budget Cap

Jan.31 - Haas has a brand new, luxury problem for 2025 - staying under Formula 1's budget cap. That's the revelation of team boss...

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31 Jan 2025