Tim Kraaij
Tim Kraaij has been part of GPblog since 2018, where he started working as Editor-in-Chief in 2019 after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Sports, Management, and Entrepreneurship. In this role, Tim has reported on several Formula 1 Grand Prix events, including those in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan. He attended press events with Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, and interviewed figures such as Helmut Marko and Rob Marshall. In addition to his interviews, Tim is also known for his columns and analyses, which mainly appear around F1 weekends on the website. Apart from the website, he is increasingly featured in videos on GPblog’s YouTube channel with the F1 Paddock Update.
What Red Bull and Ferrari’s position says about the state of their 2026 PU
The V10 engines will not be coming in the short term, but the backstage conversations do tell an interesting story about 2026: have Red Bull Racing and Ferrari been sleeping? In recent weeks, it's bee...
Why the championship lead is now crucial for Norris and Piastri
Who receives the updates from McLaren first in 2025? It's the battle that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are already secretly fighting. With only three points difference, the upcoming races are crucia...
Why Verstappen and Horner are diametrically opposed when it comes to the world title fight
Does Max Verstappen fight for the world title in 2025? He himself does not think so, but Christian Horner sees it differently on behalf of Red Bull Racing. Why are the opinions so different? After the...
Despair for Verstappen: Crisis talks fail to solve Red Bull’s mounting problems
It is crisis at Red Bull Racing after the Grand Prix of Bahrain. Max Verstappen had little interest in a meeting, whereas Christian Horner did have a discussion with the leaders of Red Bull after the...
Verschoor immediately takes the lead in the F2 Championship after returning to MP Motorsport
Richard Verschoor is the leader in the Formula 2 championship after two races. The Dutchman returned to MP Motorsport with one goal: to become champion. Will this be his year? ''This was a crazy one....
Verstappen proves his point in Bahrain after initially everyone disbelieved him
A year ago, Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing dominated the race weekend in Bahrain. The Dutchman kickstarted his season with a victory, in which he would clinch his fourth world title. However, a y...
Marko draws painful conclusion for Verstappen and Red Bull Racing after Friday in Bahrain
Helmut Marko has little hope for Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen in Bahrain. According to the Austrian, Red Bull is simply too slow and they suffer too much from the high temperatures. ‘’That we ar...
Mercedes FP1-driver Frederik Vesti confirms talks with Cadillac for F1 seat in 2026
Frederik Vesti has once again been able to show himself on the track. The talented driver of Mercedes had a good free practice session for the team and hopes to attract the attention of F1 teams for a...
How the FIA yet again became the unwanted protagonist of the media day in Bahrain
A week after the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen's performance was not forgotten. However, the Dutchman was not the center of attention on media day in Bahrain. That role was unintentionally taken...
Why Alonso thinks Verstappen is the best driver in Formula 1
Fernando Alonso has reiterated why he believes Max Verstappen is the best driver in Formula 1. The Aston Martin driver was full of admiration for his fellow world champion as he watched along in the T...
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