Kimberley Hoefnagel
Kim Hoefnagel joined the GPblog team at the beginning of 2025. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Communication in 2020, she started working in motorsport as a social media specialist and journalist. In that role, she covered several Formula E races, including those in London, Monaco, and Rome. She also interviewed (former) drivers such as David Coulthard, Emerson Fittipaldi, Lando Norris, and Nyck de Vries. In addition to her role as journalist, Kim is also involved with GPblog's social media channels. She will also appear as a live reporter from the Formula 1 paddock at selected races.
Verstappen reveals F1 retirement information: ‘I’m already missing out on too much’
Max Verstappen has revealed more information about when he plans to retire in an interview, but the Dutchman is hesitant to affix a specific year to it yet. "People sometimes hang around maybe to crea...
Is Verstappen intentionally trying to trigger his exit clause at Red Bull?
Max Verstappen is officially under contract with Red Bull for several more years, but he could leave sooner if the team fails to deliver on performance. Could he really be trying to trigger that claus...
Wolff addresses rumors of alleged Sardinia meeting with Verstappen
Did Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen really meet in Sardinia, as widely rumored? The Mercedes team principal has finally set the record straight once and for all. There’s been plenty of speculation in re...
'Everyone has a sore spot' - Villeneuve reveals where Verstappen is vulnerable
Can Max Verstappen be considered a driver with weaknesses? According to Jacques Villeneuve, there is one that his competitors can take advantage of. Max Verstappen is widely regarded as one of the gre...
'I think that's really difficult for Max,' claims former world champion
Jenson Button believes the world championship is out of reach for Max Verstappen this year. While the former world champion continues to admire Verstappen’s talent, he feels the title fight is likely...
Villeneuve argues Verstappen can still win the fifth title, but at one condition
Can Max Verstappen still fight for the title this year? According to Jacques Villeneuve, the answer is yes—but only on one condition: that the McLaren drivers start getting in each other’s way. As we...
Coulthard backs Verstappen’s title bid despite Red Bull’s struggles
David Coulthard believes Max Verstappen is still very much in the running for this year’s title. However, the former F1 driver insists that both Red Bull and Verstappen have what it takes to pull off...
F1 world champion highlights differences between Verstappen and Hamilton
Jenson Button believes that Max Verstappen is the 'most rounded' driver in the history of the elite class. It is now clear that the title fight this season is likely to be contested between Lando Norr...
No longer a matter of democracy - fierce criticism of Ben Sulayem
Tim Mayer recently put himself forward for the FIA presidency. He had previously indicated that something needed to change and has now provided more information about his issues with Mohammed Ben Sula...
Herbert expects Verstappen to cause trouble
Johnny Herbert doesn't see Max Verstappen becoming champion this year, but predicts a key role for the Dutchman in the battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. We are exactly halfway through the...
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