Kimberley Hoefnagel
Kim Hoefnagel joined the GPblog team as managing editor 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 managing editor and 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.
Exclusive: Coulthard explains why he sees no merit in the FIA's swear ban
David Coulthard isn’t the biggest fan of the driver’s code of conduct, as he thinks it’s almost impossible to expect people to behave calmly in an environment that’s anything but. In an interview with...
Ticktum remains cautious with Ben Sulayem verdict: 'I'll get into trouble if I say more'
Dan Ticktum is happy that Mohammed Ben Sulayem has decided to reevaluate the behavioural regulations the FIA introduced earlier this season. The British Formula E driver has not been in contact with t...
Doornbos impressed by Russell who looks to be 'forcing a new contract'
Robert Doornbos is tremendously impressed with George Russell this season. The Dutchman believes that the Mercedes driver, with his current form, is really forcing a new contract, even as he faces con...
Doornbos makes a striking prediction based on the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
According to Robert Doornbos, it is good for Formula 1 that we will finally have a real battle for the world title in 2025, even if that means it will be difficult for Verstappen to win. He also thin...
'Newey designs, Verstappen drives, and Alonso sporting director, hell of a team'
Given the current state of the Red Bull Racing team, questions about Max Verstappen's future are arising again. Should the Dutchman stay with Red Bull, or would he be better off moving to another team...
'People can see how good Max Verstappen is now', says former F1 driver
According to Gijs van Lennep, former F1 driver, we really don't have to wait until Max Verstappen retires to see how good he really is. The Dutchman states that Verstappen has more than proven this ov...
McLaren to cease participation in major racing class by the end of 2026
The iconic McLaren name seems to be leaving Formula E after four seasons. Although the British racing team cannot currently confirm or deny the rumours, there are strong signals that an exit is approa...
Verstappen's fifth world title still on the cards? 'We've already experienced that with McLaren'
Jan Lammers thinks that we should not completely rule out Max Verstappen in the Formula 1 World Championship yet. The Dutchman suggests that Verstappen could still get involved in the title fight, pro...
'McLaren has the best car, and it's theirs to lose'
Robert Doornbos isn’t ready to write off Max Verstappen in the world championship race just yet, but he knows things could get tough. According to the former Red Bull driver, the Austrian team is faci...
Tsunoda and Lawson set for Japanese GP press conferences after controversial switch
We are already at the third race weekend of this Formula 1 season: the Japanese Grand Prix. As always, the race weekend kicks off on Thursday with the media day, including two press conferences with d...
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