Marnik Kok
Marnik Kok caught the Formula 1 bug around twenty years ago. A deep passion for motorsport, Ferrari, and a background in journalism led him to contribute to various (international) F1 platforms. Since 2020, Marnik has been active as an editor and journalist in the pinnacle of motorsport for several media outlets, including De Telegraaf. As of 2025, he brings that experience to GPblog as a seasoned editor. During his active years as a journalist — now working as a freelancer — Marnik attended numerous events, with the Dutch Grand Prix standing out as one of the highlights. In addition to his work at GPblog, Marnik is also active in the communications sector at a major national provider and steps in wherever needed. Sitting still is not an option — especially not in motorsport!
Verstappen disappointed to see 'classic wet races' no longer taking place in F1
Will we ever see real wet races in Formula 1 again? Max Verstappen was clear in his verdict after the race, explaining he would have gone racing at the time they were supposed to. The Belgian Grand P...
F1’s wet weather rule explained amid Belgian GP delay
It’s currently pouring down at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, and the heavy rain is expected to persist for a while. However, conditions are forecast to dry up after 4 PM—though with Spa, nothing is e...
Horner refuses to let go of Red Bull as messages sent to Verstappen revealed
Christian Horner is no longer Red Bull’s CEO and team principal as he’s been dismissed from his role. That should be the end of the story, but the former boss of Max Verstappen is still in contact wit...
Verstappen jokingly contradicts Marko: 'Helmut's not in the car!'
Max Verstappen finished in P4 in qualifying for the Belgian GP. McLaren dominates, but Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is not ready to admit that yet. Verstappen has a good answer to that at Spa-Francor...
Smiling Verstappen looks forward to rainy Spa despite 'no grip' on Saturday
Max Verstappen will start from P4 on the grid on Sunday in Spa-Francorchamps, partly due to a small mistake in qualifying. The Dutchman has to start behind the two McLarens and Charles Leclerc, but ha...
Helmut Marko reveals 'Verstappen camp's influence' at Red Bull
In the past few weeks, much has been said and speculated about how Christian Horner's departure came about. Often the ‘Verstappen camp’ was mentioned: they would've liked to see the former Red Bull CE...
Painful comparison for Verstappen since last year: Dutchman sees points go up in smoke
That Max Verstappen and Red Bull are having a bad year has not escaped anyone's notice. Last Formula 1 season, the Dutchman already faced stiff competition from McLaren. The British team won the const...
Bad news for Red Bull Racing and Verstappen? This competitor has brought upgrades
Ferrari recently introduced a new suspension and floor, with which they want to compete even harder with McLaren and Red Bull. The Scuderia has not yet won a race this year, but has received 'positive...
F1 looks back on Verstappen's incredible overtaking move at Spa
Many Formula 1 and Max Verstappen fans still remember it vividly — an overtake at Spa-Francorchamps that had them jumping off their couches. In the spotlight: the Dutchman himself, pulling off a jaw-d...
Gigantic crash occurs as car explodes upon contact with competitor
A terrifying crash occurred in the GT World Challenge at Misano today. Two drivers couldn’t avoid a collision, and Georgi Donchev slammed into the guardrails, causing his fuel tank to explode. Miracul...
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