Marnik Kok
Marnik Kok caught the Formula 1 world 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 reveals how he is incredibly fast in all (F1) cars thanks to father Jos
Max Verstappen is not only good at Formula 1, but can effectively drive almost any car and quickly. He has already demonstrated this in a GT3 car and even with all the changes in cars over the years,...
F1 drivers' penalty points: Verstappen still risk a disqualification?
Max Verstappen has not received any penalty points in his home race in the Netherlands, but still tops the list of drivers. A suspension is no longer imminent, after there was a threat earlier in the...
An unexpected Monza surprise from Ferrari ahead of Italian Grand Prix
Ferrari will not look as usual in the upcoming race in Italy. The Scuderia shares images of new outfits, Monza edition, featuring a new colour combination with a very predominant blue hue. We can't r...
F1 Today | STEINER in the STUDIO: 'Verstappen shows this year why he is the best'
A day after the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, we had a special guest at GPblog for F1 Today: none other than Guenther Steiner! The Formula 1 celebrity joined the podcast of GPblog, where an extensiv...
Tsunoda admits to uncertainty as he admires Verstappen's setup confidence
Red Bull Racing driver Yuki Tsunoda admitted that he has little confidence in his setup decision-making surrounding the RB21, saying that teammate Max Verstappen "already has good confidence" in makin...
Ferrari boss Vasseur fires back at Wolff’s brutal McLaren claim: 'Humiliation? No!'
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has disagreed with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff after the Austrian commented about McLaren and their superior pace after the Dutch Grand Prix For Ferrari, it w...
F1 analysts astonished by Verstappen: 'You could smash into the wall'
Following the Dutch Grand Prix, Max Verstappen's move at the start of the race is analyzed once again on Ziggo Sport . A splendid action, Robert Doornbos and Renger van der Zande agree. Verstappen ma...
Tsunoda satisfied despite multiple issues: 'Safety car was faster than my car'
While Max Verstappen finished on the podium at the Dutch GP, teammate Yuki Tsunoda had to drive another catch-up race. That caught up lightly, but moving from P12 to P9 was the most achievable accordi...
Wolff can't believe it: 'This is a humiliation for everyone'
Toto Wolff painfully reflects on the Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes was fairly speedy and George Russell finished fourth, while teammate Kimi Antonelli fell behind due to time penalties. Looking at the co...
Marko responds: will Hadjar become Verstappen's teammate after show in Zandvoort?
Helmut Marko is once again thrilled that Max Verstappen was able to make the most of a Grand Prix, especially in front of his home crowd in Zandvoort. At the same time, he sees a bright future for Isa...
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