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.
Presenter's budget cap fabrication causes mistrust among F1 fans
No team has actually exceeded the budget cap, contrary to what a TV presenter and several media outlets reported over the past week. Yes, the FIA’s investigation took a bit longer than expected, which...
Why F1 fans should follow GPblog on Google Discover
GPblog can now be followed on Google Discover. This is very important for the real Formula 1 fans. Attention Formula 1 fans: GPblog can now easily be followed via Google Discover. This way, you are...
Unleashed Verstappen causes historical implosion at McLaren
The seemingly invincible McLaren team appears to be imploding from within. How is the best team on the grid slowly losing control? "Is there a very real danger now that neither of your drivers could w...
Verstappen on the way to the world title: Best car or best driver?
Is it the RB21, or is it Max Verstappen making the difference for Red Bull Racing? Opinions in the paddock were divided after the Grand Prix in Austin. Red Bull and Verstappen have reignited the title...
Marko knows why Verstappen took such dominant pole in Austin
Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen could have secured pole position by an even wider margin, as he revealed in a post-qualifying conversation with GPblog. After narrowly securing pole position for...
Everyone at Red Bull believes in Verstappen's world title again
Everyone at Red Bull Racing believes in the world title again. Max Verstappen isn't in full control of his fate, but the Austrians are hopeful. Verstappen gave up hope for a successful title defence...
Marko points out culprit for the McLarens' Lap 1 crash
The crash of the McLarens is exactly what Max Verstappen needed according to Helmut Marko. However, winning the Sprint is not enough, said the Austrian. After the Sprint in Austin, GPblog spoke exclu...
Verstappen is right: McLaren brought this upon itself
Max Verstappen is right that McLaren is making things far too difficult for themselves, after yet another chapter was added to the incomprehensible manual of the 'papaya rules'. Criticism of McLaren —...
Marko is certain: Verstappen can now win anywhere amid Sprint pole
Pole position for the Sprint in Austin confirms that Red Bull Racing can once again contend for the victory everywhere according to Helmut Marko, especially with Max Verstappen behind the wheel. Imme...
These Formula 1 drivers have a seat for 2026
For the Formula 1 season of 2026, 18 drivers are now sure of their seats. Six spots are still to be filled for the upcoming season. Who will grab the last spots? Nothing changes at the dominant McLar...
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