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.
Verstappen plots setup change after Spa Sprint masterclass
Max Verstappen is expected to make a setup change ahead of qualifying and the Grand Prix, as he looks to avoid a repeat of the struggles he faced in Silverstone. Determined to build on his Sprint race...
Verstappen laughs: 'The team can always count on me, no matter who is in charge'
Max Verstappen is pleased with the first impression Laurent Mekies has made as the new team boss of Red Bull Racing. The fact that he gave him his first victory put a smile on the Dutchman's face. "It...
Verstappen robbed Piastri of all hope: 'I tried, I really tried'
Oscar Piastri could only watch as Max Verstappen took the sprint victory in Belgium. The Australian claims to have really tried, but was simply unable to attack Verstappen. ‘’Realistically, not that c...
New Red Bull team principal almost speechless after Verstappen's performance
Laurent Mekies has achieved his first victory as the team boss of Red Bull Racing. However, he himself takes no credit, as it goes completely to the team and Max Verstappen. ‘’What to say?’’, Mekies b...
Rosberg lyrical after Max Verstappen's performance in Belgium
Nico Rosberg is lyrical about Max Verstappen after the sprint race in Belgium. According to the former F1 world champion, the Dutchman's qualities should be appreciated even more. "We have to apprecia...
Max Verstappen cannot contain his joy after 'fifteen qualifying laps' in Belgium
Max Verstappen has won the sprint race in Belgium. After the sprint race, Verstappen was very pleased with his race. Max Verstappen launched an attack on Oscar Piastri in the first round. The Dutchma...
Verstappen eyes Piastri but remains cautious ahead of Belgian Sprint
Max Verstappen will do everything he can to beat Oscar Piastri during the sprint race in Belgium. However, the Dutchman doesn't think a victory is realistic. "Our car is usually quite efficient on the...
Marko plays down exit Talk as Verstappen edges closer to Red Bull stay
Helmut Marko is now confident that Max Verstappen will remain with Red Bull Racing through the 2026 season. The Austrian even joked about the Dutchman’s silence on the matter, suggesting there’s littl...
F1 pundit believes McLaren borrowed a clever trick from Red Bull as Piastri beats Verstappen to pole
Oscar Piastri convincingly secured pole position for the sprint race in Belgium, leaving Max Verstappen with no real answer. According to Olav Mol, McLaren’s performance gain may be down to them adopt...
Hamilton’s Spa struggles raise eyebrows as pundits question his form
Lewis Hamilton was barely coherent after the sprint qualifying session in Belgium. Dutch racing figures Indy Dontje and Tom Coronel noted that the Brit was struggling with the car's underperformance....
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