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Ronald Vording is Motorsport.com and Autosport’s Network F1 reporter.
He studied journalism and history at the University of Groningen and started his F1 journalism career at GPUpdate.net alongside these two master’s degrees. He subsequently progressed into a full-time F1 reporter role for Motorsport Network.
Through interviews, analyses and on-site reporting of the Grands Prix, he aims to provide readers with the most important news stories and interesting background long reads. Ronald is also known for his F1 Updates on YouTube, which are popular among (Dutch) F1 fans.
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Charles Leclerc admits he missed a chance against Max Verstappen – but not the obvious one
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Charles Leclerc admits he missed a chance against Max Verstappen – but not the obvious one
The hidden factor that gives Max Verstappen and Red Bull extra hope for 2027
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The hidden factor that gives Max Verstappen and Red Bull extra hope for 2027
George Russell calls Red Bull "the team to beat" in F1, but Kimi Antonelli adds a key caveat
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George Russell calls Red Bull "the team to beat" in F1, but Kimi Antonelli adds a key caveat
Max Verstappen jokes about coded messages as Red Bull plans first races for Gianpiero Lambiase’s successor
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Max Verstappen jokes about coded messages as Red Bull plans first races for Gianpiero Lambiase’s successor
Max Verstappen hints at change after Red Bull's poor F1 starts in Malaysia and Singapore
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Max Verstappen hints at change after Red Bull's poor F1 starts in Malaysia and Singapore
George Russell: ‘A very bad day because of my own mistake’
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George Russell: ‘A very bad day because of my own mistake’
Lewis Hamilton calls for Singapore track changes: “Would have been the most boring race without rain”
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Lewis Hamilton calls for Singapore track changes: “Would have been the most boring race without rain”
Max Verstappen warns Red Bull: 'With such a horrendous start, Sunday’s race is over'
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Max Verstappen warns Red Bull: 'With such a horrendous start, Sunday’s race is over'
Max Verstappen’s one-lap gamble – and what Pirelli reveals about his Singapore sprint pole
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Max Verstappen’s one-lap gamble – and what Pirelli reveals about his Singapore sprint pole
Isack Hadjar reveals surprising reaction after first lap with Red Bull’s own F1 engine
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Isack Hadjar reveals surprising reaction after first lap with Red Bull’s own F1 engine
“Unfinished business” for Max Verstappen – Has Red Bull finally fixed its Singapore weakness?
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“Unfinished business” for Max Verstappen – Has Red Bull finally fixed its Singapore weakness?
Isack Hadjar calls for F1 cooling vests to be banned: "It's supposed to be tough"
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Isack Hadjar calls for F1 cooling vests to be banned: "It's supposed to be tough"
“They build the best engines” – Audi F1 drivers reveal biggest limitation and how to address it
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“They build the best engines” – Audi F1 drivers reveal biggest limitation and how to address it
FIA completes investigation into F1 chaos in Malaysia – and reveals next steps
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FIA completes investigation into F1 chaos in Malaysia – and reveals next steps
Charles Leclerc: Ferrari must learn from Red Bull to improve F1 race strategy
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Charles Leclerc: Ferrari must learn from Red Bull to improve F1 race strategy
Why the Sepang win has a deeper meaning for Max Verstappen and Red Bull
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Why the Sepang win has a deeper meaning for Max Verstappen and Red Bull
Explained: What was really going on with the FIA software bug causing F1 chaos in Malaysia
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Explained: What was really going on with the FIA software bug causing F1 chaos in Malaysia
The slick tyre gamble that hurt McLaren and Ferrari's Bahrain F1 chances
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The slick tyre gamble that hurt McLaren and Ferrari's Bahrain F1 chances
FIA reveals why F1 cars stopped in rain at Bahrain GP in Malaysia
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FIA reveals why F1 cars stopped in rain at Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Why Malaysia would be the best place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026
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Why Malaysia would be the best place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026
Max Verstappen responds to George Russell: "Maybe I should take him to the sauna!"
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Max Verstappen responds to George Russell: "Maybe I should take him to the sauna!"
From "paper car" to pole in Malaysia – What's behind Max Verstappen and Red Bull's pace?
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From "paper car" to pole in Malaysia – What's behind Max Verstappen and Red Bull's pace?
Why Mercedes' Bahrain GP upgrade is still a "big question mark"
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Why Mercedes' Bahrain GP upgrade is still a "big question mark"
Kimi Antonelli eyes aggressive undercut attack in F1 Malaysia
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Kimi Antonelli eyes aggressive undercut attack in F1 Malaysia
Max Verstappen’s unusual run plan and F1 teams’ biggest challenge in Malaysia explained
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Max Verstappen’s unusual run plan and F1 teams’ biggest challenge in Malaysia explained
"Make all mistakes now" – Why Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar want Red Bull to experiment for 2027
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"Make all mistakes now" – Why Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar want Red Bull to experiment for 2027
Franco Colapinto: "No one" talks about how I receive social media abuse following Baku clash
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Franco Colapinto: "No one" talks about how I receive social media abuse following Baku clash
Max Verstappen laughs off Malaysian heat concerns: "Months of preparation to not give an F!"
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Max Verstappen laughs off Malaysian heat concerns: "Months of preparation to not give an F!"
Isack Hadjar confirms Red Bull grid penalty for F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
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Isack Hadjar confirms Red Bull grid penalty for F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
"Whenever I watch TV, I think I would do better" – The real reason Fernando Alonso stays in F1
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"Whenever I watch TV, I think I would do better" – The real reason Fernando Alonso stays in F1
Franco Colapinto: I have full support from Alpine F1 boss Flavio Briatore
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Franco Colapinto: I have full support from Alpine F1 boss Flavio Briatore
Was Baku really Max Verstappen's best chance to win in F1 2026?
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Was Baku really Max Verstappen's best chance to win in F1 2026?
What made Red Bull so fast in the Azerbaijan GP after Max Verstappen’s qualifying issue
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What made Red Bull so fast in the Azerbaijan GP after Max Verstappen’s qualifying issue
The one detail that impresses Red Bull most about Isack Hadjar's "outstanding" F1 return
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The one detail that impresses Red Bull most about Isack Hadjar's "outstanding" F1 return
Why Max Verstappen says 0.196s Baku finish-line gap to George Russell is slightly misleading
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Why Max Verstappen says 0.196s Baku finish-line gap to George Russell is slightly misleading
Max Verstappen backs Kimi Antonelli after Baku F1 qualifying crash: “People forget how young he is”
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Max Verstappen backs Kimi Antonelli after Baku F1 qualifying crash: “People forget how young he is”
"Great job messing it up" – Why Max Verstappen feels Baku was Red Bull's best chance to win
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"Great job messing it up" – Why Max Verstappen feels Baku was Red Bull's best chance to win
Max Verstappen reveals what really went wrong for Red Bull in Baku F1 qualifying
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Max Verstappen reveals what really went wrong for Red Bull in Baku F1 qualifying
Why "dangerous" Hamilton-Lawson incident in Azerbaijan GP practice hasn't led to change
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Why "dangerous" Hamilton-Lawson incident in Azerbaijan GP practice hasn't led to change
Red Bull "finally pinpointing" mysterious car issue highlighted by Max Verstappen for years
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Red Bull "finally pinpointing" mysterious car issue highlighted by Max Verstappen for years
Why Mercedes’ huge Baku practice advantage may not be the real picture
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Why Mercedes’ huge Baku practice advantage may not be the real picture
Imola building grandstands, Abu Dhabi plan A – What’s really going on with F1’s season finale?
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Imola building grandstands, Abu Dhabi plan A – What’s really going on with F1’s season finale?
Red Bull confirms final major F1 upgrade of 2026 for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar
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Red Bull confirms final major F1 upgrade of 2026 for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar
What Kimi Antonelli has learned from Max Verstappen
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What Kimi Antonelli has learned from Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen's blunt reaction to F1's Monaco GP sprint race: "No emotion attached to it"
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Max Verstappen's blunt reaction to F1's Monaco GP sprint race: "No emotion attached to it"
Pierre Gasly calls social media abuse “completely inappropriate” after Franco Colapinto incident in Spanish GP
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Pierre Gasly calls social media abuse “completely inappropriate” after Franco Colapinto incident in Spanish GP
Fernando Alonso explains future talks as F1's greatest circuits "killed" by 2026 rules
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Fernando Alonso explains future talks as F1's greatest circuits "killed" by 2026 rules
Red Bull admits Max Verstappen's mysterious car issue cannot be fully fixed until 2027
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Red Bull admits Max Verstappen's mysterious car issue cannot be fully fixed until 2027
Sebastian Vettel: F1 must combine “things we love” with sustainable future
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Sebastian Vettel: F1 must combine “things we love” with sustainable future
Max Verstappen jokes about Kimi Antonelli’s F1 lead: “I’m definitely not having a comeback!”
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Max Verstappen jokes about Kimi Antonelli’s F1 lead: “I’m definitely not having a comeback!”
What Colapinto learned from Gasly's Monza pole to make his Madrid breakthrough
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What Colapinto learned from Gasly's Monza pole to make his Madrid breakthrough
"My race could have been over" – Max Verstappen’s take on first lap incident with Lewis Hamilton
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"My race could have been over" – Max Verstappen’s take on first lap incident with Lewis Hamilton
"I almost fell asleep" – F1 drivers push for Madrid track changes after "very poor" Spanish GP
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"I almost fell asleep" – F1 drivers push for Madrid track changes after "very poor" Spanish GP
George Russell closer than ever to giving up on 2026 F1 title
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George Russell closer than ever to giving up on 2026 F1 title
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Five key takeaways from F1's big African Grand Prix reveal in Rwanda
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IndyCar driver and Fox Sports reporter Jack Harvey announces cancer diagnosis
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Cadillac’s F1 brakes are still a problem: ‘I had to lift and coast on lap two’
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Cadillac’s F1 brakes are still a problem: ‘I had to lift and coast on lap two’
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F1 signs historic 10-year Rwanda deal to host African Grand Prix
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Toto Wolff spotted cruising Monaco in a $10million Mercedes Unicorn
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