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Ronald Vording
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Ronald Vording

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.

 

Email: ronald.vording@motorsport.com

X: @RonaldVording

Instagram: @ronaldvording

 

Latest articles by Ronald Vording

What made Red Bull so fast in the Azerbaijan GP after Verstappen’s qualifying issue

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Azerbaijan GP
What made Red Bull so fast in the Azerbaijan GP after Verstappen’s qualifying issue

The detail that impressed Red Bull the most about Hadjar's F1 return

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Azerbaijan GP
The detail that impressed Red Bull the most about Hadjar's F1 return

Why Verstappen says 0.196s Baku finish-line gap to Russell is slightly misleading

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Azerbaijan GP
Why Verstappen says 0.196s Baku finish-line gap to Russell is slightly misleading

Why Verstappen feels Baku was Red Bull's best chance to win in F1 2026

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Azerbaijan GP
Why Verstappen feels Baku was Red Bull's best chance to win in F1 2026

Verstappen reveals why Red Bull's engine problem in Baku was different than it seemed

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Azerbaijan GP
Verstappen reveals why Red Bull's engine problem in Baku was different than it seemed

Why "dangerous" Hamilton-Lawson incident in Azerbaijan GP practice hasn't led to change

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Azerbaijan GP
Why "dangerous" Hamilton-Lawson incident in Azerbaijan GP practice hasn't led to change

Imola or Qatar and Abu Dhabi? What’s really going on with the end of the 2026 F1 season

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Azerbaijan GP
Imola or Qatar and Abu Dhabi? What’s really going on with the end of the 2026 F1 season

Red Bull won't deliver any more major F1 car upgrades in 2026

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Azerbaijan GP
Red Bull won't deliver any more major F1 car upgrades in 2026

Alonso’s idea to ‘save’ F1 before the V8 return – and how realistic it is

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Azerbaijan GP
Alonso’s idea to ‘save’ F1 before the V8 return – and how realistic it is

Russell's theory on his big hope for F1 2027 – and Antonelli's reply

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Azerbaijan GP
Russell's theory on his big hope for F1 2027 – and Antonelli's reply

Red Bull admits Verstappen's mysterious car issue cannot be fully fixed until 2027

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Spanish GP
Red Bull admits Verstappen's mysterious car issue cannot be fully fixed until 2027

Alonso is right to sound the alarm about F1 - but history seems to be repeating itself

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Spanish GP
Alonso is right to sound the alarm about F1 - but history seems to be repeating itself

F1 drivers push for Madring changes after "very poor" Spanish GP: "I almost fell asleep"

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Spanish GP
F1 drivers push for Madring changes after "very poor" Spanish GP: "I almost fell asleep"

The impact Madrid's "six kilometres long" pitlane will have on Spanish GP strategy

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Spanish GP
The impact Madrid's "six kilometres long" pitlane will have on Spanish GP strategy

F1 drivers criticise Madrid circuit, Verstappen laughs: "I'll sort it out"

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Spanish GP
F1 drivers criticise Madrid circuit, Verstappen laughs: "I'll sort it out"

What's behind Alonso's cryptic comments about his F1 future?

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Spanish GP
What's behind Alonso's cryptic comments about his F1 future?

The deeper meaning of Vettel’s emotional Schumacher demo run at Monza

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Italian GP
The deeper meaning of Vettel’s emotional Schumacher demo run at Monza

Why new Madrid F1 circuit will be a "challenging" test of cars and engines

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Spanish GP
Why new Madrid F1 circuit will be a "challenging" test of cars and engines

Why Wolff compared Antonelli to an “AI agent" after Italian GP win

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Italian GP
Why Wolff compared Antonelli to an “AI agent" after Italian GP win

Why Mercedes didn't pit Russell under virtual safety car in Italian GP

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Italian GP
Why Mercedes didn't pit Russell under virtual safety car in Italian GP

Verstappen's "Red Bull car made out of paper" comment explained

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Italian GP
Verstappen's "Red Bull car made out of paper" comment explained

F1 races set to be shortened to 290km in 2027

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Italian GP
F1 races set to be shortened to 290km in 2027

Why Monza, F1's "Temple of Speed", could be slower than the Hungaroring

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Italian GP
Why Monza, F1's "Temple of Speed", could be slower than the Hungaroring

"Gentle with the throttle pedal" – Verstappen mentally prepared for painful Monza weekend

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Italian GP
"Gentle with the throttle pedal" – Verstappen mentally prepared for painful Monza weekend

Antonelli’s Italian GP grid penalty could be a blessing in disguise

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Italian GP
Antonelli’s Italian GP grid penalty could be a blessing in disguise

"How can you allow this?" – Wolff shares Lauda story behind Hamilton's iconic F1 pole

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Singapore GP
"How can you allow this?" – Wolff shares Lauda story behind Hamilton's iconic F1 pole

Why Piastri is struggling to match Norris – and McLaren’s intriguing explanation

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Dutch GP
Why Piastri is struggling to match Norris – and McLaren’s intriguing explanation

Why Gasly’s Monaco case is so complex – and why the outcome could take weeks

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Monaco GP
Why Gasly’s Monaco case is so complex – and why the outcome could take weeks

Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine, and what it reveals about ADUO

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Dutch GP
Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine, and what it reveals about ADUO

FIA explains safety car formation lap after F1 driver criticism at Dutch GP

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Dutch GP
FIA explains safety car formation lap after F1 driver criticism at Dutch GP

Wolff jokes that Mercedes already has Verstappen for the "real hero races"

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Dutch GP
Wolff jokes that Mercedes already has Verstappen for the "real hero races"

Verstappen suffering from "flu-like" illness as Zandvoort exposes Red Bull's fundamental problems

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Dutch GP
Verstappen suffering from "flu-like" illness as Zandvoort exposes Red Bull's fundamental problems

Why Verstappen's 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year's

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Dutch GP
Why Verstappen's 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year's

The advice Marquez gave Hadjar over his wrist injury

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The advice Marquez gave Hadjar over his wrist injury

The hidden benefit of Verstappen’s new F1 deal that Red Bull wants to exploit

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Dutch GP
The hidden benefit of Verstappen’s new F1 deal that Red Bull wants to exploit

Why the Dutch GP is ending despite F1 wanting Zandvoort to stay

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Dutch GP
Why the Dutch GP is ending despite F1 wanting Zandvoort to stay

What Verstappen’s big deal means for his future, Red Bull and F1

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Dutch GP
What Verstappen’s big deal means for his future, Red Bull and F1

Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027

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Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027

Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place

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Dutch GP
Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place

FIA: F1's Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do "more work"

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Dutch GP
FIA: F1's Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do "more work"

Why Honda's F1 project looks completely different from its Red Bull years

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Dutch GP
Why Honda's F1 project looks completely different from its Red Bull years

Verstappen highlights "big priority" for Red Bull in second half of F1 2026

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Dutch GP
Verstappen highlights "big priority" for Red Bull in second half of F1 2026

Could McLaren follow Red Bull’s path with its own F1 engine – and should it?

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Dutch GP
Could McLaren follow Red Bull’s path with its own F1 engine – and should it?

Why Cadillac has decided to act now and replace Lowdon with Budkowski

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Why Cadillac has decided to act now and replace Lowdon with Budkowski

Cadillac confirms Lowdon's shock exit wasn't a "mutual decision"

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Cadillac confirms Lowdon's shock exit wasn't a "mutual decision"

FIA admits F1's ADUO system has "weaknesses" – but defends its measurements

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FIA admits F1's ADUO system has "weaknesses" – but defends its measurements

What to expect from Honda's long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade

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What to expect from Honda's long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade

FIA wants F1 cars to lose another 80kg under next rules overhaul

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FIA wants F1 cars to lose another 80kg under next rules overhaul

Why Aston Martin is a better destination on the F1 driver market than it seems

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Why Aston Martin is a better destination on the F1 driver market than it seems

Should the algorithms in F1 power units be banned? FIA explains why it won’t work

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Should the algorithms in F1 power units be banned? FIA explains why it won’t work

Why Honda only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January

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Why Honda only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January

Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing

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Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing

Why the FIA couldn't intervene sooner over F1's 2026 rules

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Why the FIA couldn't intervene sooner over F1's 2026 rules

Verstappen's mindset going into the F1 summer break: "Of course I can easily stop, but I love racing"

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Verstappen's mindset going into the F1 summer break: "Of course I can easily stop, but I love racing"

Why progress 'won't satisfy' Red Bull until it can give Verstappen a winning car

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Hungarian GP
Why progress 'won't satisfy' Red Bull until it can give Verstappen a winning car

Why the Hungarian GP was what every F1 race in 2026 should have been

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Hungarian GP
Why the Hungarian GP was what every F1 race in 2026 should have been

No more battery info on F1 TV graphics? ‘Fans don’t care about that’, F1 boss responds

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Hungarian GP
No more battery info on F1 TV graphics? ‘Fans don’t care about that’, F1 boss responds

"We don't want to put tape on anyone's mouth" – F1 boss reacts to driver criticism of 2026 rules

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"We don't want to put tape on anyone's mouth" – F1 boss reacts to driver criticism of 2026 rules

Why the 2026 F1 season won’t end in Las Vegas

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Why the 2026 F1 season won’t end in Las Vegas

New Honda F1 engine to debut in Aston Martin filming day ahead of Dutch GP

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New Honda F1 engine to debut in Aston Martin filming day ahead of Dutch GP