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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

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

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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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Hungarian GP
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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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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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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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

Verstappen on latest Red Bull woes: "Desperate? I'm already past that stage"

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Verstappen on latest Red Bull woes: "Desperate? I'm already past that stage"

Newey: Major Hungarian GP upgrade "just the first part" of new Aston Martin F1 car

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Newey: Major Hungarian GP upgrade "just the first part" of new Aston Martin F1 car

‘If you're not ready to adapt, you're not good enough’ - Norris addresses changing driving styles in F1 2026

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‘If you're not ready to adapt, you're not good enough’ - Norris addresses changing driving styles in F1 2026

"You're not allowed to make a difference" – Verstappen says the fastest F1 drivers are penalised

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"You're not allowed to make a difference" – Verstappen says the fastest F1 drivers are penalised

Aston Martin's Hungarian GP upgrade is big – but not as big as F1 insiders expected it to be

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Aston Martin's Hungarian GP upgrade is big – but not as big as F1 insiders expected it to be

The Red Bull seat nobody is talking about – and why that's the biggest compliment of all

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The Red Bull seat nobody is talking about – and why that's the biggest compliment of all

F1 drivers raise concerns over 'self-learning' power units – what's going on?

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F1 drivers raise concerns over 'self-learning' power units – what's going on?

What Red Bull's succession plans for Lambiase and Marko reveal about team's F1 future

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What Red Bull's succession plans for Lambiase and Marko reveal about team's F1 future

Red Bull names successor to Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase

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Red Bull names successor to Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase

The data that reveals how different Spa is under F1's 2026 rules

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The data that reveals how different Spa is under F1's 2026 rules

How Colapinto has survived and thrived in the hothouse intensity of F1

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How Colapinto has survived and thrived in the hothouse intensity of F1

Why Verstappen has signed a McLaren F1 junior

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Why Verstappen has signed a McLaren F1 junior

What Verstappen did – and didn't – say about his F1 future and McLaren at Spa

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What Verstappen did – and didn't – say about his F1 future and McLaren at Spa

“A shock to the system” – Why teams fear the worst with F1’s 2026 cars at Spa

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“A shock to the system” – Why teams fear the worst with F1’s 2026 cars at Spa

Aston Martin "flat out" on Hungary updates but has concerns over spare parts being ready

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Aston Martin "flat out" on Hungary updates but has concerns over spare parts being ready

Why there are no quick fixes for all of Verstappen’s frustrations at Red Bull

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Why there are no quick fixes for all of Verstappen’s frustrations at Red Bull

Why Red Bull and Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa

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Why Red Bull and Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa

FIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating F1 wings after Verstappen crashes

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FIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating F1 wings after Verstappen crashes

Red Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa

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Red Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa

Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP

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Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP

Verstappen "fed up" with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash

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Verstappen "fed up" with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash

Hamilton summoned after F1 British GP, expects to lose podium

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Hamilton summoned after F1 British GP, expects to lose podium

“They shouldn't ask me that anymore” – Why Verstappen doesn't believe in another Red Bull comeback

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“They shouldn't ask me that anymore” – Why Verstappen doesn't believe in another Red Bull comeback

"They scared me yesterday" – Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone

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"They scared me yesterday" – Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone

Why McLaren is the only Mercedes team without the latest power unit at Silverstone

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Why McLaren is the only Mercedes team without the latest power unit at Silverstone

Why Ferrari fears "deficit could be twice as big" to Mercedes at Silverstone and Spa

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Why Ferrari fears "deficit could be twice as big" to Mercedes at Silverstone and Spa

Why Red Bull and Racing Bulls face a tough decision over 2027 F1 line-ups

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Why Red Bull and Racing Bulls face a tough decision over 2027 F1 line-ups

Is Verstappen to McLaren a genuine possibility?

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Is Verstappen to McLaren a genuine possibility?

Why Verstappen burst out laughing during British GP simulator runs

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Why Verstappen burst out laughing during British GP simulator runs

“They know” – Verstappen says Red Bull is aware of what’s needed to keep him for F1 2027

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“They know” – Verstappen says Red Bull is aware of what’s needed to keep him for F1 2027

Red Bull apologises to Max Verstappen after technical issue caused F1 qualifying crash

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Red Bull apologises to Max Verstappen after technical issue caused F1 qualifying crash

Verstappen questions "crazy" delay in double yellow flags as the FIA responds

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Verstappen questions "crazy" delay in double yellow flags as the FIA responds

Verstappen on "odd" Austrian GP qualifying crash: "As I turned the wheel I was gone"

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Verstappen on "odd" Austrian GP qualifying crash: "As I turned the wheel I was gone"

How Ferrari and Red Bull triggered the FIA’s rethink over Mercedes’ F1 diffuser

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How Ferrari and Red Bull triggered the FIA’s rethink over Mercedes’ F1 diffuser

What's behind Red Bull's "hit-and-miss" issues during first test of crucial F1 upgrade?

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What's behind Red Bull's "hit-and-miss" issues during first test of crucial F1 upgrade?

Why McLaren hasn't run its "McMacarena" wing in Austria

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Why McLaren hasn't run its "McMacarena" wing in Austria

Spotlight back on Verstappen's Red Bull future after Monaghan exit rumours

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Spotlight back on Verstappen's Red Bull future after Monaghan exit rumours

Verstappen targets Spa 24 Hours as he asks organisers to avoid F1 clash

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Verstappen targets Spa 24 Hours as he asks organisers to avoid F1 clash

Mercedes forced into diffuser tweaks after rival complaints and FIA intervention

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Mercedes forced into diffuser tweaks after rival complaints and FIA intervention

How crucial is Red Bull's Austrian GP upgrade for Verstappen's F1 future?

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How crucial is Red Bull's Austrian GP upgrade for Verstappen's F1 future?

FIA abolishes presidential term limits

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FIA abolishes presidential term limits

Ferrari says winning Barcelona GP means less in F1 2026 – is that true?

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Ferrari says winning Barcelona GP means less in F1 2026 – is that true?