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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

Exclusive: How Red Bull and Ford managed to build a competitive F1 engine straight away

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Exclusive: How Red Bull and Ford managed to build a competitive F1 engine straight away

Red Bull enjoyed a "step forward" at Miami GP but still behind F1's best

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Red Bull enjoyed a "step forward" at Miami GP but still behind F1's best

Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit by Austrian GP

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Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit by Austrian GP

Are we at a turning point for Verstappen – and F1?

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Are we at a turning point for Verstappen – and F1?

Verstappen outlines his ideal future for Formula 1

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Miami GP
Verstappen outlines his ideal future for Formula 1

Why Red Bull and McLaren sat down after surprising comments about Lambiase's role

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Miami GP
Why Red Bull and McLaren sat down after surprising comments about Lambiase's role

Exclusive: The story behind Red Bull and Verstappen's F1 turnaround in Miami

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Miami GP
Exclusive: The story behind Red Bull and Verstappen's F1 turnaround in Miami

Wolff: Poor starts “not acceptable” if Mercedes wants to win F1 world titles

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Miami GP
Wolff: Poor starts “not acceptable” if Mercedes wants to win F1 world titles

Verstappen reveals hidden factor in Red Bull’s F1 recovery

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Miami GP
Verstappen reveals hidden factor in Red Bull’s F1 recovery

Why Norris expects F1 drivers to still “get penalised” for trying to go quicker after rule tweaks

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Miami GP
Why Norris expects F1 drivers to still “get penalised” for trying to go quicker after rule tweaks

Will Miami GP start time change? The challenges facing the FIA and F1

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Will Miami GP start time change? The challenges facing the FIA and F1

Why Albon's track-limits strike in F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

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Why Albon's track-limits strike in F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

Red Bull's big upgrade package and its ‘Macarena’ F1 wing explained

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Miami GP
Red Bull's big upgrade package and its ‘Macarena’ F1 wing explained

Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies

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Miami GP
Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies

Verstappen will 'take time' to consider his F1 future

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Verstappen will 'take time' to consider his F1 future

Do new F1 fans really care less about the sound and technical side of F1?

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Miami GP
Do new F1 fans really care less about the sound and technical side of F1?

The key threats facing F1 with thunderstorms forecast for Miami GP

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Miami GP
The key threats facing F1 with thunderstorms forecast for Miami GP

Verstappen: F1 rule changes for Miami GP are "just a tickle"

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Miami GP
Verstappen: F1 rule changes for Miami GP are "just a tickle"

Honda details "countermeasures" for Miami GP after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin

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Honda details "countermeasures" for Miami GP after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin

FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

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Miami GP
FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

How F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

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How F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

Russell and Mercedes wary of F1's "2022 scenario" – but is it a fair comparison?

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Russell and Mercedes wary of F1's "2022 scenario" – but is it a fair comparison?

“Lesson learned” – the mindset F1 and the FIA need for the next rule change

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“Lesson learned” – the mindset F1 and the FIA need for the next rule change

FIA confirms changes to 2026 F1 rules ahead of Miami GP

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FIA confirms changes to 2026 F1 rules ahead of Miami GP

Wolff warns against ADUO “gamesmanship”: Only one F1 manufacturer has a problem

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Wolff warns against ADUO “gamesmanship”: Only one F1 manufacturer has a problem

Why 2026 F1 rule changes involve "a scalpel, not a baseball bat"

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Why 2026 F1 rule changes involve "a scalpel, not a baseball bat"

F1’s long-term future could suit Verstappen – but will it come soon enough?

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F1’s long-term future could suit Verstappen – but will it come soon enough?

Is it now or never for Russell in hunt for F1 title?

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Is it now or never for Russell in hunt for F1 title?

Domenicali responds to Verstappen's criticism of F1 2026: “His voice has to be listened to”

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Domenicali responds to Verstappen's criticism of F1 2026: “His voice has to be listened to”

Why Red Bull and Verstappen looked better in Australia than in China and Japan

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Why Red Bull and Verstappen looked better in Australia than in China and Japan

Lambiase’s move to McLaren makes sense - but Red Bull faces another big hole to fill

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Lambiase’s move to McLaren makes sense - but Red Bull faces another big hole to fill

What options are on the table for F1’s 2026 rules?

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Miami GP
What options are on the table for F1’s 2026 rules?

How Wolff’s joke about Verstappen in Zandvoort has become the new reality in F1

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How Wolff’s joke about Verstappen in Zandvoort has become the new reality in F1

Why Norris’ comments perfectly capture F1’s 2026 dilemma

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Why Norris’ comments perfectly capture F1’s 2026 dilemma

Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time

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Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time

Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

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Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

“At the mercy of the power unit” – the moment that frustrated Norris and Verstappen

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“At the mercy of the power unit” – the moment that frustrated Norris and Verstappen

FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

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FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

What's going wrong at Red Bull as it drops into F1 midfield?

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What's going wrong at Red Bull as it drops into F1 midfield?

Why Honda can’t solve the vibration issues alone and needs help from Aston Martin

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Why Honda can’t solve the vibration issues alone and needs help from Aston Martin

Honda clarifies F1 timeline after Newey comments: “It is a misunderstanding”

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Honda clarifies F1 timeline after Newey comments: “It is a misunderstanding”

Explained: The numbers behind the FIA’s late change for F1 qualifying in Japan

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Explained: The numbers behind the FIA’s late change for F1 qualifying in Japan

FIA cuts energy recovery limit for F1 Japanese GP qualifying after late change

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FIA cuts energy recovery limit for F1 Japanese GP qualifying after late change

The one thing Aston Martin needs more than a new team principal in F1

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The one thing Aston Martin needs more than a new team principal in F1

‘Piedi per terra’ – the serious message behind Toto Wolff’s joke with Italian media

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Chinese GP
‘Piedi per terra’ – the serious message behind Toto Wolff’s joke with Italian media

Exclusive: Ahead of Red Bull – is Haas the unsung hero of the early F1 races?

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Chinese GP
Exclusive: Ahead of Red Bull – is Haas the unsung hero of the early F1 races?

No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

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No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

What’s behind the “horror show” for Red Bull and Verstappen in China?

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What’s behind the “horror show” for Red Bull and Verstappen in China?

Verstappen “in a horror show” – Wolff responds to 2026 F1 criticism

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Verstappen “in a horror show” – Wolff responds to 2026 F1 criticism

The hidden consequences of F1’s cancelled races: Honda, Mercedes and upgrade plans

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The hidden consequences of F1’s cancelled races: Honda, Mercedes and upgrade plans

Following Verstappen’s path? The one lesson Antonelli must learn for an F1 title fight

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Following Verstappen’s path? The one lesson Antonelli must learn for an F1 title fight

Mercedes yet to understand problem that nearly ruined Russell's qualifying

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Mercedes yet to understand problem that nearly ruined Russell's qualifying

Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

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Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

130R, Pouhon and Eau Rouge – Can drivers still make the difference in F1's iconic corners?

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130R, Pouhon and Eau Rouge – Can drivers still make the difference in F1's iconic corners?

What's holding Cadillac back in F1?

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What's holding Cadillac back in F1?

Verstappen shared ideas with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

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Verstappen shared ideas with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

F1's difficult balancing act between attracting manufacturers and unhappy drivers

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F1's difficult balancing act between attracting manufacturers and unhappy drivers

Why Wolff and Horner are interested in Alpine F1 shares

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Why Wolff and Horner are interested in Alpine F1 shares

Did Aston Martin only find out what it signed up for with Honda in November?

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Did Aston Martin only find out what it signed up for with Honda in November?

Has Mercedes outsmarted its F1 customer teams – or are they at a disadvantage?

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Has Mercedes outsmarted its F1 customer teams – or are they at a disadvantage?