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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

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?

Why Audi and Ferrari can already upgrade their F1 engines despite ADUO delay

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Why Audi and Ferrari can already upgrade their F1 engines despite ADUO delay

What to expect – and what not to – from Red Bull's Austria upgrade

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What to expect – and what not to – from Red Bull's Austria upgrade

Why Red Bull has challenged FIA’s ADUO verdict: 'No data sample shows us ahead of Mercedes'

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Why Red Bull has challenged FIA’s ADUO verdict: 'No data sample shows us ahead of Mercedes'

Mercedes seeks right of review over Russell’s Monaco GP penalty

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Mercedes seeks right of review over Russell’s Monaco GP penalty

Two hidden factors that could decide the F1 Barcelona GP

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Two hidden factors that could decide the F1 Barcelona GP

Verstappen surprised as Red Bull halves gap to Mercedes: “I don’t fully understand it”

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Verstappen surprised as Red Bull halves gap to Mercedes: “I don’t fully understand it”

“How it should be” – Mercedes backs FIA’s ADUO verdict after surprise Red Bull result

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“How it should be” – Mercedes backs FIA’s ADUO verdict after surprise Red Bull result

Are the rule changes enough to keep Verstappen in F1?

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Are the rule changes enough to keep Verstappen in F1?

Is Red Bull a victim of F1's ADUO system? The surprising results explained

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Is Red Bull a victim of F1's ADUO system? The surprising results explained

Red Bull requests FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as F1 engine benchmark

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Red Bull requests FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as F1 engine benchmark

Red Bull finds cause of Verstappen’s retirement, planned engine change after Monaco

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Red Bull finds cause of Verstappen’s retirement, planned engine change after Monaco

Why McLaren sees Mercedes customer team status as a disadvantage in F1 2026

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Why McLaren sees Mercedes customer team status as a disadvantage in F1 2026

Why so many F1 drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding in Monaco GP

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Why so many F1 drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding in Monaco GP

Verstappen, Mercedes and Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season

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Verstappen, Mercedes and Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season

From “a new back” to the front row: What’s behind Verstappen’s surprise Monaco pace?

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From “a new back” to the front row: What’s behind Verstappen’s surprise Monaco pace?

Why Audi does not want major F1 engine changes for 2027

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Why Audi does not want major F1 engine changes for 2027

Audi responds to F1's future engine plans: "We don't have problems with V8s"

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Audi responds to F1's future engine plans: "We don't have problems with V8s"

The 'lessons learned' at Red Bull after Verstappen Canada GP criticism

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The 'lessons learned' at Red Bull after Verstappen Canada GP criticism

The best Saturday of the year? Why F1 must accept Monaco for what it is

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The best Saturday of the year? Why F1 must accept Monaco for what it is

Verstappen and Sainz urge FIA “to be tough”, but F1 manufacturers must look in the mirror

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Verstappen and Sainz urge FIA “to be tough”, but F1 manufacturers must look in the mirror

Why McLaren thinks it wouldn’t have beaten Hamilton and Verstappen in Canada

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Why McLaren thinks it wouldn’t have beaten Hamilton and Verstappen in Canada

Red Bull reacts to Verstappen’s criticism – why ‘I told you’ moments are needed

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Red Bull reacts to Verstappen’s criticism – why ‘I told you’ moments are needed

Why wet Canadian GP will be "the perfect storm" for F1

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Why wet Canadian GP will be "the perfect storm" for F1

Red Bull went against Verstappen's set-up feedback: “Sometimes they have to feel it”

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Red Bull went against Verstappen's set-up feedback: “Sometimes they have to feel it”

Why Wolff must apply a different lesson from 2016 with Antonelli and Russell

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Why Wolff must apply a different lesson from 2016 with Antonelli and Russell

Antonelli wants Mercedes "clarity" over Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint

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Antonelli wants Mercedes "clarity" over Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint

Why McLaren removed its new front wing before F1 sprint qualifying in Canada

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Why McLaren removed its new front wing before F1 sprint qualifying in Canada

Who qualifies for ADUO? Red Bull shares its F1 power unit pecking order

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Who qualifies for ADUO? Red Bull shares its F1 power unit pecking order

Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”

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Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”

Verstappen: 2027 engine changes “definitely” help me stay in F1

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Verstappen: 2027 engine changes “definitely” help me stay in F1

It’s not overtaking, it’s “avoiding action" - why Alonso says F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”

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It’s not overtaking, it’s “avoiding action" - why Alonso says F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”

Behind the scenes at Pirelli: The hidden factors that go into developing F1 tyres

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Behind the scenes at Pirelli: The hidden factors that go into developing F1 tyres

Red Bull outlines timeline for new F1 wind tunnel

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Red Bull outlines timeline for new F1 wind tunnel

Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy

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Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy

After Honda's first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?

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After Honda's first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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