Tim Kraaij

Tim Kraaij

Tim Kraaij has been part of GPblog since 2018, where he started working as Editor-in-Chief in 2019 after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Sports, Management, and Entrepreneurship. In this role, Tim has reported on several Formula 1 Grand Prix events, including those in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan. He attended press events with Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, and interviewed figures such as Helmut Marko and Rob Marshall.

In addition to his interviews, Tim is also known for his columns and analyses, which mainly appear around F1 weekends on the website. Apart from the website, he is increasingly featured in videos on GPblog’s YouTube channel with the F1 Paddock Update.
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Verstappen vs Russell: long-run data hints at epic fight in the race

Jun 15, 01:00
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George Russell and Max Verstappen will start the Canadian Grand Prix from the front row. A fascinating duel awaits — not just because of their clash in Spain, but also due to the race pace they showed...

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Can Max Verstappen receive penalty points during a Free Practice session?

Jun 14, 14:05
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Max Verstappen is one penalty point away from getting a race ban. Normally, the focus is on a race, but can Verstappen also receive a penalty point during a training session? With eleven penalty point...

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Verstappen once again faces criticism from a Steward: Has the FIA learned nothing from Herbert?

Jun 14, 13:19
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A steward from the FIA criticises Max Verstappen. It feels like déjà vu. A previous steward was fired for this, but there seems to be no new rule within the FIA regarding this matter. In the beginning...

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F2 driver blasts Stroll for behaviour during press conference in Canada

Jun 14, 01:57
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Dutch F2 driver Richard Verschoor and Dutch commentator Olav Mol were extremely frustrated by the attitude of Lance Stroll during the press conference in Canada, as they expressed on Ziggo Sport's Rac...

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Italian media puts pressure on Ferrari team boss Vasseur: is it justified?

Jun 12, 22:09
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The Italian media have opened the hunt on Frederic Vasseur. Despite a second place in the world championship, tempers in Italy are already flaring up again. An analysis of where this comes from. Frede...

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Why the 2026 F1 calendar forces fans to choose between Canadian GP and Indy 500

Jun 10, 18:52
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The motorsports fan had already discovered: in 2026, the Grand Prix of Canada and the Indy 500 take place on the same day. Yet, this is good news for Formula 1 and it's not an issue for the motorsport...

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Why this Red Bull supertalent is seen as the new Max Verstappen

Jun 10, 16:48
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Arvid Lindblad has been labelled by Johnny Herbert as a racer who could be better than Max Verstappen. Here's why there's so much excitement about the young Brit and why he's being compared to Verstap...

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Exclusive: Spanish Grand Prix is no longer the name of the race in Barcelona

Jun 10, 14:58
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In 2026, two Grands Prix will be held in Spain in the Formula 1 calendar, but which GP will retain the title of the Grand Prix of Spain? GPblog has the answer. In 2026, two Spanish races will be on th...

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Why Sergio Perez is the ideal interim solution for Alpine

Jun 10, 13:55
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Is Sergio Perez the ideal man for Alpine and Flavio Briatore? Although Perez seems like the perfect driver for Cadillac, a partnership could be interesting for both Alpine and Perez. An analysis of th...

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'Alpine are considering Perez as potential replacement for underperforming Colapinto'

Jun 10, 13:15
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Franco Colapinto has not performed as expected, and so the pressure is already increasing once again on a driver at Alpine. Not Jack Doohan, but Sergio Perez, Max Verstappen's old teammate, is said to...

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