After briefly attempting to study engineering, Oleg was expelled from his Moscow university for spending more time at the racetrack as a junior press officer for the national Lada racing series than in lectures. He began his journalism career at Soviet Sport newspaper, and in 2011 moved to Berlin to work as a freelance Formula 1 reporter. He joined Motorsport.com in 2015 and became a contributor to GP Racing magazine in 2021. In 2024, he moved into a position as Motorsport Network’s International Editor before stepping into the role of Head of Global Editorial Operations. When it’s not race week, he plays squash on Wednesdays and Sundays and enjoys procrastinating with chess, reaching a peak online Elo of 2099.
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Latest articles by Oleg Karpov
"This is the American dream": Inside Haas’ shock F1 debut 10 years on
“We expected more” from Esteban Ocon – Haas
“A very difficult challenge” – why Audi fears engine performance deficit in F1 2026
Inside Audi's Berlin Formula 1 launch
Audi must expand Hinwil site to improve engineering and fit its new F1 simulator
Why Audi raced to be the first F1 team to run a 2026 car on track
What Audi’s ‘world champion in 2030’ goal actually means
Audi hails “more aggressive” engine sound for F1 in 2026
‘Hopefully, the FIA will make right decision’ - Audi joins call for action on 2026 F1 engine loophole
Lewis Hamilton shuts down retirement talk: “I still have a dream”
Lewis Hamilton urges Serena Williams to return to tennis amid comeback rumours
The advice Lewis Hamilton gave to Lando Norris ahead of title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP
Who slept best last night: Lando Norris
Nico Rosberg warns Lewis Hamilton not to walk away from Ferrari F1 project
Lewis Hamilton: No one will be able to contact me this winter
The mindset Lando Norris needs to carry into the F1 Abu Dhabi finale
Who slept best last night: Carlos Sainz
FIA meets F1 drivers over controversial driving guidelines: Here’s what was discussed
McLaren reveals findings following its Las Vegas GP disqualification
McLaren to keep equal treatment of drivers despite Max Verstappen threat
Who slept best last night: Helmut Marko
Who slept best last night: Kimi Antonelli
Who slept best last night: Lando Norris
Who slept best last night: Stefano Domenicali
Who slept best last night: Andrea Stella
Tough choice: How Red Bull’s F1 driver dilemma turned sour
Fernando Alonso: No F1 win since 2013 "doesn't sound right"
Charles Leclerc backs V8 engines, but F1 format should 'stay where it is'
Is Fernando Alonso the unluckiest driver on the grid? He certainly thinks so
McLaren on Oscar Piastri’s Baku F1 setback: ‘Even Michael Schumacher had poor ones’
McLaren must improve F1 pitstop hardware after Azerbaijan GP setback - Andrea Stella
Who slept best last night: Max Verstappen
Andrea Stella: No driver scores more points in Lando Norris' position in Azerbaijan GP
Charles Leclerc cites power unit glitch for subdued Azerbaijan GP start
Isack Hadjar laments costly Baku error: "Can't allow myself to make mistakes like this"
Explained: Charles Leclerc's frustration amid botched Ferrari F1 driver swap
“Far too many mistakes” – Oscar Piastri reacts to F1 Azerbaijan GP crash
Franco Colapinto would rather “have a little crash” than slow down
Isack Hadjar "pissed off" by throwing away P3 in qualifying in Baku
Andrea Stella warns Max Verstappen is still a threat: 'Write it in capital letters'
Missed opportunity or wrong call? Why Lando Norris couldn't benefit from Oscar Piastri's Baku F1 crash
Lewis Hamilton focuses on silver linings, insists pole was possible at Azerbaijan GP qualifying
Alex Albon rues "amateurish" Azerbaijan GP qualifying mistake which caused costly crash
Oliver Bearman on Nürburgring experience in family SUV: 'Mum was screaming the entire lap'
Sprint races and reverse grids: What the F1 paddock really thinks
Mercedes admits ‘confusing’ W16 hurt Kimi Antonelli as team ups prep work
Lewis Hamilton sells entire car collection but still dreams of one classic Italian supercar
Why Charles Leclerc is only interested in winning the F1 title with Ferrari
Aston Martin confirms changes after "one in ten million" suspension failure for Fernando Alonso
Isack Hadjar offers abrupt response to Red Bull F1 contract rumours
McLaren might have opened Pandora’s box in Monza
Who slept best last night: Mattia Binotto
Pierre Gasly extends Alpine F1 contract through 2028
F1’s ridiculous rule that could’ve made the 2025 title fight fairer
Why Lewis Hamilton’s pre-race offence at Zandvoort earned a penalty in Monza
Who slept best last night: Isack Hadjar
Esteban Ocon reckons Haas F1 team is ‘healthier’ than Alpine – here’s why
Why “hooligan” Oliver Bearman is Esteban Ocon’s “best” team-mate
Liam Lawson’s fight to stay in F1 isn’t over: "Three good races aren’t enough"
How an "educated guess" saved Haas from a nightmare 2025 F1 season