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Oleg Karpov
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Oleg Karpov

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

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"This is the American dream": Inside Haas’ shock F1 debut 10 years on

“We expected more” from Esteban Ocon – Haas

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“We expected more” from Esteban Ocon – Haas

“A very difficult challenge” – why Audi fears engine performance deficit in F1 2026

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“A very difficult challenge” – why Audi fears engine performance deficit in F1 2026

Inside Audi's Berlin Formula 1 launch

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Inside Audi's Berlin Formula 1 launch

Audi must expand Hinwil site to improve engineering and fit its new F1 simulator

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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

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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

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What Audi’s ‘world champion in 2030’ goal actually means

Audi hails “more aggressive” engine sound for F1 in 2026

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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

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‘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”

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Lewis Hamilton shuts down retirement talk: “I still have a dream”

Lewis Hamilton urges Serena Williams to return to tennis amid comeback rumours

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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

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The advice Lewis Hamilton gave to Lando Norris ahead of title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP

Who slept best last night: Lando Norris

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Who slept best last night: Lando Norris

Nico Rosberg warns Lewis Hamilton not to walk away from Ferrari F1 project

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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

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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

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The mindset Lando Norris needs to carry into the F1 Abu Dhabi finale

Who slept best last night: Carlos Sainz

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Who slept best last night: Carlos Sainz

FIA meets F1 drivers over controversial driving guidelines: Here’s what was discussed

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FIA meets F1 drivers over controversial driving guidelines: Here’s what was discussed

McLaren reveals findings following its Las Vegas GP disqualification

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McLaren reveals findings following its Las Vegas GP disqualification

McLaren to keep equal treatment of drivers despite Max Verstappen threat

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McLaren to keep equal treatment of drivers despite Max Verstappen threat

Who slept best last night: Helmut Marko

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Who slept best last night: Helmut Marko

Who slept best last night: Kimi Antonelli

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Who slept best last night: Kimi Antonelli

Who slept best last night: Lando Norris

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Who slept best last night: Lando Norris

Who slept best last night: Stefano Domenicali

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Who slept best last night: Stefano Domenicali

Who slept best last night: Andrea Stella

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Who slept best last night: Andrea Stella

Tough choice: How Red Bull’s F1 driver dilemma turned sour

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Tough choice: How Red Bull’s F1 driver dilemma turned sour

Fernando Alonso: No F1 win since 2013 "doesn't sound right"

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Fernando Alonso: No F1 win since 2013 "doesn't sound right"

Charles Leclerc backs V8 engines, but F1 format should 'stay where it is'

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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

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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’

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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

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McLaren must improve F1 pitstop hardware after Azerbaijan GP setback - Andrea Stella

Who slept best last night: Max Verstappen

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Who slept best last night: Max Verstappen

Andrea Stella: No driver scores more points in Lando Norris' position in Azerbaijan GP

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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

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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"

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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

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Explained: Charles Leclerc's frustration amid botched Ferrari F1 driver swap

“Far too many mistakes” – Oscar Piastri reacts to F1 Azerbaijan GP crash

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“Far too many mistakes” – Oscar Piastri reacts to F1 Azerbaijan GP crash

Franco Colapinto would rather “have a little crash” than slow down 

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Franco Colapinto would rather “have a little crash” than slow down 

Isack Hadjar "pissed off" by throwing away P3 in qualifying in Baku

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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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Sprint races and reverse grids: What the F1 paddock really thinks

Mercedes admits ‘confusing’ W16 hurt Kimi Antonelli as team ups prep work

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Isack Hadjar offers abrupt response to Red Bull F1 contract rumours

McLaren might have opened Pandora’s box in Monza

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McLaren might have opened Pandora’s box in Monza

Who slept best last night: Mattia Binotto

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Who slept best last night: Mattia Binotto

Pierre Gasly extends Alpine F1 contract through 2028

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Pierre Gasly extends Alpine F1 contract through 2028

F1’s ridiculous rule that could’ve made the 2025 title fight fairer

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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

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Why Lewis Hamilton’s pre-race offence at Zandvoort earned a penalty in Monza

Who slept best last night: Isack Hadjar

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Who slept best last night: Isack Hadjar

Esteban Ocon reckons Haas F1 team is ‘healthier’ than Alpine – here’s why

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Esteban Ocon reckons Haas F1 team is ‘healthier’ than Alpine – here’s why

Why “hooligan” Oliver Bearman is Esteban Ocon’s “best” team-mate

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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"

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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

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How an "educated guess" saved Haas from a nightmare 2025 F1 season