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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

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Instagram: @ronaldvording

Latest articles by Ronald Vording

"We clearly have an issue" – Red Bull responds to Max Verstappen's radio complaints

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"We clearly have an issue" – Red Bull responds to Max Verstappen's radio complaints

Lewis Hamilton worried about Mercedes top speed after Italian GP practice

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Italian GP
Lewis Hamilton worried about Mercedes top speed after Italian GP practice

The key area Honda still needs to improve with its new F1 engine

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Italian GP
The key area Honda still needs to improve with its new F1 engine

F1 races set to be shortened to 290km in 2027

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Italian GP
F1 races set to be shortened to 290km in 2027

Why Max Verstappen has "mentally accepted" a "painful" F1 weekend in Monza

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Italian GP
Why Max Verstappen has "mentally accepted" a "painful" F1 weekend in Monza

McLaren's top speed higher in Hungary than at Monza – Oscar Piastri

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Italian GP
McLaren's top speed higher in Hungary than at Monza – Oscar Piastri

Kimi Antonelli’s Italian GP grid penalty could be a blessing in disguise

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Kimi Antonelli’s Italian GP grid penalty could be a blessing in disguise

Toto Wolff: Kimi Antonelli's 2026 F1 progress one of the biggest surprises of my career

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Toto Wolff: Kimi Antonelli's 2026 F1 progress one of the biggest surprises of my career

"How can you allow this?" – Toto Wolff shares Niki Lauda story behind Lewis Hamilton's iconic F1 pole

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"How can you allow this?" – Toto Wolff shares Niki Lauda story behind Lewis Hamilton's iconic F1 pole

James Vowles addresses Alex Albon-Carlos Sainz collision at Dutch GP

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James Vowles addresses Alex Albon-Carlos Sainz collision at Dutch GP

The numbers behind Lando Norris' "pretty insane" claim about McLaren's F1 development

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The numbers behind Lando Norris' "pretty insane" claim about McLaren's F1 development

Why Oscar Piastri is struggling to match Lando Norris – and McLaren’s intriguing explanation

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Why Oscar Piastri is struggling to match Lando Norris – and McLaren’s intriguing explanation

Why McLaren must pass its Monza test before talking about an F1 title challenge

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Why McLaren must pass its Monza test before talking about an F1 title challenge

Why Pierre Gasly’s Monaco case is so complex – and why the outcome could take weeks

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Why Pierre Gasly’s Monaco case is so complex – and why the outcome could take weeks

Explained: Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine – and what it reveals about ADUO

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Dutch GP
Explained: Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine – and what it reveals about ADUO

Liam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint

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Liam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint

Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA's new ADUO decision looms

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Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA's new ADUO decision looms

"Call me, please!" – Yuki Tsunoda makes cheeky F1 return pitch after impressive Dutch GP

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"Call me, please!" – Yuki Tsunoda makes cheeky F1 return pitch after impressive Dutch GP

How Nico Hulkenberg avoided a massive shunt with Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto

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How Nico Hulkenberg avoided a massive shunt with Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto

Pierre Gasly’s warning to Racing Bulls: ‘They ruined our race, and I won’t forget it’

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Pierre Gasly’s warning to Racing Bulls: ‘They ruined our race, and I won’t forget it’

"It made no sense" – F1 drivers question safety car formation lap after early Dutch GP chaos

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"It made no sense" – F1 drivers question safety car formation lap after early Dutch GP chaos

Franco Colapinto and Mercado Libre executive hit out at FIA stewards after Dutch GP penalties

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Franco Colapinto and Mercado Libre executive hit out at FIA stewards after Dutch GP penalties

Carlos Sainz explains "fair" penalty for Alex Albon contact: "The worst possible outcome"

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Carlos Sainz explains "fair" penalty for Alex Albon contact: "The worst possible outcome"

Toto Wolff jokes about Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal: Mercedes has him for the most important races

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Toto Wolff jokes about Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal: Mercedes has him for the most important races

Max Verstappen: Smaller team-mate gaps are down to "easier" cars as Andrea Stella disagrees

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Max Verstappen: Smaller team-mate gaps are down to "easier" cars as Andrea Stella disagrees

Max Verstappen feeling "flu-like" as Zandvoort exposes Red Bull's fundamental problems

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Max Verstappen feeling "flu-like" as Zandvoort exposes Red Bull's fundamental problems

Why Max Verstappen’s 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year’s

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Why Max Verstappen’s 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year’s

"Either very right or very wrong" – Charles Leclerc explains Ferrari's bold choice for Dutch GP sprint

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"Either very right or very wrong" – Charles Leclerc explains Ferrari's bold choice for Dutch GP sprint

The advice MotoGP champion Marc Marquez gave Isack Hadjar over his wrist injury

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The advice MotoGP champion Marc Marquez gave Isack Hadjar over his wrist injury

The hidden benefit of Max Verstappen’s new F1 deal that Red Bull wants to exploit

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The hidden benefit of Max Verstappen’s new F1 deal that Red Bull wants to exploit

Yuki Tsunoda's Zandvoort goals: Have fun and widen 2027 options

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Yuki Tsunoda's Zandvoort goals: Have fun and widen 2027 options

Why the Dutch GP is ending despite F1 wanting Zandvoort to stay

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Why the Dutch GP is ending despite F1 wanting Zandvoort to stay

Yuki Tsunoda reveals beach phone call that led to surprise F1 return

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Yuki Tsunoda reveals beach phone call that led to surprise F1 return

Why Max Verstappen was 'closer to retiring than changing teams'

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Why Max Verstappen was 'closer to retiring than changing teams'

What Max Verstappen’s big deal means for his future, Red Bull and F1

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What Max Verstappen’s big deal means for his future, Red Bull and F1

F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issue

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F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issue

Isack Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place

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Isack Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place

"We need to put a limit on it" – Franco Colapinto opens up about online abuse in F1

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"We need to put a limit on it" – Franco Colapinto opens up about online abuse in F1

FIA happy for F1's Macarena wings to stay, Red Bull had to do "more work"

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FIA happy for F1's Macarena wings to stay, Red Bull had to do "more work"

What makes Honda's F1 project completely different from its Red Bull years

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What makes Honda's F1 project completely different from its Red Bull years

Honda reveals timeline to become a "top competitor" in F1 again

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Honda reveals timeline to become a "top competitor" in F1 again

Max Verstappen pinpoints Red Bull's "big priority" for second half of F1 2026

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Max Verstappen pinpoints Red Bull's "big priority" for second half of F1 2026

What exactly was behind Franco Colapinto's Miami breakthrough at Alpine?

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What exactly was behind Franco Colapinto's Miami breakthrough at Alpine?

Could McLaren follow Red Bull’s path with its own F1 engine – and should it?

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Could McLaren follow Red Bull’s path with its own F1 engine – and should it?

Isack Hadjar identifies key area he must improve compared to Max Verstappen

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Isack Hadjar identifies key area he must improve compared to Max Verstappen

Cadillac claims Rafael Camara 2027 rumour is “unsubstantiated”, yet admits “things can change”

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Cadillac claims Rafael Camara 2027 rumour is “unsubstantiated”, yet admits “things can change”

What’s behind Cadillac’s shock F1 team principal change – and why it happened now

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What’s behind Cadillac’s shock F1 team principal change – and why it happened now

Marcin Budkowski spoke to 'over half' the F1 grid before choosing Cadillac

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Marcin Budkowski spoke to 'over half' the F1 grid before choosing Cadillac

Graeme Lowdon's shock Cadillac exit wasn't a "mutual decision" - Dan Towriss

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Graeme Lowdon's shock Cadillac exit wasn't a "mutual decision" - Dan Towriss

Does F1's ADUO system need a rethink? FIA admits to "weaknesses"

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Does F1's ADUO system need a rethink? FIA admits to "weaknesses"

What to expect from Honda's long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade at Zandvoort

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What to expect from Honda's long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade at Zandvoort

"Everyone was happy except him" – Franco Colapinto shares telling Flavio Briatore anecdote

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"Everyone was happy except him" – Franco Colapinto shares telling Flavio Briatore anecdote

FIA reveals ambitious target to make F1 cars another 80kg lighter

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FIA reveals ambitious target to make F1 cars another 80kg lighter

Why Aston Martin is a better destination on the F1 driver market than it seems

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Why Aston Martin is a better destination on the F1 driver market than it seems

Should F1 ban power unit algorithms? Here's why the FIA says no

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Should F1 ban power unit algorithms? Here's why the FIA says no

Honda admits it only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January

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Honda admits it only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January

Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing

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Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing

Pierre Gasly: Alpine's Dutch GP upgrades "critical" for F1 2026 chances

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Pierre Gasly: Alpine's Dutch GP upgrades "critical" for F1 2026 chances

FIA opens up on F1's 2026 rule issues – Here's why it couldn't intervene sooner

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FIA opens up on F1's 2026 rule issues – Here's why it couldn't intervene sooner

Max Verstappen gives future update going into F1 summer break: "Of course I can easily stop, but I love racing"

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Max Verstappen gives future update going into F1 summer break: "Of course I can easily stop, but I love racing"