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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

No breakthrough on F1 engine rule changes yet, extra day of winter testing in 2027

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No breakthrough on F1 engine rule changes yet, extra day of winter testing in 2027

Lando Norris: Ferrari will be on pole for F1 Monaco GP

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Lando Norris: Ferrari will be on pole for F1 Monaco GP

Max Verstappen will “order a new back” for Monaco GP amid Red Bull ride woes

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Monaco GP
Max Verstappen will “order a new back” for Monaco GP amid Red Bull ride woes

Laurent Mekies confident F1 will make changes needed for Max Verstappen to stay

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Canadian GP
Laurent Mekies confident F1 will make changes needed for Max Verstappen to stay

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

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

‘Not sure we had that pace’ – Were Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen out of reach for McLaren?

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Canadian GP
‘Not sure we had that pace’ – Were Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen out of reach for McLaren?

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

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

McLaren explains tyre gamble that wrecked its F1 Canadian GP

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Canadian GP
McLaren explains tyre gamble that wrecked its F1 Canadian GP

Why a wet Canadian GP could be "the perfect storm" for F1

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Canadian GP
Why a wet Canadian GP could be "the perfect storm" for F1

Max Verstappen: Red Bull didn’t follow my set-up feedback in Canada

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Canadian GP
Max Verstappen: Red Bull didn’t follow my set-up feedback in Canada

How Toto Wolff and Mercedes want to avoid a repeat of 2016 with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell

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Canadian GP
How Toto Wolff and Mercedes want to avoid a repeat of 2016 with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell

Annoyed Kimi Antonelli demands "clarity" over robust George Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint

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Canadian GP
Annoyed Kimi Antonelli demands "clarity" over robust George Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint

McLaren explains why it shelved new F1 front wing in Montreal

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Canadian GP
McLaren explains why it shelved new F1 front wing in Montreal

What Isack Hadjar learned from getting “beaten up” by Max Verstappen in Miami

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Canadian GP
What Isack Hadjar learned from getting “beaten up” by Max Verstappen in Miami

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

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

Max Verstappen’s feet were “flying off the pedals” as Red Bull explains Montreal struggles

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Canadian GP
Max Verstappen’s feet were “flying off the pedals” as Red Bull explains Montreal struggles

Isack Hadjar stayed awake to watch Max Verstappen's “crazy” Nürburgring onboard

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Canadian GP
Isack Hadjar stayed awake to watch Max Verstappen's “crazy” Nürburgring onboard

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

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

Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin driveability gains worth only "half a tenth"

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Canadian GP
Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin driveability gains worth only "half a tenth"

Max Verstappen: “Very positive” F1 engine changes “definitely” help me stay

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Canadian GP
Max Verstappen: “Very positive” F1 engine changes “definitely” help me stay

Fernando Alonso: F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”, overtakes are now “avoiding actions”

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Canadian GP
Fernando Alonso: F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”, overtakes are now “avoiding actions”

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 provides update on long-awaited new F1 wind tunnel

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Canadian GP
Red Bull provides update on long-awaited 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

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

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Canadian GP
Honda reports first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?

Ford on Gianpiero Lambiase exit and Max Verstappen future: “F1 commitment not based on one person”

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Canadian GP
Ford on Gianpiero Lambiase exit and Max Verstappen future: “F1 commitment not based on one person”

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

How competitive is the Red Bull Ford F1 engine compared to Mercedes?

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Miami GP
How competitive is the Red Bull Ford F1 engine compared to Mercedes?

“We’re getting there, we’re not the same yet” – Red Bull still playing catch-up with F1 rivals

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“We’re getting there, we’re not the same yet” – Red Bull still playing catch-up with F1 rivals

Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit at Austrian Grand Prix

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Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit at Austrian Grand Prix

Are we at a turning point for Verstappen – and F1?

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Are we at a turning point for Verstappen – and F1?

Guenther Steiner: Aston Martin has "no excuse" for poor 2026 F1 season start

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Guenther Steiner: Aston Martin has "no excuse" for poor 2026 F1 season start

Red Bull: ‘We don’t want to play ping-pong with McLaren over Gianpiero Lambiase’s role’

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Red Bull: ‘We don’t want to play ping-pong with McLaren over Gianpiero Lambiase’s role’

Why Red Bull isn’t worried about Isack Hadjar’s Miami GP disaster

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Why Red Bull isn’t worried about Isack Hadjar’s Miami GP disaster

Exclusive: The story behind Red Bull and Max Verstappen's F1 turnaround in Miami

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Exclusive: The story behind Red Bull and Max Verstappen's F1 turnaround in Miami

Red Bull apologises to Max Verstappen for not fixing F1 steering issue earlier

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Miami GP
Red Bull apologises to Max Verstappen for not fixing F1 steering issue earlier

Toto Wolff: Mercedes poor starts “not acceptable” if we want to win F1 world titles

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Toto Wolff: Mercedes poor starts “not acceptable” if we want to win F1 world titles

Isack Hadjar insists gap to Max Verstappen isn't as big as F1 Miami GP qualifying suggests

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Isack Hadjar insists gap to Max Verstappen isn't as big as F1 Miami GP qualifying suggests

Max Verstappen reveals hidden factor behind Red Bull’s F1 turnaround

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Max Verstappen reveals hidden factor behind Red Bull’s F1 turnaround

Lando Norris: Drivers still “get penalised” for trying to go quicker after F1 rule tweaks

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Miami GP
Lando Norris: Drivers still “get penalised” for trying to go quicker after F1 rule tweaks

Will the F1 Miami GP start time change? The challenges facing the FIA

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Will the F1 Miami GP start time change? The challenges facing the FIA

Why Alex Albon's track-limits strike in F1's Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

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Why Alex Albon's track-limits strike in F1's Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

Red Bull's big upgrade package and its ‘Macarena’ F1 wing explained

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Red Bull's big upgrade package and its ‘Macarena’ F1 wing explained

When Fernando Alonso will decide on his F1 future

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When Fernando Alonso will decide on his F1 future

Max Verstappen to 'take his time' to decide his F1 future

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Max Verstappen to 'take his time' to decide his F1 future

Do new F1 fans really care less about the sound and technical side of F1?

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Do new F1 fans really care less about the sound and technical side of F1?

The key threats facing F1 with thunderstorms forecast for Miami GP

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The key threats facing F1 with thunderstorms forecast for Miami GP

Why a wet F1 Miami GP would be so tricky – FIA addresses key concerns

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Why a wet F1 Miami GP would be so tricky – FIA addresses key concerns

Max Verstappen: F1 rule changes ahead of Miami GP are "just a tickle"

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Max Verstappen: F1 rule changes ahead of Miami GP are "just a tickle"

Franco Colapinto details emotional Lionel Messi moment before F1 Miami GP

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Franco Colapinto details emotional Lionel Messi moment before F1 Miami GP

Lance Stroll: F1 still "miles off" from proper cars

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Lance Stroll: F1 still "miles off" from proper cars

Franco Colapinto "not happy" with Oliver Bearman's reaction to F1 Japanese GP crash

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Franco Colapinto "not happy" with Oliver Bearman's reaction to F1 Japanese GP crash

Honda brings "countermeasures" to Miami after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin

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Honda brings "countermeasures" to Miami after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin

FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

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FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

How 2026 F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

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How 2026 F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

F1 rule changes ahead of Miami GP explained: What’s changing and why

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F1 rule changes ahead of Miami GP explained: What’s changing and why

George Russell and Mercedes wary of F1's "2022 scenario" – but is it a fair comparison?

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George Russell and Mercedes wary of F1's "2022 scenario" – but is it a fair comparison?

“Lesson learned” – the mindset F1 and the FIA need for the next rule change

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“Lesson learned” – the mindset F1 and the FIA need for the next rule change

FIA confirms 2026 F1 rule changes ahead of Miami Grand Prix

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FIA confirms 2026 F1 rule changes ahead of Miami Grand Prix

Mercedes “disappointed” if ADUO affects F1 title fight: “No place for gamesmanship”

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Mercedes “disappointed” if ADUO affects F1 title fight: “No place for gamesmanship”