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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Latest articles by Ronald Vording
Red Bull finds cause of Verstappen’s retirement, planned engine change after Monaco
Why McLaren sees Mercedes customer team status as a disadvantage in F1 2026
Why so many F1 drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding in Monaco GP
Verstappen, Mercedes and Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season
From “a new back” to the front row: What’s behind Verstappen’s surprise Monaco pace?
Why Audi does not want major F1 engine changes for 2027
Audi responds to F1's future engine plans: "We don't have problems with V8s"
The 'lessons learned' at Red Bull after Verstappen Canada GP criticism
The best Saturday of the year? Why F1 must accept Monaco for what it is
Verstappen and Sainz urge FIA “to be tough”, but F1 manufacturers must look in the mirror
Why McLaren thinks it wouldn’t have beaten Hamilton and Verstappen in Canada
Red Bull reacts to Verstappen’s criticism – why ‘I told you’ moments are needed
Why wet Canadian GP will be "the perfect storm" for F1
Red Bull went against Verstappen's set-up feedback: “Sometimes they have to feel it”
Why Wolff must apply a different lesson from 2016 with Antonelli and Russell
Antonelli wants Mercedes "clarity" over Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint
Why McLaren removed its new front wing before F1 sprint qualifying in Canada
Who qualifies for ADUO? Red Bull shares its F1 power unit pecking order
Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”
Verstappen: 2027 engine changes “definitely” help me stay in F1
It’s not overtaking, it’s “avoiding action" - why Alonso says F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”
Behind the scenes at Pirelli: The hidden factors that go into developing F1 tyres
Red Bull outlines timeline for new F1 wind tunnel
Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy
After Honda's first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?
Exclusive: How Red Bull and Ford managed to build a competitive F1 engine straight away
Red Bull enjoyed a "step forward" at Miami GP but still behind F1's best
Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit by Austrian GP
Are we at a turning point for Verstappen – and F1?
Verstappen outlines his ideal future for Formula 1
Why Red Bull and McLaren sat down after surprising comments about Lambiase's role
Exclusive: The story behind Red Bull and Verstappen's F1 turnaround in Miami
Wolff: Poor starts “not acceptable” if Mercedes wants to win F1 world titles
Verstappen reveals hidden factor in Red Bull’s F1 recovery
Why Norris expects F1 drivers to still “get penalised” for trying to go quicker after rule tweaks
Will Miami GP start time change? The challenges facing the FIA and F1
Why Albon's track-limits strike in F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late
Red Bull's big upgrade package and its ‘Macarena’ F1 wing explained
Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies
Verstappen will 'take time' to consider his F1 future
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
Verstappen: F1 rule changes for Miami GP are "just a tickle"
Honda details "countermeasures" for Miami GP after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin
FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"
How F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"
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
FIA confirms changes to 2026 F1 rules ahead of Miami GP
Wolff warns against ADUO “gamesmanship”: Only one F1 manufacturer has a problem
Why 2026 F1 rule changes involve "a scalpel, not a baseball bat"
F1’s long-term future could suit Verstappen – but will it come soon enough?
Is it now or never for Russell in hunt for F1 title?
Domenicali responds to Verstappen's criticism of F1 2026: “His voice has to be listened to”
Why Red Bull and Verstappen looked better in Australia than in China and Japan
Lambiase’s move to McLaren makes sense - but Red Bull faces another big hole to fill
What options are on the table for F1’s 2026 rules?
How Wolff’s joke about Verstappen in Zandvoort has become the new reality in F1
Why Norris’ comments perfectly capture F1’s 2026 dilemma
Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time