Ian Parkes Ian Parkes - Lead Editor RacingNews365.com
Ian has enjoyed a long and storied career in sports journalism, covering the Olympics, World Cups, Premier League and Champions League, before focusing his attention on Formula 1.
Ian's first grand prix as a journalist was the 1997 French. He eventually became an FIA permanent pass holder in 2007, maintaining the honour for the majority of seasons through to the current campaign.
Overall, Ian has attended, in person, around 350 grands prix (he wishes he knew the exact number!), and is well on his way to 400 with RacingNews365.
Ian has previously worked with such renowned establishments as The Press Association and Autosport. Since 2017, he has also served as the lead F1 feature writer for The New York Times.
News from Ian Parkes
Aston Martin fear 'dramatic' unthinkable over Fernando Alonso
Isack Hadjar lengthy injury absence defended as Liam Lawson again waits
Lando Norris reveals 'easy changes' after 'useless' quip
Red Bull going 'through pain' to cure 'serious' Max Verstappen problem
All you need to know about Max Verstappen's insane karting challenge
Toto Wolff confirms Spanish GP talks with FIA as change beckons
Lewis Hamilton handed final nail-in-the-coffin verdict
Lando Norris makes major car swap as Max Verstappen title requirement revealed - RacingNews365
Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad 'riot act' approach explained
Charles Leclerc cousin takes major step en route to F1
Kimi Antonelli closing in on F1 history as rivals start to run out of road
Audi rising star lands F2 seat despite F3 near-miss
George Russell makes major Max Verstappen claim
Madring set for 2027 overhaul after drivers savage overtaking woes
Lewis Hamilton investigation underway as Max Verstappen reveals quit thoughts - RacingNews365 Review
Max Verstappen seriously considered quitting F1
Lando Norris left counting brutal cost of VSC math as Kimi Antonelli tightens F1 title grip
Ferrari launch 'thorough' investigation into Lewis Hamilton brake failure
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen ‘cruelly’ denied?
Liam Lawson reveals 'a lot of risk' behind rare Madring overtake
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2027 F1 calendar revealed as Max Verstappen wins after Silverstone chaos - RacingNews365 Review
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Max Verstappen blitzes field in chaotic race against 100 opponents
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LIVE: Max Verstappen vs 100
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Major shock as 2027 F1 calendar revealed
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Haas facing final evaluation as 2027 line-up decision nears
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Cadillac deliver Sergio Perez response after 'disappointment' verdict
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Aston Martin fear 'dramatic' unthinkable over Fernando Alonso
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Max Verstappen predicts 'carnage' at unique Red Bull outing
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Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Fernando Alonso clear crucial Le Mans F1 roadblock
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Has F1 got the number of Sprints in 2027 correct?
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26 Sep 2026 |
Bahrain GP
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04 Oct 2026 |
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11 Oct 2026 |
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25 Oct 2026 |
Mexico City GP
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01 Nov 2026 |
Brazilian GP
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08 Nov 2026 |