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
Liam Lawson talent 'shining' after Red Bull 'cockpit bounce'
Toto Wolff highlights 'unexpected' elements to Kimi Antonelli F1 title charge
Lewis Hamilton pinpoints 'knock-on effect' that sparked Belgian GP penalty
Kimi Antonelli stunned by titanic turnaround after hitting Belgian GP rock-bottom
Toto Wolff apportions blame over George Russell Mercedes pace woe
Max Verstappen reveals 'airplane shunt' concern after seeing 'red rocket in his mirrors'
Toto Wolff makes George Russell vow following Lewis Hamilton collision
2026 F1 championship standings after Belgian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc surprisingly avoids Belgian GP penalty
George Russell F1 title hopes suffer huge blow after Lewis Hamilton collision
Max Verstappen praises Isack Hadjar following crucial qualifying help
Lewis Hamilton handed positive message after destroying Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton 'destroys' Ferrari in final Belgian GP practice
2026 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Spa Free Practice 3 results
Fernando Alonso latest F1 driver to be hit with Belgian GP grid penalty
Max Verstappen link to relentless Red Bull exits questioned
Liam Lawson handed Racing Bulls promise following Belgian GP upgrade hit
2026 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Spa Free Practice 2 results
Pierre Gasly smash brings halt to second Belgian GP practice
Max Verstappen sparks red flag in second practice for Belgian GP
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Formula E reaches major agreement with Disney
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Lance Stroll makes 'huge' Aston Martin claim: 'Maybe in the history of this team'
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George Russell backed to overcome 'doubts and psychological difficulties'
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Unique Max Verstappen comparison made in Kimi Antonelli career prediction
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F1 fans torn over season-defining Lando Norris question
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Red Bull set clear goals for rest of F1 season
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'Very aggressive' Kimi Antonelli backed to become like George Russell
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Red Bull concede to added consequence of 'sensitive' car concern
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Porsche unveil historic special livery as Formula E title-decider beckons
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Exclusive: Max Verstappen keen to avoid 'superstar' status as endurance love explored
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Dutch GP
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23 Aug 2026 |
Italian GP
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06 Sep 2026 |
Spanish GP
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13 Sep 2026 |
Azerbaijan GP
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26 Sep 2026 |
Bahrain GP
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04 Oct 2026 |
Singapore GP
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11 Oct 2026 |