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
McLaren 'open to conversation' on 'complicated' Formula 1 topic
Toto Wolff slates 'lunatics' over bias claims in George Russell Kimi Antonelli F1 title fight
Max Verstappen endures qualifying struggle as F1 handed 'morally indefensible' warning - RacingNews365 Review
Liam Lawson to trade F1 car for guitar ahead of United States GP
Sergio Perez reveals 'tough to digest' scenario ahead of Mexican return
Max Verstappen sets bold target for GT World Challenge in Portimao
Max Verstappen learns GT stewards 'fault' verdict over 'avoidable collision'
Ollie Bearman F1 contract delay explained after Haas sign new driver
Max Verstappen under investigation after GT World Challenge collision
Max Verstappen resurgence backed to swat aside George Russell and Lewis Hamilton
Christian Horner clarifies Ferrari 'dream job' remark as F1 return wait continues
Liam Lawson opens door to major motorsport event: 'Something I'd love to do'
Rafael Camara joins remarkable and historic F1 legacy of excellence
Who is Rafael Camara? The low down on new Haas driver for 2027
Williams make early announcement for special name of 2027 F1 car
Is a new Red Bull contract for Laurent Mekies the correct decision?
Christian Horner explains why Zak Brown 'can't ruffle feathers' of Toto Wolff
Max Verstappen opens up on tough year with Red Bull: 'Sometimes I've been harsh'
Lewis Hamilton calls for major track change for it to become 'truly great circuit'
Red Bull reveal how much potential lies within its own power unit
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Max Verstappen Portimao GT results as Lewis Hamilton told to hold Ferrari conversation - RacingNews365 Review
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Portimao GT World Challenge results after Max Verstappen comeback
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Max Verstappen secures top 10 GT Portimao finish after major team penalty
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Liam Lawson wary of major F1 rival threat as Racing Bulls steal advantage
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Rafael Camara reveals F1 race number after Haas signing announcement
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LIVE ONBOARD: Max Verstappen tackles GT World Challenge in Portimao - Race
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LIVE: Max Verstappen takes on GT World Challenge in Portimao - Race
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Max Verstappen tipped for latest stunning GT success at Portimao
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2026 WEC Six Hours of Barcelona – Qualifying results
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Ferrari suffer shock double disqualification as bargeboard-gate ignites – On This Day
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United States GP
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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 |
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Las Vegas GP
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22 Nov 2026 |
Qatar GP
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29 Nov 2026 |
Abu Dhabi GP
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06 Dec 2026 |