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
Red Bull clarify Max Verstappen 'broken again' complaint
Toto Wolff confirms 'unlock' needed to baffling George Russell mystery
Max Verstappen highlights Red Bull-Mercedes anomaly: 'It's two different things'
Lewis Hamilton makes Ferrari claim as Cadillac owner hit with huge lawsuit - RacingNews365 Review
Red Bull shine light on 'very different picture' of Liam Lawson
Inside Red Bull's season rise: two major upgrades but two big problems remain
Will charm offensive keep Fernando Alonso in F1?
Max Verstappen delivers key 'stress' advice to Kimi Antonelli
Sergio Perez opens up on new Cadillac development: 'Never seen anything like it'
F1 handed latest end-of-season hint after key rally axe
Lewis Hamilton issues stern statement to Ferrari shake-up rumours
Williams rising star gains latest promotion
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
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Lando Norris issued criticism as huge pit lane fight breaks out - RacingNews365 Review
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Liam Lawson handed bleak verdict over Red Bull hopes
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Oscar Piastri makes 'like a passenger' point in F1 AI frustrations
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Carlos Sainz outlines Williams 'biggest hope' after F1 2026 disappointment
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Max Verstappen reacts to major Lando Norris career announcement
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Historic F1 grand prix return 'quite far from happening'
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Max Verstappen sparks drama with team order refusal - On This Day
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Red Bull clarify Max Verstappen 'broken again' complaint
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Lewis Hamilton shares insight into dramatic McLaren contract disaster
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F1 teams facing major headache over significant Baku decision
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