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
Lando Norris delivers brutal Mercedes verdict after Monza defeat
Kimi Antonelli 'walked over water' at Monza - Here's why Toto Wolff made biblical reference
Lewis Hamilton issues clear response to worried Ferrari fans
Kimi Antonelli makes F1 history as Ferrari falter at Monza - Italian GP winners and losers
Lando Norris traits highlighted where 'he has improved the most'
Ferrari voice key F1 concern over end-of-season doubt
Audi issue dampener following bright F1 run
Mercedes explain reason for Kimi Antonelli Monza misery
Mercedes to face 'tough' and 'worrying' end to the season
Lando Norris makes rare admission after previous self-critical blows
Nico Rosberg offers 'disaster' verdict over Mercedes team order
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
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Max Verstappen defends talks with rival F1 teams: 'Nothing wrong with that'
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2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix - Madrid start time
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Sebastian Vettel 'happy' to lose F1 record as Charles Leclerc shares update - RacingNews365 Review
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Audi point to Red Bull influence behind stunning F1 turnaround
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Liam Lawson details confidence boost ahead of Madrid F1 debut
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Oscar Piastri explains 'quite bizarre' Italian GP battle with Lewis Hamilton
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The Senna-fication of Kimi Antonelli
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What is behind Fernando Alonso's F1 contract delay?
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Max Verstappen outlines greatest desire for post-F1 career
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F1 driver remains conscious after 'violent' airborne crash - On This Day
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