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 given kick in the teeth by former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko
McLaren still waiting for Lando Norris 'compensation'
Red Bull explain 'painful' issue that will not be fixed until next F1 season
Carlos Sainz stunned by Arvid Lindblad penalty escape: 'Pretty nasty moment'
Red Bull promise 'review' after Max Verstappen strategy complaint
Red Bull implode at bumpy Austin as Kimi Antonelli closes in on F1 history - Winners & Losers from the United States GP
Max Verstappen makes 'sign language' proposal after latest radio 'disaster'
Fernando Alonso slates 'back of the grid' drivers after Alex Albon collision
Kimi Antonelli reveals 'blocking out the noise' tactics to F1 title success
Red Bull drivers anger as Kimi Antonelli set for ‘Tequila’ title party
Liam Lawson reveals latest F1 software issue: 'The thing was beeping in my ear'
Angry Isack Hadjar demands 'fragile' Red Bull redesign: 'I'm pissed off'
Kimi Antonelli 'very close' to F1 history after 'perfect execution'
2026 F1 United States Grand Prix - Austin results
George Russell handed damaging early United States GP penalty
Max Verstappen issues 'eff off' response after hate towards 'great' team-mate
Kimi Antonelli shocks Mercedes as Max Verstappen wrestles Red Bull ‘kangaroo’
Max Verstappen bemoans hat-trick near-miss thanks to Red Bull 'kangaroo'
Kimi Antonelli takes giant stride towards F1 title by ending pole drought
Audi drivers handed differing stewards' verdicts after USGP practice incidents
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Red Bull denies 'serious conversations' with F1 rival over supplying engines
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Lewis Hamilton declares 'pivotal moment' as Ferrari instructions issued
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Toto Wolff takes strong stance as stunning Max Verstappen run concludes - RacingNews365 Review
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Colton Herta set to finally earn superlicence with latest Cadillac F1 outing
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Liam Lawson given kick in the teeth by former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko
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Valtteri Bottas addresses Cadillac rumours with F1 future under threat
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F2 champion gets fresh spate of F1 outings after 2027 plans announced
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Why Red Bull secret experiment is perfect for Max Verstappen
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McLaren still waiting for Lando Norris 'compensation'
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George Russell offers F1 a solution for concerning driver issue
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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 |