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
Isack Hadjar counters Red Bull position : 'If Max had driven the Ferrari...'
F1 and FIA warned over 'relatively premature' Middle East decision
Charles Leclerc airs 'notebook' revelation on Lewis Hamilton: 'More than ever'
Max Verstappen reveals extent of spine damage after years of racing
Sergio Perez reveals influence of 'second father' in F1 career
Departing F1 driver tells sport where to go with future rules
Max Verstappen offers old-fashioned solution to 'deciding lap time' in F1
Red Bull handed 'pretty cool' verdict after striking first-year success
Red Bull F1 overhaul revealed as £64m court case date set - RacingNews365 Review
Qatar circuit boss delivers readiness update as double header nears
Max Verstappen fires warning ahead of 2027 F1 calendar sprint changes
Toto Wolff takes blame for Lewis Hamilton-Nico Rosberg 'micromanagement'
Zak Brown sets McLaren target after delivering F1 season verdict
F1 warned of 'system stress' and 'fatigue' following recent technical glitches
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
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Isack Hadjar counters Red Bull position : 'If Max had driven the Ferrari...'
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F1 and FIA warned over 'relatively premature' Middle East decision
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Lando Norris and George Russell offer clarity over Red Bull simulator outings
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Charles Leclerc airs 'notebook' revelation on Lewis Hamilton: 'More than ever'
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Max Verstappen reveals extent of spine damage after years of racing
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Liam Lawson 'feeling a lot of things' ahead of debut concert at US GP
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Lewis Hamilton 'forced' to extend F1 career as Max Verstappen issues 'unacceptable' verdict – RacingNews365 Review
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Max Verstappen fires 'out of control' criticism over USGP circuit
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Oscar Piastri admits to 'mental challenge' in McLaren F1 form blip
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Lewis Hamilton hints at updated retirement timeline after major F1 decision
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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 |