Patrick Iversen

Staff Editor, Motorsports

Patrick Iversen is a Staff Editor for The Athletic covering Formula One and motorsports. He previously worked for Vox Media and Wide Open Media. Patrick calls the Dallas-Fort Worth area home.

F1 Belgian GP takeaways: Mercedes' bittersweet victory, Ferrari's frustration

Plus: Piastri on the hunt, Verstappen holds serve, and Ricciardo makes a move.

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F1 drivers' market waits on Sainz; Readers react to Verstappen versus Norris

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F1 Austrian GP takeaways: A familiar Verstappen returns, Haas hits it big

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State of F1's driver market; How the Austrian GP tackled a track limits problem: Prime Tire

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F1 Spanish GP takeaways: McLaren and Mercedes optimism, a step up for Alpine

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F1 Canadian GP takeaways: Mercedes' hopes, Ferrari forgets, Alpine strikes

Plus, how Max Verstappen pulled a win out of a chaotic race.

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The Canadian GP groundhogs, explained; Drivers sound off on F1's 2026 rules

PLUS: Breaking down why the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is one of drivers' favorite tracks.

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Ideas for 'fixing' the Monaco GP; Lewis Hamilton's 'Hot Ones' revelations: Prime Tire

Plus: Pirelli is mulling softer tires and Gasly's side of the story after his teammate collision at Monaco.

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Monaco Grand Prix: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag

We're sure you've got plenty of questions after a mixed bag of a Monaco GP and a wild first few months of the season.

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Why Ferrari's Monaco GP pace is 'miles ahead' of Red Bull; Readers rate Imola

Plus: Notes from Friday practice and the incredible story of the first winner of the Monaco GP.

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Monaco GP: How to enjoy F1’s most glamorous race weekend on the cheap

You don't have to break the bank to attend F1's crown jewel race — if you don't mind picnicking and public transportation.

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F1 Emilia-Romagna GP takeaways: Piastri on the verge, Pérez on the back foot

As Verstappen and Norris battled for first, we saw strong performances from Piastri and Tsunoda, and question marks from Pérez and Williams.

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Why Kevin Magnussen is driving on thin ice; F1 fans review the Miami GP

Plus: For women in motorsports, a day of podiums and new pathways.

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F1's Miami GP vibes deliver results as Lando triumphs: Race takeaways

It’s not often we get a race that features good overtaking, intriguing strategy and a new winner. The 2024 Miami GP delivered on its vibes.

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Verstappen swarmed at F1 media day; Did Ferrari whiff on its Miami GP livery?

Plus: Our Miami GP track breakdown and wondering why Lance Stroll hasn't called Daniel Ricciardo yet.

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Analyzing F1's proposed new points system; Another driver comes off the market

Plus: How Red Bull pulled off that double stack pit stop in Shanghai.

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Why F1 may change its points system, Lance Stroll v. Daniel Ricciardo: Prime Tire

Plus: What exactly is Toto Wolff up to?

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F1's first Chinese GP since 2019 kicks off with fire and rain

Sparks fly, flames road, rain pours as F1 marks the first Chinese GP since 2019.

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The Chinese GP's return takes F1 into the unknown, NASCAR's visit to Fort Worth

F1 races in Shanghai for the first time since 2019 — and the return comes with the first sprint race of 2024.

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F1's early season TV ratings; Pérez restakes his claim to Red Bull's second seat

Plus: We found the best hat at the Japanese GP.

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F1 Japanese GP takeaways: Williams' woes, Red Bull's status quo statement

F1's latest Suzuka sojourn featured a good balance of tactics, action and deepening storylines.

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F1 upgrades, Japanese GP practice takeaways; An ode to the lovely Suzuka Circuit

Plus: The Williams drivers compare cat breeds to F1 tire compounds?

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Max Verstappen's unparalleled 43-race F1 stretch; Is Carlos Sainz underrated?

Plus: How Williams is readying Alex Albon's broken car for the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Red Bull finally surrenders to bad luck; Understanding Alonso's costly penalty

Plus: Is this really Lewis Hamilton's worst start to a season since 2009? (Yes.)

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F1 Australian GP takeaways: Ferrari takes advantage, Mercedes lost at sea

The Australian GP deviated from the recent F1 script, leaving behind plenty of interesting ramifications.

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