Liam Ploetner

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Writing since Sep 24, 2025

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I am an 18-year-old neurodivergent motorsport journalist, covering several different motorsport disciplines. I enjoy learning about the history of motorsport, especially the history of Formula One, bringing to life the stories from the past.

You can find me on Instagram - @LiamPloetner

Articles (11)

Apr 26, 2026 ∙ 6 min

10 tracks to leave F1 and come back

Following the recent announcement of Istanbul Park’s return to Formula One, here are 10 tracks to have left F1 and then returned for a period to the calendar.

Mar 8, 2026 ∙ 4 min

F2 Feature Race: Nikola Tsolov takes maiden race victory

Written by Liam Ploetner Nikola Tsolov became Bulgaria's first F2 race winner | Credit: Formula 2 How Tsolov took his maiden victory In the second and final race of the Formula 2 race weekend, it was Nikola Tsolov who took the chequered flag first, with Rafael Câmara and Laurens van Hoepen making up the final two places on the podium to create an all-rookie rostrum. Starting on pole for the F2 Feature Race was Dino Beganovic, who finished only 20th in the Sprint Race yesterday. Just behind...

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Mar 7, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Joshua Dürksen wins F2 Sprint Race at Albert Park

Written by Liam Ploetner Joshua Dürksen took his fifth F2 victory, and his second at Albert Park. | Credit: Formula 2 It was Joshua Dürksen who took the opening win of the 2026 Formula 2 season in the Albert Park Sprint Race after starting from second place. How the action unfolded On pole was Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak, who was making his third start in F2, having competed in the final round in Abu Dhabi last year. The opening lap saw two spins, as Oliver Goethe spun from third at turn 13,...

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Mar 5, 2026 ∙ 7 min

Every Formula 2 driver linked to Formula One

Liam looks at all the F2 drivers who are linked to a Formula One driver academy

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