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Oleg Karpov
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Oleg Karpov

After briefly attempting to study engineering, Oleg was expelled from his Moscow university for spending more time at the racetrack as a junior press officer for the national Lada racing series than in lectures. He began his journalism career at Soviet Sport newspaper, and in 2011 moved to Berlin to work as a freelance Formula 1 reporter. He joined Motorsport.com in 2015 and became a contributor to GP Racing magazine in 2021. In 2024, he moved into a position as Motorsport Network’s International Editor before stepping into the role of Head of Global Editorial Operations. When it’s not race week, he plays squash on Wednesdays and Sundays and enjoys procrastinating with chess, reaching a peak online Elo of 2099.
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Latest articles by Oleg Karpov

Who slept best last night: Franco Colapinto

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Who slept best last night: Franco Colapinto

Audi F1 engine earns praise from competition: It's "very, very good"

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Audi F1 engine earns praise from competition: It's "very, very good"

Pirelli's plan to combat continuous one-stop races in F1 2026

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Pirelli's plan to combat continuous one-stop races in F1 2026

Why Verstappen may be missing the point about F1 fans enjoying 2026 racing

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Why Verstappen may be missing the point about F1 fans enjoying 2026 racing

Alpine now targets McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari: “We have the potential to be in that pack”

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Alpine now targets McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari: “We have the potential to be in that pack”

Oliver Bearman: Haas has "great baseline" with F1 2026 race pace

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Oliver Bearman: Haas has "great baseline" with F1 2026 race pace

How China F1 weekend "exposed Audi's weaknesses"

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How China F1 weekend "exposed Audi's weaknesses"

Why Ferrari believes F1 engine rules tweak won't stop Mercedes

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Why Ferrari believes F1 engine rules tweak won't stop Mercedes

Jonathan Wheatley: Max Verstappen's F1 2026 criticism is "because of where he finds himself"  

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Jonathan Wheatley: Max Verstappen's F1 2026 criticism is "because of where he finds himself"  

Charles Leclerc defends F1 racing in 2026: It "doesn't feel so artificial"

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Charles Leclerc defends F1 racing in 2026: It "doesn't feel so artificial"

Fans told ‘don't send death threats’ as Esteban Ocon apologises for Franco Colapinto clash

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Fans told ‘don't send death threats’ as Esteban Ocon apologises for Franco Colapinto clash

Who slept best last night: Stefano Domenicali

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Who slept best last night: Stefano Domenicali

Cadillac F1 drivers clash in Chinese GP, Sergio Perez apologises to Valtteri Bottas

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Cadillac F1 drivers clash in Chinese GP, Sergio Perez apologises to Valtteri Bottas

“I’m lucky to be here” – Oliver Bearman avoided “monster shunt” with out-of-control Isack Hadjar

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“I’m lucky to be here” – Oliver Bearman avoided “monster shunt” with out-of-control Isack Hadjar

McLaren drivers explain what led to double DNS at F1 Chinese GP

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McLaren drivers explain what led to double DNS at F1 Chinese GP

Lance Stroll delivers eight-word verdict on Aston Martin's progress since Australia

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Lance Stroll delivers eight-word verdict on Aston Martin's progress since Australia

Max Verstappen: Every lap is survival in "undriveable" Red Bull F1 car

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Max Verstappen: Every lap is survival in "undriveable" Red Bull F1 car

Why Ferrari ditched its ‘Macarena’ rear wing after FP1 at F1 Chinese GP

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Why Ferrari ditched its ‘Macarena’ rear wing after FP1 at F1 Chinese GP

Last-minute trip around the world: How Audi’s CEO witnessed a historic debut

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Last-minute trip around the world: How Audi’s CEO witnessed a historic debut

Ayao Komatsu: F1 needs "about five races" to make changes to 2026 rules

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Ayao Komatsu: F1 needs "about five races" to make changes to 2026 rules

Who is taking the initiative in solving F1's start problem?

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Who is taking the initiative in solving F1's start problem?

Who slept best last night: Toto Wolff

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Who slept best last night: Toto Wolff

"This is the American dream": Inside Haas’ shock F1 debut 10 years on

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"This is the American dream": Inside Haas’ shock F1 debut 10 years on

“We expected more” from Esteban Ocon – Haas

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“We expected more” from Esteban Ocon – Haas

“A very difficult challenge” – why Audi fears engine performance deficit in F1 2026

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“A very difficult challenge” – why Audi fears engine performance deficit in F1 2026

Inside Audi's Berlin Formula 1 launch

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Inside Audi's Berlin Formula 1 launch

Audi must expand Hinwil site to improve engineering and fit its new F1 simulator

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Audi must expand Hinwil site to improve engineering and fit its new F1 simulator

Why Audi raced to be the first F1 team to run a 2026 car on track

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Why Audi raced to be the first F1 team to run a 2026 car on track

What Audi’s ‘world champion in 2030’ goal actually means

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What Audi’s ‘world champion in 2030’ goal actually means

Audi hails “more aggressive” engine sound for F1 in 2026

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Audi hails “more aggressive” engine sound for F1 in 2026

‘Hopefully, the FIA will make right decision’ - Audi joins call for action on 2026 F1 engine loophole

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‘Hopefully, the FIA will make right decision’ - Audi joins call for action on 2026 F1 engine loophole

Lewis Hamilton shuts down retirement talk: “I still have a dream”

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Lewis Hamilton shuts down retirement talk: “I still have a dream”

Lewis Hamilton urges Serena Williams to return to tennis amid comeback rumours

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Lewis Hamilton urges Serena Williams to return to tennis amid comeback rumours

The advice Lewis Hamilton gave to Lando Norris ahead of title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP

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The advice Lewis Hamilton gave to Lando Norris ahead of title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP

Who slept best last night: Lando Norris

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Who slept best last night: Lando Norris

Nico Rosberg warns Lewis Hamilton not to walk away from Ferrari F1 project

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Nico Rosberg warns Lewis Hamilton not to walk away from Ferrari F1 project

Lewis Hamilton: No one will be able to contact me this winter

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Lewis Hamilton: No one will be able to contact me this winter

The mindset Lando Norris needs to carry into the F1 Abu Dhabi finale

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The mindset Lando Norris needs to carry into the F1 Abu Dhabi finale

Who slept best last night: Carlos Sainz

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Who slept best last night: Carlos Sainz

FIA meets F1 drivers over controversial driving guidelines: Here’s what was discussed

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FIA meets F1 drivers over controversial driving guidelines: Here’s what was discussed

McLaren reveals findings following its Las Vegas GP disqualification

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McLaren reveals findings following its Las Vegas GP disqualification

McLaren to keep equal treatment of drivers despite Max Verstappen threat

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McLaren to keep equal treatment of drivers despite Max Verstappen threat

Who slept best last night: Helmut Marko

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Who slept best last night: Helmut Marko

Who slept best last night: Kimi Antonelli

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Who slept best last night: Kimi Antonelli

Who slept best last night: Lando Norris

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Who slept best last night: Lando Norris

Who slept best last night: Stefano Domenicali

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Who slept best last night: Stefano Domenicali

Who slept best last night: Andrea Stella

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Who slept best last night: Andrea Stella

Tough choice: How Red Bull’s F1 driver dilemma turned sour

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Tough choice: How Red Bull’s F1 driver dilemma turned sour

Fernando Alonso: No F1 win since 2013 "doesn't sound right"

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Fernando Alonso: No F1 win since 2013 "doesn't sound right"

Charles Leclerc backs V8 engines, but F1 format should 'stay where it is'

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Charles Leclerc backs V8 engines, but F1 format should 'stay where it is'

Is Fernando Alonso the unluckiest driver on the grid? He certainly thinks so

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Is Fernando Alonso the unluckiest driver on the grid? He certainly thinks so

McLaren on Oscar Piastri’s Baku F1 setback: ‘Even Michael Schumacher had poor ones’

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McLaren on Oscar Piastri’s Baku F1 setback: ‘Even Michael Schumacher had poor ones’

McLaren must improve F1 pitstop hardware after Azerbaijan GP setback - Andrea Stella

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McLaren must improve F1 pitstop hardware after Azerbaijan GP setback - Andrea Stella

Who slept best last night: Max Verstappen

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Who slept best last night: Max Verstappen

Andrea Stella: No driver scores more points in Lando Norris' position in Azerbaijan GP

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Andrea Stella: No driver scores more points in Lando Norris' position in Azerbaijan GP

Charles Leclerc cites power unit glitch for subdued Azerbaijan GP start

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Charles Leclerc cites power unit glitch for subdued Azerbaijan GP start

Isack Hadjar laments costly Baku error: "Can't allow myself to make mistakes like this"

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Isack Hadjar laments costly Baku error: "Can't allow myself to make mistakes like this"

Explained: Charles Leclerc's frustration amid botched Ferrari F1 driver swap

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Explained: Charles Leclerc's frustration amid botched Ferrari F1 driver swap

“Far too many mistakes” – Oscar Piastri reacts to F1 Azerbaijan GP crash

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“Far too many mistakes” – Oscar Piastri reacts to F1 Azerbaijan GP crash

Franco Colapinto would rather “have a little crash” than slow down 

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Franco Colapinto would rather “have a little crash” than slow down