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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 after the F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc

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Who slept best after the F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc

Toto Wolff reveals how close Kimi Antonelli came to a Silverstone win

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Toto Wolff reveals how close Kimi Antonelli came to a Silverstone win

‘Having Max Verstappen in the car cheaper than improving it’ - Bernie Ecclestone on F1 star’s future

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‘Having Max Verstappen in the car cheaper than improving it’ - Bernie Ecclestone on F1 star’s future

McLaren searching for answers behind losses to Mercedes on straights, despite same F1 power unit

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McLaren searching for answers behind losses to Mercedes on straights, despite same F1 power unit

Toto Wolff: Kimi Antonelli’s mistakes in Austrian GP will never happen again

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Toto Wolff: Kimi Antonelli’s mistakes in Austrian GP will never happen again

Mercedes boss questions how Ferrari can afford "limitless" F1 upgrades

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Mercedes boss questions how Ferrari can afford "limitless" F1 upgrades

Who slept best last night: George Russell

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Who slept best last night: George Russell

Toto Wolff points to Max Verstappen factor behind Red Bull's Austria pace

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Toto Wolff points to Max Verstappen factor behind Red Bull's Austria pace

Andrea Stella calls on McLaren to step up development "intensity" to catch Mercedes

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Andrea Stella calls on McLaren to step up development "intensity" to catch Mercedes

Fred Vasseur warns qualifying yellow flag call sends wrong message: "Everybody will push"

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Fred Vasseur warns qualifying yellow flag call sends wrong message: "Everybody will push"

George Russell explains Toto Wolff's "just drive" radio message

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George Russell explains Toto Wolff's "just drive" radio message

Former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone backs push for V8 engines

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Former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone backs push for V8 engines

Lance Stroll explains "for the mechanics and Lawrence" radio message

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Lance Stroll explains "for the mechanics and Lawrence" radio message

Lewis Hamilton reacts after Neymar echoes Ferrari win message

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Lewis Hamilton reacts after Neymar echoes Ferrari win message

Esteban Ocon doesn't "give a s***" about those doubting his F1 future

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Esteban Ocon doesn't "give a s***" about those doubting his F1 future

How the best FIA relations 'since Charlie Whiting' helped drivers win the penalty points fight

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How the best FIA relations 'since Charlie Whiting' helped drivers win the penalty points fight

Lewis Hamilton explains neck injury that affected 2025 F1 season

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Lewis Hamilton explains neck injury that affected 2025 F1 season

Red Bull denied claims Racing Bulls is helping – so we analysed their on-track battles

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Red Bull denied claims Racing Bulls is helping – so we analysed their on-track battles

Lewis Hamilton thanks his fans: They “rescued me last year"

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Lewis Hamilton thanks his fans: They “rescued me last year"

The Adrian Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing

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The Adrian Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing

How Monaco and Barcelona exposed Aston Martin's harsh reality

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How Monaco and Barcelona exposed Aston Martin's harsh reality

Carlos Sainz's theory on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari breakthrough

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Carlos Sainz's theory on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari breakthrough

Why Mercedes won't challenge George Russell's Monaco penalties after all

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Why Mercedes won't challenge George Russell's Monaco penalties after all

What to expect – and what not to – from Red Bull's big Austria upgrade

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What to expect – and what not to – from Red Bull's big Austria upgrade

Monaco results overturned, teams protesting, new hearings scheduled – what is going on?

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Monaco results overturned, teams protesting, new hearings scheduled – what is going on?

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari surge may force Mercedes into team orders

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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari surge may force Mercedes into team orders

"Two weeks ago it was a disaster" - Fred Vasseur brushes aside Lewis Hamilton title talk

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"Two weeks ago it was a disaster" - Fred Vasseur brushes aside Lewis Hamilton title talk

Mercedes granted FIA hearing over George Russell's Monaco F1 penalty

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Mercedes granted FIA hearing over George Russell's Monaco F1 penalty

The only 'fair' - or not really - way to fix F1's Monaco GP mess

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The only 'fair' - or not really - way to fix F1's Monaco GP mess

"I'm not a machine": Isack Hadjar blasts Red Bull start procedure

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"I'm not a machine": Isack Hadjar blasts Red Bull start procedure

McLaren labels upgraded Ferrari best F1 chassis after Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win

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McLaren labels upgraded Ferrari best F1 chassis after Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win

Who slept best last night: Frederic Vasseur

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Who slept best last night: Frederic Vasseur

Kimi Antonelli receives post-race penalty despite retirement in Barcelona

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Kimi Antonelli receives post-race penalty despite retirement in Barcelona

"Maybe the girlfriend helps" - Toto Wolff's take on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari revival

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"Maybe the girlfriend helps" - Toto Wolff's take on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari revival

How George Russell ended up the biggest victim of the Monaco pitlane saga

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How George Russell ended up the biggest victim of the Monaco pitlane saga

Alpine thanks FIA and FOM for transparency as Pierre Gasly gets Monaco podium back

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Alpine thanks FIA and FOM for transparency as Pierre Gasly gets Monaco podium back

Oscar Piastri on Monaco GP pitlane speed limiter issue: “Shouldn't be happening in Formula 1”

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Oscar Piastri on Monaco GP pitlane speed limiter issue: “Shouldn't be happening in Formula 1”

FIA president targets nearly 150kg F1 weight reduction by 2031

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FIA president targets nearly 150kg F1 weight reduction by 2031

Pierre Gasly calls Monaco penalty ordeal "the hardest day" of his F1 career

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Pierre Gasly calls Monaco penalty ordeal "the hardest day" of his F1 career

Why Alpine’s attempt to dispute Monaco result may open a can of worms

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Why Alpine’s attempt to dispute Monaco result may open a can of worms

FIA announces hearing as Alpine seeks to get Pierre Gasly's Monaco podium back

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FIA announces hearing as Alpine seeks to get Pierre Gasly's Monaco podium back

Who slept best last night: Isack Hadjar

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Who slept best last night: Isack Hadjar

Heartbroken Pierre Gasly says he's been "robbed" of F1 Monaco GP podium

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Heartbroken Pierre Gasly says he's been "robbed" of F1 Monaco GP podium

Charles Leclerc reveals reason for Monaco crash: “Three out of four brakes not working”

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Charles Leclerc reveals reason for Monaco crash: “Three out of four brakes not working”

Why Toto Wolff may need to try some distraction tactics

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Why Toto Wolff may need to try some distraction tactics

Who slept best last night: Lewis Hamilton

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Who slept best last night: Lewis Hamilton

Who slept best last night: Kimi Antonelli

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Who slept best last night: Kimi Antonelli

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