
Pablo Elizalde began his career in motorsport as a translator and writer for Spanish magazines like Autopista and Motor16. His work included translating racing and technical books such as the Autocourse Official Champ Car Yearbook and Competition Car Aerodynamics, among many others.
He began working on the Internet on the extremely popular AtlasF1 website as a news editor, before the site was merged with Autosport, where he worked for a decade. In 2015, he joined Motorsport.com as both a news editor and a writer, mainly focusing on Formula 1.
His motto is: You can do serious things, and you can do silly things. They are not contradictory.
Latest articles by Pablo Elizalde

2021 IndyCar champion Palou joins McLaren as F1 reserve driver
2021 IndyCar champion Palou joins McLaren as F1 reserve driver 2021 IndyCar champion Palou joins McLaren as F1 reserve driver

Alonso: US GP protest decision will dictate if F1 is heading in "right direction"
Alonso: US GP protest decision will dictate if F1 is heading in "right direction" Alonso: US GP protest decision will dictate if F1 is heading in "right direction"

Marc Marquez to make MotoGP racing return in Aragon GP
Marc Marquez to make MotoGP racing return in Aragon GP Marc Marquez to make MotoGP racing return in Aragon GP

F2 driver Caldwell gets one-round ban for Spa
F2 driver Caldwell gets one-round ban for Spa F2 driver Caldwell gets one-round ban for Spa

Williams F1 team fined for financial rules procedure breach
Williams F1 team fined for financial rules procedure breach Williams F1 team fined for financial rules procedure breach

Marko: AlphaTauri the best alternative for Gasly after Perez deal
Marko: AlphaTauri the best alternative for Gasly after Perez deal Marko: AlphaTauri the best alternative for Gasly after Perez deal

Ferrari extends Sainz's F1 deal to the end of 2024
Ferrari extends Sainz's F1 deal to the end of 2024 Ferrari extends Sainz's F1 deal to the end of 2024

Russian karter loses racing licence over alleged Nazi salute
Russian karter loses racing licence over alleged Nazi salute Russian karter loses racing licence over alleged Nazi salute

Williams reveals real 2022 F1 car at Silverstone shakedown
Williams reveals real 2022 F1 car at Silverstone shakedown Williams reveals real 2022 F1 car at Silverstone shakedown

Aston Martin F1 team seals Aramco sponsorship deal
Aston Martin F1 team seals Aramco sponsorship deal Aston Martin F1 team seals Aramco sponsorship deal

Mazepin gives himself 4 out of 5 for sticking through first F1 season
Mazepin gives himself 4 out of 5 for sticking through first F1 season Mazepin gives himself 4 out of 5 for sticking through first F1 season

Honda: Too much mutual respect led to McLaren communications issues
Honda: Too much mutual respect led to McLaren communications issues Honda: Too much mutual respect led to McLaren communications issues

Sainz relieved 2021 F1 title battle had "good outcome" on track
Sainz relieved 2021 F1 title battle had "good outcome" on track Sainz relieved 2021 F1 title battle had "good outcome" on track

Alonso downplays role in 2022 Alpine F1 car development
Alonso downplays role in 2022 Alpine F1 car development Alonso downplays role in 2022 Alpine F1 car development

Haas passes crash tests with 2022 F1 challenger
Haas passes crash tests with 2022 F1 challenger Haas passes crash tests with 2022 F1 challenger

Alonso: F1 race direction "too soft" after Abu Dhabi GP qualifying traffic
Alonso: F1 race direction "too soft" after Abu Dhabi GP qualifying traffic Alonso: F1 race direction "too soft" after Abu Dhabi GP qualifying traffic

Binotto says reports linking Todt to Ferrari just "speculation"
Binotto says reports linking Todt to Ferrari just "speculation" Binotto says reports linking Todt to Ferrari just "speculation"

Alonso, Vettel will miss "outstanding" Raikkonen when he exits F1
Alonso, Vettel will miss "outstanding" Raikkonen when he exits F1 Alonso, Vettel will miss "outstanding" Raikkonen when he exits F1

Brundle: Russell can't go on "missing list" when he joins Mercedes
Brundle: Russell can't go on "missing list" when he joins Mercedes Brundle: Russell can't go on "missing list" when he joins Mercedes

Hamilton has "moved into overdrive" in F1 title battle - Brundle
Hamilton has "moved into overdrive" in F1 title battle - Brundle Hamilton has "moved into overdrive" in F1 title battle - Brundle

Bottas will play bigger role than Perez in F1 title battle - Brundle
Bottas will play bigger role than Perez in F1 title battle - Brundle Bottas will play bigger role than Perez in F1 title battle - Brundle

Seidl: F1 doesn't need permanent stewards for consistent decisions
Seidl: F1 doesn't need permanent stewards for consistent decisions Seidl: F1 doesn't need permanent stewards for consistent decisions

Verstappen has "polished up" aggression, says Ricciardo
Verstappen has "polished up" aggression, says Ricciardo Verstappen has "polished up" aggression, says Ricciardo

Ocon: Alonso's out-of-the-box thinking 'unprecedented' in F1
Ocon: Alonso's out-of-the-box thinking 'unprecedented' in F1 Ocon: Alonso's out-of-the-box thinking 'unprecedented' in F1

Sainz: Deeper F1 off-season conversation on Brazil Turn 4 expected
Sainz: Deeper F1 off-season conversation on Brazil Turn 4 expected Sainz: Deeper F1 off-season conversation on Brazil Turn 4 expected

Mazepin unsure if he'll have "too fat" Haas F1 chassis for final races
Mazepin unsure if he'll have "too fat" Haas F1 chassis for final races Mazepin unsure if he'll have "too fat" Haas F1 chassis for final races

Ferrari "never compromised" 2022 F1 car in fight for third
Ferrari "never compromised" 2022 F1 car in fight for third Ferrari "never compromised" 2022 F1 car in fight for third

Alpine F1 duo pushed team tactics "to the limit" to stave off Gasly
Alpine F1 duo pushed team tactics "to the limit" to stave off Gasly Alpine F1 duo pushed team tactics "to the limit" to stave off Gasly

Antonio Giovinazzi to leave Alfa Romeo at end of 2021 F1 season
Antonio Giovinazzi to leave Alfa Romeo at end of 2021 F1 season Antonio Giovinazzi to leave Alfa Romeo at end of 2021 F1 season

Ferrari: Mistakes will decide winner in McLaren fight for P3
Ferrari: Mistakes will decide winner in McLaren fight for P3 Ferrari: Mistakes will decide winner in McLaren fight for P3

Mercedes should be stronger in Mexico with "optimised" F1 engine
Mercedes should be stronger in Mexico with "optimised" F1 engine Mercedes should be stronger in Mexico with "optimised" F1 engine

Williams: Altitude won't cause F1 engine reliability worries
Williams: Altitude won't cause F1 engine reliability worries Williams: Altitude won't cause F1 engine reliability worries

Ferrari doesn't see anything wrong with Mercedes F1 suspension
Ferrari doesn't see anything wrong with Mercedes F1 suspension Ferrari doesn't see anything wrong with Mercedes F1 suspension

Sainz calls on Ferrari to analyse recent F1 pit errors
Sainz calls on Ferrari to analyse recent F1 pit errors Sainz calls on Ferrari to analyse recent F1 pit errors

Hamilton would love F1 to revive South African Grand Prix
Hamilton would love F1 to revive South African Grand Prix Hamilton would love F1 to revive South African Grand Prix

Marko: Verstappen lost "over 50 points innocently" in 2021 F1 battle
Marko: Verstappen lost "over 50 points innocently" in 2021 F1 battle Marko: Verstappen lost "over 50 points innocently" in 2021 F1 battle

Russell/Latifi F1 gap not "as big as everybody believes" - Capito
Russell/Latifi F1 gap not "as big as everybody believes" - Capito Russell/Latifi F1 gap not "as big as everybody believes" - Capito

Albon explains why Williams was first choice for F1 comeback
Albon explains why Williams was first choice for F1 comeback Albon explains why Williams was first choice for F1 comeback

Tsunoda contract extension was never in doubt for Tost
Tsunoda contract extension was never in doubt for Tost Tsunoda contract extension was never in doubt for Tost

Alonso: Alpine "best team" in F1 midfield without fastest car
Alonso: Alpine "best team" in F1 midfield without fastest car Alonso: Alpine "best team" in F1 midfield without fastest car

Masi says Silverstone, Monza F1 clash penalties not comparable
Masi says Silverstone, Monza F1 clash penalties not comparable Masi says Silverstone, Monza F1 clash penalties not comparable

Ferrari: Qualifying Friday is better, but Saturday needs new ideas
Ferrari: Qualifying Friday is better, but Saturday needs new ideas Ferrari: Qualifying Friday is better, but Saturday needs new ideas

Albon yet to find out ‘very strict’ F1 clauses to protect Mercedes
Albon yet to find out ‘very strict’ F1 clauses to protect Mercedes Albon yet to find out ‘very strict’ F1 clauses to protect Mercedes

Alonso: Verstappen, Hamilton "did what they should do" in F1 clash
Alonso: Verstappen, Hamilton "did what they should do" in F1 clash Alonso: Verstappen, Hamilton "did what they should do" in F1 clash

Alfa Romeo’s ambitious plans can attract top line F1 driver
Alfa Romeo’s ambitious plans can attract top line F1 driver Alfa Romeo’s ambitious plans can attract top line F1 driver

Ferrari gained less than 0.1s from extra F1 wind tunnel boost
Ferrari gained less than 0.1s from extra F1 wind tunnel boost Ferrari gained less than 0.1s from extra F1 wind tunnel boost

Ricciardo wants to be in "prime spot" for 2024 F1 title challenge
Ricciardo wants to be in "prime spot" for 2024 F1 title challenge Ricciardo wants to be in "prime spot" for 2024 F1 title challenge

Sainz needs to put a complete weekend together - Binotto
Sainz needs to put a complete weekend together - Binotto Sainz needs to put a complete weekend together - Binotto

Leclerc: Ferrari's revival in 2021 not a complete surprise
Leclerc: Ferrari's revival in 2021 not a complete surprise Leclerc: Ferrari's revival in 2021 not a complete surprise

Brown: Good idea to keep DRS to begin with for 2022 F1 cars
Brown: Good idea to keep DRS to begin with for 2022 F1 cars Brown: Good idea to keep DRS to begin with for 2022 F1 cars

Sainz: 2021 “doesn't feel like my strongest season in F1”
Sainz: 2021 “doesn't feel like my strongest season in F1” Sainz: 2021 “doesn't feel like my strongest season in F1”

Alpine explains why it has burned through F1 exhaust allocation
Alpine explains why it has burned through F1 exhaust allocation Alpine explains why it has burned through F1 exhaust allocation

When Montoya put Williams back on top in Monaco
When Montoya put Williams back on top in Monaco When Montoya put Williams back on top in Monaco

Schumacher ruled out of Monaco GP qualifying after practice crash
Schumacher ruled out of Monaco GP qualifying after practice crash Schumacher ruled out of Monaco GP qualifying after practice crash

Quartararo undergoes arm pump surgery after Jerez MotoGP race
Quartararo undergoes arm pump surgery after Jerez MotoGP race Quartararo undergoes arm pump surgery after Jerez MotoGP race

Vettel: FIA "not very professional" in dealing with Imola penalty
Vettel: FIA "not very professional" in dealing with Imola penalty Vettel: FIA "not very professional" in dealing with Imola penalty

Ocon: Alpine has "no margin" in battle for F1 points
Ocon: Alpine has "no margin" in battle for F1 points Ocon: Alpine has "no margin" in battle for F1 points

Haas "won't put effort" into anything beyond fighting Williams
Haas "won't put effort" into anything beyond fighting Williams Haas "won't put effort" into anything beyond fighting Williams

Alonso has "a lot of room to improve" form during F1 return
Alonso has "a lot of room to improve" form during F1 return Alonso has "a lot of room to improve" form during F1 return

Ferrari: F1 podium still far away despite Bahrain GP progress
Ferrari: F1 podium still far away despite Bahrain GP progress Ferrari: F1 podium still far away despite Bahrain GP progress
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Marc Marquez “will accept the criticism” if Ducati MotoGP move backfires
Marc Marquez “will accept the criticism” if Ducati MotoGP move backfires Marc Marquez “will accept the criticism” if Ducati MotoGP move backfires

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Despite IndyCar delaying hybrid, Newgarden knows “it’s absolutely coming” Despite IndyCar delaying hybrid, Newgarden knows “it’s absolutely coming”

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