
Alex Kalinauckas is Autosport's Grand Prix Editor, covering every Formula 1 race since the start of 2020. After completing a master's degree in journalism at Goldsmiths College University of London in 2014, he worked for a range of motorsport and technology publications while covering national racing as an Autosport freelancer.
A lifelong motorsport fan - no one in his family can explain quite how or why such a development first occurred - Alex joined the Autosport staff in April 2017 as the magazine’s Assistant Editor covering Formula 2 and GP3, before being made Formula E correspondent and Autosport.com’s Plus Editor in March 2018. He lives in north-east London and is constantly frustrated by the Central Line.
Latest articles by Alex Kalinauckas

Why Mercedes may be wrong to be so cagey on new F1 expectations
Why Mercedes may be wrong to be so cagey on new F1 expectations Why Mercedes may be wrong to be so cagey on new F1 expectations

Why Verstappen's 2023 Spanish GP win wasn't as simple as it looked
Why Verstappen's 2023 Spanish GP win wasn't as simple as it looked Why Verstappen's 2023 Spanish GP win wasn't as simple as it looked

F1 Spanish GP: Verstappen breezes to win by over 24s from Hamilton
F1 Spanish GP: Verstappen breezes to win by over 24s from Hamilton F1 Spanish GP: Verstappen breezes to win by over 24s from Hamilton

Why McLaren shocked on F1’s toughest aero track
Why McLaren shocked on F1’s toughest aero track Why McLaren shocked on F1’s toughest aero track

Sainz expecting Perez to still give Red Bull Spanish GP 1-2 despite starting 11th
Sainz expecting Perez to still give Red Bull Spanish GP 1-2 despite starting 11th Sainz expecting Perez to still give Red Bull Spanish GP 1-2 despite starting 11th

F1 Spanish GP: Verstappen cruises to pole; Leclerc out in Q1
F1 Spanish GP: Verstappen cruises to pole; Leclerc out in Q1 F1 Spanish GP: Verstappen cruises to pole; Leclerc out in Q1

McLaren repurposes old F1 factory as new composites facility
McLaren repurposes old F1 factory as new composites facility McLaren repurposes old F1 factory as new composites facility

F1 Spanish GP: Verstappen leads Alonso, Hulkenberg in FP2
F1 Spanish GP: Verstappen leads Alonso, Hulkenberg in FP2 F1 Spanish GP: Verstappen leads Alonso, Hulkenberg in FP2

Why Mercedes' long-awaited F1 upgrades are not the improvement Hamilton "dreamed of"
Why Mercedes' long-awaited F1 upgrades are not the improvement Hamilton "dreamed of" Why Mercedes' long-awaited F1 upgrades are not the improvement Hamilton "dreamed of"

Ten things we learned at the 2023 F1 Monaco Grand Prix
Ten things we learned at the 2023 F1 Monaco Grand Prix Ten things we learned at the 2023 F1 Monaco Grand Prix

F1 Monaco GP: Sainz leads Alonso in truncated first practice
F1 Monaco GP: Sainz leads Alonso in truncated first practice F1 Monaco GP: Sainz leads Alonso in truncated first practice

Alonso will "attack more than any other weekend" in Monaco
Alonso will "attack more than any other weekend" in Monaco Alonso will "attack more than any other weekend" in Monaco

The factors for and against a Red Bull upset in F1’s Monaco GP
The factors for and against a Red Bull upset in F1’s Monaco GP The factors for and against a Red Bull upset in F1’s Monaco GP

McLaren reveals 'Triple Crown' livery for Monaco and Spanish F1 races
McLaren reveals 'Triple Crown' livery for Monaco and Spanish F1 races McLaren reveals 'Triple Crown' livery for Monaco and Spanish F1 races

F1 donates €1 million to Emilia-Romagna flood relief effort
F1 donates €1 million to Emilia-Romagna flood relief effort F1 donates €1 million to Emilia-Romagna flood relief effort

In the shadows of Melbourne and Spa, F1 does the right thing over Imola
In the shadows of Melbourne and Spa, F1 does the right thing over Imola In the shadows of Melbourne and Spa, F1 does the right thing over Imola

The Verstappen/Red Bull dynamic that shows the scale of Perez's F1 title task
The Verstappen/Red Bull dynamic that shows the scale of Perez's F1 title task The Verstappen/Red Bull dynamic that shows the scale of Perez's F1 title task

F1 Miami GP: Russell tops FP1 from Hamilton, Leclerc
F1 Miami GP: Russell tops FP1 from Hamilton, Leclerc F1 Miami GP: Russell tops FP1 from Hamilton, Leclerc

Leclerc: Ferrari Miami F1 upgrade should go in “right direction”
Leclerc: Ferrari Miami F1 upgrade should go in “right direction” Leclerc: Ferrari Miami F1 upgrade should go in “right direction”

10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen pips Leclerc by 0.037s in FP1
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen pips Leclerc by 0.037s in FP1 F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen pips Leclerc by 0.037s in FP1

Tsunoda: "No negative energy" at AlphaTauri F1 despite Tost criticism
Tsunoda: "No negative energy" at AlphaTauri F1 despite Tost criticism Tsunoda: "No negative energy" at AlphaTauri F1 despite Tost criticism

What "gladiator" Allison's reappointment reveals about Mercedes' F1 shortcomings
What "gladiator" Allison's reappointment reveals about Mercedes' F1 shortcomings What "gladiator" Allison's reappointment reveals about Mercedes' F1 shortcomings

Aston Martin podiums "not enough" for Lawrence Stroll's F1 ambitions
Aston Martin podiums "not enough" for Lawrence Stroll's F1 ambitions Aston Martin podiums "not enough" for Lawrence Stroll's F1 ambitions

Emanuele Pirro to lead updated McLaren F1 young driver programme
Emanuele Pirro to lead updated McLaren F1 young driver programme Emanuele Pirro to lead updated McLaren F1 young driver programme

Frank Williams Academy funding initiative launched
Frank Williams Academy funding initiative launched Frank Williams Academy funding initiative launched

Why Ferrari isn't changing its 2023 F1 car concept to copy Red Bull
Why Ferrari isn't changing its 2023 F1 car concept to copy Red Bull Why Ferrari isn't changing its 2023 F1 car concept to copy Red Bull

Steiner: F1 must not sacrifice sport for the show by reining in Red Bull
Steiner: F1 must not sacrifice sport for the show by reining in Red Bull Steiner: F1 must not sacrifice sport for the show by reining in Red Bull

Why Verstappen 'quit threat' over F1 sprints isn't rooted in reality
Why Verstappen 'quit threat' over F1 sprints isn't rooted in reality Why Verstappen 'quit threat' over F1 sprints isn't rooted in reality

Should the Australian GP have been restarted after Magnussen's crash?
Should the Australian GP have been restarted after Magnussen's crash? Should the Australian GP have been restarted after Magnussen's crash?

The critical calls preceding Verstappen's Melbourne march and F1's red flag saga
The critical calls preceding Verstappen's Melbourne march and F1's red flag saga The critical calls preceding Verstappen's Melbourne march and F1's red flag saga

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen wins from Hamilton after late red-flag mayhem
F1 Australian GP: Verstappen wins from Hamilton after late red-flag mayhem F1 Australian GP: Verstappen wins from Hamilton after late red-flag mayhem

Russell: Mercedes F1 will "go for it" to beat Verstappen in Australian GP
Russell: Mercedes F1 will "go for it" to beat Verstappen in Australian GP Russell: Mercedes F1 will "go for it" to beat Verstappen in Australian GP

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Russell to pole; Perez last
F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Russell to pole; Perez last F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Russell to pole; Perez last

Horner shocked by FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations
Horner shocked by FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations Horner shocked by FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations

Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice
Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice

What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP
What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP

F1 Australian GP: Alonso tops rain-hit second practice from Leclerc
F1 Australian GP: Alonso tops rain-hit second practice from Leclerc F1 Australian GP: Alonso tops rain-hit second practice from Leclerc

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Hamilton but spins in FP1
F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Hamilton but spins in FP1 F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Hamilton but spins in FP1

FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies
FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies

Sainz details 2023 F1 car problems after Ferrari analysis
Sainz details 2023 F1 car problems after Ferrari analysis Sainz details 2023 F1 car problems after Ferrari analysis

FIA clamps down on F1 team pitwall fence celebrations
FIA clamps down on F1 team pitwall fence celebrations FIA clamps down on F1 team pitwall fence celebrations

Ten things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Ten things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Ten things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops first F1 practice from Perez, Alonso
Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops first F1 practice from Perez, Alonso Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops first F1 practice from Perez, Alonso

Hamilton splits with long-time trainer Angela Cullen
Hamilton splits with long-time trainer Angela Cullen Hamilton splits with long-time trainer Angela Cullen

Hamilton doesn't share other F1 drivers' views on Saudi GP safety
Hamilton doesn't share other F1 drivers' views on Saudi GP safety Hamilton doesn't share other F1 drivers' views on Saudi GP safety

Sainz: Ferrari fixing "bad situation" with early 2023 F1 engine problems
Sainz: Ferrari fixing "bad situation" with early 2023 F1 engine problems Sainz: Ferrari fixing "bad situation" with early 2023 F1 engine problems

How the F1 driver expression saga continues to have a Lineker-like problem
How the F1 driver expression saga continues to have a Lineker-like problem How the F1 driver expression saga continues to have a Lineker-like problem

Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks
Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks

How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination
How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination

Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP
Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP

Alonso: Other F1 teams lack core quality that has helped Aston Martin
Alonso: Other F1 teams lack core quality that has helped Aston Martin Alonso: Other F1 teams lack core quality that has helped Aston Martin

Bahrain GP: Verstappen cruises to F1 victory from Perez, Alonso
Bahrain GP: Verstappen cruises to F1 victory from Perez, Alonso Bahrain GP: Verstappen cruises to F1 victory from Perez, Alonso

Red Bull drivers unconcerned by Ferrari's surprise Bahrain GP tyre tactics
Red Bull drivers unconcerned by Ferrari's surprise Bahrain GP tyre tactics Red Bull drivers unconcerned by Ferrari's surprise Bahrain GP tyre tactics

Bahrain GP: Verstappen beats Perez, Ferraris to first pole of F1 2023
Bahrain GP: Verstappen beats Perez, Ferraris to first pole of F1 2023 Bahrain GP: Verstappen beats Perez, Ferraris to first pole of F1 2023

What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the Bahrain GP
What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the Bahrain GP What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the Bahrain GP

Bahrain GP: Alonso outpaces Red Bull duo to top second F1 practice
Bahrain GP: Alonso outpaces Red Bull duo to top second F1 practice Bahrain GP: Alonso outpaces Red Bull duo to top second F1 practice

Top F1 teams say Aston Martin will "definitely will be fighting at the front"
Top F1 teams say Aston Martin will "definitely will be fighting at the front" Top F1 teams say Aston Martin will "definitely will be fighting at the front"
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The 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full
The 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full The 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full

Schumacher: Mercedes F1 test run will help me be even better in sim
Schumacher: Mercedes F1 test run will help me be even better in sim Schumacher: Mercedes F1 test run will help me be even better in sim

ByKolles LMH a “better piece of engineering” than LMP1 car
ByKolles LMH a “better piece of engineering” than LMP1 car ByKolles LMH a “better piece of engineering” than LMP1 car

ByKolles hails "best ever performance" in LMP1 at Spa
ByKolles hails "best ever performance" in LMP1 at Spa ByKolles hails "best ever performance" in LMP1 at Spa

ByKolles resumes testing after gaining Le Mans entry
ByKolles resumes testing after gaining Le Mans entry ByKolles resumes testing after gaining Le Mans entry

Hunter-Reay to replace Daly at ECR from Road America
Hunter-Reay to replace Daly at ECR from Road America Hunter-Reay to replace Daly at ECR from Road America

How Ferrari could have won Le Mans outright in its factory absence
How Ferrari could have won Le Mans outright in its factory absence How Ferrari could have won Le Mans outright in its factory absence

Vowles admits Williams F1 car floor is "lacking detail"
Vowles admits Williams F1 car floor is "lacking detail" Vowles admits Williams F1 car floor is "lacking detail"

MotoGP™23 Videogame | Launch Trailer
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