Stuart studied history at the University of Kent and had a brief career as a road tester on car/bike magazine Redline until he ended up in a ditch with a Ducati 748 on top of him. He joined the Autosport ecosystem as deputy editor of sister title Le Mans & Sportscar Racer in 1999. Most recently he was the editor of GP Racing magazine. He's also the author of 15 books on automobiles and motor racing, including the award-winning Art of The Formula 1 Race Cars. No Ducatis were harmed during its production.
Latest articles by Stuart Codling
Why Williams is still feeling the weight of expectation
Red Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
How Silverstone exposed Formula 1's dire need for speed
Red Bull understands Max Verstappen's anger after "super dangerous" British GP retirement
Max Verstappen "fed up" with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash
How “stressed” Kimi Antonelli beat his nerves – and Charles Leclerc – in British GP qualifying
George Russell perplexed by top speed deficit at F1 British GP
F1 drivers criticise ‘dangerous’ yo-yo racing in British GP sprint race
Contract extensions for Russell and Hamilton shed new light on Verstappen-McLaren rumours
What disappointed Kimi Antonelli after being beaten to pole position in British GP sprint qualifying
What's different about Oscar Piastri's response to Max Verstappen-McLaren rumours
George Russell: Energy-starved Silverstone will have better racing – like Australia and China
Indecent proposal? How Carlos Sainz's big idea to change F1 qualifying might work
Why Kimi Antonelli is more positive about F1 title chance despite "bad weekend" in Austria
Fernando Alonso: Silverstone will be "very different and not fun to drive" in 2026 F1 cars
Carlos Sainz “not really” considering F1 future beyond Williams until summer break
Why this looks like George Russell’s best chance yet at the British GP
How Silverstone played its part in Bearman’s learning curve
Max Verstappen's F1 future: Are McLaren talks serious, or a way to put pressure on Red Bull?
"Perfectionist" Russell has a psychological edge over Antonelli, says his former boss
Lewis Hamilton shrugs off Max Verstappen's penalty call for Austrian GP battle
Mercedes boss questions how Ferrari can afford "limitless" F1 upgrades
Why F1's engine-upgrade picture is becoming ever more ludicrous
Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc confused by woeful Ferrari race pace in Austria
Fernando Alonso confident of progress despite Aston Martin's gap to Cadillac in Austria qualifying
Cadillac's F1 updates show improved pace, but hot Austrian GP will be the litmus test
What were Antonelli’s chances of starting on the front row in Austria without his yellow-flag blunder?
Why Kimi Antonelli aborted his fastest lap in Austrian GP qualifying
The difficult questions Mercedes has to answer
Why McLaren hasn't run its "McMacarena" wing in Austria
Lance Stroll explains "for the mechanics and Lawrence" radio message
What’s vexing Fernando Alonso about rival F1 teams’ “unlimited upgrades”
Carlos Sainz: Even without extra weight, Williams is “not where we promised we’d be”
What next for Formula 1’s rules?
Has Alpine finally started its return climb?
What next for Honda now its engine is confirmed as F1's weakest?
What were the chances of Hamilton winning in Barcelona without the virtual safety car?
LIVE: F1 Barcelona Grand Prix updates - Lewis Hamilton on course for first Ferrari win as Kimi Antonelli retires
How “reset” Russell fended off “recalibrated” Hamilton for Barcelona GP pole
LIVE: F1 Barcelona Grand Prix updates - George Russell leads Lewis Hamilton in Spain
LIVE: F1 Barcelona Grand Prix updates - George Russell leads Oscar Piastri as Valtteri Bottas hits problems in FP3
LIVE: F1 Barcelona Grand Prix updates - Lando Norris leads FP2 as Liam Lawson and Valtteri Bottas hit issues
LIVE: F1 Barcelona Grand Prix updates - George Russell leads as seven rookies take part in FP1
Why Kimi Antonelli is "grateful" for mid-season slump in F1 2025
Aston Martin reveals technical reason for Lance Stroll’s Monaco crash
What could drive McLaren to build its own F1 engine
Alpine requests FIA ‘right of review’ over penalties which cost Monaco GP podium
George Russell “beyond frustration” after dismal, point-less Monaco GP
F1 Monaco GP live commentary and updates - Kimi Antonelli takes dominant win
Why McLaren’s new front wing needs “a bit more work”
How Kimi Antonelli's "magic lap" stole pole from Max Verstappen in Monaco
“A reality check” – why Lando Norris was expecting poor Monaco qualifying
LIVE: F1 Monaco Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli takes provisional pole ahead of Max Verstappen
"It works for me" – why Charles Leclerc isn't buying Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari simulator claims
LIVE: F1 Monaco Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli leads FP3 as Oliver Bearman crash brings out red flags
McLaren fined €30,000 after causing Monaco virtual safety car
LIVE: F1 Monaco Grand Prix updates - Ferrari in front as Sergio Perez fire red flags FP2
Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc hit with fines for late arrival to FIA press conference
LIVE: F1 Monaco Grand Prix updates - Charles Leclerc on top as Isack Hadjar, Fernando Alonso bring out red flags in FP1
Why Mercedes drivers resist team orders in growing F1 title fight