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Stuart Codling
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.
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Why Ferrari failed to deliver on its hype in F1's United States GP qualifying
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United States GP
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Why Ferrari failed to deliver on its hype in F1's United States GP qualifying
Oscar Piastri warns COTA bumps could become an overtaking hazard at US GP
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United States GP
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Oscar Piastri warns COTA bumps could become an overtaking hazard at US GP
Why Cadillac F1 boss provoked fresh intrigue by dodging driver question
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United States GP
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Why Cadillac F1 boss provoked fresh intrigue by dodging driver question
"We're just a step behind" - what McLaren is trying to solve with its final 2026 upgrades
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United States GP
"We're just a step behind" - what McLaren is trying to solve with its final 2026 upgrades
George Russell: F1 2026 season a test of "character and resilience"
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United States GP
George Russell: F1 2026 season a test of "character and resilience"
Why it's now Oliver Bearman versus Rafael Camara for the next Ferrari vacancy
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United States GP
Why it's now Oliver Bearman versus Rafael Camara for the next Ferrari vacancy
George Russell responds to Christian Horner's Red Bull simulator claim
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United States GP
George Russell responds to Christian Horner's Red Bull simulator claim
Esteban Ocon responds to Haas signing Rafael Camara for F1 2027
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United States GP
Esteban Ocon responds to Haas signing Rafael Camara for F1 2027
Christian Horner: Kimi Antonelli has 'earned' the right to be Mercedes' number one
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Singapore GP
Christian Horner: Kimi Antonelli has 'earned' the right to be Mercedes' number one
How Geri Halliwell helped Christian Horner deal with fan hate
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How Geri Halliwell helped Christian Horner deal with fan hate
Christian Horner calls for F1 budget cap rethink: "Teams are spending $500 or $600m"
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Singapore GP
Christian Horner calls for F1 budget cap rethink: "Teams are spending $500 or $600m"
Christian Horner takes cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner: 'He never achieved an F1 podium'
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Singapore GP
Christian Horner takes cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner: 'He never achieved an F1 podium'
Christian Horner admits that F1 rivalry with Toto Wolff became "theatre"
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Christian Horner admits that F1 rivalry with Toto Wolff became "theatre"
F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates: Max Verstappen cruises to victory
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Singapore GP
F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates: Max Verstappen cruises to victory
Pierre Gasly questions FIA stewards' decision not to penalise Lando Norris after Singapore crash
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Singapore GP
Pierre Gasly questions FIA stewards' decision not to penalise Lando Norris after Singapore crash
How Hamilton "tipped it over the edge" with a setup change too far in Singapore GP qualifying
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Singapore GP
How Hamilton "tipped it over the edge" with a setup change too far in Singapore GP qualifying
F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates: Qualifying delayed
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Singapore GP
F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates: Qualifying delayed
F1 Singapore GP Live commentary and updates: Max Verstappen in commanding sprint lead
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Singapore GP
F1 Singapore GP Live commentary and updates: Max Verstappen in commanding sprint lead
Why Kimi Antonelli can't revert to previous Mercedes spec in Singapore
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Singapore GP
Why Kimi Antonelli can't revert to previous Mercedes spec in Singapore
"Human error" caused Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch
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Singapore GP
"Human error" caused Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch
F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates: Max Verstappen delivers stellar lap for sprint pole
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Singapore GP
F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates: Max Verstappen delivers stellar lap for sprint pole
F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates - George Russell fastest in FP1
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Singapore GP
F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates - George Russell fastest in FP1
Fernando Alonso set for Dakar Rally comeback with Aston Martin
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Fernando Alonso set for Dakar Rally comeback with Aston Martin
LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia - Max Verstappen wins as George Russell retires
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia - Max Verstappen wins as George Russell retires
Why Mercedes' Bahrain GP upgrade is still a "big question mark"
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Why Mercedes' Bahrain GP upgrade is still a "big question mark"
LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia updates - Qualifying
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia updates - Qualifying
LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP updates in Malaysia - FP3
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP updates in Malaysia - FP3
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Follow FP2 at Sepang with live timing
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Follow FP2 at Sepang with live timing
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Follow FP1 at Sepang with live timing
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Follow FP1 at Sepang with live timing
Lance Stroll: Honda F1 engine makes Aston Martin slower by two seconds a lap
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Lance Stroll: Honda F1 engine makes Aston Martin slower by two seconds a lap
What the drivers are expecting from F1's return to Sepang
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
What the drivers are expecting from F1's return to Sepang
Dropped Esteban Ocon defiant: Formula 1 is “where I belong”
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Dropped Esteban Ocon defiant: Formula 1 is “where I belong”
Audi announces plans for new F1 campus
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Audi announces plans for new F1 campus
Franco Colapinto: I have full support from Alpine F1 boss Flavio Briatore
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Franco Colapinto: I have full support from Alpine F1 boss Flavio Briatore
How Isack Hadjar injured his wrist during F1 2026 summer break
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Azerbaijan GP
How Isack Hadjar injured his wrist during F1 2026 summer break
Why Mercedes thought Max Verstappen was "on some sort of massive bungee cord" in Azerbaijan GP
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Azerbaijan GP
Why Mercedes thought Max Verstappen was "on some sort of massive bungee cord" in Azerbaijan GP
Why Mercedes didn’t expect “Monza 2.0” from Kimi Antonelli in Baku
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Azerbaijan GP
Why Mercedes didn’t expect “Monza 2.0” from Kimi Antonelli in Baku
"Mr Horner is looking for a job" – Frederic Vasseur claps back at Ferrari rumours
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Azerbaijan GP
"Mr Horner is looking for a job" – Frederic Vasseur claps back at Ferrari rumours
George Russell's "biggest threat" in Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen or Kimi Antonelli?
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Azerbaijan GP
George Russell's "biggest threat" in Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen or Kimi Antonelli?
Why "dangerous" Hamilton-Lawson incident in Azerbaijan GP practice hasn't led to change
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Azerbaijan GP
Why "dangerous" Hamilton-Lawson incident in Azerbaijan GP practice hasn't led to change
What Kimi Antonelli has learned from Max Verstappen
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Azerbaijan GP
What Kimi Antonelli has learned from Max Verstappen
Will the "big swing" Williams F1 car upgrade be a hit or a miss?
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Azerbaijan GP
Will the "big swing" Williams F1 car upgrade be a hit or a miss?
What’s behind the delay in cancelling the Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs?
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What’s behind the delay in cancelling the Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs?
What were Charles Leclerc's "other opportunities" before signing new Ferrari deal?
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Azerbaijan GP
What were Charles Leclerc's "other opportunities" before signing new Ferrari deal?
Italy’s next F1 world champion?
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Italy’s next F1 world champion?
Carlos Sainz accuses Fernando Alonso of provoking a penalty "like always"
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Spanish GP
Carlos Sainz accuses Fernando Alonso of provoking a penalty "like always"
LIVE: F1 Spanish Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli takes lead as Charles Leclerc finally pits
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Spanish GP
LIVE: F1 Spanish Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli takes lead as Charles Leclerc finally pits
“I f***ed up quite a lot”: How Yuki Tsunoda discovered the complexity of F1 2026 at Monza
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Italian GP
“I f***ed up quite a lot”: How Yuki Tsunoda discovered the complexity of F1 2026 at Monza
Oscar Piastri shoots down Lando Norris sabotage theory
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Italian GP
Oscar Piastri shoots down Lando Norris sabotage theory
What the drivers make of "crazy" Madrid F1 circuit
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Spanish GP
What the drivers make of "crazy" Madrid F1 circuit
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MotoGP's final Australian GP at Phillip Island cancelled due to poor weather
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MotoGP's final Australian GP at Phillip Island cancelled due to poor weather
2026 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
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2026 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
There will be even less drag in Cup cars at Talladega on Sunday
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There will be even less drag in Cup cars at Talladega on Sunday