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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.

Latest articles by Stuart Codling

Oscar Piastri confused by pace deficit to Lando Norris in F1 2026

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Oscar Piastri confused by pace deficit to Lando Norris in F1 2026

Why F1 fans need fewer sprints, not more

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Why F1 fans need fewer sprints, not more

Lando Norris: I don't have a car to fight for the F1 title

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Lando Norris: I don't have a car to fight for the F1 title

Lewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders

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Lewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders

Max Verstappen explains what caused his race-ending F1 Dutch GP crash

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Max Verstappen explains what caused his race-ending F1 Dutch GP crash

Lando Norris: I hope Mercedes gets a double disqualification in Las Vegas and forgets to pit in Qatar

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Lando Norris: I hope Mercedes gets a double disqualification in Las Vegas and forgets to pit in Qatar

“It’s just nuts” – Lewis Hamilton baffled by Ferrari’s tyre-warming struggle

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“It’s just nuts” – Lewis Hamilton baffled by Ferrari’s tyre-warming struggle

Why the F1 Dutch GP weekend has been a "wake-up call" for Kimi Antonelli

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Why the F1 Dutch GP weekend has been a "wake-up call" for Kimi Antonelli

Yuki Tsunoda: Racing Bulls is “pretty impressed” with my performance so far

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Yuki Tsunoda: Racing Bulls is “pretty impressed” with my performance so far

Why Lando Norris was “surprised” to claim Dutch GP pole position

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Why Lando Norris was “surprised” to claim Dutch GP pole position

Why Williams problems are worse than previously known

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Why Williams problems are worse than previously known

Max Verstappen: Red Bull still lacking grip and balance after F1 Dutch GP sprint qualifying

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Max Verstappen: Red Bull still lacking grip and balance after F1 Dutch GP sprint qualifying

Regressing Haas "10th best" in F1 after Aston Martin upgrades - Oliver Bearman

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Regressing Haas "10th best" in F1 after Aston Martin upgrades - Oliver Bearman

Why 'grateful' Liam Lawson is expecting a 'tough' F1 return at Red Bull

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Why 'grateful' Liam Lawson is expecting a 'tough' F1 return at Red Bull

The themes to watch for the rest of F1 2026

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The themes to watch for the rest of F1 2026

Why Max Verstappen was 'closer to retiring than changing teams'

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Why Max Verstappen was 'closer to retiring than changing teams'

Switch off or ramp up? How the smartest F1 drivers managed the summer break

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Switch off or ramp up? How the smartest F1 drivers managed the summer break

The subtle but significant changes McLaren will make for its 2027 F1 car

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The subtle but significant changes McLaren will make for its 2027 F1 car

Why McLaren feels the best drivers can still make a difference under F1 2026 rules

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Why McLaren feels the best drivers can still make a difference under F1 2026 rules

Cadillac gives update on its under-construction F1 factories

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Cadillac gives update on its under-construction F1 factories

The standout tech innovations of F1 2026 so far

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The standout tech innovations of F1 2026 so far

Why it will “take years” for Cadillac to reach the level F1 rivals are operating at

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Why it will “take years” for Cadillac to reach the level F1 rivals are operating at

Baku upgrade will not fix Williams' 2026 F1 struggles - Alex Albon

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Baku upgrade will not fix Williams' 2026 F1 struggles - Alex Albon

Sergio Perez explains what is holding Cadillac back in F1 2026

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Sergio Perez explains what is holding Cadillac back in F1 2026

The last person you should ask about F1 TV graphics is George Lucas

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The last person you should ask about F1 TV graphics is George Lucas

Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing

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Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing

Lando Norris "much more confident" than during 2025 title campaign, says Andrea Stella

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Lando Norris "much more confident" than during 2025 title campaign, says Andrea Stella

Franco Colapinto’s ominous warning on Aston Martin’s upgraded F1 car

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Franco Colapinto’s ominous warning on Aston Martin’s upgraded F1 car

2026 season won't end in Las Vegas, F1 boss confirms

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2026 season won't end in Las Vegas, F1 boss confirms

Where to next after the Bahraysian Grand Prix?

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Where to next after the Bahraysian Grand Prix?

Ferrari meltdown: How the best chassis in F1 flunked a podium finish in Hungary

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Ferrari meltdown: How the best chassis in F1 flunked a podium finish in Hungary

Explained: McLaren's view of Oscar Piastri's explosive F1 Hungarian GP radio outburst

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Explained: McLaren's view of Oscar Piastri's explosive F1 Hungarian GP radio outburst

'Too many mistakes' – Mercedes admits Hungarian GP start issue wasn't George Russell's fault

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'Too many mistakes' – Mercedes admits Hungarian GP start issue wasn't George Russell's fault

Oscar Piastri tears into "unacceptable" Carlos Sainz incident, accepts McLaren strategy

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Oscar Piastri tears into "unacceptable" Carlos Sainz incident, accepts McLaren strategy

Haas “shouldn’t be fighting with” Aston Martin – Oliver Bearman

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Haas “shouldn’t be fighting with” Aston Martin – Oliver Bearman

Struggling Williams must be inspired by Aston Martin's improvement - Carlos Sainz

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Struggling Williams must be inspired by Aston Martin's improvement - Carlos Sainz

"It's our mistake" Ferrari takes blame for Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying

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"It's our mistake" Ferrari takes blame for Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying

George Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change, but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop

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George Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change, but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop

Fernando Alonso: F1 Hungarian GP an "important" lift for Aston Martin

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Fernando Alonso: F1 Hungarian GP an "important" lift for Aston Martin

Lewis Hamilton jokes his 2025 Hungary GP low point deserves its own documentary

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Lewis Hamilton jokes his 2025 Hungary GP low point deserves its own documentary

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Hungaroring track repaired overnight after driver complaints

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F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Hungaroring track repaired overnight after driver complaints

Fans don't get a true picture of driver performance with 2026 F1 rules – but it's fixable, says Haas boss

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Fans don't get a true picture of driver performance with 2026 F1 rules – but it's fixable, says Haas boss

'I’ll stretch your neck like a chicken' – The tough love Kimi Antonelli's father gave after F1 track limits errors

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'I’ll stretch your neck like a chicken' – The tough love Kimi Antonelli's father gave after F1 track limits errors

George Russell: Data shows software calibration behind recent F1 struggles, not driving style

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George Russell: Data shows software calibration behind recent F1 struggles, not driving style

Lewis Hamilton "proud" of F1 turnaround as he jokes about future documentary

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Lewis Hamilton "proud" of F1 turnaround as he jokes about future documentary

Cadillac's Sergio Perez fears Aston Martin's Hungary B-spec will "close the gap"

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Cadillac's Sergio Perez fears Aston Martin's Hungary B-spec will "close the gap"

Welcome to the jungle? When Formula 1.5 came to Spa

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Welcome to the jungle? When Formula 1.5 came to Spa

"Kimi can buy me dinner." Valtteri Bottas jokes about his part in Antonelli’s Belgian GP win

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"Kimi can buy me dinner." Valtteri Bottas jokes about his part in Antonelli’s Belgian GP win

Ferrari criticises "mega harsh" Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Belgian GP

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Ferrari criticises "mega harsh" Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Belgian GP

LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli wins ahead of Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen

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LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli wins ahead of Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen

Carlos Sainz hit with grid penalty for F1 Belgian Grand Prix

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Carlos Sainz hit with grid penalty for F1 Belgian Grand Prix

How Antonelli found half a second to thwart Verstappen in Belgian GP qualifying

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How Antonelli found half a second to thwart Verstappen in Belgian GP qualifying

“Serious issue at play” – Why George Russell changed his mind about deficit to Kimi Antonelli

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“Serious issue at play” – Why George Russell changed his mind about deficit to Kimi Antonelli

LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli takes pole ahead of Max Verstappen

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LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli takes pole ahead of Max Verstappen

LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli leads as Lewis Hamilton ends FP3 in wall

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LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli leads as Lewis Hamilton ends FP3 in wall

"We're not getting ahead of ourselves" - Why Lando Norris was downbeat despite Belgium F1 practice pace

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"We're not getting ahead of ourselves" - Why Lando Norris was downbeat despite Belgium F1 practice pace

LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli leads Lando Norris in disrupted FP2

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LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli leads Lando Norris in disrupted FP2

LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Ferrari and Red Bull scrap for FP1 lead

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LIVE: F1 Belgian Grand Prix updates - Ferrari and Red Bull scrap for FP1 lead

Why Williams is still feeling the weight of expectation

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Why Williams is still feeling the weight of expectation

Red Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa

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Red Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa