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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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"Colapinto never hit the apex" – Audi's take on contentious Nico Hulkenberg penalty in Brazilian GP

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"Colapinto never hit the apex" – Audi's take on contentious Nico Hulkenberg penalty in Brazilian GP

What the Brazilian GP revealed about F1's ability to cope with rain

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What the Brazilian GP revealed about F1's ability to cope with rain

How Formula 1 proved the naysayers wrong – for once

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Sao Paulo GP

How Formula 1 proved the naysayers wrong – for once

How Lando Norris prevailed in a swift errors tour of Interlagos

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Sao Paulo GP

How Lando Norris prevailed in a swift errors tour of Interlagos

LIVE: F1 Brazilian GP – Lando Norris wins from Max Verstappen in the rain

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LIVE: F1 Brazilian GP – Lando Norris wins from Max Verstappen in the rain

"He really wanted it" – why Russell was furious over aborted Brazil ‘pole’ lap

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Sao Paulo GP

"He really wanted it" – why Russell was furious over aborted Brazil ‘pole’ lap

LIVE: F1 Brazilian GP updates - Lando Norris splashes to pole from George Russell

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LIVE: F1 Brazilian GP updates - Lando Norris splashes to pole from George Russell

LIVE: F1 Brazilian GP updates - Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton among drivers with grid penalties

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LIVE: F1 Brazilian GP updates - Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton among drivers with grid penalties

McLaren’s upgrade is "a pleasant surprise" – but will it stay on the car in Brazil?

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McLaren’s upgrade is "a pleasant surprise" – but will it stay on the car in Brazil?

F1 Brazilian GP: Kimi Antonelli fastest in FP2

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F1 Brazilian GP: Kimi Antonelli fastest in FP2

F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris pops to the top of timesheets with upgraded McLaren in FP1

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F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris pops to the top of timesheets with upgraded McLaren in FP1

Charles Leclerc blames Mexico GP clash on track layout - Fred Vasseur disagrees

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Mexican GP

Charles Leclerc blames Mexico GP clash on track layout - Fred Vasseur disagrees

Lewis Hamilton needs “serious talks” with himself and his team-mate

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Mexican GP

Lewis Hamilton needs “serious talks” with himself and his team-mate

Why Charles Leclerc didn’t yield Mexico GP lead after cutting Turn 5

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Mexican GP

Why Charles Leclerc didn’t yield Mexico GP lead after cutting Turn 5

Why lap times in Mexico have been so much closer to the previous F1 era

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Mexican GP

Why lap times in Mexico have been so much closer to the previous F1 era

Valtteri Bottas "pretty confident" of staying for F1 2027 amid Colton Herta rumours

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Mexican GP

Valtteri Bottas "pretty confident" of staying for F1 2027 amid Colton Herta rumours

Fernando Alonso 'beyond frustration' after engine issue in F1 Mexico GP qualifying

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Fernando Alonso 'beyond frustration' after engine issue in F1 Mexico GP qualifying

The fine margins that cost George Russell pole in Mexico

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The fine margins that cost George Russell pole in Mexico

"I'll bombard myself with melatonin": Kimi Antonelli admits to driving "tense" and "tired" on cusp of F1 title

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"I'll bombard myself with melatonin": Kimi Antonelli admits to driving "tense" and "tired" on cusp of F1 title

Ryo Hirakawa could have "easily" made Q2 in F1 Mexico GP without late traffic

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Ryo Hirakawa could have "easily" made Q2 in F1 Mexico GP without late traffic

"Up there for pole": Max Verstappen rues Turn 13 traffic in F1 Mexico GP qualifying

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"Up there for pole": Max Verstappen rues Turn 13 traffic in F1 Mexico GP qualifying

Why Isack Hadjar deserves a medal, not a warning, after paddock "incident"

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Mexican GP

Why Isack Hadjar deserves a medal, not a warning, after paddock "incident"

What's behind "absolute nonsense" Oliver Bearman contract rumours

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Mexican GP

What's behind "absolute nonsense" Oliver Bearman contract rumours

What Fernando Alonso is getting wrong about F1 driving standards

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Mexican GP

What Fernando Alonso is getting wrong about F1 driving standards

Lewis Hamilton on why he is “built differently” to stay in F1 for the “foreseeable future”

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Mexican GP

Lewis Hamilton on why he is “built differently” to stay in F1 for the “foreseeable future”

"Two steps forward, one step back" – Oscar Piastri explains the route out of McLaren's car woes

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Mexican GP

"Two steps forward, one step back" – Oscar Piastri explains the route out of McLaren's car woes

Oliver Bearman explains why Haas’ 2026 F1 car is ‘hitting its ceiling’

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United States GP

Oliver Bearman explains why Haas’ 2026 F1 car is ‘hitting its ceiling’

The mistakes that cost Lewis Hamilton a podium at F1’s US GP

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United States GP

The mistakes that cost Lewis Hamilton a podium at F1’s US GP

“I couldn’t disappear” – Oliver Bearman rues “crazy” penalty for Pierre Gasly clash

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“I couldn’t disappear” – Oliver Bearman rues “crazy” penalty for Pierre Gasly clash

Franco Colapinto responds to Jeremy Clarkson’s controversial comment about him

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Franco Colapinto responds to Jeremy Clarkson’s controversial comment about him

Fernando Alonso blasts driving standards of bottom half of F1 grid

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Fernando Alonso blasts driving standards of bottom half of F1 grid

Charles Leclerc reacts to Ferrari fear: 'We know what line not to cross'

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Charles Leclerc reacts to Ferrari fear: 'We know what line not to cross'

How Verstappen and Antonelli were both “surprised” in United States GP qualifying

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How Verstappen and Antonelli were both “surprised” in United States GP qualifying

Why Ferrari failed to deliver on its hype in F1's United States GP qualifying

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United States GP

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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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

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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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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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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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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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"

Why Christian Horner sees history repeating itself for Adrian Newey at Aston Martin

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Why Christian Horner sees history repeating itself for Adrian Newey at Aston Martin

Christian Horner takes cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner: 'He never achieved an F1 podium'

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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"

Christian Horner's inside story of how Red Bull built its own F1 engine

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Christian Horner's inside story of how Red Bull built its own F1 engine

'Senior moment' or breakdown of trust? The implications of Hamilton's Singapore GP meltdown

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Singapore GP

'Senior moment' or breakdown of trust? The implications of Hamilton's Singapore GP meltdown

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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Pierre Gasly questions FIA stewards' decision not to penalise Lando Norris after Singapore crash

“A better job” or more engine power? Verstappen’s Singapore pole analysed

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“A better job” or more engine power? Verstappen’s Singapore pole analysed

How Hamilton "tipped it over the edge" with a setup change too far in Singapore GP qualifying

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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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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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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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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

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Maverick Vinales to undergo extensive medical checks: “If I have something broken, I'll stop”

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Maverick Vinales to undergo extensive medical checks: “If I have something broken, I'll stop”

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Max Verstappen questions Ferrari’s decision to let Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc race freely

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Max Verstappen questions Ferrari’s decision to let Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc race freely

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Austin Cindric wins Ford Veterans Day Classic at Daytona

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Austin Cindric wins Ford Veterans Day Classic at Daytona

Kevin Harvick: NASCAR needs a Gen 7.5 car and 'some hard conversations'

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Kevin Harvick: NASCAR needs a Gen 7.5 car and 'some hard conversations'

Frankie Muniz "a little sore," released from hospital after Daytona crash

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Frankie Muniz "a little sore," released from hospital after Daytona crash