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Stuart Codling
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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

Banking on success: Inside Madrid’s new grand prix circuit

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Spanish GP
Banking on success: Inside Madrid’s new grand prix circuit

Inside the brain chemistry of F1 high performance

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Miami GP
Inside the brain chemistry of F1 high performance

How the 2027 F1 rule changes will work

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Miami GP
How the 2027 F1 rule changes will work

Aston Martin's plans for F1 2026 after upgrade-free Miami

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Miami GP
Aston Martin's plans for F1 2026 after upgrade-free Miami

Where will ‘yo-yo’ F1 racing return?

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Miami GP
Where will ‘yo-yo’ F1 racing return?

Why some F1 team bosses think drivers shouldn't have a say in the rules

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Miami GP
Why some F1 team bosses think drivers shouldn't have a say in the rules

Why V8s have entered the F1 chat (again)

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Miami GP
Why V8s have entered the F1 chat (again)

What were Norris' chances of winning the F1 Miami Grand Prix?

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Miami GP
What were Norris' chances of winning the F1 Miami Grand Prix?

What F1 stands to gain from a wet Miami GP

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Miami GP
What F1 stands to gain from a wet Miami GP

How Antonelli restored Mercedes order in F1 Miami GP qualifying

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Miami GP
How Antonelli restored Mercedes order in F1 Miami GP qualifying

Why the jury is still out on 2026 F1 rules fix 

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Miami GP
Why the jury is still out on 2026 F1 rules fix 

Why Albon's track-limits strike in F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

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Miami GP
Why Albon's track-limits strike in F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

The key threats facing F1 with thunderstorms forecast for Miami GP

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Miami GP
The key threats facing F1 with thunderstorms forecast for Miami GP

Hamilton wants "a seat at the table" for F1 drivers in rules talks - but is it viable?

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Miami GP
Hamilton wants "a seat at the table" for F1 drivers in rules talks - but is it viable?

Why OEM involvement has caused vast problems for F1 and the FIA

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Miami GP
Why OEM involvement has caused vast problems for F1 and the FIA

FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

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Miami GP
FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

How F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

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Miami GP
How F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

McLaren: F1 in conversation over future engine hardware tweaks

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McLaren: F1 in conversation over future engine hardware tweaks

Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars

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Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars

What's behind McLaren's fresh A-B F1 team angst?

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What's behind McLaren's fresh A-B F1 team angst?

McNish appointed Audi F1 racing director with immediate effect

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Saudi Arabian GP
McNish appointed Audi F1 racing director with immediate effect

Why McLaren will deliver "an entirely new" F1 car in Miami – but expects all rivals to do the same

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Miami GP
Why McLaren will deliver "an entirely new" F1 car in Miami – but expects all rivals to do the same

Why 2026 F1 rule changes involve "a scalpel, not a baseball bat"

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Miami GP
Why 2026 F1 rule changes involve "a scalpel, not a baseball bat"

Breaking down the term 'artificial overtake' – and comparisons with F1's previous turbo era

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Miami GP
Breaking down the term 'artificial overtake' – and comparisons with F1's previous turbo era

What’s going on at Aston Martin – and how does the team find a way out of its hole?

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What’s going on at Aston Martin – and how does the team find a way out of its hole?

Pool position: bringing Glastonbury glam to Silverstone

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British GP
Pool position: bringing Glastonbury glam to Silverstone

The political shift that will determine F1's next engine formula

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Miami GP
The political shift that will determine F1's next engine formula

Domenicali responds to Verstappen's criticism of F1 2026: “His voice has to be listened to”

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Domenicali responds to Verstappen's criticism of F1 2026: “His voice has to be listened to”

Melted pistons and massive turbo lag: how Mansell tamed 1980s F1 monsters

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Melted pistons and massive turbo lag: how Mansell tamed 1980s F1 monsters

Audi F1 boss may have revealed why Wheatley quit

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Japanese GP
Audi F1 boss may have revealed why Wheatley quit

“Miracles are not possible” – Why Audi won’t find a quick engine fix through F1’s ADUO framework

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Japanese GP
“Miracles are not possible” – Why Audi won’t find a quick engine fix through F1’s ADUO framework

Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

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Japanese GP
Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

Bearman’s Japanese GP crash has forced F1’s hand over safety

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Japanese GP
Bearman’s Japanese GP crash has forced F1’s hand over safety

FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

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FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

How April F1 break will impact Red Bull and Aston Martin

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Japanese GP
How April F1 break will impact Red Bull and Aston Martin

The grim start warning Formula 1 seems to have missed

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Chinese GP
The grim start warning Formula 1 seems to have missed

Why Aston Martin is remaining positive despite dire start to F1 2026

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Chinese GP
Why Aston Martin is remaining positive despite dire start to F1 2026

Verstappen: F1 fans who enjoy 2026 rules 'don't understand racing'

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Chinese GP
Verstappen: F1 fans who enjoy 2026 rules 'don't understand racing'

How Antonelli became F1's youngest-ever polesitter

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Chinese GP
How Antonelli became F1's youngest-ever polesitter

Mercedes yet to understand problem that nearly ruined Russell's qualifying

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Chinese GP
Mercedes yet to understand problem that nearly ruined Russell's qualifying

Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

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Chinese GP
Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

What's holding Cadillac back in F1?

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Chinese GP
What's holding Cadillac back in F1?

Who is taking the initiative in solving F1's start problem?

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Chinese GP
Who is taking the initiative in solving F1's start problem?

Counting the cost of F1's controversial new engine formula

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Chinese GP
Counting the cost of F1's controversial new engine formula

Why Williams cannot instantly put its overweight F1 car on a diet

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Australian GP
Why Williams cannot instantly put its overweight F1 car on a diet

Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing

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Australian GP
Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing

Verstappen wants FIA to take action over F1 2026 rules

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Australian GP
Verstappen wants FIA to take action over F1 2026 rules

Why Brawn's F1 fairytale is unlikely to be repeated in 2026

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Why Brawn's F1 fairytale is unlikely to be repeated in 2026

How Russell guided his "go kart" Mercedes to F1 Australian GP pole by a staggering margin

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Australian GP
How Russell guided his "go kart" Mercedes to F1 Australian GP pole by a staggering margin

Verstappen undergoes X-ray on hands after Australian GP qualifying crash

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Australian GP
Verstappen undergoes X-ray on hands after Australian GP qualifying crash

Alonso reveals when Aston Martin should retire from F1 Australian GP

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Australian GP
Alonso reveals when Aston Martin should retire from F1 Australian GP

The litmus test for Lindblad after his rapid rise to F1

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Australian GP
The litmus test for Lindblad after his rapid rise to F1

Why F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs are unlikely to be replaced if cancelled

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Why F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs are unlikely to be replaced if cancelled

Why Mercedes is so confident about overtaking in Australian GP when rivals aren't

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Why Mercedes is so confident about overtaking in Australian GP when rivals aren't

Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations

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Australian GP
Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations

LIVE: Antonelli wins the F1 Japanese GP

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LIVE: Antonelli wins the F1 Japanese GP

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - Antonelli beats Russell to pole

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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - Antonelli beats Russell to pole

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP3

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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP3

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP2

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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP2

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP commentary and updates - FP1

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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP commentary and updates - FP1