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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

Why this looks like Russell’s best chance yet at the British GP

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Why this looks like Russell’s best chance yet at the British GP

How Silverstone played its part in Bearman’s learning curve

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How Silverstone played its part in Bearman’s learning curve

Is Verstappen to McLaren a genuine possibility?

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Is Verstappen to McLaren a genuine possibility?

Mercedes boss questions Ferrari's "limitless" F1 upgrades amid budget cap era

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Mercedes boss questions Ferrari's "limitless" F1 upgrades amid budget cap era

Why F1's engine-upgrade picture is becoming ever more ludicrous

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Why F1's engine-upgrade picture is becoming ever more ludicrous

Hamilton and Leclerc confused by woeful Ferrari pace in Austrian GP

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Hamilton and Leclerc confused by woeful Ferrari pace in Austrian GP

Cadillac's F1 updates show improved pace, but hot Austrian GP will test its capabilities

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Cadillac's F1 updates show improved pace, but hot Austrian GP will test its capabilities

What were Antonelli’s chances of starting on the front row in Austria without his yellow-flag blunder?

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What were Antonelli’s chances of starting on the front row in Austria without his yellow-flag blunder?

Why Antonelli aborted his fastest lap in Austrian GP qualifying

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Why Antonelli aborted his fastest lap in Austrian GP qualifying

The difficult questions Mercedes has to answer

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The difficult questions Mercedes has to answer

Why McLaren hasn't run its "McMacarena" wing in Austria

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Why McLaren hasn't run its "McMacarena" wing in Austria

What next for Formula 1’s rules?

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What next for Formula 1’s rules?

Has Alpine finally started its return climb?

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Has Alpine finally started its return climb?

Why Leclerc must act now to avoid becoming Ferrari’s number two

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Why Leclerc must act now to avoid becoming Ferrari’s number two

What next for Honda now its engine is confirmed as F1's weakest?

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
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?

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What were the chances of Hamilton winning in Barcelona without the virtual safety car?

How “reset” Russell fended off “recalibrated” Hamilton for Barcelona GP pole

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How “reset” Russell fended off “recalibrated” Hamilton for Barcelona GP pole

Why Antonelli is "grateful" for mid-season slump in F1 2025

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Why Antonelli is "grateful" for mid-season slump in F1 2025

What could drive McLaren to build its own F1 engine

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What could drive McLaren to build its own F1 engine

Alpine requests right of review with FIA over penalties which cost Monaco GP podium

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Alpine requests right of review with FIA over penalties which cost Monaco GP podium

Russell “beyond frustration” after dismal, point-less Monaco GP

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Russell “beyond frustration” after dismal, point-less Monaco GP

How Antonelli's "magic lap" stole pole from Verstappen in Monaco

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How Antonelli's "magic lap" stole pole from Verstappen in Monaco

Why Norris was expecting poor Monaco GP qualifying

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Why Norris was expecting poor Monaco GP qualifying

Why Norris and Leclerc have been summoned to the FIA stewards before hitting the track in Monaco

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Why Norris and Leclerc have been summoned to the FIA stewards before hitting the track in Monaco

Newey set to return to F1 paddock in Monaco

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Newey set to return to F1 paddock in Monaco

On this day: Jaguar signing Newey sparks legal row

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On this day: Jaguar signing Newey sparks legal row

You Ask The Questions: Valtteri Bottas

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Canadian GP
You Ask The Questions: Valtteri Bottas

Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

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Canadian GP
Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

Why Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed

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Canadian GP
Why Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed

Why "awesome" Canadian GP has convinced Hamilton he's "probably better without" Ferrari simulator

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Why "awesome" Canadian GP has convinced Hamilton he's "probably better without" Ferrari simulator

How Ferrari and Audi could decide Verstappen's F1 future

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Canadian GP
How Ferrari and Audi could decide Verstappen's F1 future

The fine lines that denied "faster" Antonelli in Canadian GP qualifying

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The fine lines that denied "faster" Antonelli in Canadian GP qualifying

Verstappen reignites quit threats amid doubts over 2027 F1 rule changes

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Canadian GP
Verstappen reignites quit threats amid doubts over 2027 F1 rule changes

Mercedes boss defends Antonelli's fury following clash with Russell

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Mercedes boss defends Antonelli's fury following clash with Russell

“A serious matter” – why the FIA hit Racing Bulls with a €30,000 fine when Lawson stopped on track

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“A serious matter” – why the FIA hit Racing Bulls with a €30,000 fine when Lawson stopped on track

Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" public meeting between Verstappen and Wolff

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Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" public meeting between Verstappen and Wolff

The steps Antonelli and Mercedes have taken to solve his F1 start problem

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The steps Antonelli and Mercedes have taken to solve his F1 start problem

Ferrari is down on power "even to Ford", says Leclerc

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Ferrari is down on power "even to Ford", says Leclerc

How McLaren’s early years set the team on the path to success

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How McLaren’s early years set the team on the path to success

How Hamilton switched to a "different approach" for F1 Canadian GP

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How Hamilton switched to a "different approach" for F1 Canadian GP

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

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

Inside the brain chemistry of F1 high performance

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Inside the brain chemistry of F1 high performance

How the 2027 F1 rule changes will work

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How the 2027 F1 rule changes will work

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

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

Where will ‘yo-yo’ F1 racing return?

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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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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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Why V8s have entered the F1 chat (again)

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

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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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What F1 stands to gain from a wet Miami GP

How Antonelli restored Mercedes order in F1 Miami GP qualifying

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How Antonelli restored Mercedes order in F1 Miami GP qualifying

LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Hamilton takes first win for Ferrari, Antonelli out late on

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LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Hamilton takes first win for Ferrari, Antonelli out late on

LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell takes pole ahead of Hamilton

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LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell takes pole ahead of Hamilton

LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell fastest in FP3 from Piastri

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LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell fastest in FP3 from Piastri

LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Norris leads FP2, Lawson stops on track

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LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Norris leads FP2, Lawson stops on track

LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell leads FP1 with seven rookies in action

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LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell leads FP1 with seven rookies in action

LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli wins hectic race from Hamilton after restart

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LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli wins hectic race from Hamilton after restart

LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli takes pole in thrilling qualifying

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LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli takes pole in thrilling qualifying

LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli tops FP3 from Leclerc and Hamilton

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LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli tops FP3 from Leclerc and Hamilton

LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Hamilton leads Leclerc in red-flagged FP2

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LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Hamilton leads Leclerc in red-flagged FP2

LIVE: F1 Monaco GP live commentary and updates - Leclerc tops FP1, Hadjar and Alonso suffer crashes

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LIVE: F1 Monaco GP live commentary and updates - Leclerc tops FP1, Hadjar and Alonso suffer crashes