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Luke Smith
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Luke Smith

Luke Smith is Autosport’s Formula 1 reporter. Luke has been working in F1 as a journalist since 2013, initially alongside a History degree at University College London. Luke served as the lead F1 writer at American broadcaster NBC Sports from 2013-17 before spending two years as the F1 Editor for Crash.net. Luke joined Autosport for the 2020 season.

Luke is also a contributor to The New York Times for its F1 special reports, and has previously worked with Al Jazeera and CNBC, as well as hosting FIA press conferences. Outside of F1, Luke is a fan of sports and music, with an ever-growing vinyl collection, and has being bitten by the running bug in recent years. He also runs a surprisingly popular blog reviewing the often-terrible media centre coffee from his F1 travels.

Latest articles by Luke Smith

1998 Belgian GP: When the Schumachers went to war

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1998 Belgian GP: When the Schumachers went to war

F1 Monaco GP 1982 retrospective: Remembering F1's craziest finish

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F1 Monaco GP 1982 retrospective: Remembering F1's craziest finish

Has Alonso made the right choice gambling on Aston Martin F1?

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Has Alonso made the right choice gambling on Aston Martin F1?

Hamilton in the process of selecting Brad Pitt’s co-star for F1 movie

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Hamilton in the process of selecting Brad Pitt’s co-star for F1 movie

How ‘demanding’ Alonso has started life with Aston Martin

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How ‘demanding’ Alonso has started life with Aston Martin

Ocon got "very sick" in F1 off-season due to bad lung virus

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Ocon got "very sick" in F1 off-season due to bad lung virus

Brown: No reason not to expand F1 grid if new teams pay "fair" fee

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Brown: No reason not to expand F1 grid if new teams pay "fair" fee

Hamilton: Nothing will stop me speaking up on important issues in F1

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Hamilton: Nothing will stop me speaking up on important issues in F1

Mercedes and Hamilton had "first chat" over new F1 contract

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Mercedes and Hamilton had "first chat" over new F1 contract

Mercedes returns to black livery as team launches W14 F1 car

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Mercedes returns to black livery as team launches W14 F1 car

Ferrari planning ‘small adjustments’ to F1 strategy processes for 2023

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Ferrari planning ‘small adjustments’ to F1 strategy processes for 2023

Alonso expects "difficult races" to start at Aston Martin in F1

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Alonso expects "difficult races" to start at Aston Martin in F1

Will off-season change help or hinder McLaren’s push for F1 momentum?

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Will off-season change help or hinder McLaren’s push for F1 momentum?

Sargeant was "100% sure" F1 dream was dead in 2021

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Sargeant was "100% sure" F1 dream was dead in 2021

Williams: Loss of Latifi’s F1 sponsorship not as big as suggested

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Williams: Loss of Latifi’s F1 sponsorship not as big as suggested

Steiner sees "no upside" for current teams in expanding F1 grid

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Steiner sees "no upside" for current teams in expanding F1 grid

How do F1’s sustainability goals fit with a 23-race calendar?

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How do F1’s sustainability goals fit with a 23-race calendar?

Verstappen hopes Netflix understood concerns about Drive to Survive

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Verstappen hopes Netflix understood concerns about Drive to Survive

Albon unlikely to transform approach to develop as Williams F1 team leader

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Albon unlikely to transform approach to develop as Williams F1 team leader

Cosworth: F1 return not on radar despite Ford's comeback

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Cosworth: F1 return not on radar despite Ford's comeback

FIA president Ben Sulayem steps back from day-to-day F1 operations

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FIA president Ben Sulayem steps back from day-to-day F1 operations

Las Vegas approves plan to shut Strip for F1 race until 2032

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Las Vegas approves plan to shut Strip for F1 race until 2032

Williams: Vowles can help "finish off the journey" in F1 turnaround

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Williams: Vowles can help "finish off the journey" in F1 turnaround

Albon: F1 drivers are “all concerned” by FIA clampdown on statements

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Albon: F1 drivers are “all concerned” by FIA clampdown on statements

How Albon made the most of his second F1 chance with Williams

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How Albon made the most of his second F1 chance with Williams

Ford: F1 return wasn’t possible without changes to engine rules

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Ford: F1 return wasn’t possible without changes to engine rules

FIA reveals six F1 engine suppliers signed up for 2026

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FIA reveals six F1 engine suppliers signed up for 2026

Red Bull to use fan-designed F1 livery for three US races in 2023

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Red Bull to use fan-designed F1 livery for three US races in 2023

Vasseur: Friendship with Wolff no harm to Ferrari F1 ambitions

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Vasseur: Friendship with Wolff no harm to Ferrari F1 ambitions

How Driver’s Eye camera became a Formula 1 TV gamechanger

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How Driver’s Eye camera became a Formula 1 TV gamechanger

Gasly: Mindset for Alpine is "completely different" to Red Bull F1 move

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Gasly: Mindset for Alpine is "completely different" to Red Bull F1 move

Haas: No plans to change F1 team model despite nearing budget cap

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Haas: No plans to change F1 team model despite nearing budget cap

Steiner: Haas F1 2022 rollercoaster better than "just downs" of 2021

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Steiner: Haas F1 2022 rollercoaster better than "just downs" of 2021

Webber: Red Bull will remain "dangerous" threat in F1 2023 title fight

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Webber: Red Bull will remain "dangerous" threat in F1 2023 title fight

Magnussen: Previous pressure in Formula 1 felt "very scary"

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Magnussen: Previous pressure in Formula 1 felt "very scary"

No Ferrari number one driver, but Vasseur won't hesitate to "take action"

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No Ferrari number one driver, but Vasseur won't hesitate to "take action"

Vasseur "convinced" Ferrari has everything it needs to win F1 title

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Vasseur "convinced" Ferrari has everything it needs to win F1 title

Andretti only new team to express interest to FIA in joining F1 grid

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Andretti only new team to express interest to FIA in joining F1 grid

Alfa Romeo appoints Alessandro Alunni Bravi as F1 team chief

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Alfa Romeo appoints Alessandro Alunni Bravi as F1 team chief

Gasly: F1 success with Alpine would be "amazing" way to honour Hubert

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Gasly: F1 success with Alpine would be "amazing" way to honour Hubert

Albon: "Privilege" to have long-term stability in F1 with Williams

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Albon: "Privilege" to have long-term stability in F1 with Williams

Do Formula 1 team-mates really need to be best friends?

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Do Formula 1 team-mates really need to be best friends?

Williams had two-year plan for Sargeant in Formula 2

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Williams had two-year plan for Sargeant in Formula 2

Steiner: "A lot of margin" for F1 race control to improve after "nonsense" calls

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Steiner: "A lot of margin" for F1 race control to improve after "nonsense" calls

F1 explains plan for active aero to improve racing for 2026

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F1 explains plan for active aero to improve racing for 2026

Saudi Arabia F1 race set to remain in Jeddah until at least 2027

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Saudi Arabia F1 race set to remain in Jeddah until at least 2027

Gasly: Previous tensions with Ocon get talked about "way too much"

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Gasly: Previous tensions with Ocon get talked about "way too much"

F1 rookie de Vries facing lawsuit from real estate magnate over €250k loan

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F1 rookie de Vries facing lawsuit from real estate magnate over €250k loan

Magnussen: 2022 was good year for Haas to restart in F1

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Magnussen: 2022 was good year for Haas to restart in F1

Chadwick to remain with Williams F1 academy in 2023

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Chadwick to remain with Williams F1 academy in 2023

Bottas wants talks over Alfa Romeo F1 future "quite early" in 2023

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Bottas wants talks over Alfa Romeo F1 future "quite early" in 2023

F1 B-team comments about Haas felt like a "broken record"

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F1 B-team comments about Haas felt like a "broken record"

F1 hopes 2026 engine rules "level the playing field" for new manufacturers

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F1 hopes 2026 engine rules "level the playing field" for new manufacturers

Albon still finding F1 radio “sweet spot” at Williams after early aggression

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Albon still finding F1 radio “sweet spot” at Williams after early aggression

Gasly "put emotions aside" in decision to leave AlphaTauri F1

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Gasly "put emotions aside" in decision to leave AlphaTauri F1

McNish: 2026 rule changes offer Audi ‘good runway’ for F1 entry

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McNish: 2026 rule changes offer Audi ‘good runway’ for F1 entry

Symonds to stay in F1 tech role for ‘a good while’ after postponing retirement

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Symonds to stay in F1 tech role for ‘a good while’ after postponing retirement

Vowles: I won’t turn Williams into a ‘mini-Mercedes’ F1 team

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Vowles: I won’t turn Williams into a ‘mini-Mercedes’ F1 team

Williams announces Mercedes strategy boss Vowles as new F1 team principal

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Williams announces Mercedes strategy boss Vowles as new F1 team principal

Alfa Romeo targets quicker rate of F1 updates after mid-2022 slump

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Alfa Romeo targets quicker rate of F1 updates after mid-2022 slump