Matt Kew
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Matt Kew

Matt Kew is Autosport’s F1 Editor, a role he has held since March 2022 following stints covering Formula E, Extreme E and the British Touring Car Championship.

Matt joined Autosport in 2018 to work predominantly on the magazine, but his relentless quoting of Alan Partridge meant office colleagues soon thought he would be better-suited to increased field work.

Needless to say, Matt had the last laugh when he won the Motorsport UK Young Journalist of the Year Award in 2019.

His interest in motorsport was sparked by regular trips to watch ASCAR crash around Rockingham’s banked oval.

Matt read politics and philosophy at the University of Sheffield - receiving first-class honours for his dissertation assessing the lack of female participation in top-tier motor racing.

He covered a wide variety of national race and rally meetings for Autosport as a freelancer before joining full-time. His best efforts to argue the merits of historic racing are undone by a questionable taste in music and James Bond actors.

Latest articles by Matt Kew

McLaren F1 boss plays down Baku GP upgrade package

McLaren F1 boss plays down Baku GP upgrade package

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McLaren F1 boss plays down Baku GP upgrade package McLaren F1 boss plays down Baku GP upgrade package

Alonso: We "need some help" from Red Bull to win F1 races in 2023

Alonso: We "need some help" from Red Bull to win F1 races in 2023

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Alonso: We "need some help" from Red Bull to win F1 races in 2023 Alonso: We "need some help" from Red Bull to win F1 races in 2023

FIA launches F1 tyre supply tender from 2025

FIA launches F1 tyre supply tender from 2025

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FIA launches F1 tyre supply tender from 2025 FIA launches F1 tyre supply tender from 2025

How the FIA's Alonso Saudi Arabian GP penalty U-turn played out

How the FIA's Alonso Saudi Arabian GP penalty U-turn played out

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How the FIA's Alonso Saudi Arabian GP penalty U-turn played out How the FIA's Alonso Saudi Arabian GP penalty U-turn played out

Saudi F1 struggles show Ferrari not second best, says Sainz

Saudi F1 struggles show Ferrari not second best, says Sainz

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Saudi F1 struggles show Ferrari not second best, says Sainz Saudi F1 struggles show Ferrari not second best, says Sainz

Alonso: Something "really wrong" with FIA system for late F1 Saudi GP penalty

Alonso: Something "really wrong" with FIA system for late F1 Saudi GP penalty

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Alonso: Something "really wrong" with FIA system for late F1 Saudi GP penalty Alonso: Something "really wrong" with FIA system for late F1 Saudi GP penalty

Ocon met with FIA over Bahrain F1 penalties

Ocon met with FIA over Bahrain F1 penalties

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Ocon met with FIA over Bahrain F1 penalties Ocon met with FIA over Bahrain F1 penalties

Norris laments "silly mistake" at "easiest corner" in Saudi GP Q1 exit

Norris laments "silly mistake" at "easiest corner" in Saudi GP Q1 exit

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Norris laments "silly mistake" at "easiest corner" in Saudi GP Q1 exit Norris laments "silly mistake" at "easiest corner" in Saudi GP Q1 exit

What the GPS data reveals about how Verstappen must approach Saudi GP

What the GPS data reveals about how Verstappen must approach Saudi GP

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What the GPS data reveals about how Verstappen must approach Saudi GP What the GPS data reveals about how Verstappen must approach Saudi GP

Russell: Mercedes F1's gains compared to Bahrain "incredibly satisfying"

Russell: Mercedes F1's gains compared to Bahrain "incredibly satisfying"

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Russell: Mercedes F1's gains compared to Bahrain "incredibly satisfying" Russell: Mercedes F1's gains compared to Bahrain "incredibly satisfying"

Ocon twice hit the wall in "too close" Saudi Arabian GP qualifying

Ocon twice hit the wall in "too close" Saudi Arabian GP qualifying

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Ocon twice hit the wall in "too close" Saudi Arabian GP qualifying Ocon twice hit the wall in "too close" Saudi Arabian GP qualifying

Mercedes explains reason for Hamilton's split with F1 trainer Cullen

Mercedes explains reason for Hamilton's split with F1 trainer Cullen

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Mercedes explains reason for Hamilton's split with F1 trainer Cullen Mercedes explains reason for Hamilton's split with F1 trainer Cullen

Wolff: 2022 F1 car gains created "perfect storm" for Mercedes

Wolff: 2022 F1 car gains created "perfect storm" for Mercedes

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Wolff: 2022 F1 car gains created "perfect storm" for Mercedes Wolff: 2022 F1 car gains created "perfect storm" for Mercedes

Piastri has no regrets over McLaren F1 switch

Piastri has no regrets over McLaren F1 switch

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Piastri has no regrets over McLaren F1 switch Piastri has no regrets over McLaren F1 switch

Saudi F1 track changes have reduced “blind fear” – Sargeant

Saudi F1 track changes have reduced “blind fear” – Sargeant

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Saudi F1 track changes have reduced “blind fear” – Sargeant Saudi F1 track changes have reduced “blind fear” – Sargeant

Ferrari now has best F1 engine but tyre wear is worse, says Marko

Ferrari now has best F1 engine but tyre wear is worse, says Marko

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Ferrari now has best F1 engine but tyre wear is worse, says Marko Ferrari now has best F1 engine but tyre wear is worse, says Marko

Williams F1 appoints former aerospace executive as COO

Williams F1 appoints former aerospace executive as COO

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Williams F1 appoints former aerospace executive as COO Williams F1 appoints former aerospace executive as COO

Sainz: Ferrari will play a 'better game' at less extreme tracks than Bahrain

Sainz: Ferrari will play a 'better game' at less extreme tracks than Bahrain

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Sainz: Ferrari will play a 'better game' at less extreme tracks than Bahrain Sainz: Ferrari will play a 'better game' at less extreme tracks than Bahrain

London Docklands pitched as potential F1 venue amid redevelopment

London Docklands pitched as potential F1 venue amid redevelopment

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London Docklands pitched as potential F1 venue amid redevelopment London Docklands pitched as potential F1 venue amid redevelopment

Why Saudi Arabian GP could throw up a different F1 mix to Bahrain

Why Saudi Arabian GP could throw up a different F1 mix to Bahrain

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Why Saudi Arabian GP could throw up a different F1 mix to Bahrain Why Saudi Arabian GP could throw up a different F1 mix to Bahrain

Which F1 team is slowest in 2023?

Which F1 team is slowest in 2023?

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Which F1 team is slowest in 2023? Which F1 team is slowest in 2023?

Williams winter F1 gains second only to Aston Martin - Albon

Williams winter F1 gains second only to Aston Martin - Albon

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Williams winter F1 gains second only to Aston Martin - Albon Williams winter F1 gains second only to Aston Martin - Albon

Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks

Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks

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Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks

Red Bull 'wouldn't mind boring year' but expects closer F1 races

Red Bull 'wouldn't mind boring year' but expects closer F1 races

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Red Bull 'wouldn't mind boring year' but expects closer F1 races Red Bull 'wouldn't mind boring year' but expects closer F1 races

Verstappen expects much closer F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Verstappen expects much closer F1 Saudi Arabian GP

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Verstappen expects much closer F1 Saudi Arabian GP Verstappen expects much closer F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP

Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP

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Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP

McLaren reveals Norris and Piastri reliability issues in Bahrain GP

McLaren reveals Norris and Piastri reliability issues in Bahrain GP

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McLaren reveals Norris and Piastri reliability issues in Bahrain GP McLaren reveals Norris and Piastri reliability issues in Bahrain GP

Sainz: Aston Martin pace in F1 Bahrain GP "very concerning"

Sainz: Aston Martin pace in F1 Bahrain GP "very concerning"

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Sainz: Aston Martin pace in F1 Bahrain GP "very concerning" Sainz: Aston Martin pace in F1 Bahrain GP "very concerning"

Verstappen credits victory to dominant F1 Bahrain GP start

Verstappen credits victory to dominant F1 Bahrain GP start

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Verstappen credits victory to dominant F1 Bahrain GP start Verstappen credits victory to dominant F1 Bahrain GP start

Alonso hails "unreal" Bahrain GP F1 podium on Aston Martin debut

Alonso hails "unreal" Bahrain GP F1 podium on Aston Martin debut

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Alonso hails "unreal" Bahrain GP F1 podium on Aston Martin debut Alonso hails "unreal" Bahrain GP F1 podium on Aston Martin debut

What F1 GPS data tells us about Red Bull, Ferrari and Aston Martin

What F1 GPS data tells us about Red Bull, Ferrari and Aston Martin

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What F1 GPS data tells us about Red Bull, Ferrari and Aston Martin What F1 GPS data tells us about Red Bull, Ferrari and Aston Martin

Verstappen "positively surprised" by pole as Red Bull warns of better race pace

Verstappen "positively surprised" by pole as Red Bull warns of better race pace

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Verstappen "positively surprised" by pole as Red Bull warns of better race pace Verstappen "positively surprised" by pole as Red Bull warns of better race pace

Leclerc reveals reason for late F1 Bahrain GP Q3 absence

Leclerc reveals reason for late F1 Bahrain GP Q3 absence

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Leclerc reveals reason for late F1 Bahrain GP Q3 absence Leclerc reveals reason for late F1 Bahrain GP Q3 absence

Leclerc: Ferrari "don't have performance for pole" at Bahrain GP

Leclerc: Ferrari "don't have performance for pole" at Bahrain GP

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Leclerc: Ferrari "don't have performance for pole" at Bahrain GP Leclerc: Ferrari "don't have performance for pole" at Bahrain GP

Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri F1 sale

Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri F1 sale

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Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri F1 sale Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri F1 sale

Red Bull holds exploratory talks with McLaren over F1 engine supply deal

Red Bull holds exploratory talks with McLaren over F1 engine supply deal

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Red Bull holds exploratory talks with McLaren over F1 engine supply deal Red Bull holds exploratory talks with McLaren over F1 engine supply deal

Sainz: F1 title hopes not over if Ferrari starts 2023 badly

Sainz: F1 title hopes not over if Ferrari starts 2023 badly

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Sainz: F1 title hopes not over if Ferrari starts 2023 badly Sainz: F1 title hopes not over if Ferrari starts 2023 badly

Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily"

Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily"

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Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily" Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily"

UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing"

UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing"

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UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing" UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing"

Why F1's midfield looks too close to call

Why F1's midfield looks too close to call

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Why F1's midfield looks too close to call Why F1's midfield looks too close to call

Susie Wolff appointed managing director of F1 Academy

Susie Wolff appointed managing director of F1 Academy

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Susie Wolff appointed managing director of F1 Academy Susie Wolff appointed managing director of F1 Academy

Tost: “No foundation” to AlphaTauri F1 team sale rumours

Tost: “No foundation” to AlphaTauri F1 team sale rumours

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Tost: “No foundation” to AlphaTauri F1 team sale rumours Tost: “No foundation” to AlphaTauri F1 team sale rumours

F1 signs 15-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur

F1 signs 15-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur

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F1 signs 15-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur F1 signs 15-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur

The tangible steps Alpine has taken to meeting its humble F1 2023 targets

The tangible steps Alpine has taken to meeting its humble F1 2023 targets

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The tangible steps Alpine has taken to meeting its humble F1 2023 targets The tangible steps Alpine has taken to meeting its humble F1 2023 targets

What we learned on the final day of F1 testing in Bahrain

What we learned on the final day of F1 testing in Bahrain

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What we learned on the final day of F1 testing in Bahrain What we learned on the final day of F1 testing in Bahrain

Hamilton: New Mercedes retains "underlying things" from troubled 2022

Hamilton: New Mercedes retains "underlying things" from troubled 2022

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Hamilton: New Mercedes retains "underlying things" from troubled 2022 Hamilton: New Mercedes retains "underlying things" from troubled 2022

What watching trackside in Bahrain indicates about F1 2023

What watching trackside in Bahrain indicates about F1 2023

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What watching trackside in Bahrain indicates about F1 2023 What watching trackside in Bahrain indicates about F1 2023

Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car

Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car

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Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car

What we learned on day one of F1 testing in Bahrain

What we learned on day one of F1 testing in Bahrain

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What we learned on day one of F1 testing in Bahrain What we learned on day one of F1 testing in Bahrain

Bottas: FIA driver clampdown still "unnecessary" despite clarification

Bottas: FIA driver clampdown still "unnecessary" despite clarification

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Bottas: FIA driver clampdown still "unnecessary" despite clarification Bottas: FIA driver clampdown still "unnecessary" despite clarification

What each team must escape in testing to avoid setting off alarm bells

What each team must escape in testing to avoid setting off alarm bells

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What each team must escape in testing to avoid setting off alarm bells What each team must escape in testing to avoid setting off alarm bells

Sainz “wasn’t ready” to fight for 2022 title after ‘abandoning’ McLaren consistency

Sainz “wasn’t ready” to fight for 2022 title after ‘abandoning’ McLaren consistency

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Sainz “wasn’t ready” to fight for 2022 title after ‘abandoning’ McLaren consistency Sainz “wasn’t ready” to fight for 2022 title after ‘abandoning’ McLaren consistency

Stroll to miss F1 pre-season testing after bike accident

Stroll to miss F1 pre-season testing after bike accident

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Stroll to miss F1 pre-season testing after bike accident Stroll to miss F1 pre-season testing after bike accident

What Williams’s new boss must do to change the fortunes of F1’s backmarker

What Williams’s new boss must do to change the fortunes of F1’s backmarker

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What Williams’s new boss must do to change the fortunes of F1’s backmarker What Williams’s new boss must do to change the fortunes of F1’s backmarker

Norris wants better behaved McLaren F1 car, not ultimate performance

Norris wants better behaved McLaren F1 car, not ultimate performance

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Norris wants better behaved McLaren F1 car, not ultimate performance Norris wants better behaved McLaren F1 car, not ultimate performance

How a confident Ferrari launch has changed the perception of its 2023 F1 chances

How a confident Ferrari launch has changed the perception of its 2023 F1 chances

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How a confident Ferrari launch has changed the perception of its 2023 F1 chances How a confident Ferrari launch has changed the perception of its 2023 F1 chances

Norris ready to wait a "few more years" for McLaren to come good

Norris ready to wait a "few more years" for McLaren to come good

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Norris ready to wait a "few more years" for McLaren to come good Norris ready to wait a "few more years" for McLaren to come good

Norris: FIA clampdown will make drivers feel like they're in school

Norris: FIA clampdown will make drivers feel like they're in school

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Norris: FIA clampdown will make drivers feel like they're in school Norris: FIA clampdown will make drivers feel like they're in school

What recent F1 history reveals about the chances of Red Bull being caught in 2023

What recent F1 history reveals about the chances of Red Bull being caught in 2023

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What recent F1 history reveals about the chances of Red Bull being caught in 2023 What recent F1 history reveals about the chances of Red Bull being caught in 2023

Horner: Red Bull faces "significant handicap" with F1 aero testing restrictions

Horner: Red Bull faces "significant handicap" with F1 aero testing restrictions

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Horner: Red Bull faces "significant handicap" with F1 aero testing restrictions Horner: Red Bull faces "significant handicap" with F1 aero testing restrictions