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Haydn Cobb
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Haydn Cobb

Haydn Cobb is Autosport.com’s editor. After studying Sport Journalism at the University of Brighton, Haydn’s passion for all things sport led him to reporting on a wide variety of disciplines, from hockey to handball, while his dissertation focused on the alure and fascination of the Isle of Man TT. On entering the professional discipline in 2015, Haydn landed a junior journalist role at Crash.net covering a vast breadth of motorsport series, stretching from the British Superbike championship to Formula 1, and covering the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours single-handedly remains his most stressful assignment to date. Haydn went on to become editor of the website for almost three years, helping to oversee a rebrand and relaunch of the site. That led to a move to Autosport to become website editor in April 2020.

Living five minutes away from the McLaren Technology Centre, through coincidence rather than choice it should be stressed, Haydn still dreams of his beloved Woking FC climbing the football pyramid but for now will settle with the beauty of non-league football.

Latest articles by Haydn Cobb

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Norris fastest as Ferrari debuts trick rear wing

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Norris fastest as Ferrari debuts trick rear wing

The balancing act the new F1 cars will expose in qualifying

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The balancing act the new F1 cars will expose in qualifying

What caused Hadjar’s Red Bull crash at Barcelona F1 shakedown

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What caused Hadjar’s Red Bull crash at Barcelona F1 shakedown

Why Hamilton has found the new F1 cars more fun to drive

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Why Hamilton has found the new F1 cars more fun to drive

Ferrari reveals 2026 F1 car at Fiorano

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Ferrari reveals 2026 F1 car at Fiorano

Dakar 2026, Stage 11: Ekstrom leads Ford 1-2-3, Lategan out of contention

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Dakar 2026, Stage 11: Ekstrom leads Ford 1-2-3, Lategan out of contention

Dakar 2026, Stage 7: Ekstrom wins stage after late drama for Lategan

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Dakar 2026, Stage 7: Ekstrom wins stage after late drama for Lategan

Dakar 2026, Stage 6: Al-Attiyah regains lead with first stage victory

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Dakar 2026, Stage 6: Al-Attiyah regains lead with first stage victory

F1 Qatar GP - Start time, how to watch & more

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F1 Qatar GP - Start time, how to watch & more

F1 Qatar GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

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F1 Qatar GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Binotto: F1 2026 rules mean best team will be who reacts and develops quickest

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Binotto: F1 2026 rules mean best team will be who reacts and develops quickest

Pirelli mandates 25-lap stints for Qatar GP over tyre concerns

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Pirelli mandates 25-lap stints for Qatar GP over tyre concerns

F1 Mexico GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch, & more

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F1 Mexico GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch, & more

F1 Singapore Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

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F1 Singapore Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Every session start time for F1 2026

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Every session start time for F1 2026

Bearman on edge of F1 race ban after Sainz Italian GP crash

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Bearman on edge of F1 race ban after Sainz Italian GP crash

Autosport 75: What does the future of motorsport behold?

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Autosport 75: What does the future of motorsport behold?

Why McLaren thinks its F1 rivals will still challenge for wins in 2025

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Why McLaren thinks its F1 rivals will still challenge for wins in 2025

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

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F1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Alonso explains back injury which caused him to miss F1 Hungarian GP FP1

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Alonso explains back injury which caused him to miss F1 Hungarian GP FP1

F1 Hungarian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

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F1 Hungarian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Wolff: Ben Sulayem ruling FIA with an iron fist can have its advantages

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Wolff: Ben Sulayem ruling FIA with an iron fist can have its advantages

Tim Mayer set to announce FIA presidency bid

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Tim Mayer set to announce FIA presidency bid

Le Mans 24 Hours, Hour 12: #6 Porsche leads as first safety car shakes up order

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Le Mans 24 Hours, Hour 12: #6 Porsche leads as first safety car shakes up order

Why Mercedes doesn’t expect “any surprises” from 2026 F1 rules overhaul

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Why Mercedes doesn’t expect “any surprises” from 2026 F1 rules overhaul

Sainz on joining Williams: If I can’t join a top team, I’ll help build one

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Sainz on joining Williams: If I can’t join a top team, I’ll help build one

Drugovich ready to ditch Le Mans for F1 debut as Stroll stand-in at Aston Martin

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Drugovich ready to ditch Le Mans for F1 debut as Stroll stand-in at Aston Martin

Superlicence penalty points: What are they and how many does each 2025 F1 driver have?

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Superlicence penalty points: What are they and how many does each 2025 F1 driver have?

Verstappen shuts down Russell clash questions: “Does it matter?”

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Verstappen shuts down Russell clash questions: “Does it matter?”

Norris laments “too many mistakes” fighting for F1 Spanish GP pole

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Norris laments “too many mistakes” fighting for F1 Spanish GP pole

Aprilia stands firm over Martin contract saga

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Aprilia stands firm over Martin contract saga

Ben Sulayem considering changes to FIA swearing sanctions

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Ben Sulayem considering changes to FIA swearing sanctions

Martin suffers eight rib fractures in crash at Qatar GP comeback

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Martin suffers eight rib fractures in crash at Qatar GP comeback

What to watch out for on Day 2 of Bahrain F1 pre-season testing

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What to watch out for on Day 2 of Bahrain F1 pre-season testing

The “subservient” role Lambiase used to aid Verstappen’s Brazil brilliance

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The “subservient” role Lambiase used to aid Verstappen’s Brazil brilliance

MotoGP signs new five-year deal with Brazilian GP

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MotoGP signs new five-year deal with Brazilian GP

Magnussen slots into BMW WEC LMDh squad for 2025

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Magnussen slots into BMW WEC LMDh squad for 2025

Gasly: Sixth in F1 constructors’ “unthinkable” for Alpine at start of 2024

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Gasly: Sixth in F1 constructors’ “unthinkable” for Alpine at start of 2024

Verstappen to serve FIA swearing punishment in Rwanda around awards ceremony

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Verstappen to serve FIA swearing punishment in Rwanda around awards ceremony

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

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F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Live: Abu Dhabi GP updates – Qualifying

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Live: Abu Dhabi GP updates – Qualifying

Live: Abu Dhabi GP updates – FP3

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Live: Abu Dhabi GP updates – FP3

F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

F1 Qatar Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

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F1 Qatar Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

F1 Qatar GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

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F1 Qatar GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Verstappen: Red Bull ‘throws away two races’ with rear wing decision

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Verstappen: Red Bull ‘throws away two races’ with rear wing decision

Kubica sticks with AF Corse Ferrari for 2025 WEC

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Kubica sticks with AF Corse Ferrari for 2025 WEC

F1 Brazilian GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

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F1 Brazilian GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

MotoGP “committed” on Valencia GP but focus on flooding support effort

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MotoGP “committed” on Valencia GP but focus on flooding support effort

Sauber signs former Ferrari race strategist Rueda in latest management shake-up

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Sauber signs former Ferrari race strategist Rueda in latest management shake-up

McLaren disagrees with FIA review petition rejection over Norris’s US GP penalty

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McLaren disagrees with FIA review petition rejection over Norris’s US GP penalty

Live: Mexico GP updates - FP2

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Live: Mexico GP updates - FP2

Live: Mexico GP updates - FP1

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Live: Mexico GP updates - FP1

Live: F1 US GP updates

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Live: F1 US GP updates

Live: F1 US GP updates - Sprint

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Live: F1 US GP updates - Sprint

Live: F1 US GP updates - FP1

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Live: F1 US GP updates - FP1

The 2023 “nightmare” Martin is avoiding as MotoGP title pressure cranks up

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The 2023 “nightmare” Martin is avoiding as MotoGP title pressure cranks up

Acosta on Ajo appointment as KTM team manager: "Nobody can be more prepared"

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Acosta on Ajo appointment as KTM team manager: "Nobody can be more prepared"

Sainz fined for crossing track after Singapore Q3 crash

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Sainz fined for crossing track after Singapore Q3 crash

F1 Singapore Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

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F1 Singapore Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more