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Ed Hardy

Ed Hardy became an Autosport writer in November 2023. He started the role just months after becoming NCTJ accredited, where he did his journalism training with News Associates in Manchester. It was during his post-grad that Ed covered just about every sport there is - a form of quidditch included - and published stories for Sky Sports, The Times, Six Nations and more, with a night reporting at the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award ceremony added in. Ed’s love for motorsport began at a very young age, his father was a big influence, and he started undertaking work within the industry during his first year at university in 2019.

Latest articles by Ed Hardy

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Antonelli leads Russell in Mercedes 1-2 on day three

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Antonelli leads Russell in Mercedes 1-2 on day three

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc fastest as Norris completes most laps on day two

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc fastest as Norris completes most laps on day two

Stroll: Aston Martin "four seconds off" after tough start to F1 pre-season testing

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Stroll: Aston Martin "four seconds off" after tough start to F1 pre-season testing

The challenges facing Aston Martin ahead of F1 2026

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The challenges facing Aston Martin ahead of F1 2026

Audi F1 boss Binotto on biggest ever jobs list for new season

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Audi F1 boss Binotto on biggest ever jobs list for new season

Antonelli: Younger drivers should benefit from F1 regulation change

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Antonelli: Younger drivers should benefit from F1 regulation change

Why closing speeds are no longer a big concern with F1 2026 regulations

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Why closing speeds are no longer a big concern with F1 2026 regulations

Why Russell is confident following will be "easier" in F1 2026 with nimbler cars

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Why Russell is confident following will be "easier" in F1 2026 with nimbler cars

How becoming F1 champion will be the making of "more relaxed" Norris

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How becoming F1 champion will be the making of "more relaxed" Norris

Williams F1 2026 car finally hits the track with Silverstone shakedown

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Williams F1 2026 car finally hits the track with Silverstone shakedown

Russell eager for F1 2026 title battle against Verstappen

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Russell eager for F1 2026 title battle against Verstappen

Russell confident Mercedes 2026 car isn't a "turd" - but too early for F1 title talk

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Russell confident Mercedes 2026 car isn't a "turd" - but too early for F1 title talk

Verstappen on Red Bull F1 engine: "Still quite a bit of work to do"

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Verstappen on Red Bull F1 engine: "Still quite a bit of work to do"

What happened on day five of F1's secretive 2026 shakedown

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What happened on day five of F1's secretive 2026 shakedown

How 'junior racing hardship' is key for Barnard's Formula E success

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How 'junior racing hardship' is key for Barnard's Formula E success

How Williams benefits from F1 Barcelona shakedown - despite no running

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How Williams benefits from F1 Barcelona shakedown - despite no running

The dilemma facing Formula E as it prepares for Gen4

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The dilemma facing Formula E as it prepares for Gen4

Stella wants F1 to continue to openly communicate new regulations to fans

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Stella wants F1 to continue to openly communicate new regulations to fans

The challenges facing Ferrari ahead of F1 2026

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The challenges facing Ferrari ahead of F1 2026

Binotto fears Audi engine performance deficit to F1 rivals in 2026

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Binotto fears Audi engine performance deficit to F1 rivals in 2026

Audi unveils debut F1 car for 2026

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Audi unveils debut F1 car for 2026

Haas unveils car design for F1 2026

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Haas unveils car design for F1 2026

The challenges facing Haas ahead of F1 2026

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The challenges facing Haas ahead of F1 2026

The challenges facing Racing Bulls ahead of F1 2026

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The challenges facing Racing Bulls ahead of F1 2026

British GT4 champions graduate to top class with Optimum McLaren for 2026

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British GT4 champions graduate to top class with Optimum McLaren for 2026

Why a Mexico Formula E stat and superstition isn't a guide to the title race

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Why a Mexico Formula E stat and superstition isn't a guide to the title race

Formula E Mexico: Cassidy takes shock first win for Citroen

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Formula E Mexico: Cassidy takes shock first win for Citroen

Which engine will each F1 team use in 2026?

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Which engine will each F1 team use in 2026?

Zhou becomes Cadillac reserve driver for F1 2026

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Zhou becomes Cadillac reserve driver for F1 2026

Vasseur: First F1 2026 test about mileage and not "pure performance"

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Vasseur: First F1 2026 test about mileage and not "pure performance"

Verstappen in regular contact with Horner despite Red Bull F1 sacking

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Verstappen in regular contact with Horner despite Red Bull F1 sacking

Hamilton "praying" for F1 2026 success after ground-effect woes

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Hamilton "praying" for F1 2026 success after ground-effect woes

Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull demoting Lawson in F1 2025

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Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull demoting Lawson in F1 2025

How Bearman transformed his F1 rookie campaign

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How Bearman transformed his F1 rookie campaign

Hamilton's negative F1 interviews not representative of his character - Vasseur

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Hamilton's negative F1 interviews not representative of his character - Vasseur

Silverstone Lap of Lights returns for unique Christmas adventure

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Silverstone Lap of Lights returns for unique Christmas adventure

Albon: Sainz partnership key to Williams' F1 2025 success

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Albon: Sainz partnership key to Williams' F1 2025 success

Rodin Motorsport to make surprise sportscar debut in British GT in 2026

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Rodin Motorsport to make surprise sportscar debut in British GT in 2026

Hamilton and Leclerc free to publicly criticise Ferrari F1 team - Vasseur

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Hamilton and Leclerc free to publicly criticise Ferrari F1 team - Vasseur

What is the Red Bull Junior Team? A look at Marko's F1 legacy

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What is the Red Bull Junior Team? A look at Marko's F1 legacy

Piastri praises McLaren for F1 2025 title approach with papaya rules to remain

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Piastri praises McLaren for F1 2025 title approach with papaya rules to remain

Norris to race with #1 in F1 2026

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Norris to race with #1 in F1 2026

Brown "convinced" Piastri will be future F1 champion with McLaren

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Brown "convinced" Piastri will be future F1 champion with McLaren

Verstappen: Best I've ever driven despite F1 title defeat to Norris

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Verstappen: Best I've ever driven despite F1 title defeat to Norris

Piastri: Norris will not "become Superman" after F1 title win

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Piastri: Norris will not "become Superman" after F1 title win

LIVE: F1 Abu Dhabi GP commentary and updates - Norris becomes world champion, Verstappen wins race

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LIVE: F1 Abu Dhabi GP commentary and updates - Norris becomes world champion, Verstappen wins race

Will any F1 driver get involved with title contenders at Abu Dhabi GP?

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Will any F1 driver get involved with title contenders at Abu Dhabi GP?

Ability under pressure key to F1 Abu Dhabi GP pole, says Verstappen

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Ability under pressure key to F1 Abu Dhabi GP pole, says Verstappen

Leclerc: Ferrari F1 car so difficult it's "in the wall or through Q1"

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Leclerc: Ferrari F1 car so difficult it's "in the wall or through Q1"

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

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

LIVE: F1 Abu Dhabi GP commentary and updates - Verstappen takes pole from Norris and Piastri

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LIVE: F1 Abu Dhabi GP commentary and updates - Verstappen takes pole from Norris and Piastri

F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Russell tops FP3 from Norris as Hamilton crashes

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Russell tops FP3 from Norris as Hamilton crashes

Verstappen: Red Bull must be "faster" after Norris dominates F1 Abu Dhabi GP practice

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Verstappen: Red Bull must be "faster" after Norris dominates F1 Abu Dhabi GP practice

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

LIVE: F1 Abu Dhabi GP live commentary and updates - Norris leads crucial FP2 from Verstappen

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LIVE: F1 Abu Dhabi GP live commentary and updates - Norris leads crucial FP2 from Verstappen

F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Norris pips Verstappen to go quickest in FP1

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Norris pips Verstappen to go quickest in FP1

F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch

Norris and Piastri feeling pressure in F1 fight against Verstappen - Mekies

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Norris and Piastri feeling pressure in F1 fight against Verstappen - Mekies

Cadillac to reveal its first F1 livery in Super Bowl advert

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Cadillac to reveal its first F1 livery in Super Bowl advert

F1 2026 grid: What is next season's driver line-up in Formula 1?

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F1 2026 grid: What is next season's driver line-up in Formula 1?