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Ed Hardy
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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

Pourchaire to make full-time return to single-seater racing in Formula E

Formula E
Formula E
Pourchaire to make full-time return to single-seater racing in Formula E

The one aspect Stella thinks will decide the rest of F1 2026

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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
The one aspect Stella thinks will decide the rest of F1 2026

Stand out moments from the Malaysian GP

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Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Stand out moments from the Malaysian GP

Alonso explains how the impact of Aston Martin’s upgrades go further than Hungarian GP qualifying breakthrough

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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Alonso explains how the impact of Aston Martin’s upgrades go further than Hungarian GP qualifying breakthrough

Audi targets F1 title bid by 2030

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Formula 1
British GP
Audi targets F1 title bid by 2030

Sainz handed unprecedented penalty after F1 British GP

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Formula 1
British GP
Sainz handed unprecedented penalty after F1 British GP

Wolff: "Emotional" Vasseur misunderstood comments on Ferrari

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Formula 1
British GP
Wolff: "Emotional" Vasseur misunderstood comments on Ferrari

F1 British GP: Antonelli overtakes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race

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British GP
F1 British GP: Antonelli overtakes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race

Vasseur bites back against Wolff’s Ferrari F1 upgrade "cheating" claims

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Formula 1
British GP
Vasseur bites back against Wolff’s Ferrari F1 upgrade "cheating" claims

F1 British GP: Hamilton beats Antonelli to top Silverstone practice

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Formula 1
British GP
F1 British GP: Hamilton beats Antonelli to top Silverstone practice

Alonso denies claim that Aston Martin's Hungarian GP upgrade will decide his F1 future

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Formula 1
British GP
Alonso denies claim that Aston Martin's Hungarian GP upgrade will decide his F1 future

Motorsport UK and BRDC unite to develop young British drivers

National
National
Motorsport UK and BRDC unite to develop young British drivers

Piastri escapes punishment at F1 Austrian GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Austrian GP
Piastri escapes punishment at F1 Austrian GP

F1 Austrian GP: Russell holds off Verstappen to win and cut Antonelli’s championship lead

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Formula 1
Austrian GP
F1 Austrian GP: Russell holds off Verstappen to win and cut Antonelli’s championship lead

F1 Austrian GP: Russell avoids investigation to take pole after Verstappen crash

Formula 1
Formula 1
Austrian GP
F1 Austrian GP: Russell avoids investigation to take pole after Verstappen crash

F1 Austrian GP: Antonelli completes perfect Friday by topping FP2

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Formula 1
Austrian GP
F1 Austrian GP: Antonelli completes perfect Friday by topping FP2

Snetterton replaces Silverstone as British GT season opener for 2027

British GT
British GT
Snetterton replaces Silverstone as British GT season opener for 2027

Hamilton details neck injury that affected start of 2025 F1 season

Formula 1
Formula 1
Austrian GP
Hamilton details neck injury that affected start of 2025 F1 season

How Verstappen almost conquered the world’s greatest circuit

Intercontinental GT Challenge
Intercontinental GT Challenge
How Verstappen almost conquered the world’s greatest circuit

Brands Hatch to make Formula E debut on expanded Gen4 calendar

Formula E
Formula E
Brands Hatch to make Formula E debut on expanded Gen4 calendar

How British GT is on for an enthralling 2026 title fight

British GT
British GT
How British GT is on for an enthralling 2026 title fight

Ferrari would "embarrass" F1 rivals with stronger engine - Norris

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Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Ferrari would "embarrass" F1 rivals with stronger engine - Norris

F1 Barcelona GP: Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Antonelli retires late on

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Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
F1 Barcelona GP: Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Antonelli retires late on

Leclerc left "ashamed" after qualifying crash at F1 Barcelona GP

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Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Leclerc left "ashamed" after qualifying crash at F1 Barcelona GP

F1 Barcelona GP: Russell beats Hamilton to pole as Leclerc crashes

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Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
F1 Barcelona GP: Russell beats Hamilton to pole as Leclerc crashes

F1 Barcelona GP: Russell leads Piastri in final practice, frustration for Antonelli

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Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
F1 Barcelona GP: Russell leads Piastri in final practice, frustration for Antonelli

Antonelli feared for Mercedes F1 future during ‘dark’ 2025 slump

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
Antonelli feared for Mercedes F1 future during ‘dark’ 2025 slump

The simulator company taking over F1 and the wider motorsport world

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Formula 1
The simulator company taking over F1 and the wider motorsport world

Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari F1 win "couldn't be closer" after "begging" for changes which are paying off

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari F1 win "couldn't be closer" after "begging" for changes which are paying off

Hadjar keeps F1 Monaco GP podium after investigation

Formula 1
Formula 1
Monaco GP
Hadjar keeps F1 Monaco GP podium after investigation

Russell bemused by pace deficit to F1 title rival Antonelli

Formula 1
Formula 1
Monaco GP
Russell bemused by pace deficit to F1 title rival Antonelli

F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli takes crucial pole by beating Verstappen as Leclerc crashes

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli takes crucial pole by beating Verstappen as Leclerc crashes

F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli topples Leclerc and Hamilton to head final practice

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli topples Leclerc and Hamilton to head final practice

Vasseur to skip F1 Monaco GP Saturday due to medical checks

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
Vasseur to skip F1 Monaco GP Saturday due to medical checks

F1 Monaco GP: Hamilton heads Ferrari 1-2 from Verstappen in FP2

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
F1 Monaco GP: Hamilton heads Ferrari 1-2 from Verstappen in FP2

F1 Monaco GP: Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in first practice, Hadjar and Alonso suffer crashes

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
F1 Monaco GP: Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in first practice, Hadjar and Alonso suffer crashes

When Haas will decide on its F1 2027 driver line-up

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Canadian GP
When Haas will decide on its F1 2027 driver line-up

Oulton Park round sets up thrilling British GT 2026 title fight

British GT
British GT
Oulton Park round sets up thrilling British GT 2026 title fight

How will Verstappen re-adapt to F1 after Nurburgring adventure?

Formula 1
Formula 1
Canadian GP
How will Verstappen re-adapt to F1 after Nurburgring adventure?

How Verstappen's Nurburgring adventure marked the next phase of his legacy

GT
GT
How Verstappen's Nurburgring adventure marked the next phase of his legacy

Why Nurburgring 24 Hours agony may motivate Verstappen to return

Endurance
Endurance
Why Nurburgring 24 Hours agony may motivate Verstappen to return

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Mercedes win despite late failure for Verstappen Racing

Endurance
Endurance
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Mercedes win despite late failure for Verstappen Racing

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Heartache for Verstappen Racing as mechanical problem hits late on

Endurance
Endurance
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Heartache for Verstappen Racing as mechanical problem hits late on

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen Racing leads dominant Mercedes 1-2

Endurance
Endurance
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen Racing leads dominant Mercedes 1-2

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Faultless Verstappen helps team lead Mercedes 1-2

Endurance
Endurance
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Faultless Verstappen helps team lead Mercedes 1-2

Why Verstappen's preparations have left GT rivals in awe

Endurance
Endurance
Why Verstappen's preparations have left GT rivals in awe

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen to start debut from fourth, Lamborghini takes 1-2 in qualifying

NLS
NLS
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen to start debut from fourth, Lamborghini takes 1-2 in qualifying

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen qualifies for pole shootout with sixth in TQ2

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NLS
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen qualifies for pole shootout with sixth in TQ2

BTCC champion Hill sets target for new GT career

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GT
BTCC champion Hill sets target for new GT career

What to watch out for at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

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GT
What to watch out for at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen completes first night laps as rain disrupts running

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GT
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen completes first night laps as rain disrupts running

Verstappen third in opening Nurburgring 24 Hours session as Winward Mercedes leads

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NLS
Verstappen third in opening Nurburgring 24 Hours session as Winward Mercedes leads

The British GT star who is running ultramarathons to rounds for charity

British GT
British GT
The British GT star who is running ultramarathons to rounds for charity

Sky Sports extends F1 live broadcast contract

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Miami GP
Sky Sports extends F1 live broadcast contract

FIA president certain V8 engines to return to F1 by 2031

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Miami GP
FIA president certain V8 engines to return to F1 by 2031

Hadjar officially disqualified from F1 Miami GP qualifying

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Miami GP
Hadjar officially disqualified from F1 Miami GP qualifying

F1 Miami GP: Norris leads dominant McLaren 1-2 in sprint race

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Miami GP
F1 Miami GP: Norris leads dominant McLaren 1-2 in sprint race

F1 Miami GP: Leclerc pips Verstappen to top practice, as reliability issues hit Antonelli

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Formula 1
Miami GP
F1 Miami GP: Leclerc pips Verstappen to top practice, as reliability issues hit Antonelli

Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies

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Formula 1
Miami GP
Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies

Verstappen will 'take time' to consider his F1 future

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Miami GP
Verstappen will 'take time' to consider his F1 future