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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

FIA president certain V8 engines to return to F1 by 2031

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FIA president certain V8 engines to return to F1 by 2031

Hadjar officially disqualified from F1 Miami GP qualifying

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Hadjar officially disqualified from F1 Miami GP qualifying

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

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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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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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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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Verstappen will 'take time' to consider his F1 future

Honda details "countermeasures" for Miami GP after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin

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Honda details "countermeasures" for Miami GP after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin

Formula E to keep the 'biggest asset' of its races for Gen4

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Formula E to keep the 'biggest asset' of its races for Gen4

The key moments from British GT's Silverstone opener

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The key moments from British GT's Silverstone opener

The new challenge a BTCC legend is taking on in 2026

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The new challenge a BTCC legend is taking on in 2026

Can Ferrari stalwarts win in British GT with Lamborghini?

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Can Ferrari stalwarts win in British GT with Lamborghini?

Dodds: Formula E helping F1 understand new regs, recent changes "very strong" for motorsport

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Dodds: Formula E helping F1 understand new regs, recent changes "very strong" for motorsport

London at risk as Formula E faces calendar dilemma in Gen4 era

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London at risk as Formula E faces calendar dilemma in Gen4 era

Formula E launches innovative Gen4 car at Paul Ricard

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Formula E launches innovative Gen4 car at Paul Ricard

Hamilton secures most competitive BTCC drive yet with Excelr8 move for 2026

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Hamilton secures most competitive BTCC drive yet with Excelr8 move for 2026

The new F1 rule which makes Antonelli expect Ferrari to close in on Mercedes

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Bahrain GP
The new F1 rule which makes Antonelli expect Ferrari to close in on Mercedes

British GT champions amongst one-off entries for Silverstone 500

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British GT champions amongst one-off entries for Silverstone 500

F1 Japanese GP: Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2

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F1 Japanese GP: Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2

Pirelli's plan to combat continuous one-stop races in F1 2026

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Pirelli's plan to combat continuous one-stop races in F1 2026

Why Aston Martin is remaining positive despite dire start to F1 2026

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Chinese GP
Why Aston Martin is remaining positive despite dire start to F1 2026

Verstappen: F1 fans who enjoy 2026 rules 'don't understand racing'

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Chinese GP
Verstappen: F1 fans who enjoy 2026 rules 'don't understand racing'

LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Antonelli wins first F1 race, Hamilton gets maiden Ferrari podium

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LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Antonelli wins first F1 race, Hamilton gets maiden Ferrari podium

LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Antonelli clinches first pole

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LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Antonelli clinches first pole

LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Russell leads ahead of safety car restart

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LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Russell leads ahead of safety car restart

Verstappen admits to 'conflicting thoughts' on F1 retirement

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Verstappen admits to 'conflicting thoughts' on F1 retirement

How the Red Bull-Ford F1 engine project fared on its Australian GP debut

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How the Red Bull-Ford F1 engine project fared on its Australian GP debut

McLaren has 0.5-1s performance gap to close to Mercedes after F1 Australian GP

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McLaren has 0.5-1s performance gap to close to Mercedes after F1 Australian GP

Verstappen wants FIA to take action over F1 2026 rules

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Australian GP
Verstappen wants FIA to take action over F1 2026 rules

Norris continues criticism of "very artificial" F1 2026 rules

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Australian GP
Norris continues criticism of "very artificial" F1 2026 rules

Alonso reveals when Aston Martin should retire from F1 Australian GP

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Alonso reveals when Aston Martin should retire from F1 Australian GP

FIA reveals updated 2026 F1 driver guidelines following Qatar meeting

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FIA reveals updated 2026 F1 driver guidelines following Qatar meeting

Five drivers with a point to prove in F1 2026

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Bahrain Pre-Season 2
Five drivers with a point to prove in F1 2026

McLaren and Chip Ganassi reach final settlement over Palou court case

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McLaren and Chip Ganassi reach final settlement over Palou court case

The concern with straight mode which arose in F1 Commission meeting

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The concern with straight mode which arose in F1 Commission meeting

Russell: Red Bull still holds best energy deployment in F1

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Russell: Red Bull still holds best energy deployment in F1

Russell: My F1 2026 practice starts were my worst ever

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Russell: My F1 2026 practice starts were my worst ever

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc quickest, Aston Martin restricted to two laps

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc quickest, Aston Martin restricted to two laps

BTCC legend Turkington to make British GT debut with WSR in 2026

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BTCC legend Turkington to make British GT debut with WSR in 2026

Verstappen doubles down on criticism of F1 2026 regulations

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Verstappen doubles down on criticism of F1 2026 regulations

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc pips Norris on morning of day four

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc pips Norris on morning of day four

Alonso: Newey hasn't forgotten how to design an F1 car

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Alonso: Newey hasn't forgotten how to design an F1 car

Aston Martin confirms it's "not at the level" of other teams after tough F1 test

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Aston Martin confirms it's "not at the level" of other teams after tough F1 test

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