
Jonathan Noble is Motorsport.com’s Formula 1 editor. Having graduated from University of Sussex Jonathan worked for sports news agency Collings Sports reporting on F1, F3, touring cars and other sports, with articles appearing in The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Reuters, Autosport and other publications. In 1999 he moved to Haymarket Publishing to become a senior editor at Autosport Special Projects, and one year later he became Autosport’s grand prix editor. In 2015 he moved to Motorsport Network, becoming the F1 editor for Motorsport.com. He is also a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and sits on the FIA Media Council.
Latest articles by Jonathan Noble

Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion
Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion

McLaren: Red Bull “still a step too far” despite Norris F1 rallying call
McLaren: Red Bull “still a step too far” despite Norris F1 rallying call McLaren: Red Bull “still a step too far” despite Norris F1 rallying call

Mercedes: Team orders to protect Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism
Mercedes: Team orders to protect Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism Mercedes: Team orders to protect Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism

Hamilton: Mercedes DRS request for Russell "made no sense" in F1 Japanese GP
Hamilton: Mercedes DRS request for Russell "made no sense" in F1 Japanese GP Hamilton: Mercedes DRS request for Russell "made no sense" in F1 Japanese GP

Alpine: Gasly/Ocon late switch in F1 Japanese GP right thing to do
Alpine: Gasly/Ocon late switch in F1 Japanese GP right thing to do Alpine: Gasly/Ocon late switch in F1 Japanese GP right thing to do

Sargeant handed penalty for third car rules breach ahead of F1 Japanese GP
Sargeant handed penalty for third car rules breach ahead of F1 Japanese GP Sargeant handed penalty for third car rules breach ahead of F1 Japanese GP

Are Red Bull and Ferrari on back foot for potential F1 Japanese GP tyre wrecker?
Are Red Bull and Ferrari on back foot for potential F1 Japanese GP tyre wrecker? Are Red Bull and Ferrari on back foot for potential F1 Japanese GP tyre wrecker?

Mercedes not “clinging on” to current concepts for 2024 F1 car revamp
Mercedes not “clinging on” to current concepts for 2024 F1 car revamp Mercedes not “clinging on” to current concepts for 2024 F1 car revamp

F1 Japanese GP winner to get unique ‘kiss me’ trophy
F1 Japanese GP winner to get unique ‘kiss me’ trophy F1 Japanese GP winner to get unique ‘kiss me’ trophy

How Honda's F1 withdrawal turbo-charged its title success
How Honda's F1 withdrawal turbo-charged its title success How Honda's F1 withdrawal turbo-charged its title success

Red Bull opens up on “inherent” RB19 F1 weakness exposed in Singapore
Red Bull opens up on “inherent” RB19 F1 weakness exposed in Singapore Red Bull opens up on “inherent” RB19 F1 weakness exposed in Singapore

Russell says "strange" Suzuka surface causing massive F1 tyre degradation
Russell says "strange" Suzuka surface causing massive F1 tyre degradation Russell says "strange" Suzuka surface causing massive F1 tyre degradation

Lawson set for Red Bull F1 role despite imminent Tsunoda deal
Lawson set for Red Bull F1 role despite imminent Tsunoda deal Lawson set for Red Bull F1 role despite imminent Tsunoda deal

Ferrari brings new F1 car floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency
Ferrari brings new F1 car floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency Ferrari brings new F1 car floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency

Vettel: Wrong to dismiss Verstappen's brilliance in F1 2023
Vettel: Wrong to dismiss Verstappen's brilliance in F1 2023 Vettel: Wrong to dismiss Verstappen's brilliance in F1 2023

The Alonso/Schumacher F1 traits McLaren sees in Piastri
The Alonso/Schumacher F1 traits McLaren sees in Piastri The Alonso/Schumacher F1 traits McLaren sees in Piastri

Vettel: No regrets on retiring after realising how small F1 world is
Vettel: No regrets on retiring after realising how small F1 world is Vettel: No regrets on retiring after realising how small F1 world is

Why Sainz’s Singapore F1 success was not just about DRS genius
Why Sainz’s Singapore F1 success was not just about DRS genius Why Sainz’s Singapore F1 success was not just about DRS genius

Alonso "less worried" over Singapore F1 slump after suspension discovery
Alonso "less worried" over Singapore F1 slump after suspension discovery Alonso "less worried" over Singapore F1 slump after suspension discovery

McLaren: Car progress best way to stop F1 rivals luring Norris away
McLaren: Car progress best way to stop F1 rivals luring Norris away McLaren: Car progress best way to stop F1 rivals luring Norris away

McLaren has not achieved even 50% of what it wants from MCL60 F1 car
McLaren has not achieved even 50% of what it wants from MCL60 F1 car McLaren has not achieved even 50% of what it wants from MCL60 F1 car

Piastri extends McLaren F1 contract until 2026
Piastri extends McLaren F1 contract until 2026 Piastri extends McLaren F1 contract until 2026

Suzuka’s Turn 2 kerbs go black and yellow for Vettel bee project
Suzuka’s Turn 2 kerbs go black and yellow for Vettel bee project Suzuka’s Turn 2 kerbs go black and yellow for Vettel bee project

Mercedes: No qualms about throwing away “really fast” W14 F1 car
Mercedes: No qualms about throwing away “really fast” W14 F1 car Mercedes: No qualms about throwing away “really fast” W14 F1 car

F1 risks "disarray" if Massa wins legal bid over 2008 title - Wolff
F1 risks "disarray" if Massa wins legal bid over 2008 title - Wolff F1 risks "disarray" if Massa wins legal bid over 2008 title - Wolff

Why new flexi floor suspicions have kicked off in Formula 1
Why new flexi floor suspicions have kicked off in Formula 1 Why new flexi floor suspicions have kicked off in Formula 1

Pirelli explains decision to leave WRC as tyre supplier
Pirelli explains decision to leave WRC as tyre supplier Pirelli explains decision to leave WRC as tyre supplier

Ferrari: Sainz gets full credit for Norris DRS tactic in F1 Singapore GP
Ferrari: Sainz gets full credit for Norris DRS tactic in F1 Singapore GP Ferrari: Sainz gets full credit for Norris DRS tactic in F1 Singapore GP

Red Bull: F1 flexi-floor, wing clampdowns had “zero” role in Singapore struggles
Red Bull: F1 flexi-floor, wing clampdowns had “zero” role in Singapore struggles Red Bull: F1 flexi-floor, wing clampdowns had “zero” role in Singapore struggles

McLaren feared Norris F1 podium was gone when Mercedes made medium switch
McLaren feared Norris F1 podium was gone when Mercedes made medium switch McLaren feared Norris F1 podium was gone when Mercedes made medium switch

What Mercedes needs to make its F1 Singapore GP tyre offset work
What Mercedes needs to make its F1 Singapore GP tyre offset work What Mercedes needs to make its F1 Singapore GP tyre offset work

Norris calls for change to Singapore F1 kerb drivers are "afraid" to take flat
Norris calls for change to Singapore F1 kerb drivers are "afraid" to take flat Norris calls for change to Singapore F1 kerb drivers are "afraid" to take flat

IndyCar’s O’Ward to get Abu Dhabi F1 outings for McLaren
IndyCar’s O’Ward to get Abu Dhabi F1 outings for McLaren IndyCar’s O’Ward to get Abu Dhabi F1 outings for McLaren

F1's remaining cost cap loopholes are closed for 2024, says Brown
F1's remaining cost cap loopholes are closed for 2024, says Brown F1's remaining cost cap loopholes are closed for 2024, says Brown

Surprised Ferrari mindful about "weird" Singapore F1 track form
Surprised Ferrari mindful about "weird" Singapore F1 track form Surprised Ferrari mindful about "weird" Singapore F1 track form

Russell suspects Ferrari not running engine at full power in Singapore F1 practice
Russell suspects Ferrari not running engine at full power in Singapore F1 practice Russell suspects Ferrari not running engine at full power in Singapore F1 practice

Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions
Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions

McLaren reveals bold sidepod solution as part of Singapore F1 upgrade
McLaren reveals bold sidepod solution as part of Singapore F1 upgrade McLaren reveals bold sidepod solution as part of Singapore F1 upgrade

Leclerc: Ferrari’s fresh insight of SF-23 weakness a boost for 2024 F1 car revamp
Leclerc: Ferrari’s fresh insight of SF-23 weakness a boost for 2024 F1 car revamp Leclerc: Ferrari’s fresh insight of SF-23 weakness a boost for 2024 F1 car revamp

Red Bull follows latest F1 trend with new rear wing at Singapore GP
Red Bull follows latest F1 trend with new rear wing at Singapore GP Red Bull follows latest F1 trend with new rear wing at Singapore GP

Lack of F1 and Red Bull action on "unacceptable" Marko racism "interesting" - Hamilton
Lack of F1 and Red Bull action on "unacceptable" Marko racism "interesting" - Hamilton Lack of F1 and Red Bull action on "unacceptable" Marko racism "interesting" - Hamilton

Albon won't rush to commit F1 future to Williams
Albon won't rush to commit F1 future to Williams Albon won't rush to commit F1 future to Williams

Norris gets “exciting” McLaren F1 car upgrade for Singapore GP
Norris gets “exciting” McLaren F1 car upgrade for Singapore GP Norris gets “exciting” McLaren F1 car upgrade for Singapore GP

Could F1’s worst nightmare become its biggest selling point?
Could F1’s worst nightmare become its biggest selling point? Could F1’s worst nightmare become its biggest selling point?

Haas to become final F1 downwash convert amid Austin concept switch
Haas to become final F1 downwash convert amid Austin concept switch Haas to become final F1 downwash convert amid Austin concept switch

Wolff: It would be "nice" if F1 flexi-wing crackdown slows Red Bull
Wolff: It would be "nice" if F1 flexi-wing crackdown slows Red Bull Wolff: It would be "nice" if F1 flexi-wing crackdown slows Red Bull

FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test
FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test

The V-shaped F1 driving demand that has hurt Magnussen in 2023
The V-shaped F1 driving demand that has hurt Magnussen in 2023 The V-shaped F1 driving demand that has hurt Magnussen in 2023

Marko: Mercedes criticisms of Red Bull F1 team not from a “serious competitor”
Marko: Mercedes criticisms of Red Bull F1 team not from a “serious competitor” Marko: Mercedes criticisms of Red Bull F1 team not from a “serious competitor”

Marketing aspects main hold up in Hamilton deal, say Mercedes
Marketing aspects main hold up in Hamilton deal, say Mercedes Marketing aspects main hold up in Hamilton deal, say Mercedes

Mercedes given faith for 2024 F1 leap by Aston Martin, McLaren progress
Mercedes given faith for 2024 F1 leap by Aston Martin, McLaren progress Mercedes given faith for 2024 F1 leap by Aston Martin, McLaren progress

Hidden mechanisms and concealed parts: What triggered F1's flexi-wing clampdown
Hidden mechanisms and concealed parts: What triggered F1's flexi-wing clampdown Hidden mechanisms and concealed parts: What triggered F1's flexi-wing clampdown

Why Alpine went old-school with its F1 aero testing
Why Alpine went old-school with its F1 aero testing Why Alpine went old-school with its F1 aero testing

F1 targets 50kg weight reduction as part of 2026 rules revamp
F1 targets 50kg weight reduction as part of 2026 rules revamp F1 targets 50kg weight reduction as part of 2026 rules revamp

Marko apologises for “offensive” Perez remarks
Marko apologises for “offensive” Perez remarks Marko apologises for “offensive” Perez remarks

F1 eyes 2025 rules tweak to combat 50% drop in key aero metric
F1 eyes 2025 rules tweak to combat 50% drop in key aero metric F1 eyes 2025 rules tweak to combat 50% drop in key aero metric

Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach
Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach

Why Massa's legal team believes it can "bring the trophy home"
Why Massa's legal team believes it can "bring the trophy home" Why Massa's legal team believes it can "bring the trophy home"

The wider F1 significance of Ferrari's Monza affirmation
The wider F1 significance of Ferrari's Monza affirmation The wider F1 significance of Ferrari's Monza affirmation

F1's current cars getting as hard to follow as in 2020/2021, lament drivers
F1's current cars getting as hard to follow as in 2020/2021, lament drivers F1's current cars getting as hard to follow as in 2020/2021, lament drivers
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10 things we learned at the 2023 F1 Japanese Grand Prix
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Sainz "laughing in the car" as Mercedes repeated DRS trick in F1 Japanese GP
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The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more
The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more

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10 things we learned from the 2023 MotoGP Indian Grand Prix
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FIA Rally Star finalist claims maiden outright podium
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Askew hopeful ECR test leads to IndyCar return
Askew hopeful ECR test leads to IndyCar return Askew hopeful ECR test leads to IndyCar return

Horner: "Fired up" Verstappen told me he would win F1 Japanese GP by 20 seconds
Horner: "Fired up" Verstappen told me he would win F1 Japanese GP by 20 seconds Horner: "Fired up" Verstappen told me he would win F1 Japanese GP by 20 seconds