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Jonathan Noble
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Jonathan Noble

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.

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Did secret contract move open door for potential Verstappen Red Bull F1 exit?

Did secret contract move open door for potential Verstappen Red Bull F1 exit?

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McLaren Imola March testing
Did secret contract move open door for potential Verstappen Red Bull F1 exit? Did secret contract move open door for potential Verstappen Red Bull F1 exit?
Red Bull says RB20 F1 design was “last big roll of the dice”

Red Bull says RB20 F1 design was “last big roll of the dice”

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McLaren Imola March testing
Red Bull says RB20 F1 design was “last big roll of the dice” Red Bull says RB20 F1 design was “last big roll of the dice”
Wolff doesn't want to fall into Horner "trap" over Red Bull F1 dominance

Wolff doesn't want to fall into Horner "trap" over Red Bull F1 dominance

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Saudi Arabian GP
Wolff doesn't want to fall into Horner "trap" over Red Bull F1 dominance Wolff doesn't want to fall into Horner "trap" over Red Bull F1 dominance
Norris says next generation F1 cars must address driver comfort issues

Norris says next generation F1 cars must address driver comfort issues

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Norris says next generation F1 cars must address driver comfort issues Norris says next generation F1 cars must address driver comfort issues
FIA evaluating Horner complaint as matter set for appeal

FIA evaluating Horner complaint as matter set for appeal

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McLaren Imola March testing
FIA evaluating Horner complaint as matter set for appeal FIA evaluating Horner complaint as matter set for appeal
What F1 rear wings are telling us about the 2024 tech battle

What F1 rear wings are telling us about the 2024 tech battle

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What F1 rear wings are telling us about the 2024 tech battle What F1 rear wings are telling us about the 2024 tech battle
The Beckham clues as to where Verstappen and Red Bull are heading

The Beckham clues as to where Verstappen and Red Bull are heading

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The Beckham clues as to where Verstappen and Red Bull are heading The Beckham clues as to where Verstappen and Red Bull are heading
F1 went wrong way in obsessing over dirty air, says Allison

F1 went wrong way in obsessing over dirty air, says Allison

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F1 went wrong way in obsessing over dirty air, says Allison F1 went wrong way in obsessing over dirty air, says Allison
Newey’s F1 plans unchanged as he's set for trackside return in Japan

Newey’s F1 plans unchanged as he's set for trackside return in Japan

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Newey’s F1 plans unchanged as he's set for trackside return in Japan Newey’s F1 plans unchanged as he's set for trackside return in Japan
Wolff has new “mindset” over Mercedes F1 recovery

Wolff has new “mindset” over Mercedes F1 recovery

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Wolff has new “mindset” over Mercedes F1 recovery Wolff has new “mindset” over Mercedes F1 recovery
What we have learned about Massa's £64m F1 court action

What we have learned about Massa's £64m F1 court action

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What we have learned about Massa's £64m F1 court action What we have learned about Massa's £64m F1 court action
Ferrari no longer feels "useless" in F1 fight against Red Bull

Ferrari no longer feels "useless" in F1 fight against Red Bull

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Saudi Arabian GP
Ferrari no longer feels "useless" in F1 fight against Red Bull Ferrari no longer feels "useless" in F1 fight against Red Bull
Red Bull will not “force” Verstappen to stay if he wants out

Red Bull will not “force” Verstappen to stay if he wants out

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Red Bull will not “force” Verstappen to stay if he wants out Red Bull will not “force” Verstappen to stay if he wants out
Mercedes battling “fundamental” issue with new W15 F1 design

Mercedes battling “fundamental” issue with new W15 F1 design

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Mercedes battling “fundamental” issue with new W15 F1 design Mercedes battling “fundamental” issue with new W15 F1 design
Wolff would “love” to lure Verstappen from Red Bull’s F1 team

Wolff would “love” to lure Verstappen from Red Bull’s F1 team

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Wolff would “love” to lure Verstappen from Red Bull’s F1 team Wolff would “love” to lure Verstappen from Red Bull’s F1 team
Horner denies Marko’s claims of “cunning” plan to oust him from Red Bull F1 team

Horner denies Marko’s claims of “cunning” plan to oust him from Red Bull F1 team

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Saudi Arabian GP
Horner denies Marko’s claims of “cunning” plan to oust him from Red Bull F1 team Horner denies Marko’s claims of “cunning” plan to oust him from Red Bull F1 team
Marko says he will be staying at Red Bull F1 team after CEO talks

Marko says he will be staying at Red Bull F1 team after CEO talks

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Marko says he will be staying at Red Bull F1 team after CEO talks Marko says he will be staying at Red Bull F1 team after CEO talks
D’Ambrosio set to leave Mercedes and join Hamilton at Ferrari

D’Ambrosio set to leave Mercedes and join Hamilton at Ferrari

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D’Ambrosio set to leave Mercedes and join Hamilton at Ferrari D’Ambrosio set to leave Mercedes and join Hamilton at Ferrari
How latest twist to Red Bull F1 drama exposes dirty war at the top

How latest twist to Red Bull F1 drama exposes dirty war at the top

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How latest twist to Red Bull F1 drama exposes dirty war at the top How latest twist to Red Bull F1 drama exposes dirty war at the top
Wolff makes offer to Marko amid Red Bull F1 future doubts

Wolff makes offer to Marko amid Red Bull F1 future doubts

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Wolff makes offer to Marko amid Red Bull F1 future doubts Wolff makes offer to Marko amid Red Bull F1 future doubts
Verstappen suggests Red Bull F1 future linked to Marko's fate

Verstappen suggests Red Bull F1 future linked to Marko's fate

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Verstappen suggests Red Bull F1 future linked to Marko's fate Verstappen suggests Red Bull F1 future linked to Marko's fate
Marko could face suspension amid fresh Red Bull investigation

Marko could face suspension amid fresh Red Bull investigation

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Marko could face suspension amid fresh Red Bull investigation Marko could face suspension amid fresh Red Bull investigation
Audi confirms takeover of Sauber; appoints Seidl as F1 CEO

Audi confirms takeover of Sauber; appoints Seidl as F1 CEO

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Audi confirms takeover of Sauber; appoints Seidl as F1 CEO Audi confirms takeover of Sauber; appoints Seidl as F1 CEO
Aston Martin surprised Alpine let F1 tech veteran Bell go

Aston Martin surprised Alpine let F1 tech veteran Bell go

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Aston Martin surprised Alpine let F1 tech veteran Bell go Aston Martin surprised Alpine let F1 tech veteran Bell go
Perez admits he is not yet “super comfortable” with Red Bull’s RB20 F1 car

Perez admits he is not yet “super comfortable” with Red Bull’s RB20 F1 car

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Perez admits he is not yet “super comfortable” with Red Bull’s RB20 F1 car Perez admits he is not yet “super comfortable” with Red Bull’s RB20 F1 car
Norris full of excitement over “crazy” Qiddiya F1 track ideas

Norris full of excitement over “crazy” Qiddiya F1 track ideas

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Norris full of excitement over “crazy” Qiddiya F1 track ideas Norris full of excitement over “crazy” Qiddiya F1 track ideas
Red Bull suspends female employee following Horner investigation

Red Bull suspends female employee following Horner investigation

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Red Bull suspends female employee following Horner investigation Red Bull suspends female employee following Horner investigation
Why Red Bull may be its own worst enemy in getting F1 to move on from the Horner saga

Why Red Bull may be its own worst enemy in getting F1 to move on from the Horner saga

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Why Red Bull may be its own worst enemy in getting F1 to move on from the Horner saga Why Red Bull may be its own worst enemy in getting F1 to move on from the Horner saga
Verstappen defends father over Horner criticisms: “He’s not a liar”

Verstappen defends father over Horner criticisms: “He’s not a liar”

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Verstappen defends father over Horner criticisms: “He’s not a liar” Verstappen defends father over Horner criticisms: “He’s not a liar”
Verstappen: No reason to leave Red Bull F1 team despite father’s Horner fears

Verstappen: No reason to leave Red Bull F1 team despite father’s Horner fears

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Verstappen: No reason to leave Red Bull F1 team despite father’s Horner fears Verstappen: No reason to leave Red Bull F1 team despite father’s Horner fears
Williams brings temporary fix for F1 steering wheel glitch

Williams brings temporary fix for F1 steering wheel glitch

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Williams brings temporary fix for F1 steering wheel glitch Williams brings temporary fix for F1 steering wheel glitch
Leclerc thought Vasseur would need more time to change Ferrari

Leclerc thought Vasseur would need more time to change Ferrari

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Leclerc thought Vasseur would need more time to change Ferrari Leclerc thought Vasseur would need more time to change Ferrari
F1 talking to Red Bull about using 220mph drone – but safety factor is a limit

F1 talking to Red Bull about using 220mph drone – but safety factor is a limit

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F1 talking to Red Bull about using 220mph drone – but safety factor is a limit F1 talking to Red Bull about using 220mph drone – but safety factor is a limit
Red Bull’s massive head start makes its F1 2024 pace no surprise - McLaren

Red Bull’s massive head start makes its F1 2024 pace no surprise - McLaren

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Red Bull’s massive head start makes its F1 2024 pace no surprise - McLaren Red Bull’s massive head start makes its F1 2024 pace no surprise - McLaren
Pitlane shenanigans price worth paying for qualifying solution, say F1 drivers

Pitlane shenanigans price worth paying for qualifying solution, say F1 drivers

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Bahrain GP
Pitlane shenanigans price worth paying for qualifying solution, say F1 drivers Pitlane shenanigans price worth paying for qualifying solution, say F1 drivers
Red Bull hails Perez F1 season start in not getting “destroyed” by Verstappen

Red Bull hails Perez F1 season start in not getting “destroyed” by Verstappen

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Red Bull hails Perez F1 season start in not getting “destroyed” by Verstappen Red Bull hails Perez F1 season start in not getting “destroyed” by Verstappen
What's behind efforts to bring down Red Bull F1 team boss Horner

What's behind efforts to bring down Red Bull F1 team boss Horner

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What's behind efforts to bring down Red Bull F1 team boss Horner What's behind efforts to bring down Red Bull F1 team boss Horner
FIA discusses F1 Turkish GP return with president Erdogan

FIA discusses F1 Turkish GP return with president Erdogan

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FIA discusses F1 Turkish GP return with president Erdogan FIA discusses F1 Turkish GP return with president Erdogan
Mercedes won't rush F1 driver decision amid Verstappen rumours

Mercedes won't rush F1 driver decision amid Verstappen rumours

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Mercedes won't rush F1 driver decision amid Verstappen rumours Mercedes won't rush F1 driver decision amid Verstappen rumours
Red Bull says F1 advantage “distorted” but Mercedes not convinced

Red Bull says F1 advantage “distorted” but Mercedes not convinced

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Red Bull says F1 advantage “distorted” but Mercedes not convinced Red Bull says F1 advantage “distorted” but Mercedes not convinced
Could Red Bull civil war really trigger shock Verstappen F1 switch to Mercedes?

Could Red Bull civil war really trigger shock Verstappen F1 switch to Mercedes?

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Could Red Bull civil war really trigger shock Verstappen F1 switch to Mercedes? Could Red Bull civil war really trigger shock Verstappen F1 switch to Mercedes?
Horner: Focus is on F1 racing, not "motive" of those out to get me

Horner: Focus is on F1 racing, not "motive" of those out to get me

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Horner: Focus is on F1 racing, not "motive" of those out to get me Horner: Focus is on F1 racing, not "motive" of those out to get me
Wolff: F1 chiefs must “set the compass right” over Horner controversy

Wolff: F1 chiefs must “set the compass right” over Horner controversy

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Wolff: F1 chiefs must “set the compass right” over Horner controversy Wolff: F1 chiefs must “set the compass right” over Horner controversy
Jos Verstappen: Red Bull F1 team risks being “torn apart” if Horner stays

Jos Verstappen: Red Bull F1 team risks being “torn apart” if Horner stays

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Jos Verstappen: Red Bull F1 team risks being “torn apart” if Horner stays Jos Verstappen: Red Bull F1 team risks being “torn apart” if Horner stays
Alpine facing fresh headache as F1 technical director and head of aero resign

Alpine facing fresh headache as F1 technical director and head of aero resign

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Alpine facing fresh headache as F1 technical director and head of aero resign Alpine facing fresh headache as F1 technical director and head of aero resign
Wolff: Mercedes F1 engine issues cost 0.5s per lap in Bahrain

Wolff: Mercedes F1 engine issues cost 0.5s per lap in Bahrain

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Wolff: Mercedes F1 engine issues cost 0.5s per lap in Bahrain Wolff: Mercedes F1 engine issues cost 0.5s per lap in Bahrain
Red Bull’s better tyre options quash F1 rivals’ hopes further for Bahrain GP

Red Bull’s better tyre options quash F1 rivals’ hopes further for Bahrain GP

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Red Bull’s better tyre options quash F1 rivals’ hopes further for Bahrain GP Red Bull’s better tyre options quash F1 rivals’ hopes further for Bahrain GP
FIA will not “jump the gun” with Horner probe, despite situation “damaging the sport”

FIA will not “jump the gun” with Horner probe, despite situation “damaging the sport”

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FIA will not “jump the gun” with Horner probe, despite situation “damaging the sport” FIA will not “jump the gun” with Horner probe, despite situation “damaging the sport”
Mercedes dialled out qualifying pace to boost Bahrain F1 race chances

Mercedes dialled out qualifying pace to boost Bahrain F1 race chances

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Mercedes dialled out qualifying pace to boost Bahrain F1 race chances Mercedes dialled out qualifying pace to boost Bahrain F1 race chances
Ben Sulayem and Domenicali to meet to discuss Horner situation

Ben Sulayem and Domenicali to meet to discuss Horner situation

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Ben Sulayem and Domenicali to meet to discuss Horner situation Ben Sulayem and Domenicali to meet to discuss Horner situation
Wolff supports idea of “reset” to Formula 1 rules on team alliances

Wolff supports idea of “reset” to Formula 1 rules on team alliances

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Wolff supports idea of “reset” to Formula 1 rules on team alliances Wolff supports idea of “reset” to Formula 1 rules on team alliances
Alleged Horner messages leaked after Red Bull F1 investigation clears him of wrongdoing

Alleged Horner messages leaked after Red Bull F1 investigation clears him of wrongdoing

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Alleged Horner messages leaked after Red Bull F1 investigation clears him of wrongdoing Alleged Horner messages leaked after Red Bull F1 investigation clears him of wrongdoing
Teams want F1, FIA to clear up "unanswered questions" over Horner probe

Teams want F1, FIA to clear up "unanswered questions" over Horner probe

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Teams want F1, FIA to clear up "unanswered questions" over Horner probe Teams want F1, FIA to clear up "unanswered questions" over Horner probe
Better radio, replays, and new rear-facing camera for F1's 2024 TV coverage

Better radio, replays, and new rear-facing camera for F1's 2024 TV coverage

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Better radio, replays, and new rear-facing camera for F1's 2024 TV coverage Better radio, replays, and new rear-facing camera for F1's 2024 TV coverage
What's overtaken Drive to Survive as F1's biggest fan engagement tool?

What's overtaken Drive to Survive as F1's biggest fan engagement tool?

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What's overtaken Drive to Survive as F1's biggest fan engagement tool? What's overtaken Drive to Survive as F1's biggest fan engagement tool?
Leclerc: Red Bull form a mystery after it hid potential in F1 testing

Leclerc: Red Bull form a mystery after it hid potential in F1 testing

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Leclerc: Red Bull form a mystery after it hid potential in F1 testing Leclerc: Red Bull form a mystery after it hid potential in F1 testing
What next for Red Bull F1 after Horner investigation all-clear

What next for Red Bull F1 after Horner investigation all-clear

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What next for Red Bull F1 after Horner investigation all-clear What next for Red Bull F1 after Horner investigation all-clear
F1 team boss Horner cleared of wrongdoing in Red Bull investigation

F1 team boss Horner cleared of wrongdoing in Red Bull investigation

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F1 team boss Horner cleared of wrongdoing in Red Bull investigation F1 team boss Horner cleared of wrongdoing in Red Bull investigation
Ocon admits a “possibility” Alpine could be at back of F1 grid

Ocon admits a “possibility” Alpine could be at back of F1 grid

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Ocon admits a “possibility” Alpine could be at back of F1 grid Ocon admits a “possibility” Alpine could be at back of F1 grid
Horner on way to Bahrain GP as decision looms on his F1 future

Horner on way to Bahrain GP as decision looms on his F1 future

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Horner on way to Bahrain GP as decision looms on his F1 future Horner on way to Bahrain GP as decision looms on his F1 future

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