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Alex Kalinauckas
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Alex Kalinauckas

Alex Kalinauckas is Autosport's Grand Prix Editor, covering every Formula 1 race since the start of 2020. After completing a master's degree in journalism at Goldsmiths College University of London in 2014, he worked for a range of motorsport and technology publications while covering national racing as an Autosport freelancer.  

A lifelong motorsport fan - no one in his family can explain quite how or why such a development first occurred - Alex joined the Autosport staff in April 2017 as the magazine’s Assistant Editor covering Formula 2 and GP3, before being made Formula E correspondent and Autosport.com’s Plus Editor in March 2018. He lives in north-east London and is constantly frustrated by the Central Line. 

Latest articles by Alex Kalinauckas

Is F1 blowing its "pivotal moment" to support the championship's women?

Is F1 blowing its "pivotal moment" to support the championship's women?

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Is F1 blowing its "pivotal moment" to support the championship's women? Is F1 blowing its "pivotal moment" to support the championship's women?
How Bearman's F1 debut will help Mercedes on its Hamilton replacement call

How Bearman's F1 debut will help Mercedes on its Hamilton replacement call

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How Bearman's F1 debut will help Mercedes on its Hamilton replacement call How Bearman's F1 debut will help Mercedes on its Hamilton replacement call
The rare Ferrari problem that made its Saudi GP harder against Red Bull's might

The rare Ferrari problem that made its Saudi GP harder against Red Bull's might

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The rare Ferrari problem that made its Saudi GP harder against Red Bull's might The rare Ferrari problem that made its Saudi GP harder against Red Bull's might
Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP

Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP

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Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen heads dominant Red Bull 1-2, Bearman seventh

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen heads dominant Red Bull 1-2, Bearman seventh

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen heads dominant Red Bull 1-2, Bearman seventh F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen heads dominant Red Bull 1-2, Bearman seventh
Why Saudi Arabian GP could deliver one of F1’s most "unpleasant" races

Why Saudi Arabian GP could deliver one of F1’s most "unpleasant" races

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Why Saudi Arabian GP could deliver one of F1’s most "unpleasant" races Why Saudi Arabian GP could deliver one of F1’s most "unpleasant" races
Verstappen hopes "impressive" F1 debutant Bearman doesn't fixate on missing Q3

Verstappen hopes "impressive" F1 debutant Bearman doesn't fixate on missing Q3

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Verstappen hopes "impressive" F1 debutant Bearman doesn't fixate on missing Q3 Verstappen hopes "impressive" F1 debutant Bearman doesn't fixate on missing Q3
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc to pole

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc to pole

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc to pole F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc to pole
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops final practice as Zhou suffers heavy crash

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops final practice as Zhou suffers heavy crash

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops final practice as Zhou suffers heavy crash F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops final practice as Zhou suffers heavy crash
What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP

What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP

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What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso beats Russell to lead FP2 for Aston Martin

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso beats Russell to lead FP2 for Aston Martin

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso beats Russell to lead FP2 for Aston Martin F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso beats Russell to lead FP2 for Aston Martin
Analysis: Does F1 have a dirty air problem?

Analysis: Does F1 have a dirty air problem?

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Analysis: Does F1 have a dirty air problem? Analysis: Does F1 have a dirty air problem?
Tsunoda: More self-control over "heated" F1 moments "the thing I have to improve”

Tsunoda: More self-control over "heated" F1 moments "the thing I have to improve”

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Tsunoda: More self-control over "heated" F1 moments "the thing I have to improve” Tsunoda: More self-control over "heated" F1 moments "the thing I have to improve”
Russell calls for "total transparency" in FIA's Ben Sulayem F1 case

Russell calls for "total transparency" in FIA's Ben Sulayem F1 case

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Russell calls for "total transparency" in FIA's Ben Sulayem F1 case Russell calls for "total transparency" in FIA's Ben Sulayem F1 case
The F1 2024 questions the Bahrain GP didn't answer

The F1 2024 questions the Bahrain GP didn't answer

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The F1 2024 questions the Bahrain GP didn't answer The F1 2024 questions the Bahrain GP didn't answer
10 things we learned at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

10 things we learned at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

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10 things we learned at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix 10 things we learned at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
Bahrain Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

Bahrain Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

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Bahrain Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
Why Red Bull's 220mph F1 camera drone is a game-changer

Why Red Bull's 220mph F1 camera drone is a game-changer

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Why Red Bull's 220mph F1 camera drone is a game-changer Why Red Bull's 220mph F1 camera drone is a game-changer
F1 Bahrain GP: Ricciardo quickest in first practice from Norris and Piastri

F1 Bahrain GP: Ricciardo quickest in first practice from Norris and Piastri

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F1 Bahrain GP: Ricciardo quickest in first practice from Norris and Piastri F1 Bahrain GP: Ricciardo quickest in first practice from Norris and Piastri
F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport

F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport

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F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport
Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car

Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car

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Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car
Hamilton: Horner investigation "a really important moment for F1"

Hamilton: Horner investigation "a really important moment for F1"

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Hamilton: Horner investigation "a really important moment for F1" Hamilton: Horner investigation "a really important moment for F1"
How Perez's 2023 qualifying struggles led to an Autosport driver ratings U-turn

How Perez's 2023 qualifying struggles led to an Autosport driver ratings U-turn

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How Perez's 2023 qualifying struggles led to an Autosport driver ratings U-turn How Perez's 2023 qualifying struggles led to an Autosport driver ratings U-turn
Bahrain drains filled with concrete for F1 race after testing disruptions

Bahrain drains filled with concrete for F1 race after testing disruptions

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Bahrain drains filled with concrete for F1 race after testing disruptions Bahrain drains filled with concrete for F1 race after testing disruptions
Ranked: The F1 teams on 2024 pre-season testing form

Ranked: The F1 teams on 2024 pre-season testing form

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Ranked: The F1 teams on 2024 pre-season testing form Ranked: The F1 teams on 2024 pre-season testing form
Why it's a Red Bull vs Ferrari battle in F1 2024 testing's long run times

Why it's a Red Bull vs Ferrari battle in F1 2024 testing's long run times

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Why it's a Red Bull vs Ferrari battle in F1 2024 testing's long run times Why it's a Red Bull vs Ferrari battle in F1 2024 testing's long run times
Filling Bahrain drains with concrete being considered for F1 2024's first race

Filling Bahrain drains with concrete being considered for F1 2024's first race

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Filling Bahrain drains with concrete being considered for F1 2024's first race Filling Bahrain drains with concrete being considered for F1 2024's first race
What Bahrain trackside viewing reveals about F1 2024

What Bahrain trackside viewing reveals about F1 2024

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What Bahrain trackside viewing reveals about F1 2024 What Bahrain trackside viewing reveals about F1 2024
What we learned on day one of 2024 F1 testing in Bahrain

What we learned on day one of 2024 F1 testing in Bahrain

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What we learned on day one of 2024 F1 testing in Bahrain What we learned on day one of 2024 F1 testing in Bahrain
Wolff hopes to remain involved in F1 with Mercedes until his 80s

Wolff hopes to remain involved in F1 with Mercedes until his 80s

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Wolff hopes to remain involved in F1 with Mercedes until his 80s Wolff hopes to remain involved in F1 with Mercedes until his 80s
10 things to look out for as F1 testing 2024 kicks off

10 things to look out for as F1 testing 2024 kicks off

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10 things to look out for as F1 testing 2024 kicks off 10 things to look out for as F1 testing 2024 kicks off
Verstappen would “never say never” to Hamilton-style Ferrari F1 move

Verstappen would “never say never” to Hamilton-style Ferrari F1 move

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Verstappen would “never say never” to Hamilton-style Ferrari F1 move Verstappen would “never say never” to Hamilton-style Ferrari F1 move
How the Horner investigation eclipsed Red Bull’s 2024 F1 launch

How the Horner investigation eclipsed Red Bull’s 2024 F1 launch

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How the Horner investigation eclipsed Red Bull’s 2024 F1 launch How the Horner investigation eclipsed Red Bull’s 2024 F1 launch
Red Bull reveals RB20 car for 2024 F1 season

Red Bull reveals RB20 car for 2024 F1 season

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Red Bull reveals RB20 car for 2024 F1 season Red Bull reveals RB20 car for 2024 F1 season
Why Aston is coming out with fighting talk for its F1 2024 chances against Red Bull

Why Aston is coming out with fighting talk for its F1 2024 chances against Red Bull

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Why Aston is coming out with fighting talk for its F1 2024 chances against Red Bull Why Aston is coming out with fighting talk for its F1 2024 chances against Red Bull
How Hamilton's Ferrari deal makes Russell's F1 2024 harder

How Hamilton's Ferrari deal makes Russell's F1 2024 harder

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How Hamilton's Ferrari deal makes Russell's F1 2024 harder How Hamilton's Ferrari deal makes Russell's F1 2024 harder
The major change Hamilton's Ferrari move could have on his F1 legacy

The major change Hamilton's Ferrari move could have on his F1 legacy

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The major change Hamilton's Ferrari move could have on his F1 legacy The major change Hamilton's Ferrari move could have on his F1 legacy
Why the 2024 campaign is suddenly critical for one F1 stalwart

Why the 2024 campaign is suddenly critical for one F1 stalwart

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Why the 2024 campaign is suddenly critical for one F1 stalwart Why the 2024 campaign is suddenly critical for one F1 stalwart
Bottas says Hamilton's Ferrari switch will "escalate" F1 driver market movement

Bottas says Hamilton's Ferrari switch will "escalate" F1 driver market movement

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Bottas says Hamilton's Ferrari switch will "escalate" F1 driver market movement Bottas says Hamilton's Ferrari switch will "escalate" F1 driver market movement
Why Russell’s toughest year in F1 hasn’t got him down

Why Russell’s toughest year in F1 hasn’t got him down

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Why Russell’s toughest year in F1 hasn’t got him down Why Russell’s toughest year in F1 hasn’t got him down
Max Verstappen picks his top 10 F1 wins for Autosport

Max Verstappen picks his top 10 F1 wins for Autosport

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Max Verstappen picks his top 10 F1 wins for Autosport Max Verstappen picks his top 10 F1 wins for Autosport
Why Adrian Newey was initially depressed by F1 2022 rules

Why Adrian Newey was initially depressed by F1 2022 rules

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Why Adrian Newey was initially depressed by F1 2022 rules Why Adrian Newey was initially depressed by F1 2022 rules
Haas reveals 2024 VF-24 F1 car livery

Haas reveals 2024 VF-24 F1 car livery

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Haas reveals 2024 VF-24 F1 car livery Haas reveals 2024 VF-24 F1 car livery
Exclusive: F1's "irreplaceable" design king Newey on Red Bull's edge

Exclusive: F1's "irreplaceable" design king Newey on Red Bull's edge

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Exclusive: F1's "irreplaceable" design king Newey on Red Bull's edge Exclusive: F1's "irreplaceable" design king Newey on Red Bull's edge
The risks in Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 move

The risks in Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 move

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The risks in Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 move The risks in Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 move
Why the recent team name sagas should alarm F1

Why the recent team name sagas should alarm F1

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Why the recent team name sagas should alarm F1 Why the recent team name sagas should alarm F1
The driving style secrets of F1's current stars

The driving style secrets of F1's current stars

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The driving style secrets of F1's current stars The driving style secrets of F1's current stars
McLaren solution to eradicate F1 update quirks may take “a few months”

McLaren solution to eradicate F1 update quirks may take “a few months”

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McLaren solution to eradicate F1 update quirks may take “a few months” McLaren solution to eradicate F1 update quirks may take “a few months”
Why McLaren thinks its 2024 F1 car is already faster than the MCL60

Why McLaren thinks its 2024 F1 car is already faster than the MCL60

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Why McLaren thinks its 2024 F1 car is already faster than the MCL60 Why McLaren thinks its 2024 F1 car is already faster than the MCL60
Brown "confident" McLaren can keep Norris long-term despite Red Bull interest

Brown "confident" McLaren can keep Norris long-term despite Red Bull interest

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Brown "confident" McLaren can keep Norris long-term despite Red Bull interest Brown "confident" McLaren can keep Norris long-term despite Red Bull interest
McLaren reveals new-look 2024 F1 livery ahead of MCL38 launch

McLaren reveals new-look 2024 F1 livery ahead of MCL38 launch

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McLaren reveals new-look 2024 F1 livery ahead of MCL38 launch McLaren reveals new-look 2024 F1 livery ahead of MCL38 launch
Steiner: Some owners "don't understand" new manager bounce impossible in F1

Steiner: Some owners "don't understand" new manager bounce impossible in F1

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Steiner: Some owners "don't understand" new manager bounce impossible in F1 Steiner: Some owners "don't understand" new manager bounce impossible in F1
Exclusive: Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 team

Exclusive: Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 team

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Exclusive: Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 team Exclusive: Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 team
McLaren setting development targets, not results, as its F1 2024 goals

McLaren setting development targets, not results, as its F1 2024 goals

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McLaren setting development targets, not results, as its F1 2024 goals McLaren setting development targets, not results, as its F1 2024 goals
The F1 race strategy briefing that won an Award but never existed

The F1 race strategy briefing that won an Award but never existed

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The F1 race strategy briefing that won an Award but never existed The F1 race strategy briefing that won an Award but never existed
F1 champion Verstappen: I too have to "adapt to the car I get given"

F1 champion Verstappen: I too have to "adapt to the car I get given"

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F1 champion Verstappen: I too have to "adapt to the car I get given" F1 champion Verstappen: I too have to "adapt to the car I get given"
McLaren: Catalyst for shock F1 turnaround was French GP 2022 disappointment

McLaren: Catalyst for shock F1 turnaround was French GP 2022 disappointment

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McLaren: Catalyst for shock F1 turnaround was French GP 2022 disappointment McLaren: Catalyst for shock F1 turnaround was French GP 2022 disappointment
Why Russell’s frank admission on F1 driver adrenaline addiction is to his credit

Why Russell’s frank admission on F1 driver adrenaline addiction is to his credit

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Why Russell’s frank admission on F1 driver adrenaline addiction is to his credit Why Russell’s frank admission on F1 driver adrenaline addiction is to his credit
Red Bull: Active aero should not be treated as "patch" for wider F1 car problems

Red Bull: Active aero should not be treated as "patch" for wider F1 car problems

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Red Bull: Active aero should not be treated as "patch" for wider F1 car problems Red Bull: Active aero should not be treated as "patch" for wider F1 car problems
Newey: Verstappen's mental capacity similar to other true F1 greats

Newey: Verstappen's mental capacity similar to other true F1 greats

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Newey: Verstappen's mental capacity similar to other true F1 greats Newey: Verstappen's mental capacity similar to other true F1 greats

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