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Matt Kew
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Matt Kew

Matt Kew is Autosport’s F1 Editor, a role he has held since March 2022 following stints covering Formula E, Extreme E and the British Touring Car Championship.

Matt joined Autosport in 2018 to work predominantly on the magazine, but his relentless quoting of Alan Partridge meant office colleagues soon thought he would be better-suited to increased field work.

Needless to say, Matt had the last laugh when he won the Motorsport UK Young Journalist of the Year Award in 2019.

His interest in motorsport was sparked by regular trips to watch ASCAR crash around Rockingham’s banked oval.

Matt read politics and philosophy at the University of Sheffield - receiving first-class honours for his dissertation assessing the lack of female participation in top-tier motor racing.

He covered a wide variety of national race and rally meetings for Autosport as a freelancer before joining full-time. His best efforts to argue the merits of historic racing are undone by a questionable taste in music and James Bond actors.

Latest articles by Matt Kew

McLaren will “protect” Piastri from busy Melbourne F1 schedule

McLaren will “protect” Piastri from busy Melbourne F1 schedule

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McLaren will “protect” Piastri from busy Melbourne F1 schedule McLaren will “protect” Piastri from busy Melbourne F1 schedule
Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 teams need “unorthodox” strategies to score points

Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 teams need “unorthodox” strategies to score points

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Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 teams need “unorthodox” strategies to score points Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 teams need “unorthodox” strategies to score points
Sauber: Audi's accelerated F1 takeover a boost for short term

Sauber: Audi's accelerated F1 takeover a boost for short term

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Sauber: Audi's accelerated F1 takeover a boost for short term Sauber: Audi's accelerated F1 takeover a boost for short term
RB sets end-of-2024 date for moving to new Milton Keynes F1 facility

RB sets end-of-2024 date for moving to new Milton Keynes F1 facility

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RB sets end-of-2024 date for moving to new Milton Keynes F1 facility RB sets end-of-2024 date for moving to new Milton Keynes F1 facility
Ricciardo: RB has identified a few flaws with 2024 F1 car

Ricciardo: RB has identified a few flaws with 2024 F1 car

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Ricciardo: RB has identified a few flaws with 2024 F1 car Ricciardo: RB has identified a few flaws with 2024 F1 car
Vettel sent Bearman 'good luck' message ahead of Saudi Arabian F1 debut

Vettel sent Bearman 'good luck' message ahead of Saudi Arabian F1 debut

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Vettel sent Bearman 'good luck' message ahead of Saudi Arabian F1 debut Vettel sent Bearman 'good luck' message ahead of Saudi Arabian F1 debut
Massa files lawsuit against FIA, FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore GP

Massa files lawsuit against FIA, FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore GP

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Massa files lawsuit against FIA, FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore GP Massa files lawsuit against FIA, FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore GP
Russell: Mercedes "getting slower" during F1 rounds instead of rivals improving

Russell: Mercedes "getting slower" during F1 rounds instead of rivals improving

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Russell: Mercedes "getting slower" during F1 rounds instead of rivals improving Russell: Mercedes "getting slower" during F1 rounds instead of rivals improving
Horner: "Nobody bigger" than Red Bull F1 team

Horner: "Nobody bigger" than Red Bull F1 team

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Horner: "Nobody bigger" than Red Bull F1 team Horner: "Nobody bigger" than Red Bull F1 team
Leclerc hails "incredible" Bearman after drive to seventh in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Leclerc hails "incredible" Bearman after drive to seventh in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

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Leclerc hails "incredible" Bearman after drive to seventh in F1 Saudi Arabian GP Leclerc hails "incredible" Bearman after drive to seventh in F1 Saudi Arabian GP
Verstappen was reminded of 2021 Saudi lap wipeout with latest F1 pole

Verstappen was reminded of 2021 Saudi lap wipeout with latest F1 pole

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Verstappen was reminded of 2021 Saudi lap wipeout with latest F1 pole Verstappen was reminded of 2021 Saudi lap wipeout with latest F1 pole
F1 team bosses warn against 'prejudging' FIA president amid investigation

F1 team bosses warn against 'prejudging' FIA president amid investigation

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F1 team bosses warn against 'prejudging' FIA president amid investigation F1 team bosses warn against 'prejudging' FIA president amid investigation
Ferrari reintroduces 2023 rear wing for F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Ferrari reintroduces 2023 rear wing for F1 Saudi Arabian GP

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Ferrari reintroduces 2023 rear wing for F1 Saudi Arabian GP Ferrari reintroduces 2023 rear wing for F1 Saudi Arabian GP
Audi set to complete Sauber F1 takeover

Audi set to complete Sauber F1 takeover

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Audi set to complete Sauber F1 takeover Audi set to complete Sauber F1 takeover
Russell: Any F1 team should "100%" try to sign Verstappen

Russell: Any F1 team should "100%" try to sign Verstappen

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Russell: Any F1 team should "100%" try to sign Verstappen Russell: Any F1 team should "100%" try to sign Verstappen
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
FIA president Ben Sulayem at centre of further allegations over Las Vegas homologation

FIA president Ben Sulayem at centre of further allegations over Las Vegas homologation

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FIA president Ben Sulayem at centre of further allegations over Las Vegas homologation FIA president Ben Sulayem at centre of further allegations over Las Vegas homologation
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
Horner has no doubts over Red Bull F1 job security amid investigation fallout

Horner has no doubts over Red Bull F1 job security amid investigation fallout

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Horner has no doubts over Red Bull F1 job security amid investigation fallout Horner has no doubts over Red Bull F1 job security amid investigation fallout
Verstappen: Bahrain F1 GP "couldn't have gone better"

Verstappen: Bahrain F1 GP "couldn't have gone better"

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Verstappen: Bahrain F1 GP "couldn't have gone better" Verstappen: Bahrain F1 GP "couldn't have gone better"
The impatient pair who’d hoped to be a thorn in Red Bull’s side again

The impatient pair who’d hoped to be a thorn in Red Bull’s side again

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The impatient pair who’d hoped to be a thorn in Red Bull’s side again The impatient pair who’d hoped to be a thorn in Red Bull’s side again
Russell: Mercedes made "big step forward" with F1 qualifying pace

Russell: Mercedes made "big step forward" with F1 qualifying pace

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Russell: Mercedes made "big step forward" with F1 qualifying pace Russell: Mercedes made "big step forward" with F1 qualifying pace
Leclerc: Ferrari 'lost rhythm' to beat Verstappen to Bahrain F1 pole

Leclerc: Ferrari 'lost rhythm' to beat Verstappen to Bahrain F1 pole

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Leclerc: Ferrari 'lost rhythm' to beat Verstappen to Bahrain F1 pole Leclerc: Ferrari 'lost rhythm' to beat Verstappen to Bahrain F1 pole
Hamilton didn’t tell parents about Ferrari F1 switch until announcement day

Hamilton didn’t tell parents about Ferrari F1 switch until announcement day

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Hamilton didn’t tell parents about Ferrari F1 switch until announcement day Hamilton didn’t tell parents about Ferrari F1 switch until announcement day
Alonso in "good position to negotiate" in F1 driver market

Alonso in "good position to negotiate" in F1 driver market

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Alonso in "good position to negotiate" in F1 driver market Alonso in "good position to negotiate" in F1 driver market
Norris: No regrets over new McLaren F1 deal amid Hamilton Ferrari switch

Norris: No regrets over new McLaren F1 deal amid Hamilton Ferrari switch

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Norris: No regrets over new McLaren F1 deal amid Hamilton Ferrari switch Norris: No regrets over new McLaren F1 deal amid Hamilton Ferrari switch
Haas F1 engineers “can’t bull****” new team boss Komatsu

Haas F1 engineers “can’t bull****” new team boss Komatsu

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Haas F1 engineers “can’t bull****” new team boss Komatsu Haas F1 engineers “can’t bull****” new team boss Komatsu
Alonso: 19 drivers already know they won't win 2024 F1 title

Alonso: 19 drivers already know they won't win 2024 F1 title

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Alonso: 19 drivers already know they won't win 2024 F1 title Alonso: 19 drivers already know they won't win 2024 F1 title
Bahrain F1 pre-season test stopped again by loose drain cover

Bahrain F1 pre-season test stopped again by loose drain cover

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Bahrain F1 pre-season test stopped again by loose drain cover Bahrain F1 pre-season test stopped again by loose drain cover
How Horner handled his first official F1 media duties amid Red Bull probe

How Horner handled his first official F1 media duties amid Red Bull probe

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How Horner handled his first official F1 media duties amid Red Bull probe How Horner handled his first official F1 media duties amid Red Bull probe
New Williams has fixed 2023 problems but exposed fresh issues

New Williams has fixed 2023 problems but exposed fresh issues

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New Williams has fixed 2023 problems but exposed fresh issues New Williams has fixed 2023 problems but exposed fresh issues
Why the legality of Mercedes' trick F1 front wing wasn't in real doubt

Why the legality of Mercedes' trick F1 front wing wasn't in real doubt

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Why the legality of Mercedes' trick F1 front wing wasn't in real doubt Why the legality of Mercedes' trick F1 front wing wasn't in real doubt
New Aston Martin F1 safety car breaks cover in Bahrain

New Aston Martin F1 safety car breaks cover in Bahrain

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New Aston Martin F1 safety car breaks cover in Bahrain New Aston Martin F1 safety car breaks cover in Bahrain
Red Bull "brave" to change F1 car concept for 2024, says Perez

Red Bull "brave" to change F1 car concept for 2024, says Perez

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Red Bull "brave" to change F1 car concept for 2024, says Perez Red Bull "brave" to change F1 car concept for 2024, says Perez
Perez feels better prepared to get on top of Red Bull’s 2024 F1 car

Perez feels better prepared to get on top of Red Bull’s 2024 F1 car

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Perez feels better prepared to get on top of Red Bull’s 2024 F1 car Perez feels better prepared to get on top of Red Bull’s 2024 F1 car
Red Bull set to unleash more extreme Mercedes-style F1 sidepod

Red Bull set to unleash more extreme Mercedes-style F1 sidepod

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Red Bull set to unleash more extreme Mercedes-style F1 sidepod Red Bull set to unleash more extreme Mercedes-style F1 sidepod
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
Verstappen: No change in Horner relationship amid Red Bull investigation

Verstappen: No change in Horner relationship amid Red Bull investigation

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Verstappen: No change in Horner relationship amid Red Bull investigation Verstappen: No change in Horner relationship amid Red Bull investigation
Alonso: Ferrari F1 drive wasn’t Hamilton’s “childhood dream” last year

Alonso: Ferrari F1 drive wasn’t Hamilton’s “childhood dream” last year

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Alonso: Ferrari F1 drive wasn’t Hamilton’s “childhood dream” last year Alonso: Ferrari F1 drive wasn’t Hamilton’s “childhood dream” last year
Ocon retains "strong links" to Mercedes amid Hamilton F1 replacement rumours

Ocon retains "strong links" to Mercedes amid Hamilton F1 replacement rumours

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Ocon retains "strong links" to Mercedes amid Hamilton F1 replacement rumours Ocon retains "strong links" to Mercedes amid Hamilton F1 replacement rumours
“Ming Dynasty” machine showed Vowles where Williams F1 team must upgrade

“Ming Dynasty” machine showed Vowles where Williams F1 team must upgrade

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“Ming Dynasty” machine showed Vowles where Williams F1 team must upgrade “Ming Dynasty” machine showed Vowles where Williams F1 team must upgrade
Mercedes 'bitten' by new Norris, Leclerc F1 contracts in search for Hamilton successor

Mercedes 'bitten' by new Norris, Leclerc F1 contracts in search for Hamilton successor

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Mercedes 'bitten' by new Norris, Leclerc F1 contracts in search for Hamilton successor Mercedes 'bitten' by new Norris, Leclerc F1 contracts in search for Hamilton successor
What next for Sainz after Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 switch bombshell?

What next for Sainz after Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 switch bombshell?

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What next for Sainz after Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 switch bombshell? What next for Sainz after Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 switch bombshell?
The factors involved in Hamilton’s poised sensational F1 switch to Ferrari

The factors involved in Hamilton’s poised sensational F1 switch to Ferrari

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The factors involved in Hamilton’s poised sensational F1 switch to Ferrari The factors involved in Hamilton’s poised sensational F1 switch to Ferrari
Big changes to F1 teams' form in 2024 would be a 'surprise' – Aston Martin

Big changes to F1 teams' form in 2024 would be a 'surprise' – Aston Martin

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Big changes to F1 teams' form in 2024 would be a 'surprise' – Aston Martin Big changes to F1 teams' form in 2024 would be a 'surprise' – Aston Martin
Has Norris done the right thing by committing to McLaren?

Has Norris done the right thing by committing to McLaren?

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Has Norris done the right thing by committing to McLaren? Has Norris done the right thing by committing to McLaren?
Haas to reveal F1 2024 livery next week

Haas to reveal F1 2024 livery next week

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Haas to reveal F1 2024 livery next week Haas to reveal F1 2024 livery next week
Piastri: Momentum key after McLaren exceeded all F1 expectations in 2023

Piastri: Momentum key after McLaren exceeded all F1 expectations in 2023

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Piastri: Momentum key after McLaren exceeded all F1 expectations in 2023 Piastri: Momentum key after McLaren exceeded all F1 expectations in 2023
Why the 2026 rules expose the perils of F1’s road car quest

Why the 2026 rules expose the perils of F1’s road car quest

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Why the 2026 rules expose the perils of F1’s road car quest Why the 2026 rules expose the perils of F1’s road car quest
Piastri on Webber's hindsight and why answers not tantrums key to F1 progress

Piastri on Webber's hindsight and why answers not tantrums key to F1 progress

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Piastri on Webber's hindsight and why answers not tantrums key to F1 progress Piastri on Webber's hindsight and why answers not tantrums key to F1 progress
Sauber F1 team's reaction time a major weakness, says Bottas

Sauber F1 team's reaction time a major weakness, says Bottas

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Sauber F1 team's reaction time a major weakness, says Bottas Sauber F1 team's reaction time a major weakness, says Bottas
Piastri: “No barriers” in Norris relationship essential for McLaren's F1 progress

Piastri: “No barriers” in Norris relationship essential for McLaren's F1 progress

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Piastri: “No barriers” in Norris relationship essential for McLaren's F1 progress Piastri: “No barriers” in Norris relationship essential for McLaren's F1 progress
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
Bottas targets early move on Audi F1 2026 drive

Bottas targets early move on Audi F1 2026 drive

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Bottas targets early move on Audi F1 2026 drive Bottas targets early move on Audi F1 2026 drive
Alonso: F1’s ground effect cars can be ‘confusing’

Alonso: F1’s ground effect cars can be ‘confusing’

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Alonso: F1’s ground effect cars can be ‘confusing’ Alonso: F1’s ground effect cars can be ‘confusing’
Aston Martin reveals 2024 F1 car launch plan

Aston Martin reveals 2024 F1 car launch plan

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Aston Martin reveals 2024 F1 car launch plan Aston Martin reveals 2024 F1 car launch plan
Vasseur: 2024 Ferrari F1 car will be "95%" new

Vasseur: 2024 Ferrari F1 car will be "95%" new

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Vasseur: 2024 Ferrari F1 car will be "95%" new Vasseur: 2024 Ferrari F1 car will be "95%" new
Wolff: Mercedes must not "give up" on recovery before F1 2026 rules reset

Wolff: Mercedes must not "give up" on recovery before F1 2026 rules reset

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Wolff: Mercedes must not "give up" on recovery before F1 2026 rules reset Wolff: Mercedes must not "give up" on recovery before F1 2026 rules reset
Bottas “in denial for five years” at versus Hamilton at Mercedes F1

Bottas “in denial for five years” at versus Hamilton at Mercedes F1

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Bottas “in denial for five years” at versus Hamilton at Mercedes F1 Bottas “in denial for five years” at versus Hamilton at Mercedes F1
What if Red Bull/Verstappen never raced in F1 2023?

What if Red Bull/Verstappen never raced in F1 2023?

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What if Red Bull/Verstappen never raced in F1 2023? What if Red Bull/Verstappen never raced in F1 2023?

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