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Stuart Codling
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Stuart Codling

Stuart studied history at the University of Kent and had a brief career as a road tester on car/bike magazine Redline until he ended up in a ditch with a Ducati 748 on top of him. He joined the Autosport ecosystem as deputy editor of sister title Le Mans & Sportscar Racer in 1999. Most recently he was the editor of GP Racing magazine. He's also the author of 15 books on automobiles and motor racing, including the award-winning Art of The Formula 1 Race Cars. No Ducatis were harmed during its production.

Latest articles by Stuart Codling

Welcome to the jungle? When Formula 1.5 came to Spa

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Welcome to the jungle? When Formula 1.5 came to Spa

Ferrari criticises "mega harsh" penalty for Hamilton in F1 Belgian GP

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Ferrari criticises "mega harsh" penalty for Hamilton in F1 Belgian GP

How Antonelli found half a second to thwart Verstappen in Belgian GP qualifying

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How Antonelli found half a second to thwart Verstappen in Belgian GP qualifying

Mercedes working to resolve “serious issue” behind Russell’s deficit to Antonelli

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Mercedes working to resolve “serious issue” behind Russell’s deficit to Antonelli

"Not getting ahead of ourselves" - Why Norris was downbeat in Belgium despite F1 practice pace

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"Not getting ahead of ourselves" - Why Norris was downbeat in Belgium despite F1 practice pace

Why Williams is still feeling the weight of expectation

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Why Williams is still feeling the weight of expectation

How Silverstone exposed Formula 1's dire need for speed

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British GP
How Silverstone exposed Formula 1's dire need for speed

Why Verstappen is 'right to be angry' after another "super dangerous" wing failure

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British GP
Why Verstappen is 'right to be angry' after another "super dangerous" wing failure

Verstappen "fed up" with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash

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Verstappen "fed up" with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash

How “stressed” Antonelli beat his nerves – and Leclerc – in British GP qualifying

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How “stressed” Antonelli beat his nerves – and Leclerc – in British GP qualifying

F1 drivers criticise ‘dangerous’ yo-yo racing in British GP sprint race

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F1 drivers criticise ‘dangerous’ yo-yo racing in British GP sprint race

Why Russell believes energy-starved Silverstone will have better racing - like Australia and China

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Why Russell believes energy-starved Silverstone will have better racing - like Australia and China

Indecent proposal? How Sainz's big idea to change F1 qualifying might work

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Indecent proposal? How Sainz's big idea to change F1 qualifying might work

Alonso: Silverstone will be "not fun to drive" with 2026 F1 cars

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British GP
Alonso: Silverstone will be "not fun to drive" with 2026 F1 cars

Why this looks like Russell’s best chance yet at the British GP

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Why this looks like Russell’s best chance yet at the British GP

How Silverstone played its part in Bearman’s learning curve

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How Silverstone played its part in Bearman’s learning curve

Is Verstappen to McLaren a genuine possibility?

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Austrian GP
Is Verstappen to McLaren a genuine possibility?

Mercedes boss questions Ferrari's "limitless" F1 upgrades amid budget cap era

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Austrian GP
Mercedes boss questions Ferrari's "limitless" F1 upgrades amid budget cap era

Why F1's engine-upgrade picture is becoming ever more ludicrous

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Why F1's engine-upgrade picture is becoming ever more ludicrous

Hamilton and Leclerc confused by woeful Ferrari pace in Austrian GP

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Hamilton and Leclerc confused by woeful Ferrari pace in Austrian GP

Cadillac's F1 updates show improved pace, but hot Austrian GP will test its capabilities

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Cadillac's F1 updates show improved pace, but hot Austrian GP will test its capabilities

What were Antonelli’s chances of starting on the front row in Austria without his yellow-flag blunder?

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What were Antonelli’s chances of starting on the front row in Austria without his yellow-flag blunder?

Why Antonelli aborted his fastest lap in Austrian GP qualifying

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Why Antonelli aborted his fastest lap in Austrian GP qualifying

The difficult questions Mercedes has to answer

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Austrian GP
The difficult questions Mercedes has to answer

Why McLaren hasn't run its "McMacarena" wing in Austria

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Why McLaren hasn't run its "McMacarena" wing in Austria

What next for Formula 1’s rules?

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What next for Formula 1’s rules?

Has Alpine finally started its return climb?

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Has Alpine finally started its return climb?

Why Leclerc must act now to avoid becoming Ferrari’s number two

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Why Leclerc must act now to avoid becoming Ferrari’s number two

What next for Honda now its engine is confirmed as F1's weakest?

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What next for Honda now its engine is confirmed as F1's weakest?

What were the chances of Hamilton winning in Barcelona without the virtual safety car?

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What were the chances of Hamilton winning in Barcelona without the virtual safety car?

How “reset” Russell fended off “recalibrated” Hamilton for Barcelona GP pole

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How “reset” Russell fended off “recalibrated” Hamilton for Barcelona GP pole

Why Antonelli is "grateful" for mid-season slump in F1 2025

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Why Antonelli is "grateful" for mid-season slump in F1 2025

What could drive McLaren to build its own F1 engine

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What could drive McLaren to build its own F1 engine

Alpine requests right of review with FIA over penalties which cost Monaco GP podium

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Alpine requests right of review with FIA over penalties which cost Monaco GP podium

Russell “beyond frustration” after dismal, point-less Monaco GP

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Russell “beyond frustration” after dismal, point-less Monaco GP

How Antonelli's "magic lap" stole pole from Verstappen in Monaco

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How Antonelli's "magic lap" stole pole from Verstappen in Monaco

Why Norris was expecting poor Monaco GP qualifying

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Why Norris was expecting poor Monaco GP qualifying

Why Norris and Leclerc have been summoned to the FIA stewards before hitting the track in Monaco

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Why Norris and Leclerc have been summoned to the FIA stewards before hitting the track in Monaco

Newey set to return to F1 paddock in Monaco

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Newey set to return to F1 paddock in Monaco

On this day: Jaguar signing Newey sparks legal row

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On this day: Jaguar signing Newey sparks legal row

You Ask The Questions: Valtteri Bottas

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You Ask The Questions: Valtteri Bottas

Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

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Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

Why Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed

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Why Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed

Why "awesome" Canadian GP has convinced Hamilton he's "probably better without" Ferrari simulator

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Why "awesome" Canadian GP has convinced Hamilton he's "probably better without" Ferrari simulator

How Ferrari and Audi could decide Verstappen's F1 future

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How Ferrari and Audi could decide Verstappen's F1 future

LIVE: F1 Monaco GP live commentary and updates - Leclerc tops FP1, Hadjar and Alonso suffer crashes

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LIVE: F1 Monaco GP live commentary and updates - Leclerc tops FP1, Hadjar and Alonso suffer crashes

LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Antonelli wins from Leclerc, Russell out after Hamilton clash

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LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Antonelli wins from Leclerc, Russell out after Hamilton clash

LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Antonelli beats Verstappen to pole

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LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Antonelli beats Verstappen to pole

LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Hamilton crashes at the end of FP3, Antonelli remains fastest

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LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Hamilton crashes at the end of FP3, Antonelli remains fastest

LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Antonelli tops FP2 as Gasly suffers heavy crash

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LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Antonelli tops FP2 as Gasly suffers heavy crash

LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Verstappen tops FP1 from Hamilton

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LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Verstappen tops FP1 from Hamilton

LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Hamilton leads Leclerc in red-flagged FP2

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LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Hamilton leads Leclerc in red-flagged FP2

LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli tops FP3 from Leclerc and Hamilton

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LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli tops FP3 from Leclerc and Hamilton

LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli takes pole in thrilling qualifying

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LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli takes pole in thrilling qualifying

LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell leads FP1 with seven rookies in action

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LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell leads FP1 with seven rookies in action

LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli wins hectic race from Hamilton after restart

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LIVE: F1 Monaco GP commentary and updates - Antonelli wins hectic race from Hamilton after restart

LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Norris leads FP2, Lawson stops on track

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LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Norris leads FP2, Lawson stops on track

LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell fastest in FP3 from Piastri

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LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell fastest in FP3 from Piastri

LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell takes pole ahead of Hamilton

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LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Russell takes pole ahead of Hamilton

LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Hamilton takes first win for Ferrari, Antonelli out late on

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LIVE: F1 Barcelona GP commentary and updates - Hamilton takes first win for Ferrari, Antonelli out late on