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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

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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Canadian GP
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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Canadian GP
How Ferrari and Audi could decide Verstappen's F1 future

The fine lines that denied "faster" Antonelli in Canadian GP qualifying

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The fine lines that denied "faster" Antonelli in Canadian GP qualifying

Verstappen reignites quit threats amid doubts over 2027 F1 rule changes

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Canadian GP
Verstappen reignites quit threats amid doubts over 2027 F1 rule changes

Mercedes boss defends Antonelli's fury following clash with Russell

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Mercedes boss defends Antonelli's fury following clash with Russell

“A serious matter” – why the FIA hit Racing Bulls with a €30,000 fine when Lawson stopped on track

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Canadian GP
“A serious matter” – why the FIA hit Racing Bulls with a €30,000 fine when Lawson stopped on track

Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" public meeting between Verstappen and Wolff

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Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" public meeting between Verstappen and Wolff

The steps Antonelli and Mercedes have taken to solve his F1 start problem

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Canadian GP
The steps Antonelli and Mercedes have taken to solve his F1 start problem

Ferrari is down on power "even to Ford", says Leclerc

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Canadian GP
Ferrari is down on power "even to Ford", says Leclerc

How McLaren’s early years set the team on the path to success

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How McLaren’s early years set the team on the path to success

How Hamilton switched to a "different approach" for F1 Canadian GP

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How Hamilton switched to a "different approach" for F1 Canadian GP

Banking on success: Inside Madrid’s new grand prix circuit

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Banking on success: Inside Madrid’s new grand prix circuit

Inside the brain chemistry of F1 high performance

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Miami GP
Inside the brain chemistry of F1 high performance

How the 2027 F1 rule changes will work

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How the 2027 F1 rule changes will work

Aston Martin's plans for F1 2026 after upgrade-free Miami

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Aston Martin's plans for F1 2026 after upgrade-free Miami

Where will ‘yo-yo’ F1 racing return?

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Where will ‘yo-yo’ F1 racing return?

Why some F1 team bosses think drivers shouldn't have a say in the rules

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Miami GP
Why some F1 team bosses think drivers shouldn't have a say in the rules

Why V8s have entered the F1 chat (again)

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Miami GP
Why V8s have entered the F1 chat (again)

What were Norris' chances of winning the F1 Miami Grand Prix?

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What were Norris' chances of winning the F1 Miami Grand Prix?

What F1 stands to gain from a wet Miami GP

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What F1 stands to gain from a wet Miami GP

How Antonelli restored Mercedes order in F1 Miami GP qualifying

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How Antonelli restored Mercedes order in F1 Miami GP qualifying

Why the jury is still out on 2026 F1 rules fix 

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Why the jury is still out on 2026 F1 rules fix 

Why Albon's track-limits strike in F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

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Why Albon's track-limits strike in F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

The key threats facing F1 with thunderstorms forecast for Miami GP

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The key threats facing F1 with thunderstorms forecast for Miami GP

Hamilton wants "a seat at the table" for F1 drivers in rules talks - but is it viable?

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Miami GP
Hamilton wants "a seat at the table" for F1 drivers in rules talks - but is it viable?

Why OEM involvement has caused vast problems for F1 and the FIA

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Miami GP
Why OEM involvement has caused vast problems for F1 and the FIA

FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

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FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

How F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

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Miami GP
How F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

McLaren: F1 in conversation over future engine hardware tweaks

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McLaren: F1 in conversation over future engine hardware tweaks

Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars

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Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars

What's behind McLaren's fresh A-B F1 team angst?

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What's behind McLaren's fresh A-B F1 team angst?

McNish appointed Audi F1 racing director with immediate effect

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McNish appointed Audi F1 racing director with immediate effect

Why McLaren will deliver "an entirely new" F1 car in Miami – but expects all rivals to do the same

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Why McLaren will deliver "an entirely new" F1 car in Miami – but expects all rivals to do the same

Why 2026 F1 rule changes involve "a scalpel, not a baseball bat"

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Why 2026 F1 rule changes involve "a scalpel, not a baseball bat"

Breaking down the term 'artificial overtake' – and comparisons with F1's previous turbo era

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Breaking down the term 'artificial overtake' – and comparisons with F1's previous turbo era

What’s going on at Aston Martin – and how does the team find a way out of its hole?

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What’s going on at Aston Martin – and how does the team find a way out of its hole?

Pool position: bringing Glastonbury glam to Silverstone

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Pool position: bringing Glastonbury glam to Silverstone

The political shift that will determine F1's next engine formula

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The political shift that will determine F1's next engine formula

Domenicali responds to Verstappen's criticism of F1 2026: “His voice has to be listened to”

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Domenicali responds to Verstappen's criticism of F1 2026: “His voice has to be listened to”

Melted pistons and massive turbo lag: how Mansell tamed 1980s F1 monsters

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Melted pistons and massive turbo lag: how Mansell tamed 1980s F1 monsters

Audi F1 boss may have revealed why Wheatley quit

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Audi F1 boss may have revealed why Wheatley quit

“Miracles are not possible” – Why Audi won’t find a quick engine fix through F1’s ADUO framework

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“Miracles are not possible” – Why Audi won’t find a quick engine fix through F1’s ADUO framework

Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

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Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

Bearman’s Japanese GP crash has forced F1’s hand over safety

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Bearman’s Japanese GP crash has forced F1’s hand over safety

FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

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FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

How April F1 break will impact Red Bull and Aston Martin

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How April F1 break will impact Red Bull and Aston Martin

The grim start warning Formula 1 seems to have missed

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The grim start warning Formula 1 seems to have missed

LIVE: Antonelli wins the F1 Japanese GP

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LIVE: Antonelli wins the F1 Japanese GP

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - Antonelli beats Russell to pole

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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - Antonelli beats Russell to pole

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP3

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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP3

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP2

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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP2

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP commentary and updates - FP1

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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP commentary and updates - FP1

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 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