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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

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

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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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