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Ed Hardy
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Ed Hardy

Ed Hardy became an Autosport writer in November 2023. He started the role just months after becoming NCTJ accredited, where he did his journalism training with News Associates in Manchester. It was during his post-grad that Ed covered just about every sport there is - a form of quidditch included - and published stories for Sky Sports, The Times, Six Nations and more, with a night reporting at the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award ceremony added in. Ed’s love for motorsport began at a very young age, his father was a big influence, and he started undertaking work within the industry during his first year at university in 2019.

Latest articles by Ed Hardy

The simulator company taking over F1 and the wider motorsport world

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Formula 1
The simulator company taking over F1 and the wider motorsport world

Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari F1 win "couldn't be closer" after "begging" for changes which are paying off

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari F1 win "couldn't be closer" after "begging" for changes which are paying off

Hadjar keeps F1 Monaco GP podium after investigation

Formula 1
Formula 1
Monaco GP
Hadjar keeps F1 Monaco GP podium after investigation

Russell bemused by pace deficit to F1 title rival Antonelli

Formula 1
Formula 1
Monaco GP
Russell bemused by pace deficit to F1 title rival Antonelli

F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli takes crucial pole by beating Verstappen as Leclerc crashes

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli takes crucial pole by beating Verstappen as Leclerc crashes

F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli topples Leclerc and Hamilton to head final practice

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli topples Leclerc and Hamilton to head final practice

Vasseur to skip F1 Monaco GP Saturday due to medical checks

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
Vasseur to skip F1 Monaco GP Saturday due to medical checks

F1 Monaco GP: Hamilton heads Ferrari 1-2 from Verstappen in FP2

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
F1 Monaco GP: Hamilton heads Ferrari 1-2 from Verstappen in FP2

F1 Monaco GP: Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in first practice, Hadjar and Alonso suffer crashes

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Formula 1
Monaco GP
F1 Monaco GP: Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in first practice, Hadjar and Alonso suffer crashes

When Haas will decide on its F1 2027 driver line-up

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Canadian GP
When Haas will decide on its F1 2027 driver line-up

Oulton Park round sets up thrilling British GT 2026 title fight

British GT
British GT
Oulton Park round sets up thrilling British GT 2026 title fight

How will Verstappen re-adapt to F1 after Nurburgring adventure?

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Canadian GP
How will Verstappen re-adapt to F1 after Nurburgring adventure?

How Verstappen's Nurburgring adventure marked the next phase of his legacy

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GT
How Verstappen's Nurburgring adventure marked the next phase of his legacy

Why Nurburgring 24 Hours agony may motivate Verstappen to return

Endurance
Endurance
Why Nurburgring 24 Hours agony may motivate Verstappen to return

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Mercedes win despite late failure for Verstappen Racing

Endurance
Endurance
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Mercedes win despite late failure for Verstappen Racing

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Heartache for Verstappen Racing as mechanical problem hits late on

Endurance
Endurance
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Heartache for Verstappen Racing as mechanical problem hits late on

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen Racing leads dominant Mercedes 1-2

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Endurance
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen Racing leads dominant Mercedes 1-2

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Faultless Verstappen helps team lead Mercedes 1-2

Endurance
Endurance
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Faultless Verstappen helps team lead Mercedes 1-2

Why Verstappen's preparations have left GT rivals in awe

Endurance
Endurance
Why Verstappen's preparations have left GT rivals in awe

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen to start debut from fourth, Lamborghini takes 1-2 in qualifying

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NLS
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen to start debut from fourth, Lamborghini takes 1-2 in qualifying

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen qualifies for pole shootout with sixth in TQ2

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NLS
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen qualifies for pole shootout with sixth in TQ2

BTCC champion Hill sets target for new GT career

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GT
BTCC champion Hill sets target for new GT career

What to watch out for at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

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GT
What to watch out for at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen completes first night laps as rain disrupts running

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GT
Nurburgring 24 Hours: Verstappen completes first night laps as rain disrupts running

Verstappen third in opening Nurburgring 24 Hours session as Winward Mercedes leads

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NLS
Verstappen third in opening Nurburgring 24 Hours session as Winward Mercedes leads

The British GT star who is running ultramarathons to rounds for charity

British GT
British GT
The British GT star who is running ultramarathons to rounds for charity

Sky Sports extends F1 live broadcast contract

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Miami GP
Sky Sports extends F1 live broadcast contract

FIA president certain V8 engines to return to F1 by 2031

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Formula 1
Miami GP
FIA president certain V8 engines to return to F1 by 2031

Hadjar officially disqualified from F1 Miami GP qualifying

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Formula 1
Miami GP
Hadjar officially disqualified from F1 Miami GP qualifying

F1 Miami GP: Norris leads dominant McLaren 1-2 in sprint race

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Miami GP
F1 Miami GP: Norris leads dominant McLaren 1-2 in sprint race

F1 Miami GP: Leclerc pips Verstappen to top practice, as reliability issues hit Antonelli

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Formula 1
Miami GP
F1 Miami GP: Leclerc pips Verstappen to top practice, as reliability issues hit Antonelli

Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies

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Miami GP
Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies

Verstappen will 'take time' to consider his F1 future

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Miami GP
Verstappen will 'take time' to consider his F1 future

Honda details "countermeasures" for Miami GP after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin

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Miami GP
Honda details "countermeasures" for Miami GP after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin

Formula E to keep the 'biggest asset' of its races for Gen4

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Formula E
Berlin ePrix I
Formula E to keep the 'biggest asset' of its races for Gen4

The key moments from British GT's Silverstone opener

British GT
British GT
The key moments from British GT's Silverstone opener

The new challenge a BTCC legend is taking on in 2026

British GT
British GT
The new challenge a BTCC legend is taking on in 2026

Can Ferrari stalwarts win in British GT with Lamborghini?

British GT
British GT
Can Ferrari stalwarts win in British GT with Lamborghini?

Dodds: Formula E helping F1 understand new regs, recent changes "very strong" for motorsport

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Formula E
Dodds: Formula E helping F1 understand new regs, recent changes "very strong" for motorsport

London at risk as Formula E faces calendar dilemma in Gen4 era

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Formula E
London ePrix I
London at risk as Formula E faces calendar dilemma in Gen4 era

Formula E launches innovative Gen4 car at Paul Ricard

Formula E
Formula E
Formula E launches innovative Gen4 car at Paul Ricard

Hamilton secures most competitive BTCC drive yet with Excelr8 move for 2026

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BTCC
Hamilton secures most competitive BTCC drive yet with Excelr8 move for 2026

The new F1 rule which makes Antonelli expect Ferrari to close in on Mercedes

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Bahrain GP
The new F1 rule which makes Antonelli expect Ferrari to close in on Mercedes

British GT champions amongst one-off entries for Silverstone 500

British GT
British GT
British GT champions amongst one-off entries for Silverstone 500

F1 Japanese GP: Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2

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Japanese GP
F1 Japanese GP: Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2

Pirelli's plan to combat continuous one-stop races in F1 2026

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Japanese GP
Pirelli's plan to combat continuous one-stop races in F1 2026

Why Aston Martin is remaining positive despite dire start to F1 2026

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Chinese GP
Why Aston Martin is remaining positive despite dire start to F1 2026

Verstappen: F1 fans who enjoy 2026 rules 'don't understand racing'

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Chinese GP
Verstappen: F1 fans who enjoy 2026 rules 'don't understand racing'

LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Antonelli wins first F1 race, Hamilton gets maiden Ferrari podium

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Chinese GP
LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Antonelli wins first F1 race, Hamilton gets maiden Ferrari podium

LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Antonelli clinches first pole

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Chinese GP
LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Antonelli clinches first pole

LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Russell leads ahead of safety car restart

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Chinese GP
LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - Russell leads ahead of safety car restart

Verstappen admits to 'conflicting thoughts' on F1 retirement

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Chinese GP
Verstappen admits to 'conflicting thoughts' on F1 retirement

How the Red Bull-Ford F1 engine project fared on its Australian GP debut

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Australian GP
How the Red Bull-Ford F1 engine project fared on its Australian GP debut

McLaren has 0.5-1s performance gap to close to Mercedes after F1 Australian GP

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Formula 1
Australian GP
McLaren has 0.5-1s performance gap to close to Mercedes after F1 Australian GP

Verstappen wants FIA to take action over F1 2026 rules

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Formula 1
Australian GP
Verstappen wants FIA to take action over F1 2026 rules

Norris continues criticism of "very artificial" F1 2026 rules

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Australian GP
Norris continues criticism of "very artificial" F1 2026 rules

Alonso reveals when Aston Martin should retire from F1 Australian GP

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Australian GP
Alonso reveals when Aston Martin should retire from F1 Australian GP

FIA reveals updated 2026 F1 driver guidelines following Qatar meeting

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Australian GP
FIA reveals updated 2026 F1 driver guidelines following Qatar meeting

Five drivers with a point to prove in F1 2026

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Bahrain Pre-Season 2
Five drivers with a point to prove in F1 2026

McLaren and Chip Ganassi reach final settlement over Palou court case

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IndyCar
McLaren and Chip Ganassi reach final settlement over Palou court case