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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 Horner sees history repeating itself for Newey at Aston Martin

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Why Horner sees history repeating itself for Newey at Aston Martin

Horner's inside story of how Red Bull built its own F1 engine

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Horner's inside story of how Red Bull built its own F1 engine

'Senior moment' or breakdown of trust? The implications of Hamilton's Singapore GP meltdown

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'Senior moment' or breakdown of trust? The implications of Hamilton's Singapore GP meltdown

Why Verstappen's dominance left rivals scrabbling for alternatives in Singapore

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Why Verstappen's dominance left rivals scrabbling for alternatives in Singapore

A "better job" or more engine power? Verstappen's Singapore pole unpicked

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A "better job" or more engine power? Verstappen's Singapore pole unpicked

FIA reveals "human error" caused latest software glitch in Singapore sprint qualifying

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FIA reveals "human error" caused latest software glitch in Singapore sprint qualifying

Inside Alonso's decision to contest the 2027 Dakar Rally with Aston Martin

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Inside Alonso's decision to contest the 2027 Dakar Rally with Aston Martin

How F1 let a golden opportunity slip at Sepang

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How F1 let a golden opportunity slip at Sepang

How the Bahrain GP in Malaysia exposed Red Bull’s hidden resurgence

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How the Bahrain GP in Malaysia exposed Red Bull’s hidden resurgence

How Verstappen’s two subtly different laps beat Hamilton in Bahrain GP in Malaysia qualifying

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How Verstappen’s two subtly different laps beat Hamilton in Bahrain GP in Malaysia qualifying

Why Mercedes' upgrade is still a "big question mark"

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Why Mercedes' upgrade is still a "big question mark"

The unpredictability to expect for F1's one-off return to Sepang in 2026

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The unpredictability to expect for F1's one-off return to Sepang in 2026

Ocon fighting for his F1 future - but is adamant he deserves to stay

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Ocon fighting for his F1 future - but is adamant he deserves to stay

Audi confirms plans for new F1 base

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Audi confirms plans for new F1 base

Colapinto still has full support of Alpine and Briatore despite Azerbaijan GP clash

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Colapinto still has full support of Alpine and Briatore despite Azerbaijan GP clash

Why Mercedes is still quicker than McLaren

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Why Mercedes is still quicker than McLaren

Why "dangerous" Hamilton-Lawson incident in Azerbaijan GP practice hasn't led to change

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Why "dangerous" Hamilton-Lawson incident in Azerbaijan GP practice hasn't led to change

Will the "big swing" Williams F1 car upgrade be a hit or a miss?

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Will the "big swing" Williams F1 car upgrade be a hit or a miss?

Russell's theory on his big hope for F1 2027 – and Antonelli's reply

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Russell's theory on his big hope for F1 2027 – and Antonelli's reply

What’s behind the delay in cancelling the Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs?

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What’s behind the delay in cancelling the Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs?

What were Leclerc's "other opportunities" before signing new Ferrari deal?

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What were Leclerc's "other opportunities" before signing new Ferrari deal?

Italy’s next F1 world champion?

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Italy’s next F1 world champion?

Why Norris doesn’t buy Russell’s driving style theory

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Why Norris doesn’t buy Russell’s driving style theory

How Antonelli is proving unbeatable, even when he's beaten

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How Antonelli is proving unbeatable, even when he's beaten

F1 Spanish GP live commentary and updates - Lap by lap of how Antonelli won

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F1 Spanish GP live commentary and updates - Lap by lap of how Antonelli won

What the drivers think of the "crazy" Madrid F1 circuit

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What the drivers think of the "crazy" Madrid F1 circuit

Why new Madrid F1 circuit will be a "challenging" test of cars and engines

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Why new Madrid F1 circuit will be a "challenging" test of cars and engines

What Jacques Villeneueve really learned from Gilles: “I can do this, you can’t”

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What Jacques Villeneueve really learned from Gilles: “I can do this, you can’t”

Why Monza remains F1's eternal test of team bonds

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Why Monza remains F1's eternal test of team bonds

Hamilton says Ferrari has left it "too late" to back him in F1 title fight

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Hamilton says Ferrari has left it "too late" to back him in F1 title fight

How Gasly and Alpine beat Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull to Italian GP pole

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How Gasly and Alpine beat Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull to Italian GP pole

Hamilton and Leclerc explain what went wrong for Ferrari in Italian GP qualifying

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Hamilton and Leclerc explain what went wrong for Ferrari in Italian GP qualifying

What makes Hamilton's 'barn find' Ferrari F40 so important

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What makes Hamilton's 'barn find' Ferrari F40 so important

What next after Briatore’s explosive McLaren rant?

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What next after Briatore’s explosive McLaren rant?

F1 races set to be shortened to 290km in 2027

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F1 races set to be shortened to 290km in 2027

Why Monza, F1's "Temple of Speed", could be slower than the Hungaroring

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Why Monza, F1's "Temple of Speed", could be slower than the Hungaroring

Alonso on his F1 future: "It is more about the regulations"

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Alonso on his F1 future: "It is more about the regulations"

Making sense of Wolff's claim that Mercedes "haven't got the money" for car development

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Making sense of Wolff's claim that Mercedes "haven't got the money" for car development

Haas rules out switch to 2027 development as VF-26 updates coming in Monza

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Haas rules out switch to 2027 development as VF-26 updates coming in Monza

Why F1 fans need fewer sprints, not more

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Why F1 fans need fewer sprints, not more

What makes Norris say “I don't have a car to fight for the championship”?

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What makes Norris say “I don't have a car to fight for the championship”?

Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over Ferrari team orders

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Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over Ferrari team orders

What caused Verstappen’s F1 Dutch GP crash

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What caused Verstappen’s F1 Dutch GP crash

Why Norris was “surprised” to claim Dutch GP pole position

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Why Norris was “surprised” to claim Dutch GP pole position

Why Williams problems are worse than previously known

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Why Williams problems are worse than previously known

Why Alpine is banking on ‘powerful’ F1 car upgrade only Gasly will get in Zandvoort

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Why Alpine is banking on ‘powerful’ F1 car upgrade only Gasly will get in Zandvoort

The themes to watch for the rest of F1 2026

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The themes to watch for the rest of F1 2026

Switch off or ramp up? How the smartest F1 drivers managed the summer break

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Switch off or ramp up? How the smartest F1 drivers managed the summer break

The subtle but significant changes McLaren will make for its 2027 F1 car

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The subtle but significant changes McLaren will make for its 2027 F1 car

How driver talent still makes a big difference under F1 2026 rules

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How driver talent still makes a big difference under F1 2026 rules

F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates - Verstappen takes sprint pole

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F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates - Verstappen takes sprint pole

F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates - Russell tops FP1

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F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates - Russell tops FP1

F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates - Verstappen wins sprint while McLarens collide

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F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates - Verstappen wins sprint while McLarens collide

F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates - Verstappen on pole

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F1 Singapore GP live commentary and updates - Verstappen on pole

LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia - Verstappen wins from Antonelli, Russell DNFs after late engine failure

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LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia - Verstappen wins from Antonelli, Russell DNFs after late engine failure

LIVE: F1 Singapore GP - Verstappen dominates to victory from Leclerc, nightmare for Hamilton

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LIVE: F1 Singapore GP - Verstappen dominates to victory from Leclerc, nightmare for Hamilton

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen dominates for pole from Hamilton

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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen dominates for pole from Hamilton

LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia updates - FP3

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LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia updates - FP3

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Leclerc leads second practice from Hadjar

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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Leclerc leads second practice from Hadjar

LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia updates - FP1

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LIVE: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia updates - FP1