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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

The key lesson F1 has learned ahead of the next rule change

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The key lesson F1 has learned ahead of the next rule change

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

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

Pool position: bringing Glastonbury glam to Silverstone

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British GP
Pool position: bringing Glastonbury glam to Silverstone

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

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

Audi F1 boss may have unwittingly revealed why Jonathan Wheatley quit

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Japanese GP
Audi F1 boss may have unwittingly revealed why Jonathan Wheatley quit

Why "miracles are not possible" to quickly fix Audi's F1 engine problems

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Japanese GP
Why "miracles are not possible" to quickly fix Audi's F1 engine problems

The only thing Red Bull can do to motivate Max Verstappen may not be enough

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Japanese GP
The only thing Red Bull can do to motivate Max Verstappen may not be enough

Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

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Japanese GP
Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

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

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

FIA responds to dramatic Oliver Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

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Japanese GP
FIA responds to dramatic Oliver Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - Kimi Antonelli wins as Oscar Piastri second on his first start of 2026

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Japanese GP
LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - Kimi Antonelli wins as Oscar Piastri second on his first start of 2026

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - Kimi Antonelli takes pole as Max Verstappen out in Q2

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Japanese GP
LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - Kimi Antonelli takes pole as Max Verstappen out in Q2

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP3

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Japanese GP
LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP3

McLaren adamant there will be no repeat of China failures in F1 Japanese GP

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Japanese GP
McLaren adamant there will be no repeat of China failures in F1 Japanese GP

Why Ferrari isn't using its 'Macarena' F1 wing at Japanese GP

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Japanese GP
Why Ferrari isn't using its 'Macarena' F1 wing at Japanese GP

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP2

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Japanese GP
LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP2

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP1

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Japanese GP
LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP1

Leclerc: Ferrari not as close to Mercedes as people think

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Japanese GP
Leclerc: Ferrari not as close to Mercedes as people think

Oscar Piastri: Mercedes F1 advantage over McLaren is "nothing magical"

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Japanese GP
Oscar Piastri: Mercedes F1 advantage over McLaren is "nothing magical"

Esteban Ocon responds to death threats from "keyboard warriors" after Franco Colapinto clash

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Japanese GP
Esteban Ocon responds to death threats from "keyboard warriors" after Franco Colapinto clash

“I’m not speaking before he’s leaving” – Max Verstappen bans British journalist from F1 press conference

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Japanese GP
“I’m not speaking before he’s leaving” – Max Verstappen bans British journalist from F1 press conference

April F1 break may be “a bit of a disadvantage” for Red Bull

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Japanese GP
April F1 break may be “a bit of a disadvantage” for Red Bull

Kimi Antonelli would “love” to do a GT race with Max Verstappen

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Chinese GP
Kimi Antonelli would “love” to do a GT race with Max Verstappen

The grim start warning Formula 1 seems to have missed

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Chinese GP
The grim start warning Formula 1 seems to have missed

Fans told ‘don't send death threats’ as Esteban Ocon apologises for Franco Colapinto clash

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Chinese GP
Fans told ‘don't send death threats’ as Esteban Ocon apologises for Franco Colapinto clash

Who slept worst last night: Max Verstappen

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Chinese GP
Who slept worst last night: Max Verstappen

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

Honda F1 engine vibrations led to Fernando Alonso ‘losing all feeling in limbs’

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Chinese GP
Honda F1 engine vibrations led to Fernando Alonso ‘losing all feeling in limbs’

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

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

Alex Albon: Williams "cannot hide" behind F1 2026 car weight

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Chinese GP
Alex Albon: Williams "cannot hide" behind F1 2026 car weight

How Antonelli became F1's youngest-ever polesitter

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Chinese GP
How Antonelli became F1's youngest-ever polesitter

Mystery problem nearly ruined George Russell's F1 qualifying at Chinese GP

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Chinese GP
Mystery problem nearly ruined George Russell's F1 qualifying at Chinese GP

What's holding Cadillac back in F1?

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Chinese GP
What's holding Cadillac back in F1?

Peace in our time: Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

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Chinese GP
Peace in our time: Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

Who is taking the initiative in solving F1's start problem?

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Who is taking the initiative in solving F1's start problem?

Liam Lawson admits he “braced for impact” before Franco Colapinto’s "impressive" Australian GP move

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Australian GP
Liam Lawson admits he “braced for impact” before Franco Colapinto’s "impressive" Australian GP move

Ferrari to use rotating rear wing at F1 Chinese GP - Lewis Hamilton

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Chinese GP
Ferrari to use rotating rear wing at F1 Chinese GP - Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari gives Haas “as much info as they can”, amid Mercedes customer questions

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Australian GP
Ferrari gives Haas “as much info as they can”, amid Mercedes customer questions

Counting the cost of F1's controversial new engine formula

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Chinese GP
Counting the cost of F1's controversial new engine formula

Aston Martin-Honda confident it could have finished F1 Australian GP despite no spares

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Australian GP
Aston Martin-Honda confident it could have finished F1 Australian GP despite no spares

James Vowles: All solutions to Williams F1 car weight are "in my inbox today"

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Australian GP
James Vowles: All solutions to Williams F1 car weight are "in my inbox today"

Alex Albon reveals why proposal to golfer Lily Muni He was delayed

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Australian GP
Alex Albon reveals why proposal to golfer Lily Muni He was delayed

Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing

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Australian GP
Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing

Who slept worst last night: Adrian Newey

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Australian GP
Who slept worst last night: Adrian Newey

Isack Hadjar calls on Red Bull to do better: ‘I would’ve taken the lead easily but had no battery’

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Australian GP
Isack Hadjar calls on Red Bull to do better: ‘I would’ve taken the lead easily but had no battery’

Franco Colapinto praised for "cat-like reactions" after avoiding Liam Lawson crash in Australia

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Australian GP
Franco Colapinto praised for "cat-like reactions" after avoiding Liam Lawson crash in Australia

Why Max Verstappen “hopes” the FIA takes action against 2026 F1 rules

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Australian GP
Why Max Verstappen “hopes” the FIA takes action against 2026 F1 rules

Cadillac’s main weakness revealed after Q1 exit on F1 debut

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Australian GP
Cadillac’s main weakness revealed after Q1 exit on F1 debut

"Stupid" drivers could be passed by "half the grid" at start of F1 Australian GP

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Australian GP
"Stupid" drivers could be passed by "half the grid" at start of F1 Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton ‘disappointed in FIA’ if Mercedes supremacy is down to F1 engine loophole

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Australian GP
Lewis Hamilton ‘disappointed in FIA’ if Mercedes supremacy is down to F1 engine loophole

Max Verstappen had X-ray on hands after Melbourne F1 qualifying crash

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Australian GP
Max Verstappen had X-ray on hands after Melbourne F1 qualifying crash

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

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

Kimi Antonelli suffers violent 17G crash in Australian GP final practice

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Australian GP
Kimi Antonelli suffers violent 17G crash in Australian GP final practice

The litmus test for Lindblad after his rapid rise to F1

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Australian GP
The litmus test for Lindblad after his rapid rise to F1

Why Charles Leclerc is refusing to board the Ferrari hype train

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Australian GP
Why Charles Leclerc is refusing to board the Ferrari hype train

Why F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs are unlikely to be replaced if cancelled

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Australian GP
Why F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs are unlikely to be replaced if cancelled

Charles Leclerc jokes Lewis Hamilton can give him an F1 title as he delays wedding gift

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Australian GP
Charles Leclerc jokes Lewis Hamilton can give him an F1 title as he delays wedding gift

Why Mercedes is so confident about overtaking in Australian GP when rivals aren't

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Australian GP
Why Mercedes is so confident about overtaking in Australian GP when rivals aren't

“He’s just super excited”: Charles Leclerc plays down Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari reset

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Australian GP
“He’s just super excited”: Charles Leclerc plays down Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari reset

Fernando Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations

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Australian GP
Fernando Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations