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
The political shift that will determine F1's next engine formula
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”
Audi F1 boss may have unwittingly revealed why Jonathan Wheatley quit
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
Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?
Oliver Bearman’s Japanese GP crash has forced F1’s hand over safety
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
LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - Kimi Antonelli takes pole as Max Verstappen out in Q2
LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP3
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
LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP2
LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP1
Leclerc: Ferrari not as close to Mercedes as people think
Oscar Piastri: Mercedes F1 advantage over McLaren is "nothing magical"
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
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
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
Who slept worst last night: Max Verstappen
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’
Max Verstappen: F1 fans who enjoy 2026 rules 'don't understand racing'
Alex Albon: Williams "cannot hide" behind F1 2026 car weight
How Antonelli became F1's youngest-ever polesitter
Mystery problem nearly ruined George Russell's F1 qualifying at Chinese GP
What's holding Cadillac back in F1?
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?
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
Ferrari gives Haas “as much info as they can”, amid Mercedes customer questions
Counting the cost of F1's controversial new engine formula
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"
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
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’
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
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
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
Fernando Alonso reveals when Aston Martin should retire from F1 Australian GP
Kimi Antonelli suffers violent 17G crash in Australian GP final practice
The litmus test for Lindblad after his rapid rise to F1
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
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
“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