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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

"I think we'll see him this weekend" – Adrian Newey to return to F1 paddock in Monaco

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Monaco GP
"I think we'll see him this weekend" – Adrian Newey 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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Canadian GP
You Ask The Questions: Valtteri Bottas

Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

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Canadian GP
Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

How Charles Leclerc will recover from "most difficult weekend" of F1 career

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Canadian GP
How Charles Leclerc will recover from "most difficult weekend" of F1 career

Why George Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed

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Canadian GP
Why George Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed

Why "awesome" Canadian GP has convinced Lewis Hamilton he's "probably better without" Ferrari simulator

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Canadian GP
Why "awesome" Canadian GP has convinced Lewis Hamilton he's "probably better without" Ferrari simulator

How Ferrari and Audi could decide Max Verstappen's F1 future

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Canadian GP
How Ferrari and Audi could decide Max Verstappen's F1 future

Lando Norris defends McLaren strategy after Canadian GP gamble backfires

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Lando Norris defends McLaren strategy after Canadian GP gamble backfires

Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto set for tough Canadian GP start ‘unless everyone else f**** it up’

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Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto set for tough Canadian GP start ‘unless everyone else f**** it up’

Ollie Bearman: Haas "chasing our tail all weekend" with updates and Montreal bumps

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Canadian GP
Ollie Bearman: Haas "chasing our tail all weekend" with updates and Montreal bumps

The fine lines that denied "faster" Kimi Antonelli in Canadian GP qualifying

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The fine lines that denied "faster" Kimi Antonelli in Canadian GP qualifying

Pierre Gasly anticipating "elimination game" if rain strikes Canadian GP

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Pierre Gasly anticipating "elimination game" if rain strikes Canadian GP

Max Verstappen: "Not doable" to stay in F1 if rules aren't improved for 2027

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Canadian GP
Max Verstappen: "Not doable" to stay in F1 if rules aren't improved for 2027

Oliver Bearman points out another shortcoming of F1’s new rules: More meetings

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Canadian GP
Oliver Bearman points out another shortcoming of F1’s new rules: More meetings

Mercedes boss defends Kimi Antonelli's fury following F1 sprint clash with George Russell

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Canadian GP
Mercedes boss defends Kimi Antonelli's fury following F1 sprint clash with George Russell

“This is a serious matter” – why the FIA just fined Racing Bulls €30,000

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Canadian GP
“This is a serious matter” – why the FIA just fined Racing Bulls €30,000

Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" Jos Verstappen and Toto Wolff public meeting

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Canadian GP
Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" Jos Verstappen and Toto Wolff public meeting

"McLaren starts very well" - why Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes must tackle F1 start problems

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Canadian GP
"McLaren starts very well" - why Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes must tackle F1 start problems

Why Oliver Bearman says he must “earn the right” to follow Max Verstappen’s example

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Canadian GP
Why Oliver Bearman says he must “earn the right” to follow Max Verstappen’s example

Charles Leclerc claims Ferrari is down on F1 engine power – "even to Ford"

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Canadian GP
Charles Leclerc claims Ferrari is down on F1 engine power – "even to Ford"

How Bruce McLaren’s early years set the team on the path to success

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How Bruce McLaren’s early years set the team on the path to success

Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin driveability gains worth only "half a tenth"

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Canadian GP
Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin driveability gains worth only "half a tenth"

Esteban Ocon's furious denial of Haas split: "Complete bulls**t"

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Canadian GP
Esteban Ocon's furious denial of Haas split: "Complete bulls**t"

Lewis Hamilton’s unusual preparation for F1’s Canadian GP

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Canadian GP
Lewis Hamilton’s unusual preparation for F1’s Canadian GP

"It's a business" – Lando Norris explains why drivers don't have more say in F1's rules

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"It's a business" – Lando Norris explains why drivers don't have more say in F1's rules

Carlos Sainz isn’t “going to criticise it anymore” – but still says 2026 F1 rules are “not good enough"

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Carlos Sainz isn’t “going to criticise it anymore” – but still says 2026 F1 rules are “not good enough"

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

Carlos Sainz: Miami-spec Williams is the F1 car we should’ve had from opening race

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Carlos Sainz: Miami-spec Williams is the F1 car we should’ve had from opening race

Fernando Alonso “at peace” with Aston Martin upgrade plan: We won't ‘waste money’ on small gains

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Miami GP
Fernando Alonso “at peace” with Aston Martin upgrade plan: We won't ‘waste money’ on small gains

Alpine wants more after Colapinto's "most perfect weekend" at Miami GP

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Alpine wants more after Colapinto's "most perfect weekend" at Miami GP

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

"Park him" – Juan Pablo Montoya calls for Max Verstappen race ban

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"Park him" – Juan Pablo Montoya calls for Max Verstappen race ban

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

Max Verstappen on his first-lap 360 spin: “If F1 doesn’t work out I can always go rally!”

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Max Verstappen on his first-lap 360 spin: “If F1 doesn’t work out I can always go rally!”

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 Alex Albon's track-limits strike in F1's Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

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Why Alex Albon's track-limits strike in F1's Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

Charles Leclerc: Ferrari upgrades to make no difference against Mercedes at F1 Miami GP

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Charles Leclerc: Ferrari upgrades to make no difference against Mercedes at F1 Miami GP

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

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 2026 F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

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How 2026 F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

Lando Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars

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Lando 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?

Allan McNish becomes Audi's F1 racing director with immediate effect

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Allan McNish becomes Audi's 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

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

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

Pool position: bringing Glastonbury glam to Silverstone

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