
Matt Kew is Autosport's F1 Editor, a role he has held since March 2022 after stints covering Formula E, Extreme E and the British Touring Car Championship.
Matt joined Autosport in 2018 to work predominantly on the magazine, but his relentless quoting of Alan Partridge meant office colleagues soon thought he would be better suited to increased field work.
Needless to say, Matt had the last laugh when he won the Motorsport UK Young Journalist of the Year Award in 2019.
His interest in motorsport was sparked by regular trips to watch ASCAR crash around Rockingham's banked oval.
Matt read politics and philosophy at the University of Sheffield - receiving first-class honours for his dissertation assessing the lack of female participation in top-tier motor racing.
He covered a wide variety of national race and rally meetings for Autosport as a freelancer before joining full-time. His best efforts to argue the merits of historic racing is undone by a questionable taste in music and James Bond actors.
Latest articles by Matt Kew

Why TV cameras didn't show Mercedes celebrating Hamilton's Singapore F1 podium
Why TV cameras didn't show Mercedes celebrating Hamilton's Singapore F1 podium Why TV cameras didn't show Mercedes celebrating Hamilton's Singapore F1 podium

Schumacher can remain Mercedes F1 reserve amid Alpine WEC links
Schumacher can remain Mercedes F1 reserve amid Alpine WEC links Schumacher can remain Mercedes F1 reserve amid Alpine WEC links

Red Bull's F1 rivals expect it to bounce back immediately in Japan
Red Bull's F1 rivals expect it to bounce back immediately in Japan Red Bull's F1 rivals expect it to bounce back immediately in Japan

Leclerc: Zandvoort troubleshooting has moved Ferrari F1 car towards Sainz
Leclerc: Zandvoort troubleshooting has moved Ferrari F1 car towards Sainz Leclerc: Zandvoort troubleshooting has moved Ferrari F1 car towards Sainz

Wolff: Russell error will be engraved after 99.99% fantastic F1 Singapore GP
Wolff: Russell error will be engraved after 99.99% fantastic F1 Singapore GP Wolff: Russell error will be engraved after 99.99% fantastic F1 Singapore GP

Mercedes would repeat Singapore F1 strategy gamble "every day of the week"
Mercedes would repeat Singapore F1 strategy gamble "every day of the week" Mercedes would repeat Singapore F1 strategy gamble "every day of the week"

Aston Martin: Stroll crash shows F1 commitment, not recklessness
Aston Martin: Stroll crash shows F1 commitment, not recklessness Aston Martin: Stroll crash shows F1 commitment, not recklessness

Perez hit with five-second penalty for Albon clash in F1 Singapore GP
Perez hit with five-second penalty for Albon clash in F1 Singapore GP Perez hit with five-second penalty for Albon clash in F1 Singapore GP

Russell's Singapore GP crash "most horrendous feeling in the world"
Russell's Singapore GP crash "most horrendous feeling in the world" Russell's Singapore GP crash "most horrendous feeling in the world"

GPS analysis: How the new Singapore F1 layout cost Russell pole
GPS analysis: How the new Singapore F1 layout cost Russell pole GPS analysis: How the new Singapore F1 layout cost Russell pole

Alonso blasts "obsolete" F1 qualifying despite Singapore rule tweak
Alonso blasts "obsolete" F1 qualifying despite Singapore rule tweak Alonso blasts "obsolete" F1 qualifying despite Singapore rule tweak

Verstappen escapes impeding F1 penalties amid AlphaTauri no-show
Verstappen escapes impeding F1 penalties amid AlphaTauri no-show Verstappen escapes impeding F1 penalties amid AlphaTauri no-show

Stroll: Weighbridge, dirty air led to Singapore F1 qualifying crash
Stroll: Weighbridge, dirty air led to Singapore F1 qualifying crash Stroll: Weighbridge, dirty air led to Singapore F1 qualifying crash

F1 Singapore GP qualifying red-flagged after massive Stroll crash
F1 Singapore GP qualifying red-flagged after massive Stroll crash F1 Singapore GP qualifying red-flagged after massive Stroll crash

Alfa Romeo evaluating Pourchaire plan to get him into F1
Alfa Romeo evaluating Pourchaire plan to get him into F1 Alfa Romeo evaluating Pourchaire plan to get him into F1

FIA issues Marko written warning over Perez discriminatory comments
FIA issues Marko written warning over Perez discriminatory comments FIA issues Marko written warning over Perez discriminatory comments

Haas revamps F1 garage to help mechanics
Haas revamps F1 garage to help mechanics Haas revamps F1 garage to help mechanics

Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions
Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions

Wolff concedes Wikipedia comments about Verstappen "not the most intelligent"
Wolff concedes Wikipedia comments about Verstappen "not the most intelligent" Wolff concedes Wikipedia comments about Verstappen "not the most intelligent"

Early 2024 F1 races will enable Red Bull and Perez to decide future
Early 2024 F1 races will enable Red Bull and Perez to decide future Early 2024 F1 races will enable Red Bull and Perez to decide future

F1 teams failed to provide consensus to create fourth DRS zone in Singapore
F1 teams failed to provide consensus to create fourth DRS zone in Singapore F1 teams failed to provide consensus to create fourth DRS zone in Singapore

F1 drivers pushing FIA for fourth Singapore DRS zone
F1 drivers pushing FIA for fourth Singapore DRS zone F1 drivers pushing FIA for fourth Singapore DRS zone

Verstappen hasn't made a mistake in two years - Ferrari F1 boss
Verstappen hasn't made a mistake in two years - Ferrari F1 boss Verstappen hasn't made a mistake in two years - Ferrari F1 boss

Krack praises F1 stalwart who has scored more points than AlphaTauri
Krack praises F1 stalwart who has scored more points than AlphaTauri Krack praises F1 stalwart who has scored more points than AlphaTauri

Zhou: "very close" to new F1 deal with number one choice Alfa Romeo
Zhou: "very close" to new F1 deal with number one choice Alfa Romeo Zhou: "very close" to new F1 deal with number one choice Alfa Romeo

Massa legal team hopes for support from Hamilton in 2008 F1 title case
Massa legal team hopes for support from Hamilton in 2008 F1 title case Massa legal team hopes for support from Hamilton in 2008 F1 title case

Sainz robbed outside Milan hotel after F1 Italian GP podium finish
Sainz robbed outside Milan hotel after F1 Italian GP podium finish Sainz robbed outside Milan hotel after F1 Italian GP podium finish

Leclerc: Ferrari F1 Italian GP battle is how 'racing should be all the time'
Leclerc: Ferrari F1 Italian GP battle is how 'racing should be all the time' Leclerc: Ferrari F1 Italian GP battle is how 'racing should be all the time'

Verstappen worked to force Sainz into mistake to win F1 Italian GP
Verstappen worked to force Sainz into mistake to win F1 Italian GP Verstappen worked to force Sainz into mistake to win F1 Italian GP

Sainz explains F1 rear tyre woes in Italian GP after losing to Red Bull duo
Sainz explains F1 rear tyre woes in Italian GP after losing to Red Bull duo Sainz explains F1 rear tyre woes in Italian GP after losing to Red Bull duo

Leclerc: Slipstream would have given Ferrari F1 Italian GP front row lockout
Leclerc: Slipstream would have given Ferrari F1 Italian GP front row lockout Leclerc: Slipstream would have given Ferrari F1 Italian GP front row lockout

Team bosses say 'pay driver' F1 model is dead
Team bosses say 'pay driver' F1 model is dead Team bosses say 'pay driver' F1 model is dead

Aston Martin using 2024 findings to upgrade 2023 F1 car
Aston Martin using 2024 findings to upgrade 2023 F1 car Aston Martin using 2024 findings to upgrade 2023 F1 car

Mercedes says it's still making big strides despite F1 2024 focus
Mercedes says it's still making big strides despite F1 2024 focus Mercedes says it's still making big strides despite F1 2024 focus

Sainz: Ferrari F1 team will be back to normal at stronger Monza
Sainz: Ferrari F1 team will be back to normal at stronger Monza Sainz: Ferrari F1 team will be back to normal at stronger Monza

Ferrari reveals special livery for F1 Italian Grand Prix
Ferrari reveals special livery for F1 Italian Grand Prix Ferrari reveals special livery for F1 Italian Grand Prix

Alonso explored his “overtake of the month” in Dutch GP practice
Alonso explored his “overtake of the month” in Dutch GP practice Alonso explored his “overtake of the month” in Dutch GP practice

Gasly: Dutch GP podium shows Alpine in "right direction" after F1 manager exits
Gasly: Dutch GP podium shows Alpine in "right direction" after F1 manager exits Gasly: Dutch GP podium shows Alpine in "right direction" after F1 manager exits

Ricciardo undergoes surgery and "metal work" on hand injury
Ricciardo undergoes surgery and "metal work" on hand injury Ricciardo undergoes surgery and "metal work" on hand injury

Perez: Tyre saving call behind Verstappen pace deficit in F1 Dutch GP
Perez: Tyre saving call behind Verstappen pace deficit in F1 Dutch GP Perez: Tyre saving call behind Verstappen pace deficit in F1 Dutch GP

Hamilton "had the pace to challenge Verstappen" in F1 Dutch GP comeback drive
Hamilton "had the pace to challenge Verstappen" in F1 Dutch GP comeback drive Hamilton "had the pace to challenge Verstappen" in F1 Dutch GP comeback drive

GPS analysis: How close was Norris to Dutch F1 pole without ‘worst’ end to lap?
GPS analysis: How close was Norris to Dutch F1 pole without ‘worst’ end to lap? GPS analysis: How close was Norris to Dutch F1 pole without ‘worst’ end to lap?

Wolff: Alpine's F1 engine power deficit claims are overblown
Wolff: Alpine's F1 engine power deficit claims are overblown Wolff: Alpine's F1 engine power deficit claims are overblown

Tsunoda docked three places for impeding Hamilton in F1 Dutch GP qualifying
Tsunoda docked three places for impeding Hamilton in F1 Dutch GP qualifying Tsunoda docked three places for impeding Hamilton in F1 Dutch GP qualifying

Leclerc has "zero idea" how Ferrari behaves after F1 Dutch GP qualifying crash
Leclerc has "zero idea" how Ferrari behaves after F1 Dutch GP qualifying crash Leclerc has "zero idea" how Ferrari behaves after F1 Dutch GP qualifying crash

Albon: Headwind masked Williams problems in F1 Dutch GP qualifying
Albon: Headwind masked Williams problems in F1 Dutch GP qualifying Albon: Headwind masked Williams problems in F1 Dutch GP qualifying

F1 drivers fear "nightmare" Dutch GP qualifying traffic
F1 drivers fear "nightmare" Dutch GP qualifying traffic F1 drivers fear "nightmare" Dutch GP qualifying traffic

Horner: Ricciardo should be targeting Singapore comeback
Horner: Ricciardo should be targeting Singapore comeback Horner: Ricciardo should be targeting Singapore comeback

McLaren "very disappointed" by Palou contract dispute, legal proceedings begin
McLaren "very disappointed" by Palou contract dispute, legal proceedings begin McLaren "very disappointed" by Palou contract dispute, legal proceedings begin

How Williams is designing an F1 car with no tech chiefs
How Williams is designing an F1 car with no tech chiefs How Williams is designing an F1 car with no tech chiefs

Ricciardo focused on "right way" F1 recovery after Dutch GP injury
Ricciardo focused on "right way" F1 recovery after Dutch GP injury Ricciardo focused on "right way" F1 recovery after Dutch GP injury

Ferrari risks missing Q3 as high-downforce struggles continue - Sainz
Ferrari risks missing Q3 as high-downforce struggles continue - Sainz Ferrari risks missing Q3 as high-downforce struggles continue - Sainz

F1 team bosses urge for calendar, format "rethink" to help rookie drivers
F1 team bosses urge for calendar, format "rethink" to help rookie drivers F1 team bosses urge for calendar, format "rethink" to help rookie drivers

Steiner: Haas didn't consider other F1 drivers, rookies too risky
Steiner: Haas didn't consider other F1 drivers, rookies too risky Steiner: Haas didn't consider other F1 drivers, rookies too risky

Mercedes, Aston Martin reveal latest F1 upgrades ahead of Dutch GP
Mercedes, Aston Martin reveal latest F1 upgrades ahead of Dutch GP Mercedes, Aston Martin reveal latest F1 upgrades ahead of Dutch GP

Leclerc explains why there's been no F1 contract talks with Ferrari yet
Leclerc explains why there's been no F1 contract talks with Ferrari yet Leclerc explains why there's been no F1 contract talks with Ferrari yet

Vasseur will 'never accept' Ferrari needs new F1 hires to improve
Vasseur will 'never accept' Ferrari needs new F1 hires to improve Vasseur will 'never accept' Ferrari needs new F1 hires to improve

Vowles: F1 teams guilty of "recycling" too many motorsport personnel
Vowles: F1 teams guilty of "recycling" too many motorsport personnel Vowles: F1 teams guilty of "recycling" too many motorsport personnel

How a passion for the past is driving McLaren's pursuit of F1 titles
How a passion for the past is driving McLaren's pursuit of F1 titles How a passion for the past is driving McLaren's pursuit of F1 titles

Ferrari must take F1 step forward on "every pillar of performance"' – Vasseur
Ferrari must take F1 step forward on "every pillar of performance"' – Vasseur Ferrari must take F1 step forward on "every pillar of performance"' – Vasseur
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Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion
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Horner: "Fired up" Verstappen told me he would win F1 Japanese GP by 20 seconds
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Quartararo explains Martin India MotoGP overtake ‘frustration’
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Larson: "I just lost it and crashed" while battling Wallace for win
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Askew hopeful ECR test leads to IndyCar return
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McLaren: Red Bull “still a step too far” despite Norris F1 rallying call
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