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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

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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Miami GP
Inside the brain chemistry of F1 high performance

How the 2027 F1 rule changes will work

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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
"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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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
Why V8s have entered the F1 chat (again)

What were Norris’ chances of winning the F1 Miami Grand Prix?

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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
What F1 stands to gain from a wet Miami GP

How Antonelli restored Mercedes order in F1 Miami GP qualifying

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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
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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Miami GP
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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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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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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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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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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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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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP3

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

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

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP2

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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP2

LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP1

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LIVE: F1 Japanese GP updates - FP1

Leclerc: Ferrari not as close to Mercedes as people think

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Leclerc: Ferrari not as close to Mercedes as people think

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

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

How Antonelli became F1's youngest-ever polesitter

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How Antonelli became F1's youngest-ever polesitter

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

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

What's holding Cadillac back in F1?

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What's holding Cadillac back in F1?