Ben Hunt

Ben Hunt

Ben brings over two decades of experience in motorsport journalism. He spent more than 12 years as Formula One Correspondent for The Sun, covering over 150 Grands Prix and breaking exclusive stories from the paddock.
In 2024 he joined Autosport as Chief Motorsport Writer, before taking on the role of Editor-in-Chief at Motorsport.comearlier this year. Since July 2025, Ben has been working as a freelance journalist and media consultant.
Ben is also a two-time Sunday Times bestselling author. Ben is author of four Formula 1 books – including Growing Wings: The Inside Story of Red Bull Racing and Forever Forward: The Inside Story of McLaren – both Sunday Times bestsellers.
At GPblog, an international platform with permanent FIA accreditation, Ben will contribute regular columns and in-depth analysis under his own name, while also advising the English editorial team. His expertise and reputation will strengthen GPblog’s coverage and provide readers with unique insights into the world of Formula 1.  
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The Bear to replace the GOAT: what Bearman’s 2024 debut and 2025 form reveal about Ferrari’s plan

Nov 01, 19:14
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When Ferrari eventually look ahead to life after Lewis Hamilton, there is an obvious contender. A driver, who not only possesses the quality to have him marked as one of the most-exciting prospects i...

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What happens next with Laura Villars' legal challenge to FIA elections

Oct 30, 15:49
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When Laura Villars announced her intention to stand for election for the FIA Presidency, it raised a few eyebrows in the paddock. Few - if any - had heard of the 28-year-old Swiss racing driver and e...

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Colapinto says he is improving at Alpine despite no points scored

Oct 16, 22:23
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Franco Colapinto reckons he is making steady progress at Alpine - even if the results don’t show it. The 22-year-old is yet to score a single point this season and finished 16th last out in Singapore...

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Gasly praises new Alpine boss Steve Nielsen’s fresh approach

Oct 16, 20:45
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Pierre Gasly says he has been impressed by Alpine’s new Managing Director, Steve Nielsen. The British engineer has had a long career in F1 and worked for a number of teams including Lotus, Benetton,...

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Sainz stands by 'blown out of proportion' F1 broadcast comments

Oct 16, 20:28
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Carlos Sainz stands by his criticism of the broadcast of the Singapore Grand Prix. The Williams driver felt that FOM should change its approach to the way the sport was broadcast and called on TV dire...

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Lawson left waiting as Red Bull keeps 2026 F1 plans under wraps

Oct 16, 19:48
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Liam Lawson is being kept in the dark about his future at Red Bull, saying he has been given no indication about whether he will remain in F1 for 2026. The New Zealander started this season as Max Ver...

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McLaren’s next challenge is managing success in the Norris–Piastri Era

Oct 05, 23:46
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It always felt inevitable. Zak Brown had said it often enough, that one day, his two McLaren drivers would be fighting not just for podiums, but for wins. Brown knew that when that day came, the harmo...

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Button: Piastri should accept Norris got the better of him

Oct 05, 17:07
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Jenson Button reckons that championship leader Oscar Piastri has to suck up getting leapfrogged by Lando Norris in the Singapore Grand Prix. Norris and Piastri battled on the opening lap with the Aus...

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Piastri fumes after crashing into Norris in the Singapore Grand Prix

Oct 05, 14:18
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Oscar Piastri has been left frustrated after colliding with McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the Singapore Grand Prix. The two tangled over the opening corners as Norris forced his way through and ov...

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Why Mercedes should sign Russell to a new long term deal

Oct 04, 23:32
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He might not yet have a contract for 2026, a somewhat bewildering situation given his talent. And he might not have the fan bases of Lewis Hamilton or indeed Lando Norris. But what he’s lacking in soc...

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