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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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Bearman: Consistency, not raw speed, key to my F1 progress

Feb 02, 15:32
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Oliver Bearman has played down expectations that he will unlock significant gains in outright pace as he continues his progression in Formula 1. The Haas driver impressed last season with a string of...

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Ocon clears up crutch confusion at Barcelona 2026 F1 test

Feb 02, 12:30
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Esteban Ocon has laughed off social media speculation that claimed he was driving the 2026 Haas F1 car after undergoing knee surgery. The Frenchman was pictured at a private test last week in Barcelon...

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Williams drivers support Vowles after frustrating decision to skip F1 test

Jan 28, 20:07
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James Vowles says he has the full support of Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon - despite their frustrations at missing out on the pre-season test. Williams boss Vowles said he made the painful decision to s...

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McLaren release images of this season's new F1 car with special testing livery

Jan 26, 09:00
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The reigning Formula 1 world champions, McLaren, are in a confident mood ahead of the new season, with Team Principal Andrea Stella insisting they are in the best shape yet during his spell running t...

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Ferrari hit by launch blunder and shakedown scare ahead of F1 season

Jan 23, 12:45
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Ferrari have suffered another false start ahead of the new Formula 1 season with the team’s latest PR blunder, raising fresh questions about the Scuderia’s operational sharpness. The team published i...

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The problem with Formula 1’s battery-driven future that left me feeling flat

Jan 22, 18:30
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While sitting at McLaren’s MTC on Wednesday, listening to Team Principal Andrea Stella, Chief Designer Rob Marshall, and Technical Director of Performance Mark Temple discuss this season’s new cars, I...

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McLaren to skip the first day of F1 testing in Barcelona

Jan 22, 08:02
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The reigning world champions have revealed they will sit out the first day of preseason testing in Barcelona next week.The behind-closed-doors event will allow teams the chance to run this season’s ca...

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Ferrari under pressure from customer teams for 2026, as Haas launch '26 car

Jan 19, 19:00
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Credit to the Haas F1 team on the launch of their car for the 2026 season, delivered on time to the media through a series of press releases and images of the VF-26. Cadillac too have been cracking on...

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Mercedes-AMG F1 reveals first look at W17 as 2026 era begins

Jan 05, 15:24
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Mercedes will unveil their challenger for the 2026 season on Thursday 22 January, dubbed the Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E PERFORMANCE. The reveal marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, as the sport...

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How Lando Norris learned to become a world champion from Max Verstappen

Dec 07, 19:45
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Lando Norris predicted this victory in the F1 drivers’ championship when we discussed it 12 months ago - telling me at the time how he had learned how to win a world championship, thanks to Max Versta...

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