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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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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Why Adrian Newey’s promotion could tempt Verstappen to join Aston Martin

Nov 26, 20:26
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Adrian Newey’s arrival at Aston Martin as team principal marks a seismic leadership shift - and it may have further consequences. Under Lawrence Stroll’s ownership, the team has assembled some of the...

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Madring doubts in 2026 as delays put new F1 street race at risk

Nov 25, 05:23
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Formula 1’s eagerly anticipated 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, set to debut on a new “Madring” street circuit, could be in jeopardy, according to reports emerging from Italy. The new circuit, home to the S...

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The harsh reality about Mick Schumacher’s F1 career that failed to take off

Nov 24, 20:15
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Mick Schumacher has one undeniable advantage in Formula 1: his surname. But in a sport where talent, speed, and mental toughness rule, even the legacy of Michael Schumacher can’t hide harsh realities....

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Lewis Hamilton misery escalates and provides Ferrari an F1 warning it can’t ignore

Nov 24, 18:41
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Lewis Hamilton’s current form makes for uncomfortable viewing and begs to ask the question: How long can this keep going on? As someone who has got to witness first hand the majority of his 105 wins...

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Leclerc leads surprising FP1 as Vegas track grip proves challenging

Nov 21, 02:54
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Charles Leclerc topped first practice in tricky conditions at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Ferrari man set the early benchmark with a time of 1:34.802, while there were two surprise names in second a...

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Oscar Piastri’s 20 overtakes underline F1 Vegas chaos risk

Nov 18, 08:40
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The Las Vegas Grand Prix is one of the most spectacular on the F1 calendar. Here are some of the records behind the Strip Circuit as it prepares to host its 2025 instalment. The Las Vegas Strip Circui...

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Why Ferrari should replace Fred Vasseur with Andrea Stella

Nov 10, 20:38
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Ferrari chairman, John Elkann, is a man known for his forthright opinions. But few, if any, could have anticipated his outburst following his team’s double DNF in Sao Paulo. Elkann did not hold back....

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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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