Henry Eccles

Henry Eccles

Henry joined GPblog as a freelance F1 writer in 2026 after achieving a Distinction in his MA Sports Journalism studies at Liverpool John Moores University. He also completed the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, achieving Gold Standard. 
Henry has a First Class Degree in History and Spanish at Queen’s University Belfast, and after taking a year to work in Spain, he finally decided to take a chance and start a career in sports media, with a particular passion for Formula 1 after covering the 2025 season.
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Wolff says F1 is 'second priority' as Middle East conflict threatens races

Mar 06, 15:15
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Toto Wolff has commented on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that threatens to impact the opening races of the F1 2026 season.  Currently, no race schedules have been altered, but speculation s...

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Verstappen admits Red Bull struggles after 'a few issues' in Melbourne practice

Mar 06, 14:15
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Max Verstappen has said Red Bull have "a lot of work to" after his team had a mixed couple of practice sessions in Melbourne.  In FP1, both Red Bull drivers Verstappen and Isack Hadjar looked competit...

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Red Bull reveal Max Verstappen's car damage after FP2 mistake

Mar 06, 13:13
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Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan has revealed the extent of the damage on Max Verstappen's RB22, after the Dutchman slid off at Turn 10 in Melbourne and roughly skidded on the gravel.  The damage...

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FIA announce new F1 driving and penalty guidelines for 2026 season

Mar 06, 12:23
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The FIA have announced changes to their driving standard and penalty guidelines, with stewards likely to give out fewer penalty points to drivers in 2026.  Following a meeting at the Qatar Grand Prix...

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FIA confirm outcome of second George Russell investigation in Melbourne

Mar 06, 11:41
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The FIA have warned George Russell after an investigation into a practice start performed by the Mercedes driver during FP2 in Melbourne.  The decision follows the FIA's prior investigation into Russe...

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Colapinto learns FIA decision after near-collision with Lewis Hamilton in Melbourne

Mar 06, 11:18
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Franco Colapinto has learned his fate after narrowly avoiding a huge crash with Lewis Hamilton in the second practice session in Melbourne.  The Argentine Alpine driver was driving slowly down the mai...

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Honda issue 'vibration' update amid Aston Martin woes in Melbourne

Mar 06, 10:57
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Shintaro Orihara, Honda's Trackside General Manager and Chief Engineer, has issued a more positive update on Aston Martin's poor 2026 start, and confirmed the team are experiencing "less battery vibra...

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Lewis Hamilton introduces Melbourne fans to adopted cow named 'Max'

Mar 06, 10:35
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Lewis Hamilton revealed to the Melbourne crowd that he has adopted two new cows, with one bearing a very interesting name: Max.  Speaking to a crowd at a fan event, an image of Hamilton and one of his...

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Herta challenges Cadillac ‘top 10’ F2 target: ‘My goal is to win’

Mar 05, 13:00
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F2 rookie and Cadillac test driver Colton Herta has doubled down on his goal to “contend for wins and podiums” in 2026, after Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss set the more modest expectation of a top 10 finis...

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F1 LIVE | Hamilton makes emotional landmark statement, as Middle East conflict looms over F1

Mar 04, 09:00
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Follow along for the best news from the F1 world with GPblog's daily liveblog! Yesterday, Lewis Hamilton posted an emotional statement on Instagram, looking back at his 20 seasons in F1 while sending...

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