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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F1 Constructors' standings as Mercedes strike first blow against Ferrari

Mar 08, 07:17
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A Mercedes one-two means they lead the F1 Constructors' standings, with Ferrari just behind thanks to their P3 and P4 finish in Melbourne.  In P3 come McLaren after Lando Norris' P5 finish, and behind...

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Australian GP Full Results | Mercedes hold off Ferrari to score dominant one-two in Melbourne

Mar 08, 06:35
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Mercedes converted their one-two in qualifying to a dominant win in Melbourne, as George Russell takes the victory at the 2026 Australian GP.  It was by no means an easy start for Mercedes, as Russell...

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Leclerc storms into the lead as Mercedes drivers fumble start in Australia

Mar 08, 05:08
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Charles Leclerc stormed into the lead on the opening lap of the Australian Grand Prix after a brilliant start saw him jump ahead of the front-running Mercedes duo. Sunday’s race had already descended...

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Oscar Piastri crashes on the lap to the grid, out of the Australian GP

Mar 08, 04:25
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Oscar Piastri will not start his home race after crashing on the lap to the grid, the McLaren driver spun out  The McLaren driver is confirmed to be okay, with the car snapping after touching the kerb...

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Here's the confirmed starting grid for the Australian Grand Prix

Mar 08, 04:07
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The FIA have confirmed the official start grid for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.  After his dominant lap on Saturday, eight tenths ahead of the next non-Mercedes driver, George Russell lines up on p...

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Red Bull junior Tsolov wins F2 feature race, as Dunne crashes into teammate in Melbourne

Mar 08, 04:02
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Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov has won his maiden F2 feature race to become the first Bulgarian to ever win in the championship.  The Campos driver had to overcome two safety car restarts to beat Rafae...

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Fastest tyre strategy revealed for Australian GP as Verstappen targets epic recovery drive

Mar 08, 03:30
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Following yesterday’s qualifying, which saw Mercedes finish one-two while Max Verstappen crashed out in Q1, Pirelli have identified the likely tyre strategies for the Australian Grand Prix.  Verstappe...

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Toto Wolff 'so happy' as Mercedes end ground-effect era back to their best

Mar 07, 16:00
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Toto Wolff has said he is "so happy" to see the back of the ground-effect generation of F1 cars, as Mercedes can finally "do what we are best at" after a dominant one-two qualifying finish from George...

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Hadjar laments Verstappen crash: 'I want to compare myself with the best'

Mar 07, 14:50
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Isack Hadjar has said it was a "shame" that Max Verstappen could not compete with him in qualifying, after a dramatic spin into the barriers left the Dutchman without a representative lap time in Melb...

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Leclerc warns race starts can't save Ferrari after Mercedes pace shocks rivals

Mar 07, 13:40
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Charles Leclerc has tempered expectations around Ferrari's race starts, previously tipped to be a major advantage for the Scuderia, after Mercedes blew rivals away in the first qualifying round of the...

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