Henry Eccles

Henry Eccles

Henry Eccles is a freelance Formula 1 journalist for GPblog, where he covers breaking news, live race blogs, and feature content across the F1 calendar. Since joining GPblog in 2026, he has produced high-volume, fast-turnaround reporting on the sport’s biggest stories, alongside feature pieces including analysis and historical content.
His work focuses on delivering timely and accurate coverage of the Formula 1 news cycle, with reporting spanning race weekends, driver developments, and key stories from across the paddock.
Alongside his work at GPblog, Henry has written for publications including GiveMeSport and Sports News Blitz, where he covered a range of F1 topics such as Grand Prix previews, race debriefs, and opinion pieces. He has also contributed to podcast content, further broadening his coverage of the sport.
Henry holds an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism (Gold Standard) and a Distinction in MA Sports Journalism from Liverpool John Moores University, with training in media law, multimedia, and digital journalism. He also earned a First Class degree in History and Spanish from Queen’s University Belfast.
After spending a year working in Spain, Henry began pursuing a career in sports media, developing a particular focus on Formula 1 after covering the 2025 season, having also not missed a Grand Prix since 2020. 
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F1 pundit slams Aston Martin's 'embarrassing' 2026 start amid Wheatley links

Apr 22, 08:01
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Former F1 driver and Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok has heavily criticised Aston Martin's poor start to the 2026 season, labelling the Silverstone-based team's pace deficit as "embarrassing."  Aston Mar...

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F1 Today | Red Bull-Ford weighing up drastic engine decision, ADUO schedule set to be brought forward

Apr 21, 22:01
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From Red Bull and Ford leaning towards a key decision over their first-ever power unit, with the ADUO upgrades set to be introduced earlier than planned, here are the main stories from today, April 21...

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Steiner warns Red Bull it could take Laurent Mekies 'years' to turn fortunes around

Apr 21, 21:01
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Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner has backed Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies to turn the Austrian outfit's early 2026 struggles around, but has warned a rebuild "will need some time." Red Bull...

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Button casts doubt on Max Verstappen sabbatical amid F1 exit threat

Apr 21, 20:01
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Former F1 driver Jenson Button has ruled out the possibility of Max Verstappen taking a sabbatical, instead claiming the Dutchman could leave the sport entirely, never to return.  Speculation surround...

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F1 fans give mixed verdict on new 2026 regulation changes ahead of Miami GP

Apr 21, 19:01
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Following the announcement of F1’s new 2026 regulation changes set to be implemented at the Miami Grand Prix. we asked GPblog readers for their verdict on the updated tweaks.  On Monday evening, the F...

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Lando Norris says McLaren ‘not giving up’ on F1 2026 title fight with Mercedes

Apr 21, 08:01
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Lando Norris has said McLaren will not give up their hopes of defending their F1 world championship despite their tough start to the 2026 season.  After a double DNS in China, a second in succession f...

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F1 Today | FIA announce 2026 rule changes ahead of Miami GP, Wolff slams public criticism of F1

Apr 20, 21:01
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From changes to the 2026 F1 regulations set to be introduced at the Miami GP, to Toto Wolff's disapproval of public criticism against the sport, here are the two main stories from today, April 20.  On...

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Antonelli makes surprise admission on Mercedes' banned qualifying trick

Apr 20, 20:30
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Kimi Antonelli has expressed some relief that the qualifying engine 'trick' used by Mercedes has been banned by the FIA, adding he felt it was "not so safe" at the Japanese GP.  Both Mercedes and Red...

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Jos Verstappen gives blunt explanation for 'GP' Lambiase McLaren move

Apr 20, 19:01
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Max Verstappen's father, Jos, has delivered a rather blunt response on social media to Andrea Stella's comments on securing Gianpiero Lambiase's move to McLaren in 2028.  Verstappen's trusted race eng...

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FIA President makes statement following F1 2026 rule changes set for Miami

Apr 20, 18:39
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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has issued a statement following the announcement of new changes to the 2026 F1 regulations.  Among the changes are tweaks to energy deployment in qualifying, includ...

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