Author Profile: Charlie Bennett

Charlie Bennett

Charlie Bennett

F1 Journalist

792 published articles
30 Sep 2016 latest publication

Latest story: Ricciardo: Max has made me better

Belgian Grand Prix Talking Points

Rosberg is good, but he just aint Lewis Nico Rosberg predicted that the start of the race would be chaotic. It was, but only...

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26 Aug 2015

Force India ‘in talks with Renault’

Force India owner Vijay Mallya ha revealed that he is in talks with Renault over selling the team. Renault, who currently supply Red Bull...

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24 Aug 2015

Vettel ‘livid’ with Pirelli tyres

Sebastian Vettel has hit out at Pirelli after his retirement from the Belgian Grand Prix due to a tyre failure. The Ferrari driver was...

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24 Aug 2015

Rosberg ‘frustrated’ with poor start

Nico Rosberg has claimed that his poor start cost him the chance of victory in yesterday’s Belgian Grand Prix. The German, who lined up...

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24 Aug 2015

Alonso: ‘Spa race was my best ever’

Fernando Alonso insists that his performance in the Belgian Grand Prix yesterday was his “best” around the famous track. The Spaniard has never won...

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24 Aug 2015

Button: ‘We were embarrassing’

Jenson Button has described McLaren’s exploits in the Belgian Grand Prix as “embarrassing”. The Englishman trawled around at the back and even finished behind...

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24 Aug 2015

Grosjean ‘overwhelmed’ with podium

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean has admitted that he didn’t think he would be anywhere near the podium in yesterday’s Belgian Grand Prix. The Frenchman...

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24 Aug 2015

Hamilton eases to Belgium win

Lewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix for the second time in his career thanks to a comfortable afternoon in the Ardennes forest. The...

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23 Aug 2015

Ferrari opt to retain Raikkonen

Ferrari have announced that Kimi Raikkonen will drive for them next season, ending speculation about his future. The 35-year-old has struggled this season next...

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19 Aug 2015

Belgium Grand Prix Talking Points

August is always favourite month for sports fans. In England, the cricket season is well into its element. Across Europe, football returns for a...

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19 Aug 2015

Ricciardo ‘can afford’ bad season

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo says that one bad season will harm his reputation and believes that teams would still want to sign him...

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19 Aug 2015

Rosberg itching to get back in the car

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has admitted that he has spent the summer pining to get back in the car ahead of the Belgian Grand...

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18 Aug 2015

Wolff warns Mercedes: ‘We must be relentless’

Mercedes team principle Toto Wolff has told his team that they must be “relentless” in the second half of the campaign. It remains unlikely...

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18 Aug 2015

Nasr ‘expected’ poor Sauber form

Sauber driver Felipe Nasr admits that he and the team expected to struggle after the first few races of the year. The low-budget outfit...

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18 Aug 2015

Verstappen ‘hasn’t missed’ GP2

Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen claims that he didn't need to do a year in GP2 before making the leap into Formula 1. The...

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18 Aug 2015

Massa expects contract sorted soon

Williams driver Felipe Massa has urged the team to hurry up and decide on his future within the next couple of weeks. The Brazilian...

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14 Aug 2015

Magnussen ‘not prepared’ to sit out 2016

McLaren reserve driver Kevin Magnussen has warned the team that he will not wait around for another season on the sidelines. The Dane drove...

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14 Aug 2015

Lotus optimistic ahead of Belgium GP

Lotus believe that their Mercedes engine can catapult them up the gird at next week’s Belgium Grand Prix. The Mercedes power-unit is the stand-out...

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14 Aug 2015

Verstappen Sr hails son Max

Max Verstappen is a good addition to Formula 1, according to his father Jos. The 17-year-old has been a shining light in his debut...

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14 Aug 2015

Bottas vows he will take risks to win

Williams driver Valtteri Bottas has insisted that he as the aggression needed to win races. The Finn has secured seven podium finishes so far...

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14 Aug 2015

Ecclestone urge Renault to stay

F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has advised Renault to stay in Formula 1 and start a new team of its own. Red Bull’s engine manufacturer...

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13 Aug 2015

Who will drive for Ferrari next season?

F1’s silly season swung into life far earlier than it has ever done before this year, as the future of Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari...

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12 Aug 2015

Russia eyes permanent May date

Russian Grand Prix organisers have claimed that they want to host the race in May for the foreseeable future. The race, which made its...

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11 Aug 2015

Honda boss admits to “tough” return

Honda motorsport chief Yasuhisa Arai has admitted the team’s return to Formula 1 has been harder than he anticipated. The engine suppliers expected that...

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11 Aug 2015

Force India still on Red Bull’s tail

Force India deputy team principle Bob Fernley has revealed that the team still have ambitions to chase down Red Bull this season. The British...

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6 Aug 2015

Gutierrez admits Sauber stint was tough

Mexican driver Esteban Gutierrez has revealed that he struggled to adapt to Sauber during his teo seasons with the team. The 23-year-old struggled in...

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6 Aug 2015

Wolff: ‘Being female helps’

Williams reserve driver Susie Wolff has revealed that her gender has helped open doors throughout her career. The Scottish racer believes that the lack...

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6 Aug 2015

Lotus: Maldonado will come good

Pastor Maldonado will have a fine second half of the 2015 season, according to Lotus operations director Alan Permane. The Venezuelan has impressed in...

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5 Aug 2015

Vettel declares title race is ‘on’

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has warned Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg that he is firmly in the title race this season. The German picked...

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31 Jul 2015

Rosberg confused by qualifying form

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg reveals that his improved form on race day has affected his performances in qualifying. Rosberg has been dominated on Saturday’s...

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31 Jul 2015