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

Dominant Rosberg powers to Austria win

Nico Rosberg produced a flawless display to beat Lewis Hamilton to win the Austrian Grand Prix, and subsequently close the gap in the title...

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21 Jun 2015

Rosberg spin hands Hamilton pole

Lewis Hamilton will start on pole for tomorrow's Austrian Grand Prix, after Nico Rosberg ruined his final lap and spun into the gravel. The...

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20 Jun 2015

Classic Austria- 2001

David Coulthard has won many famous races. The Scottish driver claimed a famous double at the British Grand Prix in 1999 and 2000, while...

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19 Jun 2015

Austrian Grand Prix- Talking Points

Can Rosberg wrestle back qualifying initiative? The pattern this year has been simple: Start on pole and you will probably win the race. Okay,...

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18 Jun 2015

Austria- F1's mountain home

In modern times Formula 1 continues to spread its brand around the world. With each season, new races emerge in different sectors of Asia...

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17 Jun 2015

Ricciardo: ‘2015 isn’t fun’

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo has warned his team that they must start making progress this season, or risk spending the foreseeable future out...

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17 Jun 2015

Ecclestone to keep Italian GP “at all costs”

F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has promised that he will keep the Italian Grand Prix on the calendar “at all costs” in the wake of...

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17 Jun 2015

Rosberg expects Austria competition

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg insists that Mercedes won’t have it their own this weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix. The German racer won last...

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17 Jun 2015

Sauber to wait for engine upgrade

Sauber team boss Monisha Kaltenborn has revealed that they will not receive Ferrari’s upgraded engine until the Belgium Grand Prix. Ferrari significantly enhanced its...

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17 Jun 2015

Stevens hails Bell capture

Manor driver Will Stevens hopes that new technical consultant Bob Bell can help the team move forward at a rapid rate. The ex-Mercedes man...

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16 Jun 2015

Alonso urges McLaren to focus on 2016

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso wants the team to focus on getting their car right for next season. The British team are enduring a woeful...

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16 Jun 2015

Smedley plays down Williams upgrade

Williams performance chief Rob Smedley has poured cold water on suggestions that they could tussle with Ferrari at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The...

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16 Jun 2015

Sainz to be tactical with engine penalty

Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz says that he hopes that he receives an engine penalty at a track which isn’t suited to his car....

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16 Jun 2015

Report: Imola in talks to host Italian Grand Prix

The Italian Grand Prix could be saved as reports emerge that Imola is in talks to take over as its host from 2017. F1...

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15 Jun 2015

Lotus confident for European season

Lotus expects to a have a bright summer this season as the upcoming European circuits suit their car, says James Chester. The British team...

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15 Jun 2015

Williams ‘to challenge Ferrari’ in Austria

Williams driver Felipe Massa says that their upgrades can make a big difference at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The British team is firmly...

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15 Jun 2015

Pirelli plan tyre revamp

Formula 1 tyre manufacturers Pirelli has announced plans to introduce a wider range of tyres in order to make racing more interesting for viewers....

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15 Jun 2015

Wolff: ‘Mercedes open to new engine rules’

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed that the German manufacturers are open to discussing changes to current engine regulations. Mercedes have a far superior...

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11 Jun 2015

ON REFLECTION: The Canadian Grand Prix

So, what are we going to do about F1? Canada was another boring race, and television audiences are dwindling because of it. The sport...

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11 Jun 2015

Canadian Grand Prix- Driving ratings

Lewis Hamilton wrestled back the momentum on Sunday as he stormed to victory at the Canadian Grand Prix. The Englishman was, once again, the...

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9 Jun 2015

Hamilton beats Rosberg in Canada

Lewis Hamilton claimed his fourth win of the season with a routine victory in the Canadian Grand Prix. The Englishman for the majority of...

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7 Jun 2015

Canada: Creating chaos

The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has become a favourite with both fans and drivers since it emerged on to F1’s calendar in 1978. It’s long...

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5 Jun 2015

Raikkonen: ‘Tyres secret to Saturday success’

Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen says he know how to improve his dismal qualifying form ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend. The Finn...

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5 Jun 2015

Rosberg had sympathy for Hamilton

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has revealed that he felt sorry for Lewis Hamilton in the wake of the Monaco Grand Prix, which was taken...

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5 Jun 2015

Canadian Grand Prix- Talking Points

Canada has established itself as one of the most popular races on the calendar, thanks to its unique layout, friendly people and reputation for...

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3 Jun 2015

Perez: ‘I’m driving at my best’

Sergio Pérez has claimed that he is in the form of the life as he gears up for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend....

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1 Jun 2015

Hulkenberg ‘excited’ for Canada race

Force India driver Nico Hulkenberg believes that he can score some points at the Canadian Grand Prix. The German missed out in Monaco after...

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1 Jun 2015

Lotus gives Palmer hope

Lotus CEO Matthew Carter has given hope to Jolyon Palmer by urging him to be patient as he attempts to earn an F1 drive....

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29 May 2015

Lotus admits Grosjean situation is “not ideal”

Lotus CEO Matthew Carter has admitted that Romain Grosjean is understandably frustrated at missing several first practice sessions. The Frenchman has been kicked out...

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29 May 2015

Button pessimistic for Canada points

McLaren driver Jenson Button does not expect to score points in the Canadian Grand Prix next weekend, despite his breakthrough in Monaco. The Englishman...

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29 May 2015