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

Rosberg wins but Hamilton retains title lead with podium

Nico Rosberg claimed victory in the Belgium Grand Prix for his 20th career win, but his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton stole the show by...

0 comments  | 
28 Aug 2016

Verstappen confident of Belgium win

Max Verstappen has thrown down the gauntlet ahead of tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix by claiming he is on the best strategy for the race...

0 comments  | 
27 Aug 2016

Raikkonen frustrated by qualifying result

Kimi Raikkonen insists Ferrari were capable of taking pole position ahead of tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix, before fading to a disappointing third and fourth....

0 comments  | 
27 Aug 2016

Rosberg praises Mercedes crew after pole

Nico Rosberg hailed his Mercedes pit crew for providing him with the car which enabled him to go and grab pole position ahead of...

0 comments  | 
27 Aug 2016

Button delighted with ninth

Jenson Button has described his qualifying lap ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix as one of the best he has ever done, after putting...

0 comments  | 
27 Aug 2016

Rosberg holds off Verstappen to take Belgium pole

Nico Rosberg has taken full advantage of Lewis Hamilton's engine woes in Belgium by taking pole position for tomorrow's race. The Mercedes driver trails...

0 comments  | 
27 Aug 2016

Williams ready for ‘top driver’

Pat Symonds has suggested Williams are ready to hire a world-class driver and fight for the title after slowly building the team back up...

0 comments  | 
21 Aug 2016

Fernley fears losing Perez and Hulkenberg

Sergio Pérez and Nico Hulkenberg are on the verge of a move to a championship-fighting team, according to Force India deputy Bob Fernley. The...

0 comments  | 
21 Aug 2016

Alonso inspired by Valentino Rossi

Fernando Alonso insists he can still win that elusive third world championship and revealed veteran motor bike rider Valentino Rossi is his inspiration. The...

0 comments  | 
21 Aug 2016

Wolff sends warning to Hamilton and Rosberg

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted that he is tired of dealing with the fall-out from on-track clashes between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg....

0 comments  | 
21 Aug 2016

Key frustrated with Toro Rosso season

Toro Rosso technical director James Key has admitted the team have been disappointed with their efforts so far this season, as they lie 36...

0 comments  | 
18 Aug 2016

Ricciardo hails Verstappen knowledge

Daniel Ricciardo has described Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen as far more intelligent and knowledgeable about racing than he expected. The 18-year-old joined Ricciardo ahead...

0 comments  | 
17 Aug 2016

Bottas ‘mentally strong’

Valtteri Bottas is back to his old self, according to Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams, after a tough start to the season where...

0 comments  | 
17 Aug 2016

Sainz better than ever after engine problems

Carlos Sainz believes he is a far stronger driver because of Toro Rosso’s poor engine. The Spaniard is in his second season in F1...

0 comments  | 
17 Aug 2016

Kvyat ‘lost interest’ after Red Bull demotion

Daniil Kvyat has admitted he stopped enjoying F1 for a while after his demotion from Red Bull to Toro Rosso at the beginning of...

0 comments  | 
17 Aug 2016

Hulkenberg retains hope of top drive

Nico Hulkenberg has insisted he is still looking for a spot at a top side, despite his chances seemingly diminishing year on year. The...

0 comments  | 
17 Aug 2016

Horner praises Renault as Red Bull close in on Mercedes

Christian Horner has hailed the hard work of engine manufacturers Renault for getting Red Bull back on track in their chase of the all-conquering...

0 comments  | 
14 Aug 2016

Ocon has Renault eyes on him

Esteban Ocon could force his way into the Renault team next season if he impresses at Manor for the rest of the 2016 season...

0 comments  | 
10 Aug 2016

Sainz happier without Verstappen at Toro Rosso

Carlos Sainz has said that Toro Rosso are a better team now Max Verstappen has been replaced by Daniil Kvyat. Kvyat was demoted from...

0 comments  | 
10 Aug 2016

Ricciardo delighted with double podium

Daniel Ricciardo insists Red Bull can be proud of their first double podium in over a year after he and Max Verstappen finished second...

0 comments  | 
31 Jul 2016

Hamilton: I made no mistakes

Lewis Hamilton insists his discipline helped him to win the German Grand Prix, after an error-free performance sent him 19 points clear at the...

0 comments  | 
31 Jul 2016

Hamilton cruises to Germany win as Rosberg suffers home nightmare

Lewis Hamilton's grip on the world championship strengthened today as he dominated the German Grand Prix from start to finish to take his 49th...

0 comments  | 
31 Jul 2016

Hamilton angry at qualifying display

Lewis Hamilton admits he is angry with himself after blowing the chance to secure pole position for the German Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver...

0 comments  | 
31 Jul 2016

Frustrating Vettel rues Germany qualifying

Sebastian Vettel admits he is frustrated with Ferrari’s qualifying session, as the Italian team start fifth and sixth ahead of the German Grand Prix....

0 comments  | 
31 Jul 2016

Rosberg on pole for home race in Germany

Nico Rosberg will start tomorrow's German Grand Prix on pole position after beating Lewis Hamilton in qualifying at Hockenheim. The German beat his Mercedes...

0 comments  | 
30 Jul 2016

Report: Hamilton escapes Germany penalty

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will go head to head in Germany this afternoon for pole position, according to reports, with the defending champion...

0 comments  | 
30 Jul 2016

Rosberg looking good ahead of German qualifying

Nico Rosberg's dominance at Hockenheim this weekend continued this morning as he topped the third practice session ahead of this afternoon's qualifying session. The...

0 comments  | 
30 Jul 2016

Report: Perez on Renault radar

Sergio Pérez could be set for a move to Renault next season, with the French team keen on a deal to sign the Mexican...

0 comments  | 
30 Jul 2016

Lowe frustrated with Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton’s decision to complain to FIA Technical Director Charlie Whiting about Nico Rosberg’s pole lap in Hungary has been described as regrettable. The...

0 comments  | 
30 Jul 2016

Button allowed to race after injury

Jenson Button will compete in the German Grand Prix this weekend, despite an eye injury in practice that left him in hospital. Button completed...

0 comments  | 
30 Jul 2016