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

Lotus confirms Grosjean as 2015 driver

Lotus has finally announced that Romain Grosjean will remain with the team for 2015. The Frenchman has been with the team since 2011 and...

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19 Nov 2014

Jordan believes Ecclestone should retire

Former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan reckons that Bernie Ecclestone should think about retiring. The 84-year-old ruler has come in for criticism over...

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19 Nov 2014

Marussia may race in Abu Dhabi

Marussia may compete at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with reports suggesting that its freight is on its way to the venue. Marussia...

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19 Nov 2014

Ecclestone could scrap double points for 2015

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has said that the controversial double points system could disappear next season. Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will...

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18 Nov 2014

Tost says Lynn could get Toro Rosso seat

Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost has said that Britain’s Alex Lynn is in contention for the second seat at the team next year....

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18 Nov 2014

Wolff: Hamilton and Rosberg both deserve championship

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has maintained a neutral stance after he suggested that both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg deserve to be world...

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18 Nov 2014

Hamilton to face off against Rosberg in Press Conference

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will face the media together ahead of their championship showdown on Sunday. Both drivers will be quizzed at Thursday’s...

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18 Nov 2014

Lotterer turns down Caterham

Andre Lotterer has confirmed that he has turned down an offer to race for Caterham at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Lotterer raced for...

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17 Nov 2014

Chilton linked with Caterham drive

Max Chilton is being heavily linked with Caterham ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Chilton’s team, Marussia, followed Caterham into administration last month...

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17 Nov 2014

Rosberg admits he’ll attack in Abu Dhabi

Championship challenger Nico Rosberg has said that he still believes he can win the world championship on Sunday. Rosberg trails team-mate Lewis Hamilton by...

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17 Nov 2014

Test driver Paffett to leave McLaren

Test driver Gary Paffett will leave McLaren at the end of the season after eight years with the team. Paffett has held roles such...

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17 Nov 2014

Hamilton- I’m ready to win

Lewis Hamilton has said that he is feeling relaxed and confident ahead of Sunday’s championship showdown. Hamilton is on the brink of winning his...

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17 Nov 2014

Schumacher’s website re-launched

Michael Schumacher’s website has been re-launched in order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his first world championship. The website carries a message of...

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13 Nov 2014

McNish: Rosberg has the easier job

Former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish has said that Nico Rosberg has an easier job than Lewis Hamilton, as the pair head into next...

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13 Nov 2014

Wolff: Win was vital for Rosberg

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has said that Nico Rosberg proved a point by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix. Rosberg topped all seven of the...

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12 Nov 2014

Ferrari set to increase academy

Ferrari has plans to increase their Driver Academy as they hunt home-grown stars. The team want to increase the number of young drivers they...

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12 Nov 2014

Mansell- It’s Hamilton’s to lose

Former British Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell believes Lewis Hamilton has one hand on the this year's title and says it is his...

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12 Nov 2014

Female driver hoping for Caterham debut

Female driver Alice Powell is hoping that she can make her Formula 1 debut with Caterham at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Caterham are...

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12 Nov 2014

Caterham reach half way with fan funding

Caterham’s controversial crowdfunding scheme is at the half way point as the team look to raise £2.35 million to race in Abu Dhabi. The...

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12 Nov 2014

Horner backs engine development plan

Red Bull team principle Christian Horner believes teams should be able to develop their engines during the season, in order to catch Mercedes. Horner...

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11 Nov 2014

Horner announces engagement to pop star

Red Bull team principle Christian Horner has announced he is engaged to pop star Geri Halliwell. The couple made their announcement in the Times...

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11 Nov 2014

Rosberg wins in Brazil to up the pressure on Hamilton

Nico Rosberg drove a flawless race to win the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton. The German controlled the race from the front...

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9 Nov 2014

Sutil and Sauber braced for contract dispute

Adrian Sutil claims he has a contract to drive for Sauber next year, despite the team announcing Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr as their...

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7 Nov 2014

Alonso: Everything will be “finalised soon”

Fernando Alonso has said that a decision on his future will be “finalised soon” but he has not been given a deadline by McLaren....

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7 Nov 2014

Button drops strong exit hint

Jenson Button has said that he is considering other challenges in motorsport, as rumours of his probable exit begin to swirl. McLaren are due...

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6 Nov 2014

Maldonado promoted back to 9th

Pastor Maldonado has regained ninth place in the US Grand Prix, after Jean-Eric Vergne was handed a five second time penalty. Maldonado finished ahead...

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3 Nov 2014

Perez handed Brazil penalty

Sergio Pérez has been handed a seven place grid penalty for his ‘reckless’ driving at the US Grand Prix. Perez lost control of his...

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3 Nov 2014

Hamilton steals US win

Lewis Hamilton won the US grand prix after a smart move on Nico Rosberg proved to be decisive. Hamilton patiently waited behind the German...

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3 Nov 2014

Ericsson surprised by Caterham administration

Marcus Ericsson says the news that Caterham entered administration took him, and the team, by surprise. Caterham is in disarray and is not expected to...

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31 Oct 2014

Vergne confident of 2015 drive

Jean-Eric Vergne believes “it could be possible” that he stays with Toro Rosso next season. The Frenchman was initially told he will be replaced by...

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31 Oct 2014