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

Opinion split on three car teams

Lewis Hamilton is open to the idea of a third car in F1 teams, as it may provide an opportunity for young drivers to...

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31 Oct 2014

Sutil surprised how long Marussia & Caterham survived

Adrian Sutil has admitted he was surprised to see financially challenged teams Marussia and Caterham competing for so long. The two minnows have both entered...

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31 Oct 2014

Perez is ‘very close’ to new deal

Sergio Pérez says he is close to signing a new contract with Force India, which will see him remain with the team next year....

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31 Oct 2014

Bianchi remains critical but stable

Jules Bianchi remains in a “critical but stable” condition in hospital, nearly a month after his crash in the Japanese Grand Prix. The Marussia...

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30 Oct 2014

Vettel hasn’t decided on qualifying

Sebastian Vettel has said that he doesn't know whether or not he will compete in qualifying for the United States Grand Prix. The outgoing...

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30 Oct 2014

Teenager impresses in Ferrari test

Formula Three champion Esteban Ocon has impressed Ferrari during his test at their Fiorano track. The Frenchman’s prize for winning the championship in his...

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30 Oct 2014

Report: New F1 team expected from Romania

A newspaper report claims that Formula 1 will have a new team within the next two years, with Forza Rossa lined up from Romania....

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30 Oct 2014

Fernandes sends out warning to F1 over budgets

Tony Fernandes has said Formula 1 needs to change it’s spending if small teams will be able to compete in the future. The former...

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30 Oct 2014

Marussia enters administration

Marussia has formally entered administration; it has been announced this morning. Administrators FRP Advisory was appointed today to administrate Marussia’s trading company, Manor Grand...

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27 Oct 2014

Fernandes responds to Caterham claims

Tony Fernandes has bitten back at claims made by Swiss company Engavest that the current state of the team is his responsibility. Fernandes sold...

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24 Oct 2014

Caterham in trouble as owners squabble

Caterham F1 has entered fresh turmoil after a team statement criticised former owner Tony Fernandes and threatened legal action against him. Meanwhile, office workers...

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23 Oct 2014

Michael to leave McLaren at end of 2014

McLaren sporting director Sam Michael will leave the team at the end of the season. Michael resigned in March and will move back to...

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22 Oct 2014

Hulkenberg to stay with Force India next year

Nico Hulkenberg has confirmed that he will remain with Force India for the 2015 season. The German has long been linked with teams such...

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20 Oct 2014

Rosberg admits he needs to start winning

Nico Rosberg had admitted that he needs to start winning races again, after a poor spell has seen him drop 17 points behind his...

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15 Oct 2014

Marko: Ricciardo is ready to lead us

Red Bull’s motorsport consultant, Dr Helmut Marko, is convinced that Daniel Ricciardo will lead the team successfully, now he is the senior driver. Ricciardo...

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14 Oct 2014

Rosberg error gifts Hamilton Russia victory

A fatal error on lap one from Nico Rosberg, gave Lewis Hamilton victory in the Russian Grand Prix. Rosberg ran wide and ruined his...

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12 Oct 2014

Russia race preview- Hamilton is in awesome form

On the slippery Sochi track, Nico Rosberg could see his title challenge start to slide away. He lines up second for tomorrow’s inaugural Russian...

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11 Oct 2014

Special Report: Alonso has a history of bad decisions- Will McLaren be different?

By Charlie Bennett After months of intense speculation Fernando Alonso looks to be on his way back to McLaren, the team he so bitterly...

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7 Oct 2014

Hamilton beats Rosberg in Suzuka success

A stunning overtake by Lewis Hamilton helped him go on and win the Japanese Grand Prix and open up a ten point lead in...

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5 Oct 2014

Bianchi in critical condition after surgery

Jules Bianchi has suffered a "severe head injury" and is fighting for his life, after his crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. The FIA...

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5 Oct 2014

Japan Preview- Hamilton hoping to break Japan duck

Hamilton looking to finally win at Suzuka There aren't many circuits left where Lewis Hamilton is yet to win, but Suzuka is probably the most...

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2 Oct 2014

Super Suzuka- A track guide

Since its introduction in 1987, Suzuka has established itself as one of the most feared, respected and challenging circuits on the F1 calendar. It...

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1 Oct 2014

Top Five: Suzuka classics

The Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka used to be the last race of the season, and the scene of many epic championship deciders. To...

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30 Sep 2014

Verstappen to make F1 debut in Suzuka

Teenager Max Verstappen will become the youngest ever Formula 1 driver at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Dutchman will compete in Free Practice...

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29 Sep 2014

Hamilton aiming to join Suzuka greats

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton is hoping he can add his name to the list of greats who have won at Suzuka. This week’s Japanese...

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29 Sep 2014

Marko expects to be fighting for race wins next year

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko claims that they should be level with Mercedes and fighting for race wins from the beginning of the 2015 European...

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26 Sep 2014

Brabham team set return to motor racing

The famous Brabham name has been revived and will return to motorsport from 2015, with the aim of returning to Formula 1 in the...

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25 Sep 2014

Hamilton takes championship lead after Singapore swing

Lewis Hamilton is the leader of the World Championship after a huge shift in fortunes at the Singapore grand prix. Hamilton claimed his seventh...

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21 Sep 2014

Ecclestone behind radio ban

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone claims he was behind the new radio ban, prohibiting certain info passing from team to driver. The ban is...

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18 Sep 2014

Singapore Preview- F1 prepares for radio crackdown

By Charlie Bennett The sound of silence As per usual, when rules are made in Formula One they are never straightforward. Teams always manage...

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17 Sep 2014