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

Ferrari turn their focus to 2015

Engineering director, Pat Fry, has confirmed that Ferrari has switched its attention to the 2015 season, after a disastrous 2014. Ferrari’s miserable campaign has...

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17 Sep 2014

Singapore- A pioneer that has changed F1

When Formula One rolled up in Marina Bay in 2008, few could imagine how that famous weekend would change the sport for good and...

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16 Sep 2014

Hamilton motivated by bad luck, as F1 heads to Singapore

World Championship contender Lewis Hamilton says he is motivated by the small gap that separates him and Nico Rosberg, despite his poor luck this...

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15 Sep 2014

Red Bull aero expert finally joins McLaren

The worrying trend of design experts leaving Red Bull has again reared its head after aerodynamist, Peter Prodromou, started work at McLaren. Prodromou agreed...

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15 Sep 2014

FIA announce 20-race 2015 calendar

The FIA has formally announced a 20-race calendar for 2015, with the return of the Mexican Grand Prix confirmed. The addition of Mexico is...

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12 Sep 2014

Rosberg will recover, says Wolff

Mercedes-Benz Head of Motorsport, Toto Wolff, has full faith in Nico Rosberg recovering from a morale and confidence damaging mistake in the Italian Grand...

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11 Sep 2014

Perez close to new Force India deal

Unpredictable Mexican, Sergio Pérez says he is close to signing a new deal with Force India for next year. Perez has had an erratic...

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11 Sep 2014

Lopez: Lotus will be competitive next year

Lotus Chairman Gerard Lopez believes that 2015 will be a more positive season, after a disastrous 2014. The team have identified the design flaw...

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10 Sep 2014

Schumacher returns home to continue recovery

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has returned home to continue his recovery after a skiing accident nine months ago. Schumacher’s manager, Sabine Kehm, released...

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9 Sep 2014

Comment- Hamilton has won the war of the minds

By Charlie Bennett Despite being 22 points behind with six races to go, Lewis Hamilton will finally feel confident that he can go on...

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9 Sep 2014

Rosberg doesn’t like pressure, says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton believes he has finally found a chink in Nico Rosberg’s armour after the Italian Grand Prix. While leading, the German caved in...

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8 Sep 2014

Hamilton wins after Rosberg error

Lewis Hamilton combined brilliant speed and great determination to win the Italian Grand Prix. After a mechanical problem saw him drop to fourth at...

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7 Sep 2014

Italy Preview- Magnificent Monza

The morning after The dust is now settling after the Belgium Grand Prix, where a can of worms blew open at Mercedes.  What is...

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5 Sep 2014

Joining McLaren would be too big a risk for Vettel and Alonso

By Charlie Bennett The sleeping Formula One giant that is McLaren is seeking a world class driver for next season. But the only two...

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28 Aug 2014

Rosberg crossed the line and did more harm than good

By Charlie Bennett Nico Rosberg's actions at the Belgium Grand Prix were foolish and self-harming.  He was trying to make a point to Lewis Hamilton,...

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27 Aug 2014

Whitmarsh and McLaren finally part company

McLaren and Martin Whitmarsh, who was team principle for four years, have formally parted company according to AUTOSPORT. Whitmarsh was a victim of the...

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26 Aug 2014

Raikkonen finally happy with his performance

Kimi Raikkonen has said an incident free race was the primary reason behind his surprising fourth place finish in the Belgium Grand Prix. Raikkonen...

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26 Aug 2014

Hamilton: Rosberg admits he hit me on purpose

Lewis Hamilton has claimed that Nico Rosberg admitted to him that their collision at Sunday’s Belgium Grand Prix was deliberate. Rosberg touched Hamilton on...

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24 Aug 2014

Ricciardo wins after Mercedes tangle

Daniel Ricciardo was able to hold off a charging Nico Rosberg and win the Belgium Grand Prix. In a flawless drive, Ricciardo took control...

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24 Aug 2014

Chilton will race after contract dispute resolved

Max Chilton will race at the Belgian Grand Prix after a dramatic U-turn today. American Alexander Rossi was due to take Chilton’s place after...

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22 Aug 2014

Marussia hand Rossi F1 debut in Belgium

Marussia has replaced Max Chilton with Alexander Rossi for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. In a statement the team have said that Chilton has...

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21 Aug 2014

Belgium Preview- Rosberg and Hamilton fight for mental edge

Let’s see them race Formula One returns after its four week summer break at the ever popular Spa-Francorchamps, home of the Belgian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will...

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21 Aug 2014

Opinion- Cruel F1 spits Vergne out, BUT he’s done nothing wrong

If Formula One was fair, Jean-Eric Vergne would walk into another team for the 2015 season. He has more talent and ability than most...

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20 Aug 2014

Verstappen arrival will captivate us all

Yesterday’s announcement from Toro Rosso that 16-year-old Dutchman Max Verstappen will be joining the team from next season has left the Formula One paddock...

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19 Aug 2014

Massa hoping speed advantage will suit Williams in Belgium

Felipe Massa believes the long straights in Belgium will suit the powerful Williams car, as Formula One returns this weekend at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps...

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19 Aug 2014

Positive Lotus looking for Belgium points

Lotus drivers Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado are in a positive frame of mind ahead of Formula One’s return in Belgium this weekend. The...

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19 Aug 2014

Gutierrez excited about Mexico return

Esteban Gutierrez has said that the probable return of the Mexico Grand Prix would be “a dream come true”. The 23-year-old is one of...

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16 Aug 2014

3 Drivers who are Fighting for their F1 Career

The mid-season break is often a time for reflection, and teams decide who they will keep for next season. Those who have hit their...

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14 Aug 2014

Half-Time Report: Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari and Williams

As Formula One takes its annual summer break, it’s time to assess the season so far. 2014 is shaping up to be a year...

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6 Aug 2014

Half-Time Report: Force India, McLaren, Toro Rosso and Lotus

As Formula One takes its annual summer break, it’s time to assess the season so far. 2014 is shaping up to be a year...

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5 Aug 2014