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

Palmer confused by dire form

Jolyon Palmer has urged the Renault team to fix the issues which have plagued them this weekend, as both drivers failed to make it...

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16 Apr 2016

Fernando Alonso finally pain free

Fernando Alonso completed qualifying in China today without trouble from the back injury he suffered in Australia. The Spaniard had complained of discomfort following...

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16 Apr 2016

Rosberg on pole as Hamilton starts last

Lewis Hamilton faces a mammoth task to score points in tomorrow's Chinese Grand Prix after a reliability issue ruined his qualifying. The Mercedes driver...

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16 Apr 2016

Hamilton: Ferrari are very strong

Lewis Hamilton has suggested Ferrari is the early favourite for the Chinese Grand Prix after they topped the second practice session in Shanghai. Kimi...

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15 Apr 2016

Kimi frustrated despite coming top

Kimi Raikkonen sprung a surprise after topping second practice as he described the first day of the Chinese Grand Prix as “tricky”. The Finn,...

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15 Apr 2016

Alonso able to manage rib pain

Fernando Alonso today admitted that he is still in pain following his massive crash in the Australian Grand Prix last month, after climbing back into...

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15 Apr 2016

Williams tells F1 bosses to take time over qualifying

Claire Williams has urged F1 bosses to relax and take their time as they look to change qualifying for next season. This year’s disastrous...

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12 Apr 2016

Sainz surprised by “amazing” Red Bull

Carlos Sainz believes the 2016 Red Bull car is as quick as Mercedes through corners, but suffers from a lack of power down the...

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12 Apr 2016

Whiting: 2017 takes everyone into account

F1 race director Charlie Whiting has promised that the new rules will satisfy all teams after meetings held in the past few months. The...

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7 Apr 2016

F1 revert to old qualifying system

Formula 1 qualifying will go back to 2015’s system after teams and drivers demanded the new elimination-style method to be changed. The new system,...

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7 Apr 2016

Rosberg makes dream 2016 start

If Nico Rosberg is going to really turn last season’s late optimism into a serious title challenge, then taking full advantage of open goals...

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4 Apr 2016

Vandoorne tipped for fine debut

Kevin Magnussen has predicted his old McLaren junior partner Stoffel Vandoorne will impress on his F1 debut this weekend. Vandoorne will replace Fernando Alonso...

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31 Mar 2016

Webber angry at qualy u-turn

Mark Webber has hit out at F1 for keeping the controversial qualifying system for this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Bernie Ecclestone initially opted to...

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31 Mar 2016

Herbert tips Manor to score points

Johnny Herbert has made a bold prediction by suggesting Pascal Wehrlein will score his first F1 points in Bahrain. The Manor driver impressed in...

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31 Mar 2016

Manor confident of improvement

Racing Director Dave Ryan is adamant that Manor have the resources to climb the F1 ladder in the coming years. The minnows are, again,...

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31 Mar 2016

Wolff frustrated by qualy decision

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has hit out at the decision to keep the much-criticised F1 qualifying system for this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. The...

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30 Mar 2016

Hamilton relishes Ferrari rivalry

Lewis Hamilton believes the potential titanic battle between Mercedes and Ferrari is just what F1 needs this season. The Englishman came second in the...

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30 Mar 2016

Horner warns Ferrari

Christian Horner has told Ferrari that Red Bull will be chasing them hard this season and could compete with them for second place. The...

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22 Mar 2016

On reflection: Australian Grand Prix

Rosberg makes most of disappointing weekend Let us be honest here, Nico Rosberg was outclassed by Lewis Hamilton throughout the opening weekend of the...

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22 Mar 2016

Wolff: Rosberg almost retired

Nico Rosberg was fortunate he did not retire from the Australian Grand Prix before claiming victory, said Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. The German was dominant...

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21 Mar 2016

Rosberg admits tyre strategy was a gamble

Nico Rosberg has described the red flag period mid-way through the Australian Grand Prix as a “poker game” after he won the opening race...

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21 Mar 2016

Steiner: ‘Haas is working’

Haas team principal Gunther Steiner has declared their unique entry into Formula 1 as successful, and good for the sport. The American team have...

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21 Mar 2016

Nico Rosberg strolls to Australia win

Nico Rosberg began the 2016 F1 season in fine style with victory in the Australian Grand Prix, to secure his fourth win in a...

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20 Mar 2016

Rosberg warns Ferrari are close

Nico Rosberg insists that Ferrari are closer to Mercedes then it appears, after a dominant opening session of the new season. Lewis Hamilton and...

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19 Mar 2016

Vettel: Drivers warned over quali

Sebastian Vettel today confirmed that all F1 drivers knew the new qualifying system would be a massive let down. Fans, drivers and F1 chiefs...

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19 Mar 2016

Verstappen optimistic for strong race

Max Verstappen believes he will be able to hold position in the Australian Grand Prix tomorrow, after taking fifth place in qualifying. The Dutchman...

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19 Mar 2016

Hamilton takes Aus pole in dull quali session

Lewis Hamilton secured his 50th career pole position today ahead of Nico Rosberg for tomorrow's Australian Grand Prix. The defending world champion has been...

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19 Mar 2016

Williams: 2016 is a massive challenge

Claire Williams claims that the new season will be one of the toughest ever as teams look ahead to the new rules coming in...

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15 Mar 2016

Alonso expects simple qualifying

Fernando Alonso does not subscribe to the view that the new qualifying rules will have an effect on the results ahead of the 2016...

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15 Mar 2016

Hamilton expects radio ban to make F1 tough

Lewis Hamilton today revealed he is trying to figure out how to cope with the new radio ban, enforced for the new 2016 season....

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14 Mar 2016