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Haydn Cobb
Haydn Cobb is Autosport.com’s editor. After studying Sport Journalism at the University of Brighton, Haydn’s passion for all things sport led him to reporting on a wide variety of disciplines, from hockey to handball, while his dissertation focused on the alure and fascination of the Isle of Man TT. On entering the professional discipline in 2015, Haydn landed a junior journalist role at Crash.net covering a vast breadth of motorsport series, stretching from the British Superbike championship to Formula 1, and covering the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours single-handedly remains his most stressful assignment to date. Haydn went on to become editor of the website for almost three years, helping to oversee a rebrand and relaunch of the site. That led to a move to Autosport to become website editor in April 2020.
Living five minutes away from the McLaren Technology Centre, through coincidence rather than choice it should be stressed, Haydn still dreams of his beloved Woking FC climbing the football pyramid but for now will settle with the beauty of non-league football.
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Latest articles by Haydn Cobb
Christian Horner opens up on Red Bull F1 exit: “Perhaps it was perceived I had too much influence over the team”
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Christian Horner opens up on Red Bull F1 exit: “Perhaps it was perceived I had too much influence over the team”
Why McLaren cannot fix its F1 car handling until 2027
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Formula 1
Singapore GP
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Why McLaren cannot fix its F1 car handling until 2027
Five things to look out for at the F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
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Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
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Five things to look out for at the F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
F1 driver contracts: How long is each driver tied down for?
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F1 driver contracts: How long is each driver tied down for?
What made Red Bull so fast in the Azerbaijan GP after Max Verstappen’s qualifying issue
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Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
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What made Red Bull so fast in the Azerbaijan GP after Max Verstappen’s qualifying issue
Why Alpine is bullish about winning the Italian GP after Pierre Gasly’s shock pole
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Formula 1
Italian GP
1 mo
Why Alpine is bullish about winning the Italian GP after Pierre Gasly’s shock pole
Lewis Hamilton worried about Mercedes top speed after Italian GP practice
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Formula 1
Italian GP
1 mo
Lewis Hamilton worried about Mercedes top speed after Italian GP practice
Carlos Sainz: Changes in drivers’ competitiveness could be down to F1 rules era
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Formula 1 1 mo
Carlos Sainz: Changes in drivers’ competitiveness could be down to F1 rules era
George Russell also set for F1 engine penalty – but Mercedes yet to decide when
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Formula 1
Italian GP
1 mo
George Russell also set for F1 engine penalty – but Mercedes yet to decide when
Haas completes latest TPC test as focus on 2027 F1 driver line-up decision grows
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Formula 1
Dutch GP
1 mo
Haas completes latest TPC test as focus on 2027 F1 driver line-up decision grows
Mercedes bemused why it was “rubbish” through high-speed corners in Dutch GP
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Formula 1
Dutch GP
1 mo
Mercedes bemused why it was “rubbish” through high-speed corners in Dutch GP
Ukraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
General
General 1 mo
Ukraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
Red Bull hands F1 test to protege as it assesses Racing Bulls driver line-up
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Formula 1 1 mo
Red Bull hands F1 test to protege as it assesses Racing Bulls driver line-up
Mercedes on Dutch GP team orders: We would’ve done the exact same thing the other way around
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Formula 1
Dutch GP
1 mo
Mercedes on Dutch GP team orders: We would’ve done the exact same thing the other way around
George Russell: “Specialist” Lando Norris always strong at tracks like Zandvoort
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Formula 1
Dutch GP
1 mo
George Russell: “Specialist” Lando Norris always strong at tracks like Zandvoort
Lando Norris: I’m eliminating my F1 weaknesses, and I don’t have so many
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Formula 1
Dutch GP
1 mo
Lando Norris: I’m eliminating my F1 weaknesses, and I don’t have so many
What is the F1 summer break and why does it happen every year?
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What is the F1 summer break and why does it happen every year?
Mercedes could opt for Kimi Antonelli to take F1 engine penalty at Italian GP
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Mercedes could opt for Kimi Antonelli to take F1 engine penalty at Italian GP
Toto Wolff refuses to call Kimi Antonelli F1 title favourite
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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
2 mo
Toto Wolff refuses to call Kimi Antonelli F1 title favourite
Honda to debut new F1 engine in Aston Martin filming day
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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
2 mo
Honda to debut new F1 engine in Aston Martin filming day
Toto Wolff admits Mercedes has most powerful F1 engine – and Red Bull agrees – as ADUO returns to spotlight
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Formula 1
Belgian GP
2 mo
Toto Wolff admits Mercedes has most powerful F1 engine – and Red Bull agrees – as ADUO returns to spotlight
Why Charles Leclerc wasn’t penalised for clash with Oscar Piastri in Belgian GP
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Formula 1
Belgian GP
2 mo
Why Charles Leclerc wasn’t penalised for clash with Oscar Piastri in Belgian GP
Max Verstappen signs McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck
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Formula 1
Belgian GP
2 mo
Max Verstappen signs McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck
F1 drivers braced for more deployment pain at Belgian GP
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Formula 1
Belgian GP
3 mo
F1 drivers braced for more deployment pain at Belgian GP
Has the bad luck for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli evened out in the F1 title fight?
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Formula 1
British GP
3 mo
Has the bad luck for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli evened out in the F1 title fight?
Fernando Alonso has "no idea" what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1
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Formula 1
British GP
3 mo
Fernando Alonso has "no idea" what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1
Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes pair to get penalties for exceeding engine usage later in F1 season
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Formula 1
British GP
3 mo
Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes pair to get penalties for exceeding engine usage later in F1 season
Why the British GP ended under Safety Car after restart confusion
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Formula 1
British GP
3 mo
Why the British GP ended under Safety Car after restart confusion
LIVE: F1 British GP commentary and updates - Max Verstappen goes off and retires, safety car is out
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Formula 1
British GP
3 mo
LIVE: F1 British GP commentary and updates - Max Verstappen goes off and retires, safety car is out
LIVE: F1 British GP commentary and updates - sprint race
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Formula 1
British GP
3 mo
LIVE: F1 British GP commentary and updates - sprint race
LIVE: F1 British Grand Prix updates - Lewis Hamilton takes sprint pole ahead of Kimi Antonelli
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Formula 1
British GP
3 mo
LIVE: F1 British Grand Prix updates - Lewis Hamilton takes sprint pole ahead of Kimi Antonelli
LIVE: F1 British Grand Prix updates - Lewis Hamilton leads Mercedes in sole Silverstone practice
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Formula 1
British GP
3 mo
LIVE: F1 British Grand Prix updates - Lewis Hamilton leads Mercedes in sole Silverstone practice
F1 drivers to take to Lego minicars at British GP
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Formula 1
British GP
3 mo
F1 drivers to take to Lego minicars at British GP
Williams plans “almost entirely new car” by Azerbaijan GP
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Austrian GP
3 mo
Williams plans “almost entirely new car” by Azerbaijan GP
Toto Wolff: Kimi Antonelli’s mistakes in Austrian GP will never happen again
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Formula 1
Austrian GP
3 mo
Toto Wolff: Kimi Antonelli’s mistakes in Austrian GP will never happen again
Lewis Hamilton shrugs off Max Verstappen's penalty call for Austrian GP battle
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Formula 1
Austrian GP
3 mo
Lewis Hamilton shrugs off Max Verstappen's penalty call for Austrian GP battle
MotoGP rolls out immediate front holeshot device ban, tweaks grid layout from German GP
MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
3 mo
MotoGP rolls out immediate front holeshot device ban, tweaks grid layout from German GP
Mercedes shoots down favouritism speculation between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
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Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
3 mo
Mercedes shoots down favouritism speculation between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes reveals conclusions after costly DNFs in recent F1 races
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Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
3 mo
Mercedes reveals conclusions after costly DNFs in recent F1 races
Kimi Antonelli dismisses George Russell’s mind games: “I’m still the underdog”
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Formula 1
Monaco GP
4 mo
Kimi Antonelli dismisses George Russell’s mind games: “I’m still the underdog”
Luke Browning given Williams practice outings, Leonardo Fornaroli set for F1 debut for McLaren in Barcelona FP1
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Formula 1
Monaco GP
4 mo
Luke Browning given Williams practice outings, Leonardo Fornaroli set for F1 debut for McLaren in Barcelona FP1
Carlos Sainz: Miami-spec Williams is the F1 car we should’ve had from opening race
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Formula 1
Miami GP
5 mo
Carlos Sainz: Miami-spec Williams is the F1 car we should’ve had from opening race
Fernando Alonso “at peace” with Aston Martin upgrade plan: We won't ‘waste money’ on small gains
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Formula 1
Miami GP
5 mo
Fernando Alonso “at peace” with Aston Martin upgrade plan: We won't ‘waste money’ on small gains
Why Red Bull isn’t worried about Isack Hadjar’s Miami GP disaster
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Formula 1
Miami GP
5 mo
Why Red Bull isn’t worried about Isack Hadjar’s Miami GP disaster
George Russell: Trying Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes F1 car changes "made a bigger impact than I thought"
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Formula 1
Miami GP
5 mo
George Russell: Trying Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes F1 car changes "made a bigger impact than I thought"
Max Verstappen on his first-lap 360 spin: “If F1 doesn’t work out I can always go rally!”
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Formula 1
Miami GP
5 mo
Max Verstappen on his first-lap 360 spin: “If F1 doesn’t work out I can always go rally!”
Why Liam Lawson wasn't penalised for flipping Pierre Gasly in Miami GP
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Formula 1
Miami GP
5 mo
Why Liam Lawson wasn't penalised for flipping Pierre Gasly in Miami GP
Isack Hadjar explains how he went from “flying” to hitting the wall in Miami GP
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Formula 1
Miami GP
5 mo
Isack Hadjar explains how he went from “flying” to hitting the wall in Miami GP
Why McLaren felt the “real picture” was Miami GP qualifying and not its sprint pole and win
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Formula 1
Miami GP
5 mo
Why McLaren felt the “real picture” was Miami GP qualifying and not its sprint pole and win
George Russell surprised by McLaren and Ferrari performance jump at Miami GP
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Formula 1
Miami GP
5 mo
George Russell surprised by McLaren and Ferrari performance jump at Miami GP
How the drivers reacted to the F1 rule changes ahead of the Miami GP
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Formula 1
Miami GP
5 mo
How the drivers reacted to the F1 rule changes ahead of the Miami GP
Oscar Piastri: F1 drivers need to find things in data we've never looked for before in qualifying
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Formula 1 5 mo
Oscar Piastri: F1 drivers need to find things in data we've never looked for before in qualifying
Istanbul returns to F1 calendar from 2027 onwards
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Formula 1 5 mo
Istanbul returns to F1 calendar from 2027 onwards
Helmut Marko critical of new F1 rules but expects solutions to be found
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Formula 1 6 mo
Helmut Marko critical of new F1 rules but expects solutions to be found
WEC reschedules Qatar round following Middle East conflict postponement
WEC
WEC 7 mo
WEC reschedules Qatar round following Middle East conflict postponement
F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Lando Norris leads Max Verstappen as Ferrari debuts trick rear wing
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Formula 1
Bahrain Pre-Season 2
7 mo
F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Lando Norris leads Max Verstappen as Ferrari debuts trick rear wing
Adrian Newey admits Aston Martin didn’t have time to paint F1 car for Barcelona shakedown
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Formula 1 8 mo
Adrian Newey admits Aston Martin didn’t have time to paint F1 car for Barcelona shakedown
Isack Hadjar explains Red Bull crash at Barcelona F1 shakedown
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Barcelona-Catalunya Pre-Season Testing
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Isack Hadjar explains Red Bull crash at Barcelona F1 shakedown
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Did Haas make the correct decision in signing Rafael Camara for F1 2027?
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Singapore GP
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Did Haas make the correct decision in signing Rafael Camara for F1 2027?
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Why Christian Horner banned Mercedes' name as Red Bull built its own F1 engine
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Why Christian Horner banned Mercedes' name as Red Bull built its own F1 engine
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Christian Horner takes cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner: 'He never achieved an F1 podium'
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Singapore GP
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Christian Horner takes cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner: 'He never achieved an F1 podium'
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Bernie Collins on what Max Verstappen's Singapore radio failure revealed about him
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Bernie Collins on what Max Verstappen's Singapore radio failure revealed about him
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Max Verstappen on GTWC Europe debut: “We’re here to win”
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How to watch NASCAR at Phoenix II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV
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How to watch NASCAR at Phoenix II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV
Ryan Ellis signs multi-year NASCAR O'Reilly deal with Alpha Prime Racing
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Ryan Ellis signs multi-year NASCAR O'Reilly deal with Alpha Prime Racing