Henry Eccles

Henry Eccles

Henry joined GPblog as a freelance F1 writer in 2026 after achieving a Distinction in his MA Sports Journalism studies at Liverpool John Moores University.
He also completed the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, achieving Gold Standard. 
Henry has a First Class Degree in History and Spanish at Queen’s University Belfast, and after taking a year to work in Spain, he finally decided to take a chance and start a career in sports media, with a particular passion for Formula 1 after covering the 2025 season.
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Herta challenges Cadillac ‘top 10’ F2 target: ‘My goal is to win’

Mar 05, 13:00
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F2 rookie and Cadillac test driver Colton Herta has doubled down on his goal to “contend for wins and podiums” in 2026, after Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss set the more modest expectation of a top 10 finis...

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F1 LIVE | Hamilton makes emotional landmark statement, as Middle East conflict looms over F1

Mar 04, 09:00
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Follow along for the best news from the F1 world with GPblog's daily liveblog! Yesterday, Lewis Hamilton posted an emotional statement on Instagram, looking back at his 20 seasons in F1 while sending...

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Rookie Lindblad reveals ‘special’ connection to Lewis Hamilton ahead of F1 debut

Mar 04, 08:00
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F1 rookie Arvid Lindblad has opened up about his connection to his idol Lewis Hamilton, saying it will be "very special" to race the seven-time champion in 2026. Lindblad makes his debut this weekend...

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F1 Today | FIA postpone Qatar race amid Middle East conflict, as Lewis Hamilton slams 'doubters'

Mar 03, 22:00
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As ever, here are the two main stories of the day, on Tuesday 3 March.  The FIA have postponed the 2026 World Endurance Championship season opener set to take place at the Lusail International Circuit...

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George Russell ‘intrigued’ as 2026 F1 chaos looms for TV viewers

Mar 03, 20:30
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George Russell has explained why he is "intrigued' to see how F1 fans react to racing in 2026, admitting the new cars are not exactly the best he's ever driven, but could provide a "more chaotic" TV s...

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Hamilton insists Ferrari ‘has everything to win’ after brutal 2025

Mar 03, 19:30
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Lewis Hamilton has opened up about the "uncomfortable questions" he asked himself following his poor Ferrari debut in 2025.  Last year, the seven-time world champion became the first Scuderia driver i...

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Wolff and Vasseur explain why 2026 F1 midfield could soon catch top teams

Mar 03, 18:30
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Mercedes’ Toto Wolff and Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur have revealed why F1’s midfield competitors could soon be fighting at the front, as the 2026 season finally gets underway this weekend in Melbourne.  Af...

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Lando Norris warns of ‘sneaky’ Russell: ‘He knows what he’s doing’

Mar 03, 16:30
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Lando Norris has said Mercedes rival George Russell "always knows what he's doing" when asked who he thinks is the "sneakiest" driver on the 2026 F1 grid.  The McLaren world champion compared his comp...

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FIA postpones Qatar race as Middle East conflict threatens F1 season start

Mar 03, 16:26
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The FIA have postponed the 2026 World Endurance Championship season opener set to take place at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar on March 26-28 amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. ...

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Lewis Hamilton slams 'doubters' in defiant 20th season message

Mar 03, 15:30
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Lewis Hamilton has marked his 20th season in F1 with a raw social media statement, reflecting on his career’s “incredible highs and brutal lows” before sending a defiant “no holding back” message to t...

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