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Jonathan Noble

Jonathan Noble is Motorsport.com’s Formula 1 editor. Having graduated from University of Sussex Jonathan worked for sports news agency Collings Sports reporting on F1, F3, touring cars and other sports, with articles appearing in The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Reuters, Autosport and other publications. In 1999 he moved to Haymarket Publishing to become a senior editor at Autosport Special Projects, and one year later he became Autosport’s grand prix editor. In 2015 he moved to Motorsport Network, becoming the F1 editor for Motorsport.com. He is also a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and sits on the FIA Media Council.

Jonathan has won multiple awards for journalism - in 1991 he was the winner of the Guild of Motoring Writers’ Sir William Lyons’ Award for young journalists, in 2010 he was awarded the Outstanding Individual accolade for consumer journalism in the Haymarket wards, in 2011 he won Haymarket’s Scoop of the Year, and in 2018 he was awarded a prestigious Medaglia d’Oro at the Lorenzo Bandini Awards for his contribution to F1 journalism.

Latest articles by Jonathan Noble

Hamilton: Mercedes needs best ever six months of F1 development to catch Red Bull

Hamilton: Mercedes needs best ever six months of F1 development to catch Red Bull

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Hamilton: Mercedes needs best ever six months of F1 development to catch Red Bull Hamilton: Mercedes needs best ever six months of F1 development to catch Red Bull

Why Ferrari doesn’t agree with McLaren F1 fairytale revival

Why Ferrari doesn’t agree with McLaren F1 fairytale revival

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Why Ferrari doesn’t agree with McLaren F1 fairytale revival Why Ferrari doesn’t agree with McLaren F1 fairytale revival

The four key concept changes that transformed McLaren's MCL60 F1 car

The four key concept changes that transformed McLaren's MCL60 F1 car

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The four key concept changes that transformed McLaren's MCL60 F1 car The four key concept changes that transformed McLaren's MCL60 F1 car

McLaren: Red Bull “still a step too far” despite Norris F1 rallying call

McLaren: Red Bull “still a step too far” despite Norris F1 rallying call

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McLaren: Red Bull “still a step too far” despite Norris F1 rallying call McLaren: Red Bull “still a step too far” despite Norris F1 rallying call

Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion

Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion

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Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion

Mercedes: Team orders all about protecting Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism

Mercedes: Team orders all about protecting Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism

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Mercedes: Team orders all about protecting Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism Mercedes: Team orders all about protecting Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism

Alpine: Gasly/Ocon late switch in F1 Japanese GP right thing to do

Alpine: Gasly/Ocon late switch in F1 Japanese GP right thing to do

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Alpine: Gasly/Ocon late switch in F1 Japanese GP right thing to do Alpine: Gasly/Ocon late switch in F1 Japanese GP right thing to do

Hamilton: Mercedes DRS request for Russell "made no sense"

Hamilton: Mercedes DRS request for Russell "made no sense"

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Hamilton: Mercedes DRS request for Russell "made no sense" Hamilton: Mercedes DRS request for Russell "made no sense"

Sargeant handed penalty for third car rules breach ahead of F1 Japanese GP

Sargeant handed penalty for third car rules breach ahead of F1 Japanese GP

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Japanese GP

Sargeant handed penalty for third car rules breach ahead of F1 Japanese GP Sargeant handed penalty for third car rules breach ahead of F1 Japanese GP

Are Red Bull and Ferrari on back foot for potential Japanese GP tyre wrecker?

Are Red Bull and Ferrari on back foot for potential Japanese GP tyre wrecker?

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Are Red Bull and Ferrari on back foot for potential Japanese GP tyre wrecker? Are Red Bull and Ferrari on back foot for potential Japanese GP tyre wrecker?

Mercedes not "clinging on" to current concepts for 2024 F1 car revamp

Mercedes not "clinging on" to current concepts for 2024 F1 car revamp

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Mercedes not "clinging on" to current concepts for 2024 F1 car revamp Mercedes not "clinging on" to current concepts for 2024 F1 car revamp

F1 race winner to get unique 'kiss me' trophy at Japanese GP

F1 race winner to get unique 'kiss me' trophy at Japanese GP

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F1 race winner to get unique 'kiss me' trophy at Japanese GP F1 race winner to get unique 'kiss me' trophy at Japanese GP

How Honda's F1 withdrawal turbo-charged its title success

How Honda's F1 withdrawal turbo-charged its title success

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How Honda's F1 withdrawal turbo-charged its title success How Honda's F1 withdrawal turbo-charged its title success

Red Bull opens up on "inherent" RB19 weakness exposed in Singapore

Red Bull opens up on "inherent" RB19 weakness exposed in Singapore

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Red Bull opens up on "inherent" RB19 weakness exposed in Singapore Red Bull opens up on "inherent" RB19 weakness exposed in Singapore

Russell says "strange" Suzuka surface causing massive F1 tyre degradation

Russell says "strange" Suzuka surface causing massive F1 tyre degradation

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Russell says "strange" Suzuka surface causing massive F1 tyre degradation Russell says "strange" Suzuka surface causing massive F1 tyre degradation

Lawson set for Red Bull F1 role despite imminent Tsunoda deal

Lawson set for Red Bull F1 role despite imminent Tsunoda deal

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Lawson set for Red Bull F1 role despite imminent Tsunoda deal Lawson set for Red Bull F1 role despite imminent Tsunoda deal

Ferrari brings new F1 floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency

Ferrari brings new F1 floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency

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Ferrari brings new F1 floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency Ferrari brings new F1 floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency

Vettel: Wrong to dismiss Verstappen's brilliance in F1 2023

Vettel: Wrong to dismiss Verstappen's brilliance in F1 2023

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Vettel: Wrong to dismiss Verstappen's brilliance in F1 2023 Vettel: Wrong to dismiss Verstappen's brilliance in F1 2023

The Alonso and Schumacher F1 traits McLaren sees in Piastri

The Alonso and Schumacher F1 traits McLaren sees in Piastri

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The Alonso and Schumacher F1 traits McLaren sees in Piastri The Alonso and Schumacher F1 traits McLaren sees in Piastri

Vettel: No regrets on retiring after realising how small F1 world is

Vettel: No regrets on retiring after realising how small F1 world is

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Vettel: No regrets on retiring after realising how small F1 world is Vettel: No regrets on retiring after realising how small F1 world is

Alonso "less worried" over Singapore F1 slump after suspension discovery

Alonso "less worried" over Singapore F1 slump after suspension discovery

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Alonso "less worried" over Singapore F1 slump after suspension discovery Alonso "less worried" over Singapore F1 slump after suspension discovery

McLaren: Car progress best way to stop F1 rivals poaching Norris

McLaren: Car progress best way to stop F1 rivals poaching Norris

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McLaren: Car progress best way to stop F1 rivals poaching Norris McLaren: Car progress best way to stop F1 rivals poaching Norris

Why Sainz’s Singapore F1 success was not just about DRS genius

Why Sainz’s Singapore F1 success was not just about DRS genius

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Why Sainz’s Singapore F1 success was not just about DRS genius Why Sainz’s Singapore F1 success was not just about DRS genius

McLaren not achieved even 50% of what it wants from MCL60 F1 car

McLaren not achieved even 50% of what it wants from MCL60 F1 car

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McLaren not achieved even 50% of what it wants from MCL60 F1 car McLaren not achieved even 50% of what it wants from MCL60 F1 car

Piastri extends McLaren F1 contract until end of 2026

Piastri extends McLaren F1 contract until end of 2026

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Piastri extends McLaren F1 contract until end of 2026 Piastri extends McLaren F1 contract until end of 2026

Suzuka’s Turn 2 kerbs go black and yellow for Vettel bee project

Suzuka’s Turn 2 kerbs go black and yellow for Vettel bee project

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Suzuka’s Turn 2 kerbs go black and yellow for Vettel bee project Suzuka’s Turn 2 kerbs go black and yellow for Vettel bee project

Mercedes: No qualms about throwing away “really fast” W14 F1 car

Mercedes: No qualms about throwing away “really fast” W14 F1 car

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Mercedes: No qualms about throwing away “really fast” W14 F1 car Mercedes: No qualms about throwing away “really fast” W14 F1 car

F1 risks "disarray" if Massa wins legal bid over 2008 title - Wolff

F1 risks "disarray" if Massa wins legal bid over 2008 title - Wolff

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F1 risks "disarray" if Massa wins legal bid over 2008 title - Wolff F1 risks "disarray" if Massa wins legal bid over 2008 title - Wolff

Why new flexi-floor suspicions have kicked off in Formula 1

Why new flexi-floor suspicions have kicked off in Formula 1

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Singapore GP

Why new flexi-floor suspicions have kicked off in Formula 1 Why new flexi-floor suspicions have kicked off in Formula 1

Ferrari: Sainz deserves all credit for Norris F1 DRS tactic in Singapore GP

Ferrari: Sainz deserves all credit for Norris F1 DRS tactic in Singapore GP

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Ferrari: Sainz deserves all credit for Norris F1 DRS tactic in Singapore GP Ferrari: Sainz deserves all credit for Norris F1 DRS tactic in Singapore GP

Pirelli explains decision to leave WRC as tyre supplier

Pirelli explains decision to leave WRC as tyre supplier

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Pirelli explains decision to leave WRC as tyre supplier Pirelli explains decision to leave WRC as tyre supplier

Red Bull: F1 flexi-floor, wing clampdowns had “zero” role in Singapore struggles

Red Bull: F1 flexi-floor, wing clampdowns had “zero” role in Singapore struggles

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Red Bull: F1 flexi-floor, wing clampdowns had “zero” role in Singapore struggles Red Bull: F1 flexi-floor, wing clampdowns had “zero” role in Singapore struggles

McLaren feared Norris F1 podium was gone when Mercedes switched to mediums

McLaren feared Norris F1 podium was gone when Mercedes switched to mediums

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McLaren feared Norris F1 podium was gone when Mercedes switched to mediums McLaren feared Norris F1 podium was gone when Mercedes switched to mediums

What Mercedes needs to make its “exciting” F1 tyre offset work

What Mercedes needs to make its “exciting” F1 tyre offset work

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What Mercedes needs to make its “exciting” F1 tyre offset work What Mercedes needs to make its “exciting” F1 tyre offset work

Norris calls for change to Singapore F1 kerb drivers are "afraid" to take flat

Norris calls for change to Singapore F1 kerb drivers are "afraid" to take flat

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Norris calls for change to Singapore F1 kerb drivers are "afraid" to take flat Norris calls for change to Singapore F1 kerb drivers are "afraid" to take flat

IndyCar’s O’Ward to get Abu Dhabi F1 outings for McLaren

IndyCar’s O’Ward to get Abu Dhabi F1 outings for McLaren

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IndyCar’s O’Ward to get Abu Dhabi F1 outings for McLaren IndyCar’s O’Ward to get Abu Dhabi F1 outings for McLaren

F1's remaining cost cap loopholes are closed for 2024, says Brown

F1's remaining cost cap loopholes are closed for 2024, says Brown

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F1's remaining cost cap loopholes are closed for 2024, says Brown F1's remaining cost cap loopholes are closed for 2024, says Brown

Surprised Ferrari mindful about "weird" Singapore F1 track form

Surprised Ferrari mindful about "weird" Singapore F1 track form

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Surprised Ferrari mindful about "weird" Singapore F1 track form Surprised Ferrari mindful about "weird" Singapore F1 track form

Russell suspects Ferrari not running engine at full power in Singapore F1 practice

Russell suspects Ferrari not running engine at full power in Singapore F1 practice

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Russell suspects Ferrari not running engine at full power in Singapore F1 practice Russell suspects Ferrari not running engine at full power in Singapore F1 practice

Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions

Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions

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Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions

McLaren reveals bold sidepod solution as part of Singapore F1 upgrade

McLaren reveals bold sidepod solution as part of Singapore F1 upgrade

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McLaren reveals bold sidepod solution as part of Singapore F1 upgrade McLaren reveals bold sidepod solution as part of Singapore F1 upgrade

Leclerc: Ferrari's fresh insight of SF-23 weakness a boost for 2024 F1 car revamp

Leclerc: Ferrari's fresh insight of SF-23 weakness a boost for 2024 F1 car revamp

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Leclerc: Ferrari's fresh insight of SF-23 weakness a boost for 2024 F1 car revamp Leclerc: Ferrari's fresh insight of SF-23 weakness a boost for 2024 F1 car revamp

Albon won't rush to commit F1 future to Williams

Albon won't rush to commit F1 future to Williams

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Albon won't rush to commit F1 future to Williams Albon won't rush to commit F1 future to Williams

Red Bull follows latest F1 trend with new rear wing at Singapore GP

Red Bull follows latest F1 trend with new rear wing at Singapore GP

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Red Bull follows latest F1 trend with new rear wing at Singapore GP Red Bull follows latest F1 trend with new rear wing at Singapore GP

Hamilton: Lack of F1 and Red Bull action on "unacceptable" Marko racism "interesting"

Hamilton: Lack of F1 and Red Bull action on "unacceptable" Marko racism "interesting"

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Hamilton: Lack of F1 and Red Bull action on "unacceptable" Marko racism "interesting" Hamilton: Lack of F1 and Red Bull action on "unacceptable" Marko racism "interesting"

Norris gets "exciting" McLaren F1 car upgrade for Singapore GP

Norris gets "exciting" McLaren F1 car upgrade for Singapore GP

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Norris gets "exciting" McLaren F1 car upgrade for Singapore GP Norris gets "exciting" McLaren F1 car upgrade for Singapore GP

Could F1’s worst nightmare become its biggest selling point?

Could F1’s worst nightmare become its biggest selling point?

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Could F1’s worst nightmare become its biggest selling point? Could F1’s worst nightmare become its biggest selling point?

Haas to become final F1 downwash convert amid Austin concept switch

Haas to become final F1 downwash convert amid Austin concept switch

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Haas to become final F1 downwash convert amid Austin concept switch Haas to become final F1 downwash convert amid Austin concept switch

Wolff not expecting flexi-wing F1 crackdown to slow Red Bull down

Wolff not expecting flexi-wing F1 crackdown to slow Red Bull down

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Singapore GP

Wolff not expecting flexi-wing F1 crackdown to slow Red Bull down Wolff not expecting flexi-wing F1 crackdown to slow Red Bull down

FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test

FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test

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Singapore GP

FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test

The V-shaped F1 driving demand that has hurt Magnussen in 2023

The V-shaped F1 driving demand that has hurt Magnussen in 2023

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Singapore GP

The V-shaped F1 driving demand that has hurt Magnussen in 2023 The V-shaped F1 driving demand that has hurt Magnussen in 2023

Marko: Mercedes criticisms of Red Bull F1 team not from a “serious competitor”

Marko: Mercedes criticisms of Red Bull F1 team not from a “serious competitor”

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Marko: Mercedes criticisms of Red Bull F1 team not from a “serious competitor” Marko: Mercedes criticisms of Red Bull F1 team not from a “serious competitor”

New Hamilton F1 deal held up by marketing aspects - Mercedes

New Hamilton F1 deal held up by marketing aspects - Mercedes

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New Hamilton F1 deal held up by marketing aspects - Mercedes New Hamilton F1 deal held up by marketing aspects - Mercedes

Mercedes given faith for 2024 F1 leap by Aston Martin/McLaren progress

Mercedes given faith for 2024 F1 leap by Aston Martin/McLaren progress

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Mercedes given faith for 2024 F1 leap by Aston Martin/McLaren progress Mercedes given faith for 2024 F1 leap by Aston Martin/McLaren progress

Hidden mechanisms and concealed parts: What triggered F1's flexi-wing clampdown

Hidden mechanisms and concealed parts: What triggered F1's flexi-wing clampdown

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Hidden mechanisms and concealed parts: What triggered F1's flexi-wing clampdown Hidden mechanisms and concealed parts: What triggered F1's flexi-wing clampdown

Why Alpine went old-school with its F1 aero testing

Why Alpine went old-school with its F1 aero testing

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Why Alpine went old-school with its F1 aero testing Why Alpine went old-school with its F1 aero testing

F1 targets 50kg weight reduction as part of 2026 rules revamp

F1 targets 50kg weight reduction as part of 2026 rules revamp

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F1 targets 50kg weight reduction as part of 2026 rules revamp F1 targets 50kg weight reduction as part of 2026 rules revamp

Red Bull's Marko apologises for "offensive" remarks about Perez

Red Bull's Marko apologises for "offensive" remarks about Perez

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Red Bull's Marko apologises for "offensive" remarks about Perez Red Bull's Marko apologises for "offensive" remarks about Perez

F1 eyes 2025 rules tweak to combat 50% drop in key aero metric

F1 eyes 2025 rules tweak to combat 50% drop in key aero metric

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F1 eyes 2025 rules tweak to combat 50% drop in key aero metric F1 eyes 2025 rules tweak to combat 50% drop in key aero metric

Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach

Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach

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Italian GP

Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach

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