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Matthew Hobkinson

GPFans Global lead editor Matthew Hobkinson is a top young sports journalist who specialises in Formula 1, joining the team in the summer of 2023.

A proper petrolhead, Matt learnt his trade with PA Media and became one of just four graduates among his cohort to be offered a full-time role at the company upon the completion of his NCTJ Diploma, making his first splash in journalism in the world of Premier League football.

Matt would go on to cut his teeth at the Manchester Evening News and become an integral part of their coverage of both Manchester United and Manchester City, before moving after six months to run LeedsLive’s matchday blogs for Leeds United’s Premier League games, while also covering live managerial press conferences for the club. Next, Matt switched to ChronicleLive, helping the site capitalise on growing interest in Newcastle United.

Since making the switch to GPFans, Matt has become one of the site's most important and influential figures and counts interviewing Jenson Button as a true career highlight.

Matthew Hobkinson

Latest F1 news

F1 News Today: Max Verstappen shocks in Ferrari outing as team ‘mess up’ driver signing

Thu 25 sep

F1 star makes shock phone call to BBC Radio 1

Wed 24 sep

F1 News Today: Christian Horner ready for F1 return as star drops Aston Martin bombshell

Sun 21 sep

F1 News Today: Verstappen stuns in Baku as McLaren sabotage theory floated

Sat 20 sep

F1 announce major decision over future of Azerbaijan Grand Prix

F1 team request FIA race permission after star driver disqualified at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

FIA issue official statement as F1 star DISQUALIFIED from Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying

F1 News Today: McLaren duo on brink of HUGE FIA penalty as star driver wants stewarding change

Oscar Piastri OUT as McLaren star crashes at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc crashes out in Baku as Ferrari streak comes to an end

Wed 17 sep

F1 News Today: Double driver replacement confirmed as legend to miss Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell appearance prompts complaints from F1 rivals

Max Verstappen can crown new F1 world champion

Aston Martin issue statement over Fernando Alonso retirement

Lewis Hamilton Ferrari hopes at risk as urgent issue identified

Tue 16 sep

F1 star emulates Max Verstappen with racing commitment

Daniel Ricciardo announces £2.5m sale of incredible Aston Martin

F1 team in 'dark' place as behind the scenes turmoil hinted

F1 star hinted as 'IMMEDIATE' replacement for Kimi Antonelli

Cadillac F1 announce hunt for THIRD driver

Ferrari reveal Lewis Hamilton action plan after woeful 2025

F1 announce 2026 sprint race calendar as ‘reverse grid’ talks with FIA expected

Sun 14 sep

Axed FIA steward proposes radical change to historic F1 race

Fri 12 sep

F1 News Today: Wolff slams 'terrible' decision as Verstappen to Ferrari verdict made

Thu 11 sep

F1 News Today: FIA announce Verstappen inspection as date set for controversial penalty review

Wed 10 sep

Nico Rosberg shares extreme measure Oscar Piastri should have taken over McLaren team orders

Piastri and Norris told to risk being SACKED by McLaren to win F1 title

Red Bull star has 'no choice' over F1 team exit

Tue 9 sep

F1 champion would REFUSE sensational Red Bull move

The nightmare scenario that will see McLaren choose who wins F1 drivers' title

Sat 6 sep

F1 News Today: Verstappen stuns Monza as team announce driver signing

Tue 2 sep

F1 News Today: Hamilton handed lifeline as Wolff confirms Mercedes 2026 drivers

Sun 31 aug

F1 News Today: Sky pundit calls for Max Verstappen demotion as FIA issue penalty verdict

Fri 29 aug

F1 News Today: Toto Wolff cuts ties with driver as Mercedes star makes costly mistake at Dutch GP

Tue 26 aug

F1 News Today: Christian Horner tipped for surprise move as Cadillac confirm 2026 driver lineup

Wed 20 aug

F1 News Today: Martin Brundle replacement found as green light given for 2026 change

Sat 16 aug

F1 News Today: Christian Horner 'set' for Sergio Perez reunion as shock team told to sign axed star

Tue 12 aug

F1 News Today: Major Lewis Hamilton career change tipped as Max Verstappen 'villain' claim emerges

Fri 8 aug

F1 News Today: Ferrari fury as 'secret' Lewis Hamilton clauses emerge

Tue 5 aug

F1 News Today: McLaren tactics questioned at Hungarian GP as disqualification fears emerge

Mon 4 aug

Kelly Piquet goes quiet on social media and reveals the reasons why

Sat 2 aug

F1 News Today: Max Verstappen in controversial incident at Hungarian GP as Hamilton left FUMING after qualifying

Fri 1 aug

Red Bull confirm Lambiase Hungarian GP plans in huge Verstappen boost

Fernando Alonso WITHDRAWS from Hungarian GP session as health update issued

F1 News Today: Verstappen 'FUMING' as Red Bull split emerges

Thu 31 jul

Ferrari F1 team issue official statement over Fred Vasseur future

Tue 29 jul

F1 News Today: Verstappen in tense exchange as ‘difficult’ Red Bull talks emerge

Wed 23 jul

F1 News Today: McLaren chief wants FIA meeting as Max Verstappen on brink of Red Bull resurgence

F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton 'emotional' as bitter rival takes aim at Christian Horner

Thu 17 jul

F1 News Today: Christian Horner's painful Red Bull admission surfaces as key update issued