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.

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Formula 1

F1 announce massive extension for Red Bull-dominated circuit

• September 22, 2025 19:00

Wed 17 Sep

Daniel Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo car could be yours at auction...for $3.4 MILLION

• September 17, 2025 21:00

Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton 'pushing like hell' for Ferrari success

• September 17, 2025 19:00

Formula 1

Cadillac F1 still seeking NEW driver signing despite Bottas and Perez deals

• September 17, 2025 03:00

Tue 16 Sep

Formula 1

American track dropped as F1 confirm 2026 sprint schedule

• September 16, 2025 21:10

Mon 15 Sep

Formula 1

Ex FIA steward supports radical F1 change

• September 15, 2025 19:00

Thu 11 Sep

Formula 1

Norris and Piastri told to risk McLaren firing for F1 glory

• September 11, 2025 21:00

Wed 10 Sep

Formula 1

Red Bull star given stark warning over team exit

• September 10, 2025 03:00

Fri 1 Aug

Formula 1

F1 star out of Hungarian Grand Prix session with injury

• August 1, 2025 17:00

Thu 31 Jul

Formula 1

Ferrari announce major decision regarding Lewis Hamilton's boss

• July 31, 2025 20:00

Sun 13 Jul

Formula 1

F1 insider reveals leaks at the heart of Christian Horner Red Bull exit

• July 13, 2025 17:00

Thu 10 Jul

Formula 1

McLaren chief hints at Max Verstappen role in controversial FIA penalty decision

• July 10, 2025 03:00

Wed 9 Jul

Christian Horner

Axed F1 chief Christian Horner gives 'hugely emotional' speech at Red Bull HQ

• July 9, 2025 20:00

Sat 14 Jun

Canadian Grand Prix

FIA announce abrupt suspension at Canadian Grand Prix

• June 14, 2025 22:00

Thu 15 May

Formula 1

Revealed: Lewis Hamilton left Antonelli secret message at Mercedes

• May 15, 2025 19:00

Mon 5 May

Miami Grand Prix

FIA confirm Red Bull PROTEST verdict at Miami Grand Prix

• May 5, 2025 03:56

Wed 30 Apr

NASCAR Cup Series

Kyle Busch mocks 'princess vibe' rival fans

• April 30, 2025 14:00

Sat 22 Mar

Chinese Grand Prix

F1 star hit with LATE punishment at Chinese Grand Prix

• March 22, 2025 03:16

Tue 18 Mar

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on HEATED Ferrari radio messages

• March 18, 2025 01:00

Sun 16 Mar

Australian Grand Prix

MULTIPLE F1 stars officially demoted at Australian Grand Prix

• March 16, 2025 05:07

Australian Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix race officially cancelled due to massive storm

• March 16, 2025 04:47

Fri 28 Feb

F1 Testing

Haas race car DAMAGED in insane testing accident

• February 28, 2025 22:30

Tue 28 Jan

Max Verstappen

Verstappen issued stern Hamilton WARNING ahead of 2025

• January 28, 2025 04:00

Thu 23 Jan

Latest F1 News

Rival F1 team poach driver from McLaren

• January 23, 2025 18:05

Tue 21 Jan

F1 News

Shock Verstappen RETIREMENT claim emerges

• January 21, 2025 19:00

Mon 20 Jan

Latest F1 News

Mercedes F1 star announces RETIREMENT verdict

• January 20, 2025 03:00

Sun 24 Nov

Las Vegas Grand Prix

FIA confirm Las Vegas F1 GP PENALTY in major title moment

• November 24, 2024 07:41

Sat 23 Nov

GPFans Exclusive

EXCLUSIVE: US F1 star hints at MAJOR Las Vegas GP changes

• November 23, 2024 00:00

Fri 22 Nov

Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 star set for PENALTY at Las Vegas Grand Prix

• November 22, 2024 23:00

Sun 3 Nov

Latest F1 News

Ferrari star hit with CONTROVERSIAL Verstappen punishment

• November 3, 2024 03:00

Sat 2 Nov

Breaking F1 News

FIA issue TRIPLE penalty at Brazilian Grand Prix

• November 2, 2024 14:00

Wed 30 Oct

Red Bull

Red Bull reveal FIA COMPLAINT plan after Verstappen penalized

• October 30, 2024 21:00

Mercedes

Wolff drops MAJOR Mercedes financial bombshell

• October 30, 2024 00:00

Mon 28 Oct

Mexican Grand Prix

Ferrari star risks FIA punishment after LATE Mexican GP incident

• October 28, 2024 05:00

Sun 27 Oct

Red Bull

Red Bull considering disastrous PITLANE start at Mexican GP

• October 27, 2024 18:00

Sat 26 Oct

Mexican Grand Prix

FIA issue REMARKABLE grid drop at Mexican GP

• October 26, 2024 18:00

Fri 25 Oct

Mercedes

FIA reveal 'EXTENSIVE' Mercedes car inspection ahead of Mexico GP

• October 25, 2024 21:00

Sun 29 Sep

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo teases 'next adventure' as star BREAKS SILENCE after F1 firing

• September 29, 2024 01:00

Thu 26 Sep

Daniel Ricciardo

RB confirm Ricciardo F1 future with OFFICIAL announcement

• September 26, 2024 22:00

Fri 13 Sep

Red Bull

Red Bull star handed PROMOTION ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix

• September 13, 2024 02:00

Mon 9 Sep

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton hit with Mercedes exit reality in 'emotional' moment

• September 9, 2024 05:00

Sun 8 Sep

Adrian Newey

Newey Aston Martin 'deal' worth up to $200 MILLION as astonishing contract details emerge

• September 8, 2024 01:00

Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo QUESTIONED as 'promotion' to Red Bull discussed

• September 8, 2024 00:00

Sat 7 Sep

Max Verstappen

Verstappen issues clear instruction to critics as star defends X-RATED Red Bull rants

• September 7, 2024 23:00

Latest F1 News

Haas confirm F1 driver REPLACEMENT for Azerbaijan GP

• September 7, 2024 03:00

Fri 23 Aug

F1 Driver Transfers

F1 team announce EXCITING driver signing as 2025 line-up confirmed

• August 23, 2024 21:00

Wed 21 Aug

Max Verstappen

Red Bull boss reveals Verstappen struggles ahead of Dutch Grand Prix

• August 21, 2024 21:00

Wed 31 Jul

Latest F1 News

Red Bull PROBLEM ignored for years hitting home

• July 31, 2024 21:00

Latest F1 News

NEW F1 team principal announced in summer break switch

• July 31, 2024 16:00

Fri 26 Jul

Haas

Haas confirm signing of EXCITING driver after ditching veteran

• July 26, 2024 20:00

Thu 18 Jul

Latest F1 News

Verstappen reveals Red Bull are under THREAT

• July 18, 2024 21:00

Wed 17 Jul

F1 News & Gossip

F1 star tips team-mate for move to RIVAL team

• July 17, 2024 19:00

Latest F1 News

Ricciardo opens up on biggest 'FRUSTRATION' amid F1 2024 struggles

• July 17, 2024 01:00

Tue 16 Jul

Latest F1 News

Verstappen expresses DOUBTS over major F1 change

• July 16, 2024 15:00

F1 Social

Hamilton set for new role as Mercedes star announces MAJOR move

• July 16, 2024 05:00

Latest F1 News

McLaren boss expresses huge DOUBTS over major F1 change

• July 16, 2024 01:00

Mon 15 Jul

Latest F1 News

Drive to Survive star warns Sainz of major Audi RISK

• July 15, 2024 15:00

Latest F1 News

Former Mercedes chief joins RIVALS in F1 blow

• July 15, 2024 06:00

Sun 14 Jul

Latest F1 News

Horner stuns crowd with brutally honest Red Bull admission

• July 14, 2024 23:00

Mon 8 Jul

Latest F1 News

Drive to Survive star makes HUGE claim over Perez future

• July 8, 2024 02:00

Sun 11 Feb

F1 Superstars

F1 legend tells Mercedes to 'get angry' over performance

• February 11, 2024 15:57

Sat 10 Feb

Latest F1 News

F1 boss speaks out on Horner allegations

• February 10, 2024 20:57

Latest F1 News

Hamilton replacement hunt takes shock twist

• February 10, 2024 19:57

F1 Social

F1 Twitter slams GLITZY Las Vegas car launch

• February 10, 2024 16:57

Latest F1 News

Hamilton backed to catalyse Ferrari to first title since 2008

• February 10, 2024 00:57

Fri 9 Feb

F1 Superstars

F1 champion names drivers pressuring Verstappen in 2024

• February 9, 2024 21:57

Latest F1 News

Team boss reveals why F1 cost cap is WORKING

• February 9, 2024 14:57

Thu 8 Feb

F1 Stories

F1 winner admits he NEVER liked his team-mates...except one

• February 8, 2024 14:57

Wed 24 Jan

Latest F1 News

McLaren driver praise questioned by F1 rival

• January 24, 2024 15:57

Latest F1 News

McLaren F1 star Norris announces 'EXCITING' new partnership

• January 24, 2024 03:57

Tue 23 Jan

Latest F1 News

McLaren chief admits concerns over 2024 F1 car

• January 23, 2024 21:57

F1 Off the Track

Hamilton and Verstappen to play role in new F1 fan experience

• January 23, 2024 20:57

F1 Off The Track

F1 star reveals UNUSUAL priorities for winter break

• January 23, 2024 19:57

F1 News & Gossip

Ricciardo given 'high chance' to join new team in 2024

• January 23, 2024 18:57

Fri 19 Jan

F1 News & Gossip

F1 legend Alonso makes 2024 driving return

• January 19, 2024 22:57

Thu 11 Jan

Latest F1 News

F1 legend Brundle claims 'friction' between Steiner and team

• January 11, 2024 20:05

Mon 8 Jan

Latest F1 News

F1 team principal makes brutally honest cost cap admission

• January 8, 2024 10:57