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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.

Latest F1 news

F1 News Today: FIA issue Red Bull protest verdict as Miami GP final order CONFIRMED
F1 Today

F1 News Today: FIA issue Red Bull protest verdict as Miami GP final order CONFIRMED

  • May 5, 2025 15:40
FIA confirm Red Bull PROTEST verdict at Miami Grand Prix
Miami Grand Prix

FIA confirm Red Bull PROTEST verdict at Miami Grand Prix

  • May 5, 2025 03:56
FIA announce outcome of Red Bull protest as Miami Grand Prix race result confirmed
Miami Grand Prix

FIA announce outcome of Red Bull protest as Miami Grand Prix race result confirmed

  • May 5, 2025 03:25

Sun 04 may

FIA confirm late demotion for F1 star at Miami Grand Prix
Miami Grand Prix

FIA confirm late demotion for F1 star at Miami Grand Prix

  • May 4, 2025 18:53
F1 News Today: Red Bull and Mercedes handed DELETED LAPS verdict as FIA confirm Miami starting grid
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Red Bull and Mercedes handed DELETED LAPS verdict as FIA confirm Miami starting grid

  • May 4, 2025 15:45

Sat 03 may

F1 News Today: Verstappen handed official verdict as FIA announce punishment over 'dangerous' incident
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Verstappen handed official verdict as FIA announce punishment over 'dangerous' incident

  • May 3, 2025 16:08

Fri 02 may

F1 News Today: Max Verstappen absent at Miami Grand Prix as champion announces birth of baby girl
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Max Verstappen absent at Miami Grand Prix as champion announces birth of baby girl

  • May 2, 2025 15:40

Thu 01 may

Sergio Perez handed major boost as FIA confirm return of key figure ahead of Miami Grand Prix - F1 News Recap
GPFans Recap

Sergio Perez handed major boost as FIA confirm return of key figure ahead of Miami Grand Prix - F1 News Recap

  • May 1, 2025 23:57
F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton cancels plans as career update issued
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton cancels plans as career update issued

  • May 1, 2025 16:25

Wed 30 apr

Sergio Perez catches eye of new team boss as racing star's BAN revealed - F1 News Recap
GPFans Recap

Sergio Perez catches eye of new team boss as racing star's BAN revealed - F1 News Recap

  • April 30, 2025 23:57
F1 fans mocked as NASCAR superstar says they give off 'princess vibes'
F1 News & Gossip

F1 fans mocked as NASCAR superstar says they give off 'princess vibes'

  • April 30, 2025 22:57
Kyle Busch mocks 'princess vibe' rival fans
NASCAR Cup Series

Kyle Busch mocks 'princess vibe' rival fans

  • April 30, 2025 14:00

Fri 18 apr

F1 News Today: Christian Horner issues emotional response as Max Verstappen set for shock team snub
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Christian Horner issues emotional response as Max Verstappen set for shock team snub

  • April 18, 2025 15:01

Thu 17 apr

Cadillac issue driver lineup update as Sebastian Vettel makes Saudi return - F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Cadillac issue driver lineup update as Sebastian Vettel makes Saudi return - F1 Recap

  • April 17, 2025 23:57

Mon 14 apr

Lewis Hamilton disqualification prompts George Russell question as Max Verstappen Red Bull update issued - F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Lewis Hamilton disqualification prompts George Russell question as Max Verstappen Red Bull update issued - F1 Recap

  • April 14, 2025 23:57

Tue 08 apr

F1 News Today: Red Bull absence confirmed as new FIA penalty threat emerges
Latest F1 News

F1 News Today: Red Bull absence confirmed as new FIA penalty threat emerges

  • April 8, 2025 16:06

Mon 07 apr

F1 News Recap: Another mid-season driver swap confirmed as bizarre promotion announced
GPFans Recap

F1 News Recap: Another mid-season driver swap confirmed as bizarre promotion announced

  • April 7, 2025 23:27

Sun 23 mar

Red Bull parc ferme issues revealed in late FIA ruling at Chinese Grand Prix
Chinese Grand Prix

Red Bull parc ferme issues revealed in late FIA ruling at Chinese Grand Prix

  • March 23, 2025 06:08

Sat 22 mar

F1 star hit with LATE punishment at Chinese Grand Prix
Chinese Grand Prix

F1 star hit with LATE punishment at Chinese Grand Prix

  • March 22, 2025 03:16
FIA announce late demotion for F1 star at Chinese Grand Prix
Chinese Grand Prix

FIA announce late demotion for F1 star at Chinese Grand Prix

  • March 22, 2025 03:03

Tue 18 mar

F1 team principal reveals what Carlos Sainz did after shocking safety car crash
Williams

F1 team principal reveals what Carlos Sainz did after shocking safety car crash

  • March 18, 2025 10:57
Max Verstappen benefits from F1 rule change in Lando Norris title fight
F1 2025

Max Verstappen benefits from F1 rule change in Lando Norris title fight

  • March 18, 2025 08:27
Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on HEATED Ferrari radio messages
Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on HEATED Ferrari radio messages

  • March 18, 2025 01:00

Mon 17 mar

FIA announce major rule change as Ferrari investigation launched - F1 News Recap
GPFans Recap

FIA announce major rule change as Ferrari investigation launched - F1 News Recap

  • March 17, 2025 23:42
Lewis Hamilton's comments to Ferrari F1 engineer after Australian GP revealed
Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton's comments to Ferrari F1 engineer after Australian GP revealed

  • March 17, 2025 18:57

Sun 16 mar

MULTIPLE F1 stars officially demoted at Australian Grand Prix
Australian Grand Prix

MULTIPLE F1 stars officially demoted at Australian Grand Prix

  • March 16, 2025 05:07
Australian Grand Prix race officially cancelled due to massive storm
Australian Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix race officially cancelled due to massive storm

  • March 16, 2025 04:47
FIA announce late demotion for multiple F1 stars at Australian Grand Prix
Australian Grand Prix

FIA announce late demotion for multiple F1 stars at Australian Grand Prix

  • March 16, 2025 04:25
Australian Grand Prix: Melbourne weather sees race cancelled in official FIA announcement
Australian Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix: Melbourne weather sees race cancelled in official FIA announcement

  • March 16, 2025 03:40

Fri 07 mar

F1 News Today: Hamilton issued Ferrari summons as F1 star delivers 'utter bull****' claim
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Hamilton issued Ferrari summons as F1 star delivers 'utter bull****' claim

  • March 7, 2025 13:24

Thu 06 mar

Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull return discussed as new project details revealed - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull return discussed as new project details revealed - GPFans F1 Recap

  • March 6, 2025 23:42
F1 News Today: Red Bull set for major change at Australian Grand Prix as McLaren concerns emerge
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Red Bull set for major change at Australian Grand Prix as McLaren concerns emerge

  • March 6, 2025 16:02

Wed 05 mar

Daniel Ricciardo verdict issued as F1 departure takes legal twist - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Daniel Ricciardo verdict issued as F1 departure takes legal twist - GPFans F1 Recap

  • March 5, 2025 23:57

Fri 28 feb

Haas race car DAMAGED in insane testing accident
F1 Testing

Haas race car DAMAGED in insane testing accident

  • February 28, 2025 22:30
Aston Martin F1 team make official Lance Stroll replacement decision as health update issued
Lance Stroll

Aston Martin F1 team make official Lance Stroll replacement decision as health update issued

  • February 28, 2025 16:04
Haas F1 car has chunk ripped off in FREAK testing incident
F1 Testing

Haas F1 car has chunk ripped off in FREAK testing incident

  • February 28, 2025 09:33

Tue 25 feb

F1 News Today: Hamilton and Cullen in stunning reunion as SECRET team details officially revealed
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Hamilton and Cullen in stunning reunion as SECRET team details officially revealed

  • February 25, 2025 19:11

Mon 24 feb

Christian Horner Red Bull exit verdict issued as contract bombshell drops - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Christian Horner Red Bull exit verdict issued as contract bombshell drops - GPFans F1 Recap

  • February 24, 2025 23:42

Sat 01 feb

F1 News Today: Shock Perez move proposed as staggering Mercedes deal completed
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Shock Perez move proposed as staggering Mercedes deal completed

  • February 1, 2025 18:39

Fri 31 jan

Ricciardo Cadillac 2026 verdict issued as BOMBSHELL drops in official team statement - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo Cadillac 2026 verdict issued as BOMBSHELL drops in official team statement - GPFans F1 Recap

  • January 31, 2025 23:57
F1 News Today: Hamilton Ferrari absence confirmed as team issue official statement
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Hamilton Ferrari absence confirmed as team issue official statement

  • January 31, 2025 16:03

Thu 30 jan

Ricciardo F1 comeback details revealed as official 2026 statement issued - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo F1 comeback details revealed as official 2026 statement issued - GPFans F1 Recap

  • January 30, 2025 23:57

Tue 28 jan

Verstappen issued stern Hamilton WARNING ahead of 2025
Max Verstappen

Verstappen issued stern Hamilton WARNING ahead of 2025

  • January 28, 2025 04:00

Mon 27 jan

F1 News Today: Hamilton facing Ferrari BAN as Red Bull star gives MAJOR update
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Hamilton facing Ferrari BAN as Red Bull star gives MAJOR update

  • January 27, 2025 16:00
F1 legend Brundle retaliates over FIA punishment changes in ‘stupid’ Verstappen dig
Latest F1 News

F1 legend Brundle retaliates over FIA punishment changes in ‘stupid’ Verstappen dig

  • January 27, 2025 09:12

Sun 26 jan

Ricciardo targeted as new role emerges for 2025 season - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo targeted as new role emerges for 2025 season - GPFans F1 Recap

  • January 26, 2025 23:46
F1 team boss reveals NEW role for 2025 season
Latest F1 News

F1 team boss reveals NEW role for 2025 season

  • January 26, 2025 15:27
FIA steward claims ONE F1 team 'deserve' to win title over Red Bull
Latest F1 News

FIA steward claims ONE F1 team 'deserve' to win title over Red Bull

  • January 26, 2025 13:57

Fri 24 jan

F1 News Today: Verstappen handed 2025 warning as Horner REPLACES champion
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Verstappen handed 2025 warning as Horner REPLACES champion

  • January 24, 2025 20:24

Thu 23 jan

Ricciardo teams up with Verstappen as axed F1 star returns - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo teams up with Verstappen as axed F1 star returns - GPFans F1 Recap

  • January 23, 2025 23:57
Rival F1 team poach driver from McLaren
Latest F1 News

Rival F1 team poach driver from McLaren

  • January 23, 2025 18:05
Verstappen WARNING issued by FIA steward ahead of 2025 F1 season
Max Verstappen

Verstappen WARNING issued by FIA steward ahead of 2025 F1 season

  • January 23, 2025 10:56
McLaren star signs for rival F1 team in official announcement
Latest F1 News

McLaren star signs for rival F1 team in official announcement

  • January 23, 2025 08:29

Tue 21 jan

Shock Verstappen RETIREMENT claim emerges
F1 News

Shock Verstappen RETIREMENT claim emerges

  • January 21, 2025 19:00
F1 News Today: Mercedes in shock announcement as F1 champion RETURNS
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Mercedes in shock announcement as F1 champion RETURNS

  • January 21, 2025 16:14

Mon 20 jan

Official statement issued as AXED F1 star makes stunning return - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Official statement issued as AXED F1 star makes stunning return - GPFans F1 Recap

  • January 20, 2025 23:54
Mercedes F1 star announces RETIREMENT verdict
Latest F1 News

Mercedes F1 star announces RETIREMENT verdict

  • January 20, 2025 03:00

Sun 19 jan

F1 star issues RETIREMENT statement
Latest F1 News

F1 star issues RETIREMENT statement

  • January 19, 2025 09:57

Sat 18 jan

Shock Verstappen claim issued in SCATHING Hamilton verdict
F1 Superstars

Shock Verstappen claim issued in SCATHING Hamilton verdict

  • January 18, 2025 20:57

Tue 14 jan

F1 News Today: Verstappen RELEASE confirmed as Aston Martin announce 2025 signing
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Verstappen RELEASE confirmed as Aston Martin announce 2025 signing

  • January 14, 2025 15:45

Mon 13 jan

Huge Ricciardo celebrations as F1 team conduct PRIVATE test ahead of 2025 season - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Huge Ricciardo celebrations as F1 team conduct PRIVATE test ahead of 2025 season - GPFans F1 Recap

  • January 13, 2025 23:52

Thu 09 jan

F1 News Today: Verstappen handed MAJOR warning as champion issues shock FIA punishment response
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Verstappen handed MAJOR warning as champion issues shock FIA punishment response

  • January 9, 2025 15:52

Wed 08 jan

Major Ricciardo decision made as NEW driver lineup announced for 2025 - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Major Ricciardo decision made as NEW driver lineup announced for 2025 - GPFans F1 Recap

  • January 8, 2025 23:54

Fri 03 jan

F1 News Today: Verstappen reveals SHOCK move as emotional team farewell issued
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Verstappen reveals SHOCK move as emotional team farewell issued

  • January 3, 2025 17:26

Thu 02 jan

Major Hamilton update issued as Verstappen takes thinly-veiled swipe - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Major Hamilton update issued as Verstappen takes thinly-veiled swipe - GPFans F1 Recap

  • January 2, 2025 23:55

Mon 09 dec

F1 News Today: Hamilton in SHOCK failure admission as FIA announce disqualification at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Hamilton in SHOCK failure admission as FIA announce disqualification at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • December 9, 2024 15:49

Sun 08 dec

FIA announce LATE penalty as new champion crowned at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

FIA announce LATE penalty as new champion crowned at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - GPFans F1 Recap

  • December 8, 2024 23:52
F1 News Today: FIA announce last-minute Hamilton change as investigation launched at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Today

F1 News Today: FIA announce last-minute Hamilton change as investigation launched at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • December 8, 2024 12:50

Sat 07 dec

Ricciardo BOMBSHELL drops as shock replacement made at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo BOMBSHELL drops as shock replacement made at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - GPFans F1 Recap

  • December 7, 2024 23:52

Sun 01 dec

F1 News Today: Verstappen penalty verdict announced as Red Bull star ruled OUT of race
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Verstappen penalty verdict announced as Red Bull star ruled OUT of race

  • December 1, 2024 20:50

Sat 30 nov

Perez BOMBSHELL drops as F1 team sign NEW driver for 2025 - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Perez BOMBSHELL drops as F1 team sign NEW driver for 2025 - GPFans F1 Recap

  • November 30, 2024 23:53
Red Bull F1 driver DEMOTED hours before race at Qatar Grand Prix
Qatar Grand Prix

Red Bull F1 driver DEMOTED hours before race at Qatar Grand Prix

  • November 30, 2024 13:12
F1 News Today: Verstappen to be replaced as driver change announced at Qatar Grand Prix
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Verstappen to be replaced as driver change announced at Qatar Grand Prix

  • November 30, 2024 11:29

Fri 29 nov

F1 drivers stung by NEW rule as FIA investigation launched at Qatar Grand Prix - GPFans Recap
GPFans Recap

F1 drivers stung by NEW rule as FIA investigation launched at Qatar Grand Prix - GPFans Recap

  • November 29, 2024 23:53

Sun 24 nov

FIA confirm Las Vegas F1 GP PENALTY in major title moment
Las Vegas Grand Prix

FIA confirm Las Vegas F1 GP PENALTY in major title moment

  • November 24, 2024 07:41
FIA announce F1 penalty in MAJOR title twist at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Las Vegas Grand Prix

FIA announce F1 penalty in MAJOR title twist at Las Vegas Grand Prix

  • November 24, 2024 07:32

Sat 23 nov

F1 News Today: Team-mates collide as Hamilton BLAME emerges at Las Vegas Grand Prix
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Team-mates collide as Hamilton BLAME emerges at Las Vegas Grand Prix

  • November 23, 2024 19:38
EXCLUSIVE: US F1 star hints at MAJOR Las Vegas GP changes
GPFans Exclusive

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

  • November 23, 2024 00:00

Fri 22 nov

F1 star set for PENALTY at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 star set for PENALTY at Las Vegas Grand Prix

  • November 22, 2024 23:00
F1 News Today: Verstappen in Las Vegas GP NIGHTMARE as FIA announce major penalty
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Verstappen in Las Vegas GP NIGHTMARE as FIA announce major penalty

  • November 22, 2024 14:36
FIA announce major PENALTY for F1 star at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Las Vegas Grand Prix

FIA announce major PENALTY for F1 star at Las Vegas Grand Prix

  • November 22, 2024 08:42

Wed 20 nov

EXCLUSIVE: Axed F1 star makes 'aggressive' Las Vegas Grand Prix claim
GPFans Exclusive

EXCLUSIVE: Axed F1 star makes 'aggressive' Las Vegas Grand Prix claim

  • November 20, 2024 12:56

Sun 03 nov

Channel 4 F1 highlights today: How to watch the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix FREE
Brazilian Grand Prix

Channel 4 F1 highlights today: How to watch the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix FREE

  • November 3, 2024 16:41
F1 News Today: FIA issue MULTIPLE penalties as Verstappen hit with LATE demotion at Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Today

F1 News Today: FIA issue MULTIPLE penalties as Verstappen hit with LATE demotion at Brazilian Grand Prix

  • November 3, 2024 13:54
Ferrari star hit with CONTROVERSIAL Verstappen punishment
Latest F1 News

Ferrari star hit with CONTROVERSIAL Verstappen punishment

  • November 3, 2024 03:00

Sat 02 nov

WRONG Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race winner announced as FIA issue official statement - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

WRONG Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race winner announced as FIA issue official statement - GPFans F1 Recap

  • November 2, 2024 23:57
FIA issue TRIPLE penalty at Brazilian Grand Prix
Breaking F1 News

FIA issue TRIPLE penalty at Brazilian Grand Prix

  • November 2, 2024 14:00
FIA issue last-minute penalties for THREE F1 stars at Brazilian Grand Prix
Brazilian Grand Prix

FIA issue last-minute penalties for THREE F1 stars at Brazilian Grand Prix

  • November 2, 2024 13:55
FIA hit Ferrari star with CONTROVERSIAL punishment at Brazilian Grand Prix
Latest F1 News

FIA hit Ferrari star with CONTROVERSIAL punishment at Brazilian Grand Prix

  • November 2, 2024 12:42

Fri 01 nov

F1 News Today: Mercedes drop bombshell as Hamilton to SWAP teams at Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Mercedes drop bombshell as Hamilton to SWAP teams at Brazilian Grand Prix

  • November 1, 2024 13:22

Thu 31 oct

Ricciardo BOMBSHELL drops as F1 team announce 2025 driver lineup change - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Ricciardo BOMBSHELL drops as F1 team announce 2025 driver lineup change - GPFans F1 Recap

  • October 31, 2024 23:57

Wed 30 oct

Red Bull reveal FIA COMPLAINT plan after Verstappen penalized
Red Bull

Red Bull reveal FIA COMPLAINT plan after Verstappen penalized

  • October 30, 2024 21:00
Alonso health update announced with Aston Martin statement
Fernando Alonso

Alonso health update announced with Aston Martin statement

  • October 30, 2024 18:55
Horner announces Red Bull PROTEST plan after Verstappen FIA punishments
Red Bull

Horner announces Red Bull PROTEST plan after Verstappen FIA punishments

  • October 30, 2024 08:27
Wolff drops MAJOR Mercedes financial bombshell
Mercedes

Wolff drops MAJOR Mercedes financial bombshell

  • October 30, 2024 00:00

Mon 28 oct

F1 News Today: Mexican GP investigation launched as Ferrari face late FIA punishment
F1 Today

F1 News Today: Mexican GP investigation launched as Ferrari face late FIA punishment

  • October 28, 2024 21:18
EXCLUSIVE: Perez given Verstappen team-mate warning at Red Bull
GPFans Exclusive

EXCLUSIVE: Perez given Verstappen team-mate warning at Red Bull

  • October 28, 2024 18:57
Ferrari star risks FIA punishment after LATE Mexican GP incident
Mexican Grand Prix

Ferrari star risks FIA punishment after LATE Mexican GP incident

  • October 28, 2024 05:00
Shock F1 star celebrates Mexican Grand Prix victory as FIA announce LATE DEMOTION - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Shock F1 star celebrates Mexican Grand Prix victory as FIA announce LATE DEMOTION - GPFans F1 Recap

  • October 28, 2024 00:54
Ferrari star facing LATE FIA punishment at Mexican Grand Prix
Latest F1 News

Ferrari star facing LATE FIA punishment at Mexican Grand Prix

  • October 28, 2024 00:46
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