--- description: Read the latest Formula 1 articles by Charlie Bennett on F1-Fansite.com, including driver news, team updates, race weekend coverage and paddock stories. title: Charlie Bennett | F1 Journalist at F1-Fansite.com image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/default-image.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-spa-header.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Sepang International Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/my.svg?v=2) MY Bahrain Grand Prix · Race00d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/bahrain-grand-prix/) [Next session![Sepang International Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/my.svg?v=2) MY Bahrain Grand Prix · Race00d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/bahrain-grand-prix/) # Author Profile: Charlie Bennett ![Charlie Bennett](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/c60107c8ba65606a248c5cfceb1de5eb.jpg?ver=1790650522) ### Charlie Bennett F1 Journalist 792 published articles 30 Sep 2016 latest publication **Latest story:** [Ricciardo: Max has made me better](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ricciardo-max-made-better/) [![Ricciardo: Max has made me better](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/P-20160929-02666_HiRes-JPEG-24bit-RGB-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ricciardo-max-made-better/) ## [Ricciardo: Max has made me better](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ricciardo-max-made-better/) Daniel Ricciardo insists Max Verstappen has made a massive impact at Red Bull and has pushed him on to greater things this season. The... 0 comments  |  30 Sep 2016 [![Alonso hails 300 man Button](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/H7I1558-330x217.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/alonso-hails-300-man-button/) ## [Alonso hails 300 man Button](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/alonso-hails-300-man-button/) Fernando Alonso has heaped praise on his McLaren team-mate Jenson Button for reach the 300-race mark in Malaysia this weekend. The 2009 world champion... 0 comments  |  30 Sep 2016 [![British Grand Prix has uncertain future](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/754987928-592619372014-Custom-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/british-grand-prix-uncertain-future/) ## [British Grand Prix has uncertain future](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/british-grand-prix-uncertain-future/) The British Grand Prix is facing a bleak future with high costs pricing Silverstone out of hosting it beyond 20189, according to president Derek... 0 comments  |  30 Sep 2016 [![Raikkonen optimistic despite bad day](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160009_mal-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/raikkonen-optimistic-despite-bad-day/) ## [Raikkonen optimistic despite bad day](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/raikkonen-optimistic-despite-bad-day/) Kimi Raikkonen says he was pleasantly surprised with the pace of his Ferrari following a frustrating first day in Malaysia. The Finn finished fourth... 0 comments  |  30 Sep 2016 [![Button encouraged by 2017 cars](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/O3I7187-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/button-encouraged-2017-cars/) ## [Button encouraged by 2017 cars](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/button-encouraged-2017-cars/) Jenson Button believes next season’s cars are a step in the right direction after of three years of frustration in the current era. Next... 0 comments  |  28 Sep 2016 [![Smedley: Williams looking to make step forward](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/W2Q9917-Custom-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/smedley-williams-looking-make-step-forward/) ## [Smedley: Williams looking to make step forward](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/smedley-williams-looking-make-step-forward/) Williams are continually searching for ways to improve away from the track, according to performance chief Rob Smedley. The British team appear to have... 0 comments  |  28 Sep 2016 [![2017 calendar announced](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/A2A8553-Custom-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/2017-calendar-announced/) ## [2017 calendar announced](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/2017-calendar-announced/) F1 will once again have 21 races in the 2017 F1 calendar with only slight changes announced by the FIA for next 2017 F1... 0 comments  |  28 Sep 2016 [![Horner defends ‘criticised’ Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/P-20160731-00845_HiRes-JPEG-24bit-RGB-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/horner-defends-criticised-verstappen/) ## [Horner defends ‘criticised’ Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/horner-defends-criticised-verstappen/) Christian Horner has defended under-fire driver Max Verstappen by insisting criticism of him is over the top ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix. The... 0 comments  |  27 Sep 2016 [![Boullier bullish ahead of Malaysian Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/L4R8767-Custom-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/boullier-bullish-ahead-malaysian-grand-prix/) ## [Boullier bullish ahead of Malaysian Grand Prix](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/boullier-bullish-ahead-malaysian-grand-prix/) McLaren racing director Eric Boullier insists his team can compete for points in Malaysia, but only if they encounter of reliability problems at any... 0 comments  |  26 Sep 2016 [![Hamilton admits he is on back foot in title race](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Rosberg-not-surprised-by-Hamilton-respect-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/hamilton-admits-back-foot-title-race/) ## [Hamilton admits he is on back foot in title race](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/hamilton-admits-back-foot-title-race/) Lewis Hamilton may be a double world champion and arguably the best driver on the gird, but he admits it is going to take... 0 comments  |  26 Sep 2016 [![Raikkonen still 'one of the best'](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160021_sin-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/raikkonen-still-one-best/) ## [Raikkonen still 'one of the best'](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/raikkonen-still-one-best/) Kimi Raikkonen is proving he is still a world class driver this season in a stellar campaign where he has taken the fight to... 0 comments  |  25 Sep 2016 [![Rosberg delighted with ‘revenge’ victory](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/M41144_D324405-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/rosberg-delighted-revenge-victory/) ## [Rosberg delighted with ‘revenge’ victory](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/rosberg-delighted-revenge-victory/) Nico Rosberg insists his victory in the Singapore Grand Prix feels extra special considering Mercedes struggled in the same race 12 months ago. The... 0 comments  |  20 Sep 2016 [![Gutierrez frustrated with Wolff comments](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/EG-in-helmet-688-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/gutierrez-frustrated-wolff-comments/) ## [Gutierrez frustrated with Wolff comments](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/gutierrez-frustrated-wolff-comments/) Esteban Gutierrez has hit out at Mercedes boss Toto Wolff for mocking him publically after the Singapore Grand Prix. The Mexican was lapped by... 0 comments  |  20 Sep 2016 [![Hot Rosberg never been better, says Wolff](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/M41164_D324412-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/hot-rosberg-never-better-says-wolff/) ## [Hot Rosberg never been better, says Wolff](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/hot-rosberg-never-better-says-wolff/) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists Nico Rosberg is in the form of his life after retaking the championship lead with a dominant display in... 0 comments  |  19 Sep 2016 [![Horner: Rosberg was too good](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/053_A2Q4740-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/horner-rosberg-good/) ## [Horner: Rosberg was too good](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/horner-rosberg-good/) Christian Horner has praised Nico Rosberg for his dominant display in the Singapore Grand Prix and says the German was too quick for Daniel... 0 comments  |  19 Sep 2016 [![Haryanto has 2017 hope](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/130759_620-330x189.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/haryanto-2017-hope/) ## [Haryanto has 2017 hope](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/haryanto-2017-hope/) Rio Haryanto could return to F1 next year after having his season cut short at Manor, according to his manager. The Indonesian was dropped... 0 comments  |  12 Sep 2016 [![Button feels like kid again](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/R3I5731-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/button-feels-like-kid/) ## [Button feels like kid again](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/button-feels-like-kid/) Jenson Button admits his decision to take a sabbatical from Formula 1 has left him feeling like a kid again, and is now looking... 0 comments  |  12 Sep 2016 [![Ricciardo excited by 2017 rules](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/P-20160828-01399_HiRes-JPEG-24bit-RGB-News-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ricciardo-excited-2017-rules/) ## [Ricciardo excited by 2017 rules](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ricciardo-excited-2017-rules/) Daniel Ricciardo insists F1 qualifying sessions are about to get fun as the 2017 rules look set to shake up the sport. The Australian... 0 comments  |  31 Aug 2016 [![Vettel urges against practice bans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/160064-bel-1024x682-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/vettel-urges-practice-bans/) ## [Vettel urges against practice bans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/vettel-urges-practice-bans/) Sebastian Vettel has urged the FIA not to hand out bans for practice misdemeanours and instead let the drivers sort out any issues. Vettel... 0 comments  |  31 Aug 2016 [![Ricciardo: We have caught Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/P-20160828-01399_HiRes-JPEG-24bit-RGB-News-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ricciardo-caught-ferrari/) ## [Ricciardo: We have caught Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ricciardo-caught-ferrari/) Daniel Ricciardo has jubilantly claimed that Red Bull have finally got on terms with Ferrari’s engine power following a series of improvements by Renault.... 0 comments  |  31 Aug 2016 [![Ferrari boss happy despite bad Belgium race](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/No-bodyguards-for-Verstappen-at-Monza-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ferrari-boss-happy-despite-bad-belgium-race/) ## [Ferrari boss happy despite bad Belgium race](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ferrari-boss-happy-despite-bad-belgium-race/) Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene says he is happy with how the team performed in Italy despite seeing both cars crash in the first... 0 comments  |  31 Aug 2016 [![Button frustrated with Mercedes, Brawn comparison](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/X0W7582-327x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/button-frustrated-mercedes-brawn-comparison/) ## [Button frustrated with Mercedes, Brawn comparison](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/button-frustrated-mercedes-brawn-comparison/) Jenson Button has denied there are any similarities between Mercedes and Brawn and admits it annoys him when some are made. Button lifted the... 0 comments  |  31 Aug 2016 [![More disappointment for Williams and Bottas](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/WV2I0365-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/disappointment-williams-bottas/) ## [More disappointment for Williams and Bottas](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/disappointment-williams-bottas/) Williams’ season is becoming a familiar story for Valtteri Bottas, with the Finn ruing more lost points during the Belgian Grand Prix. The British... 0 comments  |  30 Aug 2016 [![Vettel: ‘Verstappen needs to learn’](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Verstappen-needs-to-learn-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/vettel-verstappen-needs-learn/) ## [Vettel: ‘Verstappen needs to learn’](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/vettel-verstappen-needs-learn/) Sebastian Vettel has ramped up the pressure on under-fire Red Bull driver Max Verstappen after a first-corner clash ruined their race. Verstappen, starting second,... 0 comments  |  30 Aug 2016 [![Happy Rosberg not focussed on Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/M39330_D319883-315x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/happy-rosberg-not-focussed-hamilton/) ## [Happy Rosberg not focussed on Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/happy-rosberg-not-focussed-hamilton/) Nico Rosberg insisted he was only interested in himself at the Belgian Grand Prix and was not following the extraordinary performance of his Mercedes... 0 comments  |  29 Aug 2016 [![Raikkonen frustrated with Belgium result after promising weekend](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/160075_hun-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/raikkonen-frustrated-belgium-result-promising-weekend/) ## [Raikkonen frustrated with Belgium result after promising weekend](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/raikkonen-frustrated-belgium-result-promising-weekend/) Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel believe Ferrari could have secured two podiums in yesterday’s Belgium Grand Prix had they not crashed into Red Bull’s... 0 comments  |  29 Aug 2016 [![Horner defends under-fire Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Horner-defends-under-fire-Verstappen-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/horner-defends-fire-verstappen/) ## [Horner defends under-fire Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/horner-defends-fire-verstappen/) Max Verstappen will learn from the first-corner crash which ruined his Belgian Grand Prix, according to Red Bull chief Christian Horner. Verstappen dived up... 0 comments  |  29 Aug 2016 [![Alonso delighted by McLaren form](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/O3I0662-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/alonso-delighted-mclaren-form/) ## [Alonso delighted by McLaren form](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/alonso-delighted-mclaren-form/) An excited Fernando Alonso has promised McLaren will take a lot of encouragement from their positive display in Belgium, which saw the Spaniard finish... 0 comments  |  29 Aug 2016 [![Raikkonen angry at Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/160028-bel-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/raikkonen-angry-verstappen/) ## [Raikkonen angry at Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/raikkonen-angry-verstappen/) Kimi Raikkonen has hit out at Max Verstappen after they almost collided spectacularly during the Belgian Grand Prix. Raikkonen got past Verstappen at the... 0 comments  |  28 Aug 2016 [![Wolff praises 'superb' Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Paddock-split-over-Hamilton-penalty-recovery-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/wolff-praises-superb-hamilton/) ## [Wolff praises 'superb' Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/wolff-praises-superb-hamilton/) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has hailed Lewis Hamilton after his remarkable drive saw him salvage a podium despite starting last in the Belgian Grand... 0 comments  |  28 Aug 2016 ### Join our FREE weekly F1 Newsletter Enter your email address & confirm your subscription You've already signed up, Thanks! 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