Henry Eccles

Henry Eccles

Henry Eccles is a freelance Formula 1 journalist for GPblog, where he covers breaking news, live race blogs, and feature content across the F1 calendar. Since joining GPblog in 2026, he has produced high-volume, fast-turnaround reporting on the sport’s biggest stories, alongside feature pieces including analysis and historical content.
His work focuses on delivering timely and accurate coverage of the Formula 1 news cycle, with reporting spanning race weekends, driver developments, and key stories from across the paddock.
Alongside his work at GPblog, Henry has written for publications including GiveMeSport and Sports News Blitz, where he covered a range of F1 topics such as Grand Prix previews, race debriefs, and opinion pieces. He has also contributed to podcast content, further broadening his coverage of the sport.
Henry holds an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism (Gold Standard) and a Distinction in MA Sports Journalism from Liverpool John Moores University, with training in media law, multimedia, and digital journalism. He also earned a First Class degree in History and Spanish from Queen’s University Belfast.
After spending a year working in Spain, Henry began pursuing a career in sports media, developing a particular focus on Formula 1 after covering the 2025 season, having also not missed a Grand Prix since 2020. 
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'It's mentally tough': Button reveals Hamilton and Verstappen shared 'insecurity'

May 15, 08:01
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Jenson Button believes two of F1's greatest ever drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, still suffer from insecurities despite winning 11 Drivers' titles between them. The 2009 world champion has...

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F1 Today | Verstappen impresses at Nurburgring 24h, as Steiner predicts his F1 future

May 14, 22:01
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From Max Verstappen's return to the Nurburgring, to former Haas boss Guenther weighing up the Dutchman's options should he leave Red Bull at the end of 2026, here are the main stories from today, May...

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'Ecclestone backed over Russell snub as Antonelli or Verstappen tipped for title'

May 14, 21:01
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Following former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's claim that either Kimi Antonelli or Max Verstappen will be crowned the 2026 F1 world champion, GPblog readers were asked whether the 95-year-old was rig...

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Antonelli predicted to avoid Mercedes ‘nuke’ in Russell title battle

May 14, 20:01
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Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer does not expect Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli to “nuke the team” and perform all out warfare against his teammate George Russell, but believes the “real Kimi" could later rev...

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LIVE | Follow Max Verstappen back in action for Nurburgring 24 Hours Qualifying 2

May 14, 19:40
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After an impressive showing in Qualifying 1, Max Verstappen and his teammates hit the track at the Nurburgring for the second qualifying session of the day - follow the 24 Hours of Nürburgring Qualify...

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'F1's knee-jerk 2027 changes spark debate as Hulkenberg rejects fan criticism'

May 14, 19:01
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Following the FIA's announcement of further changes to F1's controversial regulations for 2027, hosts Jim Kimberley and Ben Hunt discuss the merits, if any, of such a quick change in the latest episod...

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Marko backs F1 to find 'new star' if Verstappen leaves despite risk to 'pure racing'

May 14, 18:01
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Former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko believes F1 would be able to find a 'new star' should Max Verstappen leave the sport, although the Austrian has backed up Verstappen’s criticism of F1 2026, arguin...

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Bottas reveals FBI investigation into Cadillac theft at Miami GP

May 14, 17:01
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Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas has told the remarkable story of how his car was stolen during the Miami GP weekend, prompting an FBI investigation into the incident. The Finn revealed his F1 paddock pass...

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Verstappen impresses as Nurburgring 24h weekend gets underway

May 14, 15:16
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Max Verstappen’s first-ever Nurburgring 24h race weekend has officially got underway with the completion of the first Qualifying session at the Nordschleife. The Dutchman’s team, Verstappen Racing, is...

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Ferrari accused of breaking ‘number one rule of engineering’ at Miami GP

May 14, 08:01
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Former IndyCar driver James Hinchliffe has claimed Ferrari broke the “number one rule of engineering” by bringing a whopping 11 upgrades to the Miami GP. With so many new parts, the Canadian believes...

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