Gary Watkins
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Gary Watkins

London, UK

Gary Watkins has, for reasons best known to himself, devoted all his working life to covering sportscar racing. This season is his 32nd as a motorsport journalist, during which time he has reported on major long-distance events on four continents and approaching 75 24-hour races. He reckons a degree in political philosophy makes him well qualified for covering the sometimes Machiavellian world of international sportscars.

Gary, who also writes for Autoweek, Motor Sport, Autocourse, RACER and others, lives in Surbiton but spends more time on the road than at home for most of the year.

Latest articles by Gary Watkins

Le Mans wants hydrogen-only top class by 2030

Le Mans wants hydrogen-only top class by 2030

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

Le Mans wants hydrogen-only top class by 2030 Le Mans wants hydrogen-only top class by 2030

Tincknell to race Proton Porsche LMDh at Monza WEC round

Tincknell to race Proton Porsche LMDh at Monza WEC round

WEC
WEC
Monza

Tincknell to race Proton Porsche LMDh at Monza WEC round Tincknell to race Proton Porsche LMDh at Monza WEC round

Peugeot signs rising star Jakobsen as WEC junior driver

Peugeot signs rising star Jakobsen as WEC junior driver

WEC
WEC

Peugeot signs rising star Jakobsen as WEC junior driver Peugeot signs rising star Jakobsen as WEC junior driver

Peugeot keeping focus on reliability above performance for Le Mans return

Peugeot keeping focus on reliability above performance for Le Mans return

WEC
WEC

Peugeot keeping focus on reliability above performance for Le Mans return Peugeot keeping focus on reliability above performance for Le Mans return

MotoGP legend Rossi feels on course for 2024 Le Mans 24 debut

MotoGP legend Rossi feels on course for 2024 Le Mans 24 debut

Le Mans
Le Mans

MotoGP legend Rossi feels on course for 2024 Le Mans 24 debut MotoGP legend Rossi feels on course for 2024 Le Mans 24 debut

Can Peugeot turn its style into substance at Le Mans?

Can Peugeot turn its style into substance at Le Mans?

Prime WEC
Prime
WEC

Can Peugeot turn its style into substance at Le Mans? Can Peugeot turn its style into substance at Le Mans?

"Perfect job" from Rossi secured first GTWCE podium - Martin

"Perfect job" from Rossi secured first GTWCE podium - Martin

GT World Challenge Europe Sprint
GT World Challenge Europe Sprint
Brands Hatch

"Perfect job" from Rossi secured first GTWCE podium - Martin "Perfect job" from Rossi secured first GTWCE podium - Martin

Valentino Rossi takes first podium in GT World Challenge Europe at Brands Hatch

Valentino Rossi takes first podium in GT World Challenge Europe at Brands Hatch

GT World Challenge Europe Sprint
GT World Challenge Europe Sprint
Brands Hatch

Valentino Rossi takes first podium in GT World Challenge Europe at Brands Hatch Valentino Rossi takes first podium in GT World Challenge Europe at Brands Hatch

Cadillac targets expanding factory WEC effort to two cars in 2024

Cadillac targets expanding factory WEC effort to two cars in 2024

WEC
WEC

Cadillac targets expanding factory WEC effort to two cars in 2024 Cadillac targets expanding factory WEC effort to two cars in 2024

WEC tyre warmer ban lifted for Le Mans 24 Hours

WEC tyre warmer ban lifted for Le Mans 24 Hours

Le Mans
Le Mans

WEC tyre warmer ban lifted for Le Mans 24 Hours WEC tyre warmer ban lifted for Le Mans 24 Hours

Delage name returns to Le Mans in IDEC Sport partnership

Delage name returns to Le Mans in IDEC Sport partnership

Le Mans
Le Mans

Delage name returns to Le Mans in IDEC Sport partnership Delage name returns to Le Mans in IDEC Sport partnership

Archive: How Graham Hill completed his legend at Le Mans

Archive: How Graham Hill completed his legend at Le Mans

Le Mans
Le Mans

Archive: How Graham Hill completed his legend at Le Mans Archive: How Graham Hill completed his legend at Le Mans

Planned debut for Isotta Hypercar postponed to Bahrain WEC round

Planned debut for Isotta Hypercar postponed to Bahrain WEC round

WEC
WEC

Planned debut for Isotta Hypercar postponed to Bahrain WEC round Planned debut for Isotta Hypercar postponed to Bahrain WEC round

Gutierrez joins Glickenhaus for Le Mans as full entry list revealed

Gutierrez joins Glickenhaus for Le Mans as full entry list revealed

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

Gutierrez joins Glickenhaus for Le Mans as full entry list revealed Gutierrez joins Glickenhaus for Le Mans as full entry list revealed

General Motors evaluating F1 engine programme

General Motors evaluating F1 engine programme

Formula 1
Formula 1

General Motors evaluating F1 engine programme General Motors evaluating F1 engine programme

Button wants WEC Hypercar drive for Le Mans 2024

Button wants WEC Hypercar drive for Le Mans 2024

Le Mans
Le Mans

Button wants WEC Hypercar drive for Le Mans 2024 Button wants WEC Hypercar drive for Le Mans 2024

FIA responds to criticism over WEC tyre warmer ban after Spa crashes

FIA responds to criticism over WEC tyre warmer ban after Spa crashes

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

FIA responds to criticism over WEC tyre warmer ban after Spa crashes FIA responds to criticism over WEC tyre warmer ban after Spa crashes

How Spa showed the folly of the WEC's self-defeating tyre rules

How Spa showed the folly of the WEC's self-defeating tyre rules

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

How Spa showed the folly of the WEC's self-defeating tyre rules How Spa showed the folly of the WEC's self-defeating tyre rules

10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Spa

10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Spa

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Spa 10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Spa

Porsche expects Balance of Performance change before Le Mans 24 Hours

Porsche expects Balance of Performance change before Le Mans 24 Hours

Le Mans
Le Mans

Porsche expects Balance of Performance change before Le Mans 24 Hours Porsche expects Balance of Performance change before Le Mans 24 Hours

How Ferrari’s threat is growing against Toyota approaching Le Mans

How Ferrari’s threat is growing against Toyota approaching Le Mans

Prime WEC
Prime
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

How Ferrari’s threat is growing against Toyota approaching Le Mans How Ferrari’s threat is growing against Toyota approaching Le Mans

Calado: Ferrari "could have fought Toyota for victory" at WEC Spa

Calado: Ferrari "could have fought Toyota for victory" at WEC Spa

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

Calado: Ferrari "could have fought Toyota for victory" at WEC Spa Calado: Ferrari "could have fought Toyota for victory" at WEC Spa

Conway: Early WEC laps on slicks at wet Spa about "trying to survive"

Conway: Early WEC laps on slicks at wet Spa about "trying to survive"

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

Conway: Early WEC laps on slicks at wet Spa about "trying to survive" Conway: Early WEC laps on slicks at wet Spa about "trying to survive"

Why Cadillac can make amends for its previous Le Mans failures

Why Cadillac can make amends for its previous Le Mans failures

Prime Le Mans
Prime
Le Mans
Garage 56 Sebring testing

Why Cadillac can make amends for its previous Le Mans failures Why Cadillac can make amends for its previous Le Mans failures

Kobayashi concerned by "crazy dangerous" WEC out-laps on cold tyres at Spa

Kobayashi concerned by "crazy dangerous" WEC out-laps on cold tyres at Spa

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

Kobayashi concerned by "crazy dangerous" WEC out-laps on cold tyres at Spa Kobayashi concerned by "crazy dangerous" WEC out-laps on cold tyres at Spa

Porsche reveals special livery for Le Mans 24 Hours

Porsche reveals special livery for Le Mans 24 Hours

Le Mans
Le Mans

Porsche reveals special livery for Le Mans 24 Hours Porsche reveals special livery for Le Mans 24 Hours

WEC Spa: Toyota takes pole after Ferrari gets track limits penalty

WEC Spa: Toyota takes pole after Ferrari gets track limits penalty

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

WEC Spa: Toyota takes pole after Ferrari gets track limits penalty WEC Spa: Toyota takes pole after Ferrari gets track limits penalty

WEC Spa: Toyota leads Ferrari in opening practice

WEC Spa: Toyota leads Ferrari in opening practice

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

WEC Spa: Toyota leads Ferrari in opening practice WEC Spa: Toyota leads Ferrari in opening practice

WEC Hypercar BoP unchanged for Spa, no tweaks for Le Mans

WEC Hypercar BoP unchanged for Spa, no tweaks for Le Mans

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

WEC Hypercar BoP unchanged for Spa, no tweaks for Le Mans WEC Hypercar BoP unchanged for Spa, no tweaks for Le Mans

New WEC procedures to prevent long repairs for sensor failures

New WEC procedures to prevent long repairs for sensor failures

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

New WEC procedures to prevent long repairs for sensor failures New WEC procedures to prevent long repairs for sensor failures

DTM champion Gotz unlikely to race at Le Mans with Glickenhaus

DTM champion Gotz unlikely to race at Le Mans with Glickenhaus

Le Mans
Le Mans

DTM champion Gotz unlikely to race at Le Mans with Glickenhaus DTM champion Gotz unlikely to race at Le Mans with Glickenhaus

Archive: The mothballed racer that became a double Le Mans winner

Archive: The mothballed racer that became a double Le Mans winner

Le Mans
Le Mans

Archive: The mothballed racer that became a double Le Mans winner Archive: The mothballed racer that became a double Le Mans winner

Lamborghini aims to run two cars at 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours

Lamborghini aims to run two cars at 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours

Le Mans
Le Mans

Lamborghini aims to run two cars at 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours Lamborghini aims to run two cars at 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours

Austin, Interlagos on course to rejoin WEC calendar in 2024

Austin, Interlagos on course to rejoin WEC calendar in 2024

WEC
WEC

Austin, Interlagos on course to rejoin WEC calendar in 2024 Austin, Interlagos on course to rejoin WEC calendar in 2024

WEC Hypercar manufacturers to be given priority for LMGT3 entries

WEC Hypercar manufacturers to be given priority for LMGT3 entries

WEC
WEC
Portimao

WEC Hypercar manufacturers to be given priority for LMGT3 entries WEC Hypercar manufacturers to be given priority for LMGT3 entries

10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Portimao

10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Portimao

WEC
WEC
Portimao

10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Portimao 10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Portimao

Ferrari admits it was too conservative at WEC Portimao

Ferrari admits it was too conservative at WEC Portimao

WEC
WEC
Portimao

Ferrari admits it was too conservative at WEC Portimao Ferrari admits it was too conservative at WEC Portimao

The chasm Toyota’s WEC rivals must bridge before Le Mans

The chasm Toyota’s WEC rivals must bridge before Le Mans

Prime WEC
Prime
WEC
Portimao

The chasm Toyota’s WEC rivals must bridge before Le Mans The chasm Toyota’s WEC rivals must bridge before Le Mans

Villeneuve "got lucky" with brake failure timing at WEC Portimao

Villeneuve "got lucky" with brake failure timing at WEC Portimao

WEC
WEC
Portimao

Villeneuve "got lucky" with brake failure timing at WEC Portimao Villeneuve "got lucky" with brake failure timing at WEC Portimao

Toyota requests WEC procedure changes after FIA-mandated sensor fails

Toyota requests WEC procedure changes after FIA-mandated sensor fails

WEC
WEC
Portimao

Toyota requests WEC procedure changes after FIA-mandated sensor fails Toyota requests WEC procedure changes after FIA-mandated sensor fails

Archive: When Mercedes provided a launchpad to Mark Webber

Archive: When Mercedes provided a launchpad to Mark Webber

GT
GT

Archive: When Mercedes provided a launchpad to Mark Webber Archive: When Mercedes provided a launchpad to Mark Webber

JOTA Porsche LMDh set for first shakedown ahead of Spa WEC debut

JOTA Porsche LMDh set for first shakedown ahead of Spa WEC debut

WEC
WEC

JOTA Porsche LMDh set for first shakedown ahead of Spa WEC debut JOTA Porsche LMDh set for first shakedown ahead of Spa WEC debut

Ferrari still has tyre deg lessons to learn ahead of Portimao WEC

Ferrari still has tyre deg lessons to learn ahead of Portimao WEC

WEC
WEC
Portimao

Ferrari still has tyre deg lessons to learn ahead of Portimao WEC Ferrari still has tyre deg lessons to learn ahead of Portimao WEC

Toyota put new focus on WEC qualifying after losing out at Sebring

Toyota put new focus on WEC qualifying after losing out at Sebring

WEC
WEC
Portimao

Toyota put new focus on WEC qualifying after losing out at Sebring Toyota put new focus on WEC qualifying after losing out at Sebring

Maiden WEC podium for Cadillac possible with perfect Portimao race - Lynn

Maiden WEC podium for Cadillac possible with perfect Portimao race - Lynn

WEC
WEC
Portimao

Maiden WEC podium for Cadillac possible with perfect Portimao race - Lynn Maiden WEC podium for Cadillac possible with perfect Portimao race - Lynn

WEC Portimao: Hartley leads Toyota 1-2 in qualifying; Ferrari third

WEC Portimao: Hartley leads Toyota 1-2 in qualifying; Ferrari third

WEC
WEC
Portimao

WEC Portimao: Hartley leads Toyota 1-2 in qualifying; Ferrari third WEC Portimao: Hartley leads Toyota 1-2 in qualifying; Ferrari third

WEC Portimao: Buemi leads Toyota 1-2 in opening practice

WEC Portimao: Buemi leads Toyota 1-2 in opening practice

WEC
WEC
Portimao

WEC Portimao: Buemi leads Toyota 1-2 in opening practice WEC Portimao: Buemi leads Toyota 1-2 in opening practice

Peugeot introduces gearbox fix for Portimao WEC after Sebring issues

Peugeot introduces gearbox fix for Portimao WEC after Sebring issues

WEC
WEC
Portimao

Peugeot introduces gearbox fix for Portimao WEC after Sebring issues Peugeot introduces gearbox fix for Portimao WEC after Sebring issues

Ex-F1 driver Kvyat joins Lamborghini LMDh programme for 2024

Ex-F1 driver Kvyat joins Lamborghini LMDh programme for 2024

WEC
WEC

Ex-F1 driver Kvyat joins Lamborghini LMDh programme for 2024 Ex-F1 driver Kvyat joins Lamborghini LMDh programme for 2024

Toyota's Buemi expects closer fight at Portimao, Ferrari "biggest threat"

Toyota's Buemi expects closer fight at Portimao, Ferrari "biggest threat"

WEC
WEC
Portimao

Toyota's Buemi expects closer fight at Portimao, Ferrari "biggest threat" Toyota's Buemi expects closer fight at Portimao, Ferrari "biggest threat"

Isotta Fraschini Le Mans Hypercar completes first day of running

Isotta Fraschini Le Mans Hypercar completes first day of running

WEC
WEC

Isotta Fraschini Le Mans Hypercar completes first day of running Isotta Fraschini Le Mans Hypercar completes first day of running

Isotta Fraschini Hypercar set for track debut as WEC preparations continue

Isotta Fraschini Hypercar set for track debut as WEC preparations continue

WEC
WEC

Isotta Fraschini Hypercar set for track debut as WEC preparations continue Isotta Fraschini Hypercar set for track debut as WEC preparations continue

Goodyear secures tyre supplier deal for WEC LMGT3 class

Goodyear secures tyre supplier deal for WEC LMGT3 class

WEC
WEC

Goodyear secures tyre supplier deal for WEC LMGT3 class Goodyear secures tyre supplier deal for WEC LMGT3 class

Archive: The Le Mans minnows that caused legendary upsets

Archive: The Le Mans minnows that caused legendary upsets

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

Archive: The Le Mans minnows that caused legendary upsets Archive: The Le Mans minnows that caused legendary upsets

Toyota: New safety car rules risk devaluing Le Mans win

Toyota: New safety car rules risk devaluing Le Mans win

Le Mans
Le Mans

Toyota: New safety car rules risk devaluing Le Mans win Toyota: New safety car rules risk devaluing Le Mans win

Why an 'artificial' Le Mans finish is more likely in 2023

Why an 'artificial' Le Mans finish is more likely in 2023

Le Mans
Le Mans

Why an 'artificial' Le Mans finish is more likely in 2023 Why an 'artificial' Le Mans finish is more likely in 2023

Tandy, Jaminet complete Porsche LMDh driver line-up for Le Mans

Tandy, Jaminet complete Porsche LMDh driver line-up for Le Mans

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

Tandy, Jaminet complete Porsche LMDh driver line-up for Le Mans Tandy, Jaminet complete Porsche LMDh driver line-up for Le Mans

Cadillac enters second Hypercar for WEC Spa 6 Hours

Cadillac enters second Hypercar for WEC Spa 6 Hours

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

Cadillac enters second Hypercar for WEC Spa 6 Hours Cadillac enters second Hypercar for WEC Spa 6 Hours

Ferrari holds off on 499P Hypercar IMSA programme decision

Ferrari holds off on 499P Hypercar IMSA programme decision

IMSA
IMSA

Ferrari holds off on 499P Hypercar IMSA programme decision Ferrari holds off on 499P Hypercar IMSA programme decision

Ford Mustang GT3 breaks cover ahead of 2024 debut

Ford Mustang GT3 breaks cover ahead of 2024 debut

IMSA
IMSA

Ford Mustang GT3 breaks cover ahead of 2024 debut Ford Mustang GT3 breaks cover ahead of 2024 debut

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