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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.

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Cadillac commits to entering six-hour WEC races with two drivers

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Peugeot unveils tweaked 2024 WEC line-up

Peugeot unveils tweaked 2024 WEC line-up

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Neubauer signs Ferrari factory sportscar contract

Neubauer signs Ferrari factory sportscar contract

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Porsche hopes 963 engine redesign is approved for Le Mans

Porsche hopes 963 engine redesign is approved for Le Mans

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BMW reveals WEC Hypercar drivers, Marciello and Wittmann to debut

BMW reveals WEC Hypercar drivers, Marciello and Wittmann to debut

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WEC
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Cadillac to nominate different third drivers for WEC Hypercar entry

Cadillac to nominate different third drivers for WEC Hypercar entry

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Long-time Toyota technical director Vasselon replaced

Long-time Toyota technical director Vasselon replaced

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WEC
Long-time Toyota technical director Vasselon replaced Long-time Toyota technical director Vasselon replaced
Ye and Shwartzman to race AF Corse's Ferrari Hypercar in WEC 2024

Ye and Shwartzman to race AF Corse's Ferrari Hypercar in WEC 2024

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Ye and Shwartzman to race AF Corse's Ferrari Hypercar in WEC 2024 Ye and Shwartzman to race AF Corse's Ferrari Hypercar in WEC 2024
Ferrari names unchanged WEC Hypercar line-up for 2024

Ferrari names unchanged WEC Hypercar line-up for 2024

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Porsche Penske Motorsport eyeing three hypercar Le Mans 2024 attack

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Porsche Penske Motorsport eyeing three hypercar Le Mans 2024 attack Porsche Penske Motorsport eyeing three hypercar Le Mans 2024 attack
The Le Mans oddities that have added to the race's legend

The Le Mans oddities that have added to the race's legend

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Aston Martin reveals expanded factory driver roster for 2024

Aston Martin reveals expanded factory driver roster for 2024

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Aston Martin reveals expanded factory driver roster for 2024 Aston Martin reveals expanded factory driver roster for 2024

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