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.Le Mans 24 Hours: Toyota back on top in FP2 after qualifying disasterDiscover prime contentFrom Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising.
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Le Mans 24 Hours: BMW stuns to top first qualifying as Kobayashi brings out red flagsBMW topped the opening qualifying for the Le Mans 24 Hours, which was cut short by an off for Toyota driver Kamui Kobayashi.
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Le Mans 24 Hours: Ferrari leads Porsche, BMW in tight FP3Antonio Fuoco's 50 Ferrari was fastest in Free Practice 3 at the Le Mans 24 Hours, with five different manufacturers in the top five.
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BMW not concerned about Le Mans rookies in WEC Hypercar rosterBMW is unconcerned by the number of Le Mans rookies in its Hypercar roster for next month’s World Endurance Championship centrepiece as it believes it has the best line-up possible.
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Vanthoor made the difference for ‘unexpected' BMW provisional Le Mans poleBMW M Team WRT principal Vincent Vosse says his driver Dries Vanthoor being so fast in the third sector at Le Mans was the reason he topped the qualifying on Wednesday.
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How BMW ensured its Art Car was ready for Le MansAt Le Mans, you’ll see a Hypercar designed by artist Julie Mehretu—with a few compromises to make sure it stays competitive.
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Frijns urges 'realistic' BMW expectations in Le Mans 'big three' challengeRobin Frijns says BMW cannot be expected to join the World Endurance Championship and be on the pace straightaway following an underwhelming start to its Hypercar campaign.
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