
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

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De Vries poised for 2024 Toyota WEC seat after AlphaTauri F1 exit
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Menezes announces Peugeot WEC exit after Bahrain finale
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JOTA closing on deal to run second Porsche LMDh in WEC 2024
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10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Fuji
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WEC grid could expand to 40 cars for 2024 season
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How Porsche ensured Toyota's WEC homecoming was anything but straightforward
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Ferrari's WEC deficit to Toyota no greater at Fuji than Monza
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Proton denied shot at beating Ferrari by “freak” belts issue
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Isotta Fraschini plans two-car WEC Hypercar entry for 2024
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Fuji WEC: Toyota flexes its muscles in second practice
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Muller likely to return to Peugeot WEC line-up for Bahrain
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Peugeot concedes first WEC win still "very far away"
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How McLaren conquered Le Mans with a car that wasn't intended to race
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Global electric sportscar series Elite World Cup announced
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The former Hollywood limo manufacturer aiming to star in the WEC
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Lamborghini reveals details of WEC, IMSA LMDh challenger's first full test
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Isotta Fraschini abandons plan for WEC debut in 2023
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Manthey nominated as Porsche team for 2024 WEC LMGT3 class
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Lamborghini, BMW in race to secure Marciello for 2024 LMDh programmes
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Le Mans results finalised following six-car technical investigation
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Glickenhaus to skip Fuji, WEC future in doubt
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Lamborghini won’t expand beyond Iron Lynx in WEC and IMSA
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Lamborghini SC63 LMDh car unveiled ahead of 2024 WEC, IMSA debut
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Alpine's new attempt to scale Le Mans heights
Alpine's new attempt to scale Le Mans heights Alpine's new attempt to scale Le Mans heights

Glickenhaus uncertain on entering Fuji, Bahrain WEC races
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Penske "would love to see" WEC at Indianapolis in the future
Penske "would love to see" WEC at Indianapolis in the future Penske "would love to see" WEC at Indianapolis in the future

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

Isotta Fraschini Hypercar unlikely to race in WEC 2023
Isotta Fraschini Hypercar unlikely to race in WEC 2023 Isotta Fraschini Hypercar unlikely to race in WEC 2023

How Toyota took revenge on Ferrari’s home ground
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Peugeot: Monza WEC podium boost "huge" for the team
Peugeot: Monza WEC podium boost "huge" for the team Peugeot: Monza WEC podium boost "huge" for the team

Ferrari claims it faced "disadvantage" in Monza WEC race
Ferrari claims it faced "disadvantage" in Monza WEC race Ferrari claims it faced "disadvantage" in Monza WEC race

Toyota and Ferrari predict tyre wear will decide WEC Monza battle
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WEC Monza: Kobayashi lands Toyota pole ahead of Ferrari
WEC Monza: Kobayashi lands Toyota pole ahead of Ferrari WEC Monza: Kobayashi lands Toyota pole ahead of Ferrari

WEC Monza: Toyota edges Ferrari in second practice
WEC Monza: Toyota edges Ferrari in second practice WEC Monza: Toyota edges Ferrari in second practice

Peugeot: WEC podium target still “difficult” despite Le Mans progress
Peugeot: WEC podium target still “difficult” despite Le Mans progress Peugeot: WEC podium target still “difficult” despite Le Mans progress

Toyota reveals cause of Hirakawa spin at end of Le Mans 24 Hours
Toyota reveals cause of Hirakawa spin at end of Le Mans 24 Hours Toyota reveals cause of Hirakawa spin at end of Le Mans 24 Hours

Toyota “looking over its shoulder” in WEC title fight against Ferrari
Toyota “looking over its shoulder” in WEC title fight against Ferrari Toyota “looking over its shoulder” in WEC title fight against Ferrari

Conway: WEC title hopes over for #7 Toyota crew after Le Mans DNF
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Ferrari gets BoP hit for Monza WEC round after Le Mans win
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Spa 24 Hours: BMW takes first win since 2018
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Spa 24 Hours: Huber Motorsport Porsche tops Superpole
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WRT completes first test with BMW LMDh for WEC 2024 programme
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How Ferrari scored a historic victory at Le Mans
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United Autosports to join IMSA in 2024 after WEC axes LMP2 class
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Toyota first WEC manufacturer to develop hydrogen prototype concept
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