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James Newbold

James Newbold is Autosport's Plus Editor, responsible for coordinating website feature content.

In a sign of things to come, having completed his Politics and International Relations degree at the University of East Anglia in 2015, he left his graduation ceremony early to catch the last train to Brussels for the following day's Spa 24 Hours.

After a period as a freelancer, he joined the Autosport staff in 2018 and won the Motorsport UK young journalist of the year award.

He initially edited Autosport magazine's Performance and Engineering supplements before joining the website team in his current role in 2020.

A keen enthusiast of anything that can be categorised unusual, niche or random, he enjoys unearthing little-known stories across all branches of motorsport, but has spent most of his career covering sportscars as Autosport's British GT correspondent and is a regular part of the Le Mans 24 Hours reporting team.

An expert in catching 40 winks on media centre floors, he lives with his wife and son in Plymouth, England.

Latest articles by James Newbold

Vandoorne gets Peugeot WEC drive for 2024 season after Fuji cameo

Vandoorne gets Peugeot WEC drive for 2024 season after Fuji cameo

WEC
WEC
Fuji

Vandoorne gets Peugeot WEC drive for 2024 season after Fuji cameo Vandoorne gets Peugeot WEC drive for 2024 season after Fuji cameo

Norris hit the same wall as Russell on F1 Singapore GP final lap

Norris hit the same wall as Russell on F1 Singapore GP final lap

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP

Norris hit the same wall as Russell on F1 Singapore GP final lap Norris hit the same wall as Russell on F1 Singapore GP final lap

Sainz felt "under control" on his way to Singapore F1 victory

Sainz felt "under control" on his way to Singapore F1 victory

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP

Sainz felt "under control" on his way to Singapore F1 victory Sainz felt "under control" on his way to Singapore F1 victory

Hamilton: 2023 Mercedes is "hardest" car to get right in F1 career

Hamilton: 2023 Mercedes is "hardest" car to get right in F1 career

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP

Hamilton: 2023 Mercedes is "hardest" car to get right in F1 career Hamilton: 2023 Mercedes is "hardest" car to get right in F1 career

Russell: Mercedes in "exciting place" with Singapore F1 tyre "advantage"

Russell: Mercedes in "exciting place" with Singapore F1 tyre "advantage"

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP

Russell: Mercedes in "exciting place" with Singapore F1 tyre "advantage" Russell: Mercedes in "exciting place" with Singapore F1 tyre "advantage"

Menezes announces Peugeot WEC exit after Bahrain finale

Menezes announces Peugeot WEC exit after Bahrain finale

WEC
WEC
Fuji

Menezes announces Peugeot WEC exit after Bahrain finale Menezes announces Peugeot WEC exit after Bahrain finale

Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E

Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E

Formula E
Formula E

Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E

Rosenqvist joins Meyer Shank Racing for 2024 IndyCar season, Pagenaud departs

Rosenqvist joins Meyer Shank Racing for 2024 IndyCar season, Pagenaud departs

IndyCar
IndyCar

Rosenqvist joins Meyer Shank Racing for 2024 IndyCar season, Pagenaud departs Rosenqvist joins Meyer Shank Racing for 2024 IndyCar season, Pagenaud departs

United Autosports signs Keating, Quinn for 2024 IMSA LMP2 season

United Autosports signs Keating, Quinn for 2024 IMSA LMP2 season

IMSA
IMSA
Virginia

United Autosports signs Keating, Quinn for 2024 IMSA LMP2 season United Autosports signs Keating, Quinn for 2024 IMSA LMP2 season

Why 2023’s most unpredictable series is a refreshing tonic

Why 2023’s most unpredictable series is a refreshing tonic

DTM
DTM

Why 2023’s most unpredictable series is a refreshing tonic Why 2023’s most unpredictable series is a refreshing tonic

How American racing's greatest rivalry has gone global in the WEC

How American racing's greatest rivalry has gone global in the WEC

WEC
WEC

How American racing's greatest rivalry has gone global in the WEC How American racing's greatest rivalry has gone global in the WEC

What could have been: A forgotten F1 racer’s Ganassi cameos split by seven years

What could have been: A forgotten F1 racer’s Ganassi cameos split by seven years

IndyCar
IndyCar

What could have been: A forgotten F1 racer’s Ganassi cameos split by seven years What could have been: A forgotten F1 racer’s Ganassi cameos split by seven years

Frijns joins BMW as works driver, will test WRT's LMDh car

Frijns joins BMW as works driver, will test WRT's LMDh car

WEC
WEC

Frijns joins BMW as works driver, will test WRT's LMDh car Frijns joins BMW as works driver, will test WRT's LMDh car

Zhou's Hungarian GP "pretty much over" after "strange" Alfa F1 start glitch

Zhou's Hungarian GP "pretty much over" after "strange" Alfa F1 start glitch

Formula 1
Formula 1
Hungarian GP

Zhou's Hungarian GP "pretty much over" after "strange" Alfa F1 start glitch Zhou's Hungarian GP "pretty much over" after "strange" Alfa F1 start glitch

Horner: Perez's "brave" Hungary F1 performance a "statement drive"

Horner: Perez's "brave" Hungary F1 performance a "statement drive"

Formula 1
Formula 1
Hungarian GP

Horner: Perez's "brave" Hungary F1 performance a "statement drive" Horner: Perez's "brave" Hungary F1 performance a "statement drive"

World RX fire investigation ongoing as Lydden Hill RX1e races cancelled

World RX fire investigation ongoing as Lydden Hill RX1e races cancelled

World Rallycross
World Rallycross
Lydden

World RX fire investigation ongoing as Lydden Hill RX1e races cancelled World RX fire investigation ongoing as Lydden Hill RX1e races cancelled

Norris "disappointed" to start third for F1 Hungarian GP

Norris "disappointed" to start third for F1 Hungarian GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Hungarian GP

Norris "disappointed" to start third for F1 Hungarian GP Norris "disappointed" to start third for F1 Hungarian GP

Peugeot has "all the right ingredients" for WEC success - di Resta

Peugeot has "all the right ingredients" for WEC success - di Resta

WEC
WEC
Lamborghini SC63 unveil

Peugeot has "all the right ingredients" for WEC success - di Resta Peugeot has "all the right ingredients" for WEC success - di Resta

Return to international calendar not "first focus" for new DTM bosses

Return to international calendar not "first focus" for new DTM bosses

DTM
DTM
Norisring

Return to international calendar not "first focus" for new DTM bosses Return to international calendar not "first focus" for new DTM bosses

The next Danish Le Mans hope seeking to follow in Kristensen's footsteps

The next Danish Le Mans hope seeking to follow in Kristensen's footsteps

WEC
WEC

The next Danish Le Mans hope seeking to follow in Kristensen's footsteps The next Danish Le Mans hope seeking to follow in Kristensen's footsteps

Alpine's first 2023 WEC podium at Monza "a huge relief"

Alpine's first 2023 WEC podium at Monza "a huge relief"

WEC
WEC
Monza

Alpine's first 2023 WEC podium at Monza "a huge relief" Alpine's first 2023 WEC podium at Monza "a huge relief"

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

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

WEC
WEC
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

WEC teams frustrated by safety car rules “lottery” at Monza

WEC teams frustrated by safety car rules “lottery” at Monza

WEC
WEC
Monza

WEC teams frustrated by safety car rules “lottery” at Monza WEC teams frustrated by safety car rules “lottery” at Monza

Corvette had “complete package” to win WEC title two rounds early

Corvette had “complete package” to win WEC title two rounds early

WEC
WEC
Monza

Corvette had “complete package” to win WEC title two rounds early Corvette had “complete package” to win WEC title two rounds early

Points-leading #8 Toyota handed post-race Monza penalty

Points-leading #8 Toyota handed post-race Monza penalty

WEC
WEC
Monza

Points-leading #8 Toyota handed post-race Monza penalty Points-leading #8 Toyota handed post-race Monza penalty

WEC Monza: #7 Toyota denies Ferrari home win

WEC Monza: #7 Toyota denies Ferrari home win

WEC
WEC
Monza

WEC Monza: #7 Toyota denies Ferrari home win WEC Monza: #7 Toyota denies Ferrari home win

"Underdog" Proton targets finish on WEC Hypercar debut

"Underdog" Proton targets finish on WEC Hypercar debut

WEC
WEC
Monza

"Underdog" Proton targets finish on WEC Hypercar debut "Underdog" Proton targets finish on WEC Hypercar debut

Peugeot 9X8 'starting to feel like proper race car' at Monza

Peugeot 9X8 'starting to feel like proper race car' at Monza

WEC
WEC
Monza

Peugeot 9X8 'starting to feel like proper race car' at Monza Peugeot 9X8 'starting to feel like proper race car' at Monza

WEC Monza: Peugeot beats Ferrari to lead final practice

WEC Monza: Peugeot beats Ferrari to lead final practice

WEC
WEC
Monza

WEC Monza: Peugeot beats Ferrari to lead final practice WEC Monza: Peugeot beats Ferrari to lead final practice

Ferrari: WEC tyre warmer ban return won't be "key factor" at Monza

Ferrari: WEC tyre warmer ban return won't be "key factor" at Monza

WEC
WEC
Monza

Ferrari: WEC tyre warmer ban return won't be "key factor" at Monza Ferrari: WEC tyre warmer ban return won't be "key factor" at Monza

WEC Monza: Pier Guidi Ferrari shades Jota Porsche for top spot in FP1

WEC Monza: Pier Guidi Ferrari shades Jota Porsche for top spot in FP1

WEC
WEC
Monza

WEC Monza: Pier Guidi Ferrari shades Jota Porsche for top spot in FP1 WEC Monza: Pier Guidi Ferrari shades Jota Porsche for top spot in FP1

Porsche/Penske alliance needs 'more time to gel' - Vanthoor

Porsche/Penske alliance needs 'more time to gel' - Vanthoor

WEC
WEC
Monza

Porsche/Penske alliance needs 'more time to gel' - Vanthoor Porsche/Penske alliance needs 'more time to gel' - Vanthoor

TF Sport open to running Astons alongside Corvette WEC programme

TF Sport open to running Astons alongside Corvette WEC programme

WEC
WEC
Monza

TF Sport open to running Astons alongside Corvette WEC programme TF Sport open to running Astons alongside Corvette WEC programme

Corvette joins forces with TF Sport for 2024 WEC GT3 campaign

Corvette joins forces with TF Sport for 2024 WEC GT3 campaign

WEC
WEC
Alpine A424 presentation

Corvette joins forces with TF Sport for 2024 WEC GT3 campaign Corvette joins forces with TF Sport for 2024 WEC GT3 campaign

Why A1GP alumni want to see motorsport’s World Cup resurrected

Why A1GP alumni want to see motorsport’s World Cup resurrected

General
General

Why A1GP alumni want to see motorsport’s World Cup resurrected Why A1GP alumni want to see motorsport’s World Cup resurrected

Why a multiple sportscar champion credits Kubica as an "amazing teacher"

Why a multiple sportscar champion credits Kubica as an "amazing teacher"

WEC
WEC

Why a multiple sportscar champion credits Kubica as an "amazing teacher" Why a multiple sportscar champion credits Kubica as an "amazing teacher"

The inevitable WEC change that will still be lamented

The inevitable WEC change that will still be lamented

WEC
WEC

The inevitable WEC change that will still be lamented The inevitable WEC change that will still be lamented

WEC return a "critical piece of the puzzle" for COTA

WEC return a "critical piece of the puzzle" for COTA

WEC
WEC

WEC return a "critical piece of the puzzle" for COTA WEC return a "critical piece of the puzzle" for COTA

Extent of Le Mans LMP2 winner Scherer's injuries revealed

Extent of Le Mans LMP2 winner Scherer's injuries revealed

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

Extent of Le Mans LMP2 winner Scherer's injuries revealed Extent of Le Mans LMP2 winner Scherer's injuries revealed

United Autosports explains freak issues that cost Le Mans LMP2 shot

United Autosports explains freak issues that cost Le Mans LMP2 shot

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

United Autosports explains freak issues that cost Le Mans LMP2 shot United Autosports explains freak issues that cost Le Mans LMP2 shot

WRT 'dreamed' of Le Mans win with Kubica, Deletraz after 2021 loss

WRT 'dreamed' of Le Mans win with Kubica, Deletraz after 2021 loss

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

WRT 'dreamed' of Le Mans win with Kubica, Deletraz after 2021 loss WRT 'dreamed' of Le Mans win with Kubica, Deletraz after 2021 loss

Toyota concept validates Le Mans hydrogen push, says ACO

Toyota concept validates Le Mans hydrogen push, says ACO

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

Toyota concept validates Le Mans hydrogen push, says ACO Toyota concept validates Le Mans hydrogen push, says ACO

Acura IMSA stars' simultaneous Le Mans returns a "coincidence"

Acura IMSA stars' simultaneous Le Mans returns a "coincidence"

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

Acura IMSA stars' simultaneous Le Mans returns a "coincidence" Acura IMSA stars' simultaneous Le Mans returns a "coincidence"

IMSA drivers defend ‘Americanised’ Le Mans safety car changes

IMSA drivers defend ‘Americanised’ Le Mans safety car changes

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

IMSA drivers defend ‘Americanised’ Le Mans safety car changes IMSA drivers defend ‘Americanised’ Le Mans safety car changes

Le Mans 24h: Calado puts Ferrari top in final practice session

Le Mans 24h: Calado puts Ferrari top in final practice session

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

Le Mans 24h: Calado puts Ferrari top in final practice session Le Mans 24h: Calado puts Ferrari top in final practice session

TDS LMP2 car gets three-minute penalty for Le Mans FP1 crash

TDS LMP2 car gets three-minute penalty for Le Mans FP1 crash

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

TDS LMP2 car gets three-minute penalty for Le Mans FP1 crash TDS LMP2 car gets three-minute penalty for Le Mans FP1 crash

Kobayashi: "To race in NASCAR was my dream" as a child

Kobayashi: "To race in NASCAR was my dream" as a child

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup

Kobayashi: "To race in NASCAR was my dream" as a child Kobayashi: "To race in NASCAR was my dream" as a child

Pagenaud wants to be back at Le Mans "every year" after 12-year absence

Pagenaud wants to be back at Le Mans "every year" after 12-year absence

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

Pagenaud wants to be back at Le Mans "every year" after 12-year absence Pagenaud wants to be back at Le Mans "every year" after 12-year absence

Kobayashi to make NASCAR Cup debut with 23XI Racing at Indy road course

Kobayashi to make NASCAR Cup debut with 23XI Racing at Indy road course

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Madison

Kobayashi to make NASCAR Cup debut with 23XI Racing at Indy road course Kobayashi to make NASCAR Cup debut with 23XI Racing at Indy road course

Norris didn't expect F1 points in Spain even before Hamilton clash

Norris didn't expect F1 points in Spain even before Hamilton clash

Formula 1
Formula 1
Spanish GP

Norris didn't expect F1 points in Spain even before Hamilton clash Norris didn't expect F1 points in Spain even before Hamilton clash

Engel calls for better standards from lapped cars after "lottery" Nurburgring 24H

Engel calls for better standards from lapped cars after "lottery" Nurburgring 24H

Endurance
Endurance
24 Hours of Nurburgring

Engel calls for better standards from lapped cars after "lottery" Nurburgring 24H Engel calls for better standards from lapped cars after "lottery" Nurburgring 24H

Aitken: DTM title challenge "very difficult" even without missing a race

Aitken: DTM title challenge "very difficult" even without missing a race

DTM
DTM
Oschersleben

Aitken: DTM title challenge "very difficult" even without missing a race Aitken: DTM title challenge "very difficult" even without missing a race

Ligier, Bosch join forces on hydrogen car to be revealed at Le Mans

Ligier, Bosch join forces on hydrogen car to be revealed at Le Mans

Le Mans
Le Mans

Ligier, Bosch join forces on hydrogen car to be revealed at Le Mans Ligier, Bosch join forces on hydrogen car to be revealed at Le Mans

The British sportscar racer enjoying a well-timed career peak

The British sportscar racer enjoying a well-timed career peak

IMSA
IMSA
Laguna Seca

The British sportscar racer enjoying a well-timed career peak The British sportscar racer enjoying a well-timed career peak

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

WRT didn't know Spa WEC LMP2 win was on until 12 minutes to go

WRT didn't know Spa WEC LMP2 win was on until 12 minutes to go

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

WRT didn't know Spa WEC LMP2 win was on until 12 minutes to go WRT didn't know Spa WEC LMP2 win was on until 12 minutes to go

WEC Spa: Toyota claims 1-2 finish in hectic race

WEC Spa: Toyota claims 1-2 finish in hectic race

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

WEC Spa: Toyota claims 1-2 finish in hectic race WEC Spa: Toyota claims 1-2 finish in hectic race

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

Jota: WEC Spa qualifying debut for 963 "exceeded expectations"

Jota: WEC Spa qualifying debut for 963 "exceeded expectations"

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

Jota: WEC Spa qualifying debut for 963 "exceeded expectations" Jota: WEC Spa qualifying debut for 963 "exceeded expectations"

WEC Spa: Toyota beats Cadillac to fastest FP3 time on drying track

WEC Spa: Toyota beats Cadillac to fastest FP3 time on drying track

WEC
WEC
Spa-Francorchamps

WEC Spa: Toyota beats Cadillac to fastest FP3 time on drying track WEC Spa: Toyota beats Cadillac to fastest FP3 time on drying track

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