
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

Jean-Pierre Jabouille obituary: More than Renault's F1 trailblazer
Jean-Pierre Jabouille obituary Jean-Pierre Jabouille obituary: More than Renault's F1 trailblazer

Ex-Audi boss Gass joins JOTA to lead WEC Hypercar programme
Ex-Audi boss to head JOTA WEC team Ex-Audi boss Gass joins JOTA to lead WEC Hypercar programme

20 years on: Porsche’s 911 GT Daytona 24 Hours giant-killing relived
Porsche’s D24 giant-killing relived 20 years on: Porsche’s 911 GT Daytona 24 Hours giant-killing relived

BMW boss Rahal says finishing Rolex 24 was "almost like a win"
BMW: Finishing Daytona like a win BMW boss Rahal says finishing Rolex 24 was "almost like a win"

How MSR took Acura to the first win of sportscar racing's new era
How MSR took Acura to Rolex 24 win How MSR took Acura to the first win of sportscar racing's new era

WEC assessing Sebring alternative for US round from 2024
WEC assessing Sebring alternative WEC assessing Sebring alternative for US round from 2024

Inside BMW's long-awaited prototype racing return
Inside BMW's prototype racing return Inside BMW's long-awaited prototype racing return

JOTA retains da Costa and Stevens for Porsche 963 WEC programme
JOTA retains da Costa and Stevens JOTA retains da Costa and Stevens for Porsche 963 WEC programme

Glickenhaus, Vanwall plan additional Le Mans 24 Hours entries
Glickenhaus plans second LM24 entry Glickenhaus, Vanwall plan additional Le Mans 24 Hours entries

Spirit F1 owner and Le Mans-winning Bentley team boss John Wickham dies aged 73
Sprirt owner Wickham dies aged 73 Spirit F1 owner and Le Mans-winning Bentley team boss John Wickham dies aged 73

Cadillac not put off by lukewarm F1 reaction to Andretti entry plans
Cadillac not put off by reaction Cadillac not put off by lukewarm F1 reaction to Andretti entry plans

MotoGP legend Rossi set to test BMW LMDh prototype
Rossi set for BMW LMDh test MotoGP legend Rossi set to test BMW LMDh prototype

Isotta Fraschini aiming for Monza WEC debut after entry rejected
Isotta Fraschini targets Monza debut Isotta Fraschini aiming for Monza WEC debut after entry rejected

WEC reveals 2023 entry list, 13 cars in Hypercar class
Entry list for 2023 revealed WEC reveals 2023 entry list, 13 cars in Hypercar class

Giovinazzi joins WEC as Ferrari names 2023 Hypercar drivers
Ferrari names LMH drivers for 2023 Giovinazzi joins WEC as Ferrari names 2023 Hypercar drivers

Why the WEC should make space for modern garagistes in 2023
Why modern garagistes belong in WEC Why the WEC should make space for modern garagistes in 2023

Haas F1 reserve Fittipaldi joins JOTA for WEC LMP2 campaign
Fittipaldi joins JOTA's LMP2 team Haas F1 reserve Fittipaldi joins JOTA for WEC LMP2 campaign

Le Mans 24 Hours runner-up Michel Ferte dies aged 64
LM24 runner-up Michel Ferte dies Le Mans 24 Hours runner-up Michel Ferte dies aged 64

Complexity of LMDh cars prompted WTR-Andretti IMSA tie-up
WTR-Andretti deal could lead to LM24 Complexity of LMDh cars prompted WTR-Andretti IMSA tie-up

Isotta Fraschini partners with Vector Sport for WEC Hypercar bid
Isotta Fraschini reveals LMH partner Isotta Fraschini partners with Vector Sport for WEC Hypercar bid

The plug in and play stand-ins who got their timing just right
The stand-ins who got it right The plug in and play stand-ins who got their timing just right

Isotta Fraschini close to finalising 2023 WEC plans
Isotta close to finalising WEC plans Isotta Fraschini close to finalising 2023 WEC plans

Valentino Rossi joins BMW factory driver line-up
Rossi joins BMW factory line-up Valentino Rossi joins BMW factory driver line-up

Is Qatar the price motorsport fans have to pay?
Is Qatar the price fans have to pay? Is Qatar the price motorsport fans have to pay?

Jani to leave Porsche works driver role after 963 LMDh snub
Jani to leave Porsche works role Jani to leave Porsche works driver role after 963 LMDh snub

Porsche unveils driver line-ups for 2023 WEC and IMSA campaigns
Porsche unveils '23 driver line-ups Porsche unveils driver line-ups for 2023 WEC and IMSA campaigns

Sebring could keep place on '24 WEC calendar alongside Qatar
Sebring could stay on WEC calendar Sebring could keep place on '24 WEC calendar alongside Qatar

Glickenhaus commits to 2023 WEC Hypercar programme
Glickenhaus commits to Hypercar Glickenhaus commits to 2023 WEC Hypercar programme

Qatar to host WEC season-opening race in 2024
Qatar to hold 2024 curtain-raiser Qatar to host WEC season-opening race in 2024

The lesser-remembered sportscar exploits of BMW's two-trick pony
Steve Soper's sportcar exploits The lesser-remembered sportscar exploits of BMW's two-trick pony

Le Mans 24 Hours to reserve 15 slots for LMP2 cars in 2024
Le Mans to reserve 2024 LMP2 slots Le Mans 24 Hours to reserve 15 slots for LMP2 cars in 2024

F1 world champion Villeneuve in frame for Vanwall WEC seat
Villeneuve in frame for Vanwall WEC F1 world champion Villeneuve in frame for Vanwall WEC seat

LMP2 class set to be axed from WEC from 2024
LMP2 set to be axed from WEC in 2024 LMP2 class set to be axed from WEC from 2024

Grosjean joins Lamborghini ahead of 2024 LMDh drive
Grosjean joins Lamborghini LMDh Grosjean joins Lamborghini ahead of 2024 LMDh drive

How Toyota defeated Alpine for the 2022 WEC title
How Toyota defeated Alpine in 2022 How Toyota defeated Alpine for the 2022 WEC title

Villeneuve set to test Vanwall Le Mans Hypercar
Villeneuve to test Vanwall Hypercar Villeneuve set to test Vanwall Le Mans Hypercar

The long road to convergence for sportscar racing's new golden age
Sportscars long road to convergence The long road to convergence for sportscar racing's new golden age

Toyota announces unchanged driver line-up for 2023 WEC season
Toyota retains all six WEC drivers Toyota announces unchanged driver line-up for 2023 WEC season

Peugeot to complete first 24-hour test with 9X8 before Christmas
Peugeot to complete first 24H test Peugeot to complete first 24-hour test with 9X8 before Christmas

Alpine won't use F1 engine as basis for 2024 LMDh contender
Alpine won't use F1 engine in LMDh Alpine won't use F1 engine as basis for 2024 LMDh contender

Peugeot "in the mix" now with WEC Hypercar after Bahrain finale
Peugeot feels "in the mix" now Peugeot "in the mix" now with WEC Hypercar after Bahrain finale

How hobbled Ferrari denied Porsche an era-ending WEC title
How hobbled Ferrari denied Porsche How hobbled Ferrari denied Porsche an era-ending WEC title

Tandy and Makowiecki complete Porsche LMDh driver line-up
Tandy, Makowiecki join Porsche LMDh Tandy and Makowiecki complete Porsche LMDh driver line-up

Ferrari's Pier Guidi completed WEC finale using just fifth gear
Pier Guidi finished with fifth gear Ferrari's Pier Guidi completed WEC finale using just fifth gear

Ye joins JOTA Porsche LMDh squad for 2023 WEC season
Ye joins JOTA Porsche team for 2023 Ye joins JOTA Porsche LMDh squad for 2023 WEC season

Bahrain WEC: Toyota on pole for title decider, Alpine only fifth
Toyota on pole, Alpine only fifth Bahrain WEC: Toyota on pole for title decider, Alpine only fifth

Porsche set to rule out customer 963 LMDh cars for Rolex 24
Porsche to delay customer 963 LMDh Porsche set to rule out customer 963 LMDh cars for Rolex 24

Bahrain WEC: Peugeot claims 1-2 to head FP1 over #7 Toyota
Peugeot claims 1-2 to head FP1 Bahrain WEC: Peugeot claims 1-2 to head FP1 over #7 Toyota

Prema unlikely to defend ELMS title, could run two WEC cars
Prema unlikely to defend ELMS title Prema unlikely to defend ELMS title, could run two WEC cars

Toyota rules out all-new Hypercar for 2023 WEC season
Toyota rules out all-new Hypercar Toyota rules out all-new Hypercar for 2023 WEC season

Five drivers in running for Meyer Shank IMSA ride
Five contenders for Meyer Shank spot Five drivers in running for Meyer Shank IMSA ride

Peugeot gets performance break for Bahrain WEC finale
Peugeot gets BoP break for Bahrain Peugeot gets performance break for Bahrain WEC finale

Why Ferrari's long-awaited prototype return is a milestone moment
Why Ferrari's LMDh is a milestone Why Ferrari's long-awaited prototype return is a milestone moment

Jarvis won't defend IMSA crown in 2023
Jarvis won't defend IMSA crown Jarvis won't defend IMSA crown in 2023

How Ferrari's new Le Mans contender is a statement of philosophy
Analysis: The new Ferrari hypercar How Ferrari's new Le Mans contender is a statement of philosophy

Ferrari testing with two 499P WEC hypercars from early stage
Ferrari testing with two LMH cars Ferrari testing with two 499P WEC hypercars from early stage

Ferrari unveils 499P Le Mans Hypercar in full race livery
Ferrari unveils Le Mans Hypercar Ferrari unveils 499P Le Mans Hypercar in full race livery

How the returning motorsport ‘Olympics’ is aiming to make its mark
The return of motorsport ‘Olympics’ How the returning motorsport ‘Olympics’ is aiming to make its mark

Ex-F1 driver Wehrlein emerges as Porsche LMDh contender after test
Wehrlein a Porsche LMDh contender Ex-F1 driver Wehrlein emerges as Porsche LMDh contender after test

ARTA to join forces with Mugen for 2023 SUPER GT season
ARTA set for 2023 Mugen tie-up ARTA to join forces with Mugen for 2023 SUPER GT season
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Reynolds unsure on Gen3 raceability
Reynolds unsure on Gen3 raceability Reynolds unsure on Gen3 raceability

Verstappen buoyed by new handling characteristics of 2023 F1 tyres
Verstappen buoyed by new handling characteristics of 2023 F1 tyres Verstappen buoyed by new handling characteristics of 2023 F1 tyres

Ricciardo drives Supercars Mustang
Ricciardo drives Supercars Mustang Ricciardo drives Supercars Mustang

Why MotoGP's first pre-season test of 2023 will decide Marquez and Honda's future
Why MotoGP's first pre-season test of 2023 will decide Marquez and Honda's future Why MotoGP's first pre-season test of 2023 will decide Marquez and Honda's future

Porsche boss “as surprised as anyone” over F1 Gulf-Williams social media frenzy
Porsche boss “as surprised as anyone” over F1 Gulf-Williams social media frenzy Porsche boss “as surprised as anyone” over F1 Gulf-Williams social media frenzy

Feeney predicts "crazy" Supercars opener
Feeney predicts "crazy" Supercars opener Feeney predicts "crazy" Supercars opener

Reynolds unsure on Gen3 raceability
Reynolds unsure on Gen3 raceability Reynolds unsure on Gen3 raceability

Bargwanna to race TCR in Europe
Bargwanna to race TCR in Europe Bargwanna to race TCR in Europe

Ricciardo drives Supercars Mustang
Ricciardo drives Supercars Mustang Ricciardo drives Supercars Mustang

Triple Eight unveils dedicated Gen3 testing livery
Triple Eight unveils dedicated Gen3 testing livery Triple Eight unveils dedicated Gen3 testing livery

McLaren unveils the name of their 2023 Formula 1 car
McLaren unveils the name of their 2023 Formula 1 car

Finally, a Real Car! Analysing the Alfa Romeo C43 Launch
Finally, a Real Car! Analysing the Alfa Romeo C43 Launch

Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake unveil the C43
Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake unveil the C43

Live - Round 4: Dubai Autodrome - Race 3
Live - Round 4: Dubai Autodrome - Race 3

Live - Round 4: Dubai Autodrome - Race 2
Live - Round 4: Dubai Autodrome - Race 2