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Matt Kew

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Motorsport.com Silverstone extends British GP contract until 2024

Silverstone extends British GP contract until 2024

Silverstone circuit chiefs have agreed a new deal with Liberty Media which will keep the British Grand Prix venue on the Formula 1 calendar until 2024.
By Matt Kew 11 July 2019
Motorsport.com Ford won't use new GT as WEC hypercar base

Ford won't use new GT as WEC hypercar base

Ford will not use its GT as the basis for an entry into the World Endurance Championship's hypercar concept class, according to the chief technical officer of Multimatic.
By Matt Kew 05 July 2019
Motorsport.com 'Dangerous' Blundell should consider BTCC exit - Chilton

'Dangerous' Blundell should consider BTCC exit - Chilton

Tom Chilton reckons ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Blundell should consider quitting the BTCC after their qualifying incident at Thruxton.
By Matt Kew 20 May 2019
Records VW unveils revised ID R for Nurburgring record attempt

VW unveils revised ID R for Nurburgring record attempt

Volkswagen has officially unveiled its heavily revised I.D. R prototype ahead of an attempt to break the electric car record for the Nurburgring Nordschleife.
By Matt Kew 25 April 2019
Motorsport.com BTCC invites bids for hybrid system supply

BTCC invites bids for hybrid system supply

TOCA, the organising body of the British Touring Car Championship, has issued an invitation to tender for the supply of a hybrid system planned for a 2022 introduction.
By Matt Kew 11 April 2019
Motorsport.com Nigel Mansell's F1 world championship car could be yours

Nigel Mansell's F1 world championship car could be yours

The Williams FW14B that Nigel Mansell drove to the 1992 Formula 1 world championship title is to be offered for sale by Bonhams at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
By Matt Kew 07 February 2019
Classics Ex-Clark, Hill BTCC Ford to be sold at Autosport International 2019

Ex-Clark, Hill BTCC Ford to be sold at Autosport International 2019

A works Ford Lotus Cortina raced by Formula 1 champions Jim Clark and Graham Hill in the British Touring Car Championship will be sold by Silverstone Auctions at Autosport International.
By Matt Kew 26 November 2018
Motorsport.com Porsche 919 Evo just misses Brands Hatch lap record

Porsche 919 Evo just misses Brands Hatch lap record

The upgraded Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo LMP1 car missed out on unofficially breaking the lap record for the Indy layout at Brands Hatch by just a tenth of a second on Sunday.
By Matt Kew 04 September 2018
Classics 1962 ex-Phil Hill Ferrari 250 GTO sells for world record $48.4m!

1962 ex-Phil Hill Ferrari 250 GTO sells for world record $48.4m!

RM Sotheby's has sold the Series 2 GTO for the highest price ever achieved for a car at auction, to a packed saleroom in Monterey, California
By Matt Kew 27 August 2018
Motorsport.com DTM could change name to broaden international appeal

DTM could change name to broaden international appeal

DTM boss Gerhard Berger says a name change for the series is 'on the radar' as organising body ITR attempts to broaden the tin-top championship’s global appeal.
By Matt Kew 21 August 2018
Lists 10 Reasons To Go To The Silverstone Classic

10 Reasons To Go To The Silverstone Classic

Silverstone’s historic extravaganza is the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival. We run through the bumper grids, and who should be battling for the spoils.
By Matt Kew 18 July 2018
Classics Ex-Phil Hill Ferrari 250 GTO test car announced for £34m auction

Ex-Phil Hill Ferrari 250 GTO test car announced for £34m auction

Like waiting for a bus, two 250 GTOs have come along at once; a second example of this iconic Ferrari is now set for a record-breaking sale this year
By Matt Kew 20 June 2018
Classics Ford's 1966 Le Mans GT40 could sell for £9m

Ford's 1966 Le Mans GT40 could sell for £9m

A Ford GT40 MkII that finished third at Le Mans in 1966 is to be auctioned by RM Sotheby's and is estimated to sell for up to £9m million.
By Matt Kew 14 June 2018
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