Tom Howard is the WRC reporter for Autosport. Starting out as a sports reporter in local newspapers, Tom focussed on motorsport covering several national championships in the UK, including the BTCC.
After a period working as a freelance journalist, Tom moved to Australia in 2013 landing a job at leading Australian motorsport news outlet speedcafe.com, covering international motorsport events including F1, WRC and Supercars. Progressing to Editor in 2017, Tom was named Motorsport Australia Journalist of the Year for his work. He is also a two-time winner of Supercars Journalist of The Year (2017,2019) and a Supercars Championship Media Award winner in 2019.
Tom moved back to his native UK in 2020, firstly working in BTCC, before joining Autosport and motorsport.com in 2021, and then becoming a freelance rally reporter in 2025.
Latest articles by Tom Howard
Toyota expects strong Hyundai comeback in WRC 2026
Hyundai's WRC upgrade plan to close the gap to Toyota
Hyundai vows 2026 Rally1 car upgrades amid uncertainty over 2027 WRC commitment
Lancia rally legend Munari passes away aged 85
How the virtual rally world put Armstrong on the path to the top of WRC
New Toyota WRC car breaks cover in testing
Why Lappi was so happy at Rally Sweden
Acropolis Rally reveals new route for WRC 2026
Just how good is the WRC’s King of Consistency?
How Evans is becoming a Rally Sweden master
WRC Sweden: Evans storms to victory as Toyota scores 1-2-3-4
WRC Sweden: Hyundai tries radical setup changes to find more speed
WRC Sweden: Evans heads Toyota 1-2-3-4 into final day
WRC Sweden: Evans reclaims lead as Solberg sets sights on podium
WRC Sweden: Katsuta snatches lead from Evans
WRC Sweden: Evans leads as Solberg drops to P5 after lucky escape
WRC Sweden: Solberg sets the pace to grab early lead
The extra curveball facing WRC crews at Rally Sweden
Lappi set for comeback after thinking his WRC career was over
Rally Finland drops famous stage for WRC 2026
Why Neuville struggled in "most difficult" Rally Monte Carlo
USA edging closer to WRC return in 2027
Is Monte Carlo winner Solberg now a WRC title contender?
How Solberg tamed an extreme Rally Monte Carlo to join the WRC greats
More than 10 tuners show interest in WRC 2027 rules
The factors that led to Solberg’s “crazy dream” Monte Carlo win
WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg dominates ‘proper Monte’ to claim sensational win
Why WRC drivers hailed return of Monaco GP circuit stage
WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg survives scare with healthy lead intact
WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg in control, Evans holds off Ogier as conditions worsen
WRC Monte Carlo: Dominant Solberg exceeds Toyota’s expectations to lead Monte Carlo Rally
FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder search
WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg continues domination despite puncture
WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg stuns to lead Evans as fog red flags SS3
Can Lancia enjoy success on its anticipated WRC return?
The headaches WRC crews must soothe ahead of a ‘proper Monte’
What to expect from the WRC in 2026
Ogier hungry for record 10th WRC title on eve of Rally Monte Carlo
How Solberg has proved that good things really do come to those who wait
Why Hyundai is confident of challenging dominant Toyota in WRC 2026
Sesks set to make WRC return in 2026
Hyundai unleashes refreshed 2026 WRC challenger
M-Sport reveals 2026 WRC Ford Puma
How five-time runner-up Evans plans to finally become WRC champion
Why M-Sport chose youth over experience for its 2026 WRC line-up
Heavy snow forces Hyundai to postpone Neuville Monte Carlo test
Toyota unveils new look 2026 WRC challenger
Toyota selects Solberg to score manufacturer points in WRC 2026 opener
Ogier pays tribute to Tanak: He "pushed me the hardest"
Ranking the top 10 WRC drivers of 2025
Toyota WRC team principal buys top WRC2 squad
Why Hyundai expects to be stronger in WRC 2026
The five moments that defined Ogier's historic WRC title
Munster set for Dakar Rally, WRC Monte Carlo double-header
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new rally car
Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #34 Oliver Solberg
Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #30 Kalle Rovanpera
Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #27 Ott Tanak
Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #24 Elfyn Evans
Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #4 Sebastien Ogier