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Tom Howard
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Tom Howard

Tom Howard is a News Editor working across both Autosport.com and Motorsport.com websites. 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.

Latest articles by Tom Howard

Neuville reveals “MacGyver” style WRC Safari Rally car repair

Neuville reveals “MacGyver” style WRC Safari Rally car repair

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
Neuville reveals “MacGyver” style WRC Safari Rally car repair
WRC Safari Rally: Rovanpera stuns rivals to lead as Neuville suffers puncture

WRC Safari Rally: Rovanpera stuns rivals to lead as Neuville suffers puncture

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
WRC Safari Rally: Rovanpera stuns rivals to lead as Neuville suffers puncture
Kenya president pushing for longer WRC Safari Rally

Kenya president pushing for longer WRC Safari Rally

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
Kenya president pushing for longer WRC Safari Rally
How WRC Rally1 teams embraced the return of the snorkel

How WRC Rally1 teams embraced the return of the snorkel

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
How WRC Rally1 teams embraced the return of the snorkel
Kenya launches motorsport academy to nurture future WRC stars

Kenya launches motorsport academy to nurture future WRC stars

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
Kenya launches motorsport academy to nurture future WRC stars
WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead

WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead
Rovanpera: WRC technical overhaul for 2025 “makes no sense”

Rovanpera: WRC technical overhaul for 2025 “makes no sense”

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
Rovanpera: WRC technical overhaul for 2025 “makes no sense”
Toyota to deploy suspension update at WRC Safari Rally Kenya

Toyota to deploy suspension update at WRC Safari Rally Kenya

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
Toyota to deploy suspension update at WRC Safari Rally Kenya
Neuville hopeful Hyundai has addressed WRC Kenya reliability woes

Neuville hopeful Hyundai has addressed WRC Kenya reliability woes

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
Neuville hopeful Hyundai has addressed WRC Kenya reliability woes
Paraguay in contention to join 2025 WRC calendar

Paraguay in contention to join 2025 WRC calendar

WRC
WRC
Paraguay in contention to join 2025 WRC calendar
Toyota selects Ogier for WRC’s visit to Croatia

Toyota selects Ogier for WRC’s visit to Croatia

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
Toyota selects Ogier for WRC’s visit to Croatia
Lancia offers hint at future rally return

Lancia offers hint at future rally return

WRC
WRC
Lancia offers hint at future rally return
Snorkels “more relevant” for rainy-season WRC Safari

Snorkels “more relevant” for rainy-season WRC Safari

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
Snorkels “more relevant” for rainy-season WRC Safari
WRC and Dakar winner Kenjiro Shinozuka dies aged 75

WRC and Dakar winner Kenjiro Shinozuka dies aged 75

WRC
WRC
WRC and Dakar winner Kenjiro Shinozuka dies aged 75
Neuville clarifies WRC future amid anger over FIA technical reforms

Neuville clarifies WRC future amid anger over FIA technical reforms

WRC
WRC
Neuville clarifies WRC future amid anger over FIA technical reforms
Fourmaux: Adjusting to hybrid-less WRC cars will be a “challenge”

Fourmaux: Adjusting to hybrid-less WRC cars will be a “challenge”

WRC
WRC
Fourmaux: Adjusting to hybrid-less WRC cars will be a “challenge”
Toyota: More details needed for WRC Rally2 upgrade kit decision

Toyota: More details needed for WRC Rally2 upgrade kit decision

WRC
WRC
Toyota: More details needed for WRC Rally2 upgrade kit decision
The Rally1 inspiration behind the WRC’s latest customer weapon

The Rally1 inspiration behind the WRC’s latest customer weapon

WRC
WRC
The Rally1 inspiration behind the WRC’s latest customer weapon
The other Solberg making waves behind the scenes in the WRC

The other Solberg making waves behind the scenes in the WRC

WRC
WRC
The other Solberg making waves behind the scenes in the WRC
 Canary Islands to host WRC in 2025 in new two-year deal

Canary Islands to host WRC in 2025 in new two-year deal

WRC
WRC
Canary Islands to host WRC in 2025 in new two-year deal
Toyota boss Latvala feels parts of future WRC vision "too aggressive"

Toyota boss Latvala feels parts of future WRC vision "too aggressive"

WRC
WRC
Toyota boss Latvala feels parts of future WRC vision "too aggressive"
FIA releases WRC fan survey results

FIA releases WRC fan survey results

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
FIA releases WRC fan survey results
Legendary Finland stage rejoins WRC after seven-year hiatus

Legendary Finland stage rejoins WRC after seven-year hiatus

WRC
WRC
Rally Finland
Legendary Finland stage rejoins WRC after seven-year hiatus
Changes to WRC formats and service parks to begin in 2025

Changes to WRC formats and service parks to begin in 2025

WRC
WRC
Changes to WRC formats and service parks to begin in 2025
WRC teams react to FIA’s vision for the future

WRC teams react to FIA’s vision for the future

WRC
WRC
WRC teams react to FIA’s vision for the future
 FIA explains Rally1 roadmap as WRC prepares for two-year transition

FIA explains Rally1 roadmap as WRC prepares for two-year transition

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
FIA explains Rally1 roadmap as WRC prepares for two-year transition
Analysis: What the FIA's radical changes could mean for WRC

Analysis: What the FIA's radical changes could mean for WRC

WRC
WRC
Analysis: What the FIA's radical changes could mean for WRC
WRC Promoter backs FIA vision for WRC future

WRC Promoter backs FIA vision for WRC future

WRC
WRC
WRC Promoter backs FIA vision for WRC future
WRC to abandon hybrid-powered Rally1 cars from 2025

WRC to abandon hybrid-powered Rally1 cars from 2025

WRC
WRC
WRC to abandon hybrid-powered Rally1 cars from 2025
Rovanpera adds Safari Rally Kenya to WRC part-time programme

Rovanpera adds Safari Rally Kenya to WRC part-time programme

WRC
WRC
Rally Kenya
Rovanpera adds Safari Rally Kenya to WRC part-time programme
The future stars of tomorrow turning a WRC dream into reality

The future stars of tomorrow turning a WRC dream into reality

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
The future stars of tomorrow turning a WRC dream into reality
Analysis: What to expect from the FIA as WRC future decision looms

Analysis: What to expect from the FIA as WRC future decision looms

WRC
WRC
Analysis: What to expect from the FIA as WRC future decision looms
Ireland WRC bid hinges on funding after event concept approval

Ireland WRC bid hinges on funding after event concept approval

WRC
WRC
Ireland WRC bid hinges on funding after event concept approval
 Tanak not worried about 2024 WRC title bid after difficult start

Tanak not worried about 2024 WRC title bid after difficult start

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Tanak not worried about 2024 WRC title bid after difficult start
How a new 'old' challenge is capturing the spirit of British rallying lore

How a new 'old' challenge is capturing the spirit of British rallying lore

Plus
National
Plus
National
How a new 'old' challenge is capturing the spirit of British rallying lore
WRC meets with Motorsport UK to discuss Rally GB revival in Scotland

WRC meets with Motorsport UK to discuss Rally GB revival in Scotland

WRC
WRC
WRC meets with Motorsport UK to discuss Rally GB revival in Scotland
How Lappi survived Swedish snow carnage to snap his lengthy WRC drought

How Lappi survived Swedish snow carnage to snap his lengthy WRC drought

Plus
WRC
Plus
WRC
Rally Sweden
How Lappi survived Swedish snow carnage to snap his lengthy WRC drought
WRC Sweden podium exceeded Evans’ expectations

WRC Sweden podium exceeded Evans’ expectations

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden podium exceeded Evans’ expectations
Fourmaux: Maiden WRC podium is proof to “never give up” on dreams

Fourmaux: Maiden WRC podium is proof to “never give up” on dreams

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Fourmaux: Maiden WRC podium is proof to “never give up” on dreams
Lappi thought drought-ending Sweden WRC win would never come

Lappi thought drought-ending Sweden WRC win would never come

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Lappi thought drought-ending Sweden WRC win would never come
WRC Sweden: Lappi ends victory drought with comfortable win

WRC Sweden: Lappi ends victory drought with comfortable win

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Lappi ends victory drought with comfortable win
WRC Sweden: Evans snatches second as Lappi closes on win

WRC Sweden: Evans snatches second as Lappi closes on win

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Evans snatches second as Lappi closes on win
M-Sport hails Fourmaux’s WRC Sweden drive as his best yet

M-Sport hails Fourmaux’s WRC Sweden drive as his best yet

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
M-Sport hails Fourmaux’s WRC Sweden drive as his best yet
Hyundai: Lappi won't need advice to wrap up drought-ending WRC win in Sweden

Hyundai: Lappi won't need advice to wrap up drought-ending WRC win in Sweden

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Hyundai: Lappi won't need advice to wrap up drought-ending WRC win in Sweden
WRC Sweden: Lappi preserves lead over M-Sport’s Fourmaux

WRC Sweden: Lappi preserves lead over M-Sport’s Fourmaux

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Lappi preserves lead over M-Sport’s Fourmaux
WRC Sweden: Katsuta crash hands Lappi comfortable lead

WRC Sweden: Katsuta crash hands Lappi comfortable lead

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Katsuta crash hands Lappi comfortable lead
How a WRC driver turned a jacket into a makeshift window on Rally Sweden

How a WRC driver turned a jacket into a makeshift window on Rally Sweden

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
How a WRC driver turned a jacket into a makeshift window on Rally Sweden
Neuville: Fuel pressure problem not tactics to blame for Rally Sweden delay

Neuville: Fuel pressure problem not tactics to blame for Rally Sweden delay

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Neuville: Fuel pressure problem not tactics to blame for Rally Sweden delay
WRC Sweden: Lappi snatches lead from Katsuta to end “crazy” Friday

WRC Sweden: Lappi snatches lead from Katsuta to end “crazy” Friday

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Lappi snatches lead from Katsuta to end “crazy” Friday
Rovanpera explains crash from WRC Rally Sweden lead

Rovanpera explains crash from WRC Rally Sweden lead

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Rovanpera explains crash from WRC Rally Sweden lead
WRC Sweden: Katsuta leads as Rovanpera, Tanak crash out

WRC Sweden: Katsuta leads as Rovanpera, Tanak crash out

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Katsuta leads as Rovanpera, Tanak crash out
WRC Sweden: Rovanpera sets the pace on championship return

WRC Sweden: Rovanpera sets the pace on championship return

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Rovanpera sets the pace on championship return
Hyundai confident Tanak’s WRC engine issue won’t return in Sweden

Hyundai confident Tanak’s WRC engine issue won’t return in Sweden

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Hyundai confident Tanak’s WRC engine issue won’t return in Sweden
"Relaxed" Rovanpera to enjoy Rally Sweden victory tilt without WRC title pressure

"Relaxed" Rovanpera to enjoy Rally Sweden victory tilt without WRC title pressure

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
"Relaxed" Rovanpera to enjoy Rally Sweden victory tilt without WRC title pressure
WRC Central European Rally set for date change

WRC Central European Rally set for date change

WRC
WRC
Central Europe Rally
WRC Central European Rally set for date change
Abiteboul urges FIA to ponder any radical changes to WRC formula

Abiteboul urges FIA to ponder any radical changes to WRC formula

WRC
WRC
Abiteboul urges FIA to ponder any radical changes to WRC formula
New Spirit of Rallying award created to honour WRC star Craig Breen

New Spirit of Rallying award created to honour WRC star Craig Breen

WRC
WRC
New Spirit of Rallying award created to honour WRC star Craig Breen
Suninen announces 2024 WRC plans with Hyundai squad

Suninen announces 2024 WRC plans with Hyundai squad

WRC
WRC
Suninen announces 2024 WRC plans with Hyundai squad
Hyundai adopts new livery for remainder of WRC season

Hyundai adopts new livery for remainder of WRC season

WRC
WRC
Hyundai adopts new livery for remainder of WRC season
Gravel Notes Podcast: WRC Sweden preview

Gravel Notes Podcast: WRC Sweden preview

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Gravel Notes Podcast: WRC Sweden preview

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