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Tom Howard
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Tom Howard

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

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WRC
Rally Kenya
Toyota expects strong Hyundai comeback in WRC 2026

Hyundai's WRC upgrade plan to close the gap to Toyota

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WRC
Rally Kenya
Hyundai's WRC upgrade plan to close the gap to Toyota

Hyundai vows 2026 Rally1 car upgrades amid uncertainty over 2027 WRC commitment

WRC
WRC
Hyundai vows 2026 Rally1 car upgrades amid uncertainty over 2027 WRC commitment

Lancia rally legend Munari passes away aged 85

WRC
WRC
Lancia rally legend Munari passes away aged 85

How the virtual rally world put Armstrong on the path to the top of WRC

WRC
WRC
How the virtual rally world put Armstrong on the path to the top of WRC

New Toyota WRC car breaks cover in testing

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WRC
New Toyota WRC car breaks cover in testing

Why Lappi was so happy at Rally Sweden

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Why Lappi was so happy at Rally Sweden

Acropolis Rally reveals new route for WRC 2026

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WRC
Rally Greece
Acropolis Rally reveals new route for WRC 2026

Just how good is the WRC’s King of Consistency?

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Just how good is the WRC’s King of Consistency?

How Evans is becoming a Rally Sweden master

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
How Evans is becoming a Rally Sweden master

WRC Sweden: Evans storms to victory as Toyota scores 1-2-3-4

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WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Evans storms to victory as Toyota scores 1-2-3-4

WRC Sweden: Hyundai tries radical setup changes to find more speed

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WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Hyundai tries radical setup changes to find more speed

WRC Sweden: Evans heads Toyota 1-2-3-4 into final day

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WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Evans heads Toyota 1-2-3-4 into final day

WRC Sweden: Evans reclaims lead as Solberg sets sights on podium

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WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Evans reclaims lead as Solberg sets sights on podium

WRC Sweden: Katsuta snatches lead from Evans

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WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Katsuta snatches lead from Evans

WRC Sweden: Evans leads as Solberg drops to P5 after lucky escape

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WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Evans leads as Solberg drops to P5 after lucky escape

WRC Sweden: Solberg sets the pace to grab early lead

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WRC
Rally Sweden
WRC Sweden: Solberg sets the pace to grab early lead

The extra curveball facing WRC crews at Rally Sweden

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
The extra curveball facing WRC crews at Rally Sweden

Lappi set for comeback after thinking his WRC career was over

WRC
WRC
Rally Sweden
Lappi set for comeback after thinking his WRC career was over

Rally Finland drops famous stage for WRC 2026

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WRC
Rally Finland
Rally Finland drops famous stage for WRC 2026

Why Neuville struggled in "most difficult" Rally Monte Carlo

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
Why Neuville struggled in "most difficult" Rally Monte Carlo

USA edging closer to WRC return in 2027

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WRC
USA edging closer to WRC return in 2027

Is Monte Carlo winner Solberg now a WRC title contender?

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
Is Monte Carlo winner Solberg now a WRC title contender?

How Solberg tamed an extreme Rally Monte Carlo to join the WRC greats

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
How Solberg tamed an extreme Rally Monte Carlo to join the WRC greats

More than 10 tuners show interest in WRC 2027 rules

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
More than 10 tuners show interest in WRC 2027 rules

The factors that led to Solberg’s “crazy dream” Monte Carlo win

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
The factors that led to Solberg’s “crazy dream” Monte Carlo win

WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg dominates ‘proper Monte’ to claim sensational win

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg dominates ‘proper Monte’ to claim sensational win

Why WRC drivers hailed return of Monaco GP circuit stage

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
Why WRC drivers hailed return of Monaco GP circuit stage

WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg survives scare with healthy lead intact

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg survives scare with healthy lead intact

WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg in control, Evans holds off Ogier as conditions worsen

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
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

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
WRC Monte Carlo: Dominant Solberg exceeds Toyota’s expectations to lead Monte Carlo Rally

FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder search

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder search

WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg continues domination despite puncture

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg continues domination despite puncture

WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg stuns to lead Evans as fog red flags SS3

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
WRC Monte Carlo: Solberg stuns to lead Evans as fog red flags SS3

Can Lancia enjoy success on its anticipated WRC return?

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
Can Lancia enjoy success on its anticipated WRC return?

The headaches WRC crews must soothe ahead of a ‘proper Monte’

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
The headaches WRC crews must soothe ahead of a ‘proper Monte’

What to expect from the WRC in 2026

WRC
WRC
What to expect from the WRC in 2026

Ogier hungry for record 10th WRC title on eve of Rally Monte Carlo

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
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

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WRC
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

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
Why Hyundai is confident of challenging dominant Toyota in WRC 2026

Sesks set to make WRC return in 2026

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WRC
Sesks set to make WRC return in 2026

Hyundai unleashes refreshed 2026 WRC challenger

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WRC
Hyundai unleashes refreshed 2026 WRC challenger

M-Sport reveals 2026 WRC Ford Puma

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
M-Sport reveals 2026 WRC Ford Puma

How five-time runner-up Evans plans to finally become WRC champion

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
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

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WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
Why M-Sport chose youth over experience for its 2026 WRC line-up

Heavy snow forces Hyundai to postpone Neuville Monte Carlo test

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WRC
Heavy snow forces Hyundai to postpone Neuville Monte Carlo test

Toyota unveils new look 2026 WRC challenger 

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WRC
Toyota unveils new look 2026 WRC challenger 

Toyota selects Solberg to score manufacturer points in WRC 2026 opener

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WRC
Toyota selects Solberg to score manufacturer points in WRC 2026 opener

Ogier pays tribute to Tanak: He "pushed me the hardest"

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WRC
Ogier pays tribute to Tanak: He "pushed me the hardest"

Ranking the top 10 WRC drivers of 2025

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WRC
Ranking the top 10 WRC drivers of 2025

Toyota WRC team principal buys top WRC2 squad

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WRC
Toyota WRC team principal buys top WRC2 squad

Why Hyundai expects to be stronger in WRC 2026

WRC
WRC
Why Hyundai expects to be stronger in WRC 2026

The five moments that defined Ogier's historic WRC title

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WRC
The five moments that defined Ogier's historic WRC title

Munster set for Dakar Rally, WRC Monte Carlo double-header

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WRC
Munster set for Dakar Rally, WRC Monte Carlo double-header

Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new rally car

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WRC
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new rally car

Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #34 Oliver Solberg

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Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #34 Oliver Solberg

Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #30 Kalle Rovanpera

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Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #30 Kalle Rovanpera

Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #27 Ott Tanak

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Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #27 Ott Tanak

Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #24 Elfyn Evans

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Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #24 Elfyn Evans

Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #4 Sebastien Ogier

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Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #4 Sebastien Ogier