
James Newbold is Autosport's Plus Editor, responsible for coordinating website feature content.
In a sign of things to come, having completed his Politics and International Relations degree at the University of East Anglia in 2015, he left his graduation ceremony early to catch the last train to Brussels for the following day's Spa 24 Hours.
After a period as a freelancer, he joined the Autosport staff in 2018 and won the Motorsport UK young journalist of the year award. He initially edited Autosport magazine's Performance and Engineering supplements before joining the website team in his current role in 2020.
A keen enthusiast of anything that can be categorised unusual or niche, he enjoys unearthing little-known stories across all branches of motorsport, but has spent most of his career covering sportscars and is a regular part of the Le Mans 24 Hours reporting team.
He lives with his wife and children in Plymouth, England.
Latest articles by James Newbold

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Menezes announces Peugeot WEC exit after Bahrain finale
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Friday favourite: The F3000 Lola that propelled a Spanish hopeful into F1
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Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E
Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E

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The other Dutch racing ace enjoying a standout 2023
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United Autosports signs Keating, Quinn for 2024 IMSA LMP2 season
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Friday favourite: The British duo that captured Ford global glory
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Why 2023’s most unpredictable series is a refreshing tonic
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What could have been: A forgotten F1 racer’s Ganassi cameos split by seven years
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Friday favourite: The all-conquering Lola that made Bourdais an Indycar star
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BMW signs Robin Frijns as works driver, will test WRT's LMDh car
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Zhou's Hungarian GP "pretty much over" after "strange" Alfa F1 start glitch
Zhou's Hungarian GP "pretty much over" after "strange" Alfa F1 start glitch Zhou's Hungarian GP "pretty much over" after "strange" Alfa F1 start glitch

Horner: Perez's "brave" Hungary F1 performance a "statement drive"
Horner: Perez's "brave" Hungary F1 performance a "statement drive" Horner: Perez's "brave" Hungary F1 performance a "statement drive"

World RX fire investigation ongoing as Lydden Hill RX1e races cancelled
World RX fire investigation ongoing as Lydden Hill RX1e races cancelled World RX fire investigation ongoing as Lydden Hill RX1e races cancelled

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Friday favourite: The “old-school” Canadian track that commands respect
Friday favourite: The “old-school” Canadian track that commands respect Friday favourite: The “old-school” Canadian track that commands respect

Peugeot has "all the right ingredients" for WEC success - di Resta
Peugeot has "all the right ingredients" for WEC success - di Resta Peugeot has "all the right ingredients" for WEC success - di Resta

Return to international calendar not "first focus" for new DTM bosses
Return to international calendar not "first focus" for new DTM bosses Return to international calendar not "first focus" for new DTM bosses

Friday favourite: The stalwart Aston that almost cooked its drivers
Friday favourite: The stalwart Aston that almost cooked its drivers Friday favourite: The stalwart Aston that almost cooked its drivers

Hong Kong "test case" could lead to more non-traditional venues for World RX
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The next Danish Le Mans hope seeking to follow in Kristensen's footsteps
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10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Monza
10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Monza 10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Monza

Alpine's first 2023 WEC podium at Monza "a huge relief"
Alpine's first 2023 WEC podium at Monza "a huge relief" Alpine's first 2023 WEC podium at Monza "a huge relief"

Corvette had “complete package” to win WEC title two rounds early - Catsburg
Corvette had “complete package” to win WEC title two rounds early - Catsburg Corvette had “complete package” to win WEC title two rounds early - Catsburg

WEC teams frustrated by safety car rules “lottery” at Monza
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#8 Toyota demoted to sixth for exceeding power limit in WEC Monza race
#8 Toyota demoted to sixth for exceeding power limit in WEC Monza race #8 Toyota demoted to sixth for exceeding power limit in WEC Monza race

WEC Monza: #7 Toyota wins to defeat Ferrari
WEC Monza: #7 Toyota wins to defeat Ferrari WEC Monza: #7 Toyota wins to defeat Ferrari

"Underdog" Proton targets finish on WEC Hypercar debut - Tincknell
"Underdog" Proton targets finish on WEC Hypercar debut - Tincknell "Underdog" Proton targets finish on WEC Hypercar debut - Tincknell

Peugeot "starting to have the feel of a proper race car" in WEC – Menezes
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WEC Monza: Peugeot beats Ferrari to lead final practice
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Kubica targets WEC Hypercar seat in 2024 after LMP2 class axed
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Ferrari: WEC tyre warmer ban return won't be "key factor" at Monza
Ferrari: WEC tyre warmer ban return won't be "key factor" at Monza Ferrari: WEC tyre warmer ban return won't be "key factor" at Monza

Friday favourite: The valued gaijin guide lost to tragedy
Friday favourite: The valued gaijin guide lost to tragedy Friday favourite: The valued gaijin guide lost to tragedy

WEC Monza: Pier Guidi Ferrari shades Jota Porsche for top spot in FP1
WEC Monza: Pier Guidi Ferrari shades Jota Porsche for top spot in FP1 WEC Monza: Pier Guidi Ferrari shades Jota Porsche for top spot in FP1

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TF Sport open to running Astons alongside Corvette WEC programme
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Why A1GP alumni want to see motorsport’s World Cup resurrected
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WEC return a "critical piece of the puzzle" for COTA
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Extent of Le Mans LMP2 winner Scherer's injuries revealed
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United Autosports explains freak issues that cost Le Mans LMP2 win chance
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"Disappointed" WRT 'dreamed' of Le Mans win with Kubica, Deletraz after 2021 loss
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