James Newbold
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James Newbold

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

Sims "surprised" to be leading 2023 IMSA standings with one race to go

Sims "surprised" to be leading 2023 IMSA standings with one race to go

IMSA
IMSA
Petit Le Mans Road Atlanta

Sims "surprised" to be leading 2023 IMSA standings with one race to go Sims "surprised" to be leading 2023 IMSA standings with one race to go

Why tyre wars have largely become a thing of the past in motorsport

Why tyre wars have largely become a thing of the past in motorsport

Formula 1
Formula 1

Why tyre wars have largely become a thing of the past in motorsport Why tyre wars have largely become a thing of the past in motorsport

Albuquerque enjoys "wild" unpredictability of 2023 IMSA title fight

Albuquerque enjoys "wild" unpredictability of 2023 IMSA title fight

IMSA
IMSA

Albuquerque enjoys "wild" unpredictability of 2023 IMSA title fight Albuquerque enjoys "wild" unpredictability of 2023 IMSA title fight

Maserati GT2 racer to make competition debut at Paul Ricard

Maserati GT2 racer to make competition debut at Paul Ricard

GT
GT

Maserati GT2 racer to make competition debut at Paul Ricard Maserati GT2 racer to make competition debut at Paul Ricard

Friday favourite: The future TV pundits who ganged up on their F1 team boss

Friday favourite: The future TV pundits who ganged up on their F1 team boss

Formula 1
Formula 1

Friday favourite: The future TV pundits who ganged up on their F1 team boss Friday favourite: The future TV pundits who ganged up on their F1 team boss

Friday favourite: How a knack for Thruxton opened doors to an F3 stalwart

Friday favourite: How a knack for Thruxton opened doors to an F3 stalwart

General
General

Friday favourite: How a knack for Thruxton opened doors to an F3 stalwart Friday favourite: How a knack for Thruxton opened doors to an F3 stalwart

Vandoorne gets Peugeot WEC drive for 2024 season after Fuji cameo

Vandoorne gets Peugeot WEC drive for 2024 season after Fuji cameo

WEC
WEC
Fuji

Vandoorne gets Peugeot WEC drive for 2024 season after Fuji cameo Vandoorne gets Peugeot WEC drive for 2024 season after Fuji cameo

Norris hit the same wall as Russell on F1 Singapore GP final lap

Norris hit the same wall as Russell on F1 Singapore GP final lap

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP

Norris hit the same wall as Russell on F1 Singapore GP final lap Norris hit the same wall as Russell on F1 Singapore GP final lap

Sainz felt "under control" on his way to Singapore F1 victory

Sainz felt "under control" on his way to Singapore F1 victory

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP

Sainz felt "under control" on his way to Singapore F1 victory Sainz felt "under control" on his way to Singapore F1 victory

Hamilton: 2023 Mercedes is "hardest" car to get right in F1 career

Hamilton: 2023 Mercedes is "hardest" car to get right in F1 career

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP

Hamilton: 2023 Mercedes is "hardest" car to get right in F1 career Hamilton: 2023 Mercedes is "hardest" car to get right in F1 career

Russell: Mercedes in "exciting place" with Singapore F1 tyre "advantage"

Russell: Mercedes in "exciting place" with Singapore F1 tyre "advantage"

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP

Russell: Mercedes in "exciting place" with Singapore F1 tyre "advantage" Russell: Mercedes in "exciting place" with Singapore F1 tyre "advantage"

Menezes announces Peugeot WEC exit after Bahrain finale

Menezes announces Peugeot WEC exit after Bahrain finale

WEC
WEC
Fuji

Menezes announces Peugeot WEC exit after Bahrain finale Menezes announces Peugeot WEC exit after Bahrain finale

Friday favourite: The F3000 Lola that propelled a Spanish hopeful into F1

Friday favourite: The F3000 Lola that propelled a Spanish hopeful into F1

General
General

Friday favourite: The F3000 Lola that propelled a Spanish hopeful into F1 Friday favourite: The F3000 Lola that propelled a Spanish hopeful into F1

Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E

Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E

Formula E
Formula E

Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E Andretti Global signs Nato to replace Lotterer in Formula E

Friday favourite: The Californian who rescued a doomed Toyota Le Mans result

Friday favourite: The Californian who rescued a doomed Toyota Le Mans result

Le Mans
Le Mans

Friday favourite: The Californian who rescued a doomed Toyota Le Mans result Friday favourite: The Californian who rescued a doomed Toyota Le Mans result

The other Dutch racing ace enjoying a standout 2023

The other Dutch racing ace enjoying a standout 2023

Plus WEC
Plus
WEC

The other Dutch racing ace enjoying a standout 2023 The other Dutch racing ace enjoying a standout 2023

Rosenqvist joins Meyer Shank Racing for 2024 IndyCar season, Pagenaud departs

Rosenqvist joins Meyer Shank Racing for 2024 IndyCar season, Pagenaud departs

IndyCar
IndyCar

Rosenqvist joins Meyer Shank Racing for 2024 IndyCar season, Pagenaud departs Rosenqvist joins Meyer Shank Racing for 2024 IndyCar season, Pagenaud departs

Friday favourite: Why there's more to Imola than its tragic past

Friday favourite: Why there's more to Imola than its tragic past

General
General

Friday favourite: Why there's more to Imola than its tragic past Friday favourite: Why there's more to Imola than its tragic past

United Autosports signs Keating, Quinn for 2024 IMSA LMP2 season

United Autosports signs Keating, Quinn for 2024 IMSA LMP2 season

IMSA
IMSA
Virginia

United Autosports signs Keating, Quinn for 2024 IMSA LMP2 season United Autosports signs Keating, Quinn for 2024 IMSA LMP2 season

Friday favourite: The British duo that captured Ford global glory

Friday favourite: The British duo that captured Ford global glory

WEC
WEC

Friday favourite: The British duo that captured Ford global glory Friday favourite: The British duo that captured Ford global glory

Why 2023’s most unpredictable series is a refreshing tonic

Why 2023’s most unpredictable series is a refreshing tonic

DTM
DTM

Why 2023’s most unpredictable series is a refreshing tonic Why 2023’s most unpredictable series is a refreshing tonic

How American racing’s greatest rivalry has gone global in the WEC

How American racing’s greatest rivalry has gone global in the WEC

WEC
WEC

How American racing’s greatest rivalry has gone global in the WEC How American racing’s greatest rivalry has gone global in the WEC

Button encouraged by pace on NASCAR return despite "messy" Indianapolis race

Button encouraged by pace on NASCAR return despite "messy" Indianapolis race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Indianapolis

Button encouraged by pace on NASCAR return despite "messy" Indianapolis race Button encouraged by pace on NASCAR return despite "messy" Indianapolis race

What could have been: A forgotten F1 racer’s Ganassi cameos split by seven years

What could have been: A forgotten F1 racer’s Ganassi cameos split by seven years

IndyCar
IndyCar

What could have been: A forgotten F1 racer’s Ganassi cameos split by seven years What could have been: A forgotten F1 racer’s Ganassi cameos split by seven years

Friday favourite: The all-conquering Lola that made Bourdais an Indycar star

Friday favourite: The all-conquering Lola that made Bourdais an Indycar star

IndyCar
IndyCar

Friday favourite: The all-conquering Lola that made Bourdais an Indycar star Friday favourite: The all-conquering Lola that made Bourdais an Indycar star

BMW signs Robin Frijns as works driver, will test WRT's LMDh car

BMW signs Robin Frijns as works driver, will test WRT's LMDh car

WEC
WEC

BMW signs Robin Frijns as works driver, will test WRT's LMDh car BMW signs Robin Frijns as works driver, will test WRT's LMDh car

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

Formula 1
Formula 1
Hungarian GP

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"

Formula 1
Formula 1
Hungarian GP

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 Rallycross
World Rallycross
Lydden

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

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Formula 1
Formula 1
Hungarian GP

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more F1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Norris "disappointed" to start third for F1 Hungarian GP

Norris "disappointed" to start third for F1 Hungarian GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Hungarian GP

Norris "disappointed" to start third for F1 Hungarian GP Norris "disappointed" to start third for F1 Hungarian GP

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

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

IMSA
IMSA

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

WEC
WEC
Lamborghini SC63 unveil

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

DTM
DTM
Norisring

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

GT
GT

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

Hong Kong "test case" could lead to more non-traditional venues for World RX

World Rallycross
World Rallycross

Hong Kong "test case" could lead to more non-traditional venues for World RX Hong Kong "test case" could lead to more non-traditional venues for World RX

The next Danish Le Mans hope seeking to follow in Kristensen's footsteps

The next Danish Le Mans hope seeking to follow in Kristensen's footsteps

WEC
WEC
Monza

The next Danish Le Mans hope seeking to follow in Kristensen's footsteps The next Danish Le Mans hope seeking to follow in Kristensen's footsteps

10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Monza

10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Monza

WEC
WEC
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"

WEC
WEC
Monza

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

WEC
WEC
Monza

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

WEC teams frustrated by safety car rules “lottery” at Monza

WEC
WEC
Monza

WEC teams frustrated by safety car rules “lottery” at Monza WEC teams frustrated by safety car rules “lottery” at Monza

#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
WEC
Monza

#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
WEC
Monza

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

WEC
WEC
Monza

"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

Peugeot "starting to have the feel of a proper race car" in WEC – Menezes

WEC
WEC
Monza

Peugeot "starting to have the feel of a proper race car" in WEC – Menezes Peugeot "starting to have the feel of a proper race car" in WEC – Menezes

WEC Monza: Peugeot beats Ferrari to lead final practice

WEC Monza: Peugeot beats Ferrari to lead final practice

WEC
WEC
Monza

WEC Monza: Peugeot beats Ferrari to lead final practice WEC Monza: Peugeot beats Ferrari to lead final practice

Kubica targets WEC Hypercar seat in 2024 after LMP2 class axed

Kubica targets WEC Hypercar seat in 2024 after LMP2 class axed

WEC
WEC
Monza

Kubica targets WEC Hypercar seat in 2024 after LMP2 class axed Kubica targets WEC Hypercar seat in 2024 after LMP2 class axed

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

WEC
WEC
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

General
General

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
WEC
Monza

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

Vanthoor: Porsche WEC success will take longer than hoped

Vanthoor: Porsche WEC success will take longer than hoped

WEC
WEC
Monza

Vanthoor: Porsche WEC success will take longer than hoped Vanthoor: Porsche WEC success will take longer than hoped

TF Sport open to running Astons alongside Corvette WEC programme

TF Sport open to running Astons alongside Corvette WEC programme

WEC
WEC
Monza

TF Sport open to running Astons alongside Corvette WEC programme TF Sport open to running Astons alongside Corvette WEC programme

Aston GT squad TF Sport to make Corvette switch for 2024 WEC

Aston GT squad TF Sport to make Corvette switch for 2024 WEC

WEC
WEC
Alpine A424 presentation

Aston GT squad TF Sport to make Corvette switch for 2024 WEC Aston GT squad TF Sport to make Corvette switch for 2024 WEC

Why A1GP alumni want to see motorsport’s World Cup resurrected

Why A1GP alumni want to see motorsport’s World Cup resurrected

General
General

Why A1GP alumni want to see motorsport’s World Cup resurrected Why A1GP alumni want to see motorsport’s World Cup resurrected

Why a multiple sportscar champion credits Kubica as an "amazing teacher"

Why a multiple sportscar champion credits Kubica as an "amazing teacher"

WEC
WEC

Why a multiple sportscar champion credits Kubica as an "amazing teacher" Why a multiple sportscar champion credits Kubica as an "amazing teacher"

The inevitable Le Mans change that will still be lamented

The inevitable Le Mans change that will still be lamented

WEC
WEC
Alpine A424 presentation

The inevitable Le Mans change that will still be lamented The inevitable Le Mans change that will still be lamented

WEC return a "critical piece of the puzzle" for COTA

WEC return a "critical piece of the puzzle" for COTA

WEC
WEC

WEC return a "critical piece of the puzzle" for COTA WEC return a "critical piece of the puzzle" for COTA

Extent of Le Mans LMP2 winner Scherer's injuries revealed

Extent of Le Mans LMP2 winner Scherer's injuries revealed

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

Extent of Le Mans LMP2 winner Scherer's injuries revealed Extent of Le Mans LMP2 winner Scherer's injuries revealed

United Autosports explains freak issues that cost Le Mans LMP2 win chance

United Autosports explains freak issues that cost Le Mans LMP2 win chance

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

United Autosports explains freak issues that cost Le Mans LMP2 win chance United Autosports explains freak issues that cost Le Mans LMP2 win chance

"Disappointed" WRT 'dreamed' of Le Mans win with Kubica, Deletraz after 2021 loss

"Disappointed" WRT 'dreamed' of Le Mans win with Kubica, Deletraz after 2021 loss

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans

"Disappointed" WRT 'dreamed' of Le Mans win with Kubica, Deletraz after 2021 loss "Disappointed" WRT 'dreamed' of Le Mans win with Kubica, Deletraz after 2021 loss

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