Latest articles by Jamie O'Leary
Andy Priaulx set to leave DTM to switch to GT racing in 2014
Andy Priaulx is set to move from the DTM to GT racing full-time next year as part of BMW's assault on the new United SportsCar Championship
Marc Marquez sets blistering pace in Valencia MotoGP test
New world champion Marc Marquez set a blistering pace on the second day of MotoGP post-season testing at Valencia on Tuesday
Signature makes F3 return with Renault as engine supplier
French team Signature will return to Formula 3 with Renault engines next year in the category's European Championship
Renault announces its return to Formula 3 with ORECA
Renault has announced its return to Formula 3 competition as an engine supplier with specialist ORECA, as predicted by AUTOSPORT in October
Why the DTM doesn't need Britain anymore
Brands Hatch has lost its slot on the 2014 DTM calendar because Britain is no longer a suitable market for the series to showcase its wares, as JAMIE O'LEARY explains
The top 10 DTM drivers of 2013
After seven years of trying, Mike Rockenfeller emerged on top in the battle for the DTM title. Rockenfeller's year, and those of his rivals, are outlined below as JAMIE O'LEARY picks the top 10 drivers of 2013
Patric Niederhauser ends final GP3 test of 2013 on top
Patric Niederhauser ended official post-season GP3 Series testing with the fastest time of the week at Yas Marina on Thursday
Dakar legend Stephane Peterhansel extends X-raid deal
Stephane Peterhansel has ruled out the possibility of becoming part of a Peugeot factory assault on the Dakar Rally for 2015 by re-signing with his current team X-raid
DTM could race in Russian Grand Prix venue Sochi in the future
The DTM could race at future Russian Grand Prix venue Sochi within the next two years, according to the man in charge of the series
Dean Stoneman tops Yas Marina GP3 test
Koiranen GP driver Dean Stoneman topped the opening day of post-season GP3 Series testing at Yas Marina on Tuesday
GP2 runner-up Sam Bird to drive for Russian Time in GP3 test
GP2 runner-up Sam Bird will drive for Russian Time's GP3 squad during this week's post-season test at Yas Marina
Ferrari junior Raffaele Marciello to drive in Abu Dhabi GP2 testing
Ferrari Formula 1 protege Raffaele Marciello will test for front-running GP2 team Racing Engineering at Yas Marina this week
Moto GP Japan: Jorge Lorenzo wins to keep title fight alive
Jorge Lorenzo kept his MotoGP title hopes alive by beating Marc Marquez to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix
Moto2 Japan: Scott Redding crashes, Pol Espargaro takes title
Scott Redding missed out on the Moto2 title to rival Pol Espargaro after a first-lap crash at the Japanese Grand Prix that caused the race to be red-flagged
Red Bull juniors Carlos Sainz and Antonio Felix da Costa make Macau
Red Bull junior drivers Carlos Sainz Jr and Antonio Felix da Costa sealed qualification for the Macau Grand Prix with a clean sweep of Snetterton's F3 Cup race on Saturday
WRC Spain: Jari-Matti Latvala holds small lead over Dani Sordo
Jari-Matti Latvala led Dani Sordo by just 1.6 seconds at the end of a second day of the Rally of Spain that remained remarkably free of tactical driving
Dennis Van de Laar replaces Mitch Gilbert at Mucke for Macau F3 GP
Dennis van de Laar has replaced Mitch Gilbert in Mucke Motorsport's Macau Grand Prix line-up
WRC Spain: Sordo, Latvala share lead after Ogier drama
Dani Sordo and Jari-Matti Latvala share the lead of the Rally of Spain after a dramatic second morning as overnight pacesetter Sebastien Ogier lost a minute with a puncture
MSA chief executive Nick Bunting leaves
Nick Bunting has left his role as chief executive of the Motor Sports Association after little more than six months in the job
DTM wants lower grip levels to prevent drivers turning into "machines"
Grip levels in the DTM need to be reduced to make the on-track action more exciting and prevent drivers turning into "machines", according to series boss Hans Werner Aufrecht
Ferrari's Raffaele Marciello lines up FR3.5 tests after F3 title
New Formula 3 European champion Raffaele Marciello will test Formula Renault 3.5 cars for DAMS and Tech 1 at Barcelona this week
Hockenheim DTM: Timo Glock scores sensational first DTM win for BMW
Timo Glock took his maiden DTM victory in a sensational season finale held on a wet, but drying track at Hockenheim
Hockenheim European F3: Raffaele Marciello finishes season with victory
Ferrari protege Raffaele Marciello capped off his title-winning Formula 3 European Championship season with a commanding victory in a very wet final race of 2013 at Hockenheim
Hockenheim European F3: Marciello claims title as Rosenqvist wins again
Ferrari protege Raffaele Marciello wrapped up the Formula 3 European Championship by finishing fourth in race two at Hockenheim, despite title rival Felix Rosenqvist winning the race
Hockenheim DTM: Bruno Spengler takes pole for season finale
Bruno Spengler took pole position for the final round of the DTM at Hockenheim as BMWs filled the top four positions
Hockenheim European F3: Felix Rosenqvist wins to keep title hopes alive
Felix Rosenqvist kept his bid for the Formula 3 European Championship alive with a dominant victory in the first of three races at the Hockenheim season finale
Hockenheim DTM: Dirk Werner quickest for BMW in practice
BMW driver Dirk Werner set the pace in free practice for the final round of the DTM at Hockenheim on Saturday morning
Last chance for Rocky's rivals
Audi's Mike Rockenfeller sealed the DTM title with one round to spare but, as JAMIE O'LEARY explains, there is still a lot to play for in this weekend's finale at Hockenheim
Hockenheim European F3: Marciello secures double pole
Ferrari protege Raffaele Marciello stole a decisive march on Felix Rosenqvist in the fight for the Formula 3 European Championship by taking a double pole position for the season finale at Hockenheim
BMW eyes glorious send-off for M3 in DTM finale
BMW is optimistic of giving its M3 the perfect send-off from the DTM this weekend by claiming the two championships still up for grabs
Nick Cassidy replaces Daniil Kvyat at Carlin for European F3 finale
Nick Cassidy will replace Daniil Kvyat at Carlin for this weekend's Formula 3 European Championship finale at Hockenheim
Priaulx and Eki's Bathurst adventure
DTM stars and multiple touring car champions Andy Priaulx and Mattias Ekstrom are pairing up for the legendary Bathurst 1000. JAMIE O'LEARY quizzed them about their mission
Team Rosberg wants Formula E slot for 2014 season
Audi DTM outfit Team Rosberg is planning an assault on the inaugural Formula E championship when it begins next autumn
Champion Mike Rockenfeller tipped for more DTM glory
Mike Rockenfeller can go on to become a DTM legend, according to his Phoenix Racing team boss Ernst Moser
Zandvoort DTM: Rockenfeller takes title despite Farfus win
Mike Rockenfeller secured the DTM title for the first time, despite being beaten to victory by main title rival Augusto Farfus at Zandvoort
Zandvoort DTM: Wittmann beats title contenders to pole position
BMW driver Marco Wittmann took his maiden DTM pole position with a stunning effort that put him ahead of title contenders Augusto Farfus and Mike Rockenfeller
Zandvoort DTM: Augusto Farfus fastest in practice
Augusto Farfus maintained his push for the DTM title by going fastest in practice for the penultimate round of the season at Zandvoort
Rockenfeller's road to DTM kingship
A second-place finish at Zandvoort was enough to make Mike Rockenfeller the 2013 DTM champion. Writing ahead of the weekend, JAMIE O'LEARY recounts the sportscar star's transformation into a tin-top ace
AmD boss Shaun Hollamby to race VW Golf in Brands BTCC finale
AmD Tuning boss Shaun Hollamby will return to British Touring Car Championship action at the Brands Hatch season finale next month
Matt Neal in doubt for Silverstone BTCC round due to finger injury
Matt Neal faces a race against time to be fit for this weekend's British Touring Car Championship round at Silverstone after breaking a finger during a martial arts training session
Augusto Farfus says he has nothing to lose in DTM title fight
BMW's Augusto Farfus has insisted that he heads into this weekend's penultimate DTM round of 2013 at Zandvoort with nothing to lose as he bids to keep the title fight alive against Mike Rockenfeller
Nico Muller in contention for Audi works contract for 2014
Formula Renault 3.5 frontrunner Nico Muller is in contention for an Audi works contract next year
Blomqvist to drive for Fortec F3 team in Macau Grand Prix
Tom Blomqvist will drive for Fortec Motorsport in November's Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix, as the team expands to five cars for the first time
Waltrip team loses major sponsor over NASCAR race-fixing scandal
NASCAR team Michael Waltrip Racing will lose one of its title sponsors at the end of the year in the wake of the recent Sprint Cup race-fixing scandal.
Gotz wants another DTM test after Lausitz run with Mercedes
Spa 24 Hours winner Maxi Gotz said he was desperate for another DTM test after having his maiden run for Mercedes in a private test at Lausitz this week
DTM Oschersleben: Augusto Farfus wins to keep title race alive
Augusto Farfus kept the battle for the DTM title alive with a commanding victory for BMW at Oschersleben
DTM Oschersleben: Bruno Spengler stripped of pole
Bruno Spengler has been stripped of his pole position for Sunday's DTM race at Oschersleben due to breaking the championship's tyre regulations in qualifying
DTM Oschersleben: Bruno Spengler tops rain-hit qualifying
Bruno Spengler took his second DTM pole position of the year after coming out on top of a rain-affected qualifying session at Oschersleben
DTM Oschersleben: Mike Rockenfeller puts Audi on top in practice
DTM championship leader Mike Rockenfeller set the pace in practice ahead of a potentially decisive race at Oschersleben on Saturday morning
From his best car to his worst rival, JAMIE O'LEARY gets the inside line from Gary Paffett as the Briton gears up for his 100th DTM start this weekend in Oschersleben
Gary Paffett says reaching 200 DTM starts not unfeasible
Gary Paffett sees no reason why he cannot spend another 10 years racing in the DTM as he gears up for his 100th start in the series at Oschersleben this weekend
Bryant-Meisner joins Fortec for final European Formula 3 rounds
John Bryant-Meisner will drive for Fortec Motorsport in the final two rounds of the Formula 3 European Championship
Andy Priaulx and Mattias Ekstrom join up for Bathurst 1000 V8 drive
Andy Priaulx will return to the Bathurst 1000 V8 Supercars race this year in a Triple Eight Holden shared with fellow DTM ace Mattias Ekstrom
Mercedes: no hurry to decide size of 2014 DTM line-up
Mercedes will wait until the end of the DTM season before deciding whether to expand back to an eight-car line-up next year
Kurt Busch set for 2014 Stewart-Haas NASCAR Sprint Cup seat
Kurt Busch is expected to be announced as a Stewart-Haas Racing driver for the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup on Tuesday
Audi gives DTM tests to Lucas di Grassi and Nico Muller
Audi will give ex-Formula 1 driver Lucas di Grassi and Formula Renault 3.5 race winner Nico Muller DTM tests at Spielberg this week
Mike Bushell gets nod for British Touring Car debut with IP Tech
Renault Clio Cup frontrunner Mike Bushell will make his British Touring Car Championship debut at Knockhill this weekend for IP Tech Race Engineering
Bruno Spengler denies DTM title hopes are over after collisions
Bruno Spengler has refused to throw in the towel in the race for the DTM title, despite a collision with an Audi driver resulting in a second pointless race in a row at the Nurburgring last weekend