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Marcus Simmons
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Marcus Simmons

Marcus Simmons is the Deputy Editor of Autosport magazine. As a child he was a regular on the chalk banks of Thruxton – hence his unhealthy obsession with 1970s Formula 2 and F3 – before he became an MSA timekeeper at the age of 17. At 19, his reporting debut for Motoring News arguably overshadowed Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal as the sporting moment of June 1986, and he joined the staff in 1990 after graduating from his degree course in Plymouth. A parallel Formula First career – which was as incident-packed as his childhood exploits in show-jumping and hunter trials – finished when he wrote off his car and put himself in hospital in 1991.

Marcus moved to Autosport in the summer of 1996. Since then he has had two stints as a freelancer and a brief spell as editor of Motor Sport magazine, during which the revered green cover was revived, before he rejoined Autosport in 2008. He lives in Teddington with his wife (who, gratifyingly, grew up within earshot of Castle Combe), daughter, stepson, dog, cat and guitars, and additionally has an adult daughter and stepson.

Latest articles by Marcus Simmons

Why the BTCC isn't concerned by its smaller 2024 grid

Why the BTCC isn't concerned by its smaller 2024 grid

BTCC
BTCC
Why the BTCC isn't concerned by its smaller 2024 grid Why the BTCC isn't concerned by its smaller 2024 grid
Magazine: Saudi Arabian GP review

Magazine: Saudi Arabian GP review

General
General
Magazine: Saudi Arabian GP review Magazine: Saudi Arabian GP review
Hard stays in BTCC after all in surprise U-turn

Hard stays in BTCC after all in surprise U-turn

BTCC
BTCC
Hard stays in BTCC after all in surprise U-turn Hard stays in BTCC after all in surprise U-turn
One Motorsport takes ‘pause’ from BTCC

One Motorsport takes ‘pause’ from BTCC

BTCC
BTCC
One Motorsport takes ‘pause’ from BTCC One Motorsport takes ‘pause’ from BTCC
How Red Bull's next British star earned a fast-track to F3

How Red Bull's next British star earned a fast-track to F3

FIA F3
FIA F3
How Red Bull's next British star earned a fast-track to F3 How Red Bull's next British star earned a fast-track to F3
Alliance further develops Focus for Sutton record-breaking BTCC bid

Alliance further develops Focus for Sutton record-breaking BTCC bid

BTCC
BTCC
Alliance further develops Focus for Sutton record-breaking BTCC bid Alliance further develops Focus for Sutton record-breaking BTCC bid
BTCC race winner Moffat joins Speedworks Toyota line-up

BTCC race winner Moffat joins Speedworks Toyota line-up

BTCC
BTCC
BTCC race winner Moffat joins Speedworks Toyota line-up BTCC race winner Moffat joins Speedworks Toyota line-up
Excelr8 begins tie-up with Dynamics for 2024 BTCC season

Excelr8 begins tie-up with Dynamics for 2024 BTCC season

BTCC
BTCC
Excelr8 begins tie-up with Dynamics for 2024 BTCC season Excelr8 begins tie-up with Dynamics for 2024 BTCC season
Why F1's junior logjam isn't entirely a product of current issues

Why F1's junior logjam isn't entirely a product of current issues

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FIA F2
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FIA F2
Why F1's junior logjam isn't entirely a product of current issues Why F1's junior logjam isn't entirely a product of current issues
Collards join forces at Barwell in British GT title tilt

Collards join forces at Barwell in British GT title tilt

British GT
British GT
Collards join forces at Barwell in British GT title tilt Collards join forces at Barwell in British GT title tilt
Watson joins Speedworks Toyota in BTCC

Watson joins Speedworks Toyota in BTCC

BTCC
BTCC
Watson joins Speedworks Toyota in BTCC Watson joins Speedworks Toyota in BTCC
Cook switches teams to race Speedworks Toyota in BTCC

Cook switches teams to race Speedworks Toyota in BTCC

BTCC
BTCC
Cook switches teams to race Speedworks Toyota in BTCC Cook switches teams to race Speedworks Toyota in BTCC
Butcher takes BTCC ‘sabbatical’ for 2024

Butcher takes BTCC ‘sabbatical’ for 2024

BTCC
BTCC
Butcher takes BTCC ‘sabbatical’ for 2024 Butcher takes BTCC ‘sabbatical’ for 2024
Another BTCC race winner set for Porsche Carrera Cup GB return in 2024

Another BTCC race winner set for Porsche Carrera Cup GB return in 2024

National
National
Another BTCC race winner set for Porsche Carrera Cup GB return in 2024 Another BTCC race winner set for Porsche Carrera Cup GB return in 2024
BTCC race winner Lloyd in Porsche Carrera Cup GB switch

BTCC race winner Lloyd in Porsche Carrera Cup GB switch

National
National
BTCC race winner Lloyd in Porsche Carrera Cup GB switch BTCC race winner Lloyd in Porsche Carrera Cup GB switch
How BTCC king Sutton rates his rivals - past and present

How BTCC king Sutton rates his rivals - past and present

BTCC
BTCC
How BTCC king Sutton rates his rivals - past and present How BTCC king Sutton rates his rivals - past and present
Cullen heads final 2023 Autosport National Driver Rankings

Cullen heads final 2023 Autosport National Driver Rankings

National
National
Cullen heads final 2023 Autosport National Driver Rankings Cullen heads final 2023 Autosport National Driver Rankings
Rodin team renamed after Carlin departure

Rodin team renamed after Carlin departure

FIA F2
FIA F2
Rodin team renamed after Carlin departure Rodin team renamed after Carlin departure
The brightest lights in F2's departing six-year warhorse

The brightest lights in F2's departing six-year warhorse

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FIA F2
Plus
FIA F2
The brightest lights in F2's departing six-year warhorse The brightest lights in F2's departing six-year warhorse
Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #36 Ash Sutton

Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #36 Ash Sutton

General
General
Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #36 Ash Sutton Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #36 Ash Sutton
Hill stays put in WSR BMW for 2024 BTCC season

Hill stays put in WSR BMW for 2024 BTCC season

BTCC
BTCC
Hill stays put in WSR BMW for 2024 BTCC season Hill stays put in WSR BMW for 2024 BTCC season
New team joins BTCC with Cupras as Hard folds

New team joins BTCC with Cupras as Hard folds

BTCC
BTCC
New team joins BTCC with Cupras as Hard folds New team joins BTCC with Cupras as Hard folds
Magazine: Comparing F1 dominators Schumacher and Verstappen

Magazine: Comparing F1 dominators Schumacher and Verstappen

General
General
Magazine: Comparing F1 dominators Schumacher and Verstappen Magazine: Comparing F1 dominators Schumacher and Verstappen
How a BTCC Alliance swept the field away in 2023

How a BTCC Alliance swept the field away in 2023

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BTCC
Plus
BTCC
How a BTCC Alliance swept the field away in 2023 How a BTCC Alliance swept the field away in 2023
Ranking the top 10 BTCC drivers of 2023

Ranking the top 10 BTCC drivers of 2023

BTCC
BTCC
Ranking the top 10 BTCC drivers of 2023 Ranking the top 10 BTCC drivers of 2023
Huff BTCC return steps up with Toyota test

Huff BTCC return steps up with Toyota test

BTCC
BTCC
Brands Hatch Grand Prix
Huff BTCC return steps up with Toyota test Huff BTCC return steps up with Toyota test
Clarke closes on Cullen in battle to top Autosport National Driver Rankings

Clarke closes on Cullen in battle to top Autosport National Driver Rankings

National
National
Clarke closes on Cullen in battle to top Autosport National Driver Rankings Clarke closes on Cullen in battle to top Autosport National Driver Rankings
How a top-down overhaul formed the basis of Sutton's 2023 BTCC dominance

How a top-down overhaul formed the basis of Sutton's 2023 BTCC dominance

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BTCC
Plus
BTCC
How a top-down overhaul formed the basis of Sutton's 2023 BTCC dominance How a top-down overhaul formed the basis of Sutton's 2023 BTCC dominance
IndyCar racer Armstrong in surprise F3 return for Macau showpiece

IndyCar racer Armstrong in surprise F3 return for Macau showpiece

General
General
IndyCar racer Armstrong in surprise F3 return for Macau showpiece IndyCar racer Armstrong in surprise F3 return for Macau showpiece
Romanek races towards Autosport National Driver Rankings summit

Romanek races towards Autosport National Driver Rankings summit

National
National
Romanek races towards Autosport National Driver Rankings summit Romanek races towards Autosport National Driver Rankings summit
BTCC doubles hybrid power boost for 2024 season

BTCC doubles hybrid power boost for 2024 season

BTCC
BTCC
BTCC doubles hybrid power boost for 2024 season BTCC doubles hybrid power boost for 2024 season
Cullen is new leader of Autosport National Driver Rankings

Cullen is new leader of Autosport National Driver Rankings

National
National
Cullen is new leader of Autosport National Driver Rankings Cullen is new leader of Autosport National Driver Rankings
Magazine: F1 United States GP analysis and BTCC season review

Magazine: F1 United States GP analysis and BTCC season review

General
General
Magazine: F1 United States GP analysis and BTCC season review Magazine: F1 United States GP analysis and BTCC season review
Two-time winner Ticktum is last-minute Macau GP addition

Two-time winner Ticktum is last-minute Macau GP addition

General
General
Two-time winner Ticktum is last-minute Macau GP addition Two-time winner Ticktum is last-minute Macau GP addition
Verschoor tops Macau entry in bid for second win

Verschoor tops Macau entry in bid for second win

General
General
Verschoor tops Macau entry in bid for second win Verschoor tops Macau entry in bid for second win
BTCC introduces IndyCar-style qualifying format

BTCC introduces IndyCar-style qualifying format

BTCC
BTCC
Brands Hatch Grand Prix
BTCC introduces IndyCar-style qualifying format BTCC introduces IndyCar-style qualifying format
Friday favourite: The video game icon that lived up to expectations

Friday favourite: The video game icon that lived up to expectations

BTCC
BTCC
Friday favourite: The video game icon that lived up to expectations Friday favourite: The video game icon that lived up to expectations
Magazine: Leclerc on his F1 title dream with Ferrari

Magazine: Leclerc on his F1 title dream with Ferrari

General
General
Magazine: Leclerc on his F1 title dream with Ferrari Magazine: Leclerc on his F1 title dream with Ferrari
Cullen just misses out on moving into Autosport National Driver Rankings top spot

Cullen just misses out on moving into Autosport National Driver Rankings top spot

National
National
Cullen just misses out on moving into Autosport National Driver Rankings top spot Cullen just misses out on moving into Autosport National Driver Rankings top spot
BTCC champion Sutton charges into Autosport National Driver Rankings top 10

BTCC champion Sutton charges into Autosport National Driver Rankings top 10

National
National
BTCC champion Sutton charges into Autosport National Driver Rankings top 10 BTCC champion Sutton charges into Autosport National Driver Rankings top 10
BTCC Brands Hatch: Hill wins final race of 2023 after sensational pass

BTCC Brands Hatch: Hill wins final race of 2023 after sensational pass

BTCC
BTCC
Brands Hatch Grand Prix
BTCC Brands Hatch: Hill wins final race of 2023 after sensational pass BTCC Brands Hatch: Hill wins final race of 2023 after sensational pass
BTCC Brands Hatch: Sutton wins again from Ingram

BTCC Brands Hatch: Sutton wins again from Ingram

BTCC
BTCC
Brands Hatch Grand Prix
BTCC Brands Hatch: Sutton wins again from Ingram BTCC Brands Hatch: Sutton wins again from Ingram
BTCC Brands Hatch: Sutton beats Ingram to claim fourth title

BTCC Brands Hatch: Sutton beats Ingram to claim fourth title

BTCC
BTCC
Brands Hatch Grand Prix
BTCC Brands Hatch: Sutton beats Ingram to claim fourth title BTCC Brands Hatch: Sutton beats Ingram to claim fourth title
BTCC Brands Hatch: Supreme Sutton bags pole for finale

BTCC Brands Hatch: Supreme Sutton bags pole for finale

BTCC
BTCC
BTCC Brands Hatch: Supreme Sutton bags pole for finale BTCC Brands Hatch: Supreme Sutton bags pole for finale
BTCC Brands Hatch: Ingram pips Hill to top free practice

BTCC Brands Hatch: Ingram pips Hill to top free practice

BTCC
BTCC
Brands Hatch Grand Prix
BTCC Brands Hatch: Ingram pips Hill to top free practice BTCC Brands Hatch: Ingram pips Hill to top free practice
The potential BTCC race winner trying to make it to the front

The potential BTCC race winner trying to make it to the front

BTCC
BTCC
Brands Hatch Grand Prix
The potential BTCC race winner trying to make it to the front The potential BTCC race winner trying to make it to the front
Kelly and Larkham jump up Autosport National Driver Rankings

Kelly and Larkham jump up Autosport National Driver Rankings

National
National
Kelly and Larkham jump up Autosport National Driver Rankings Kelly and Larkham jump up Autosport National Driver Rankings
BTCC champion Ingram to make British GT debut in Donington Decider

BTCC champion Ingram to make British GT debut in Donington Decider

British GT
British GT
Brands Hatch
BTCC champion Ingram to make British GT debut in Donington Decider BTCC champion Ingram to make British GT debut in Donington Decider
BTCC leader Motorbase changes its name for finale

BTCC leader Motorbase changes its name for finale

BTCC
BTCC
Brands Hatch Grand Prix
BTCC leader Motorbase changes its name for finale BTCC leader Motorbase changes its name for finale
BTCC stars Sutton and Hill climb Autosport National Driver Rankings

BTCC stars Sutton and Hill climb Autosport National Driver Rankings

National
National
BTCC stars Sutton and Hill climb Autosport National Driver Rankings BTCC stars Sutton and Hill climb Autosport National Driver Rankings
Excelr8 open to customer BTCC Hyundais; Ingram tipped to stay

Excelr8 open to customer BTCC Hyundais; Ingram tipped to stay

BTCC
BTCC
Excelr8 open to customer BTCC Hyundais; Ingram tipped to stay Excelr8 open to customer BTCC Hyundais; Ingram tipped to stay
BTCC Silverstone: Turkington wins as title fight goes down to Sutton and Ingram

BTCC Silverstone: Turkington wins as title fight goes down to Sutton and Ingram

BTCC
BTCC
Silverstone
BTCC Silverstone: Turkington wins as title fight goes down to Sutton and Ingram BTCC Silverstone: Turkington wins as title fight goes down to Sutton and Ingram
BTCC Silverstone: Sutton sensational to win from back of grid

BTCC Silverstone: Sutton sensational to win from back of grid

BTCC
BTCC
Silverstone
BTCC Silverstone: Sutton sensational to win from back of grid BTCC Silverstone: Sutton sensational to win from back of grid
BTCC Silverstone: Hill takes dominant win in the wet

BTCC Silverstone: Hill takes dominant win in the wet

BTCC
BTCC
Silverstone
BTCC Silverstone: Hill takes dominant win in the wet BTCC Silverstone: Hill takes dominant win in the wet
Sutton “owes Rowbottom a beer” for qualifying teamwork 

Sutton “owes Rowbottom a beer” for qualifying teamwork 

BTCC
BTCC
Silverstone
Sutton “owes Rowbottom a beer” for qualifying teamwork  Sutton “owes Rowbottom a beer” for qualifying teamwork 
BTCC Silverstone: Rookie Doble takes shock pole

BTCC Silverstone: Rookie Doble takes shock pole

BTCC
BTCC
Silverstone
BTCC Silverstone: Rookie Doble takes shock pole BTCC Silverstone: Rookie Doble takes shock pole
BTCC Silverstone: Hill bats off Vauxhalls for free practice honours

BTCC Silverstone: Hill bats off Vauxhalls for free practice honours

BTCC
BTCC
Silverstone
BTCC Silverstone: Hill bats off Vauxhalls for free practice honours BTCC Silverstone: Hill bats off Vauxhalls for free practice honours
Silvester claws his way up Autosport National Driver Rankings

Silvester claws his way up Autosport National Driver Rankings

National
National
Silvester claws his way up Autosport National Driver Rankings Silvester claws his way up Autosport National Driver Rankings
Thompson back as Huff seeks BTCC 2024 ride

Thompson back as Huff seeks BTCC 2024 ride

BTCC
BTCC
Thompson back as Huff seeks BTCC 2024 ride Thompson back as Huff seeks BTCC 2024 ride
Why TOCA is right to avoid parity tweak in Sutton BTCC domination

Why TOCA is right to avoid parity tweak in Sutton BTCC domination

BTCC
BTCC
Why TOCA is right to avoid parity tweak in Sutton BTCC domination Why TOCA is right to avoid parity tweak in Sutton BTCC domination

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