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
Lappi returns to Hyundai line-up for WRC Rally Chile
Champion rally driver Fiorio dies aged 61
FIA completes Rally Scotland inspection ahead of 2027 WRC inclusion
How many manufacturers will take the Rally2 option in 2027?
What to expect from WRC Rally Scotland after FIA test event
WRC drivers split on whether Rally Finland was "too fast" after several crashes
Rovanpera set for Toyota talks to discuss motorsport future
What the WRC “deal of the century” means for Hyundai and M-Sport
FIA sets deadline for WRC Saudi Arabia decision
How Ogier’s scary crash opened up Finnish WRC history for Pajari
Ogier commits to contest all remaining WRC rounds in bid for 10th title
How WRC drivers reacted to FIA’s landmark promoter deal
Why Rally Finland victory means as much as a WRC title to Pajari
Paddon secures extra Hyundai WRC outing in 2026
WRC Finland: Pajari claims back-to-back WRC victories
Ogier to remain in hospital overnight after Rally Finland crash
WRC Finland: Pajari in prime position for home win after Ogier crash
WRC Finland: Ogier suffers heavy crash
WRC Finland: Evans rolls out of victory fight with Ogier
WRC Finland: Ogier in command after torrential rain shakes up order
New commercial rights holder announced for the WRC and ERC in landmark deal
WRC Rally Finland: Ogier claims lead after incident-packed morning
WRC Finland: Fourmaux leads Hyundai 1-2 after opening stage
Ogier’s co-driver ready to “honour” seat after last minute WRC call up
The litmus test that has Hyundai confident for WRC season run-in
Rovanpera to conduct demo run at WRC Rally Finland
Ogier to reunite with WRC champion co-driver for Rally Finland
Was the WRC’s new 50-hour format a success?
Is the 2026 WRC title fight the most unpredictable in a generation?
How Estonia crowned Pajari as the WRC’s new flying Finn
The important lesson Solberg put into practice in Estonia
What maiden WRC win means for Pajari
WRC Estonia: Pajari powers to sensational maiden victory
WRC Estonia: Pajari pulls clear as maiden WRC win looms
WRC Estonia: Pajari keeps control despite Solberg ending his stage-winning streak
Rovanpera provides comeback update during Rally Estonia visit
WRC Estonia: Unbeatable Pajari leads after perfect Friday
WRC Estonia: Pajari leads after Friday afternoon clean sweep
Why return to a happy hunting ground is key for Solberg
Why the asphalt-spec Rally1 monsters will be greatly missed
How the new WRC event format at Rally Estonia will work
Rome completes key milestone in pursuit of 2027 WRC round
Why McErlean’s career-best WRC performance at Acropolis was so important
Explained: The factors behind WRC’s big 2027 transition and the hurdles it still faces
New WRC constructor gearing up for maiden 2027 car test
How a record 10th WRC title bid was reignited after Ogier vs Neuville epic
WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Evans’ WRC lead grows after seatbelt penalties
WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Ogier wins after double puncture derails Neuville
WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Ogier leads Neuville by 1.3s ahead of final loop showdown
WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Neuville and Ogier set for Sunday showdown
Extreme conditions force organisers to shorten WRC Acropolis stage as tense victory fight rages
WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: FIA investigating dangerous rock incident
WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Neuville ends punishing day with slender lead
WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Neuville leads as puncture derails Fourmaux's charge
WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Ogier sets early pace with super special stage win
Five key talking points ahead of WRC Acropolis Rally Greece
Tanak to contest ERC round with Toyota
Is this rallying’s next fantastic Finn?
FIA announces Rally2 car upgrade kit to increase competition for WRC 2027
Vital step made towards USA's WRC return