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The best GT driver in the world?

There may be bigger names and ex-Formula 1 racers in the entry, but Frederic Makowiecki is arguably as good as anyone in this year's Le Mans field, reckons Gary Watkins

Bruno Senna grabbed the headlines, but another name drew knowing nods from sportscar insiders.

The occasion was the launch of Aston Martin Racing's World Endurance Championship campaign in February, and the nephew of a three-time Formula 1 world champion and a certain Frederic Makowiecki had just been announced as part of AMR's giant squad.

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Author Gary Watkins

Gary Watkins has, for reasons best known to himself, devoted all his working life to covering sportscar racing. This season is his 33rd as a motorsport journalist, during which time he has reported on major long-distance events on four continents and approaching 80 24-hour races. He reckons a degree in political philosophy makes him well qualified for covering the sometimes Machiavellian world of international sportscars.

Gary, who also writes for Motor Sport, Autocourse, RACER and others, lives in Surbiton close to the former workshops of the Cooper Formula 1 team but spends more time on the road than at home for most of the year.