Monthly Archives: January 2017

DOUBLE BTCC CHAMP John Cleland is one of the pivotal figures behind a new initiative to bring driving tuition into the Scottish school classroom, writes Jim McGill. Partnered by groups including Police Scotland and IAM RoadSmart, the new programme will operate under the banner, Drivewise. CLICK HERE to read full report

EIGHTY CARS WILL be waved off for the Scottish leg of the Rallye Monte Carlo in Paisley this evening and the event, annually attended by around 10,000 spectators, is expected to generate around £1 million for the area, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report

SCOTLAND WILL AGAIN host one of the seven European starts for the 2017 historic rally run to Monte Carlo. Around 80 classic cars will gather in Paisley before setting off on the 1300 mile trip to the South of France, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report

FORMER MERCEDES TEAM principal Ross Brawn has returned to Formula 1 having been given a senior role by new owner Liberty Media, writes Jim McGill. The 62-year-old has been named a managing director, motorsports by Liberty. The announcement comes as part of the restructure that includes Bernie Ecclestone’s ousting as chief executive…

FORMULA 1’S NEW owner, Liberty Media, has confirmed Bernie Ecclestone will surrender his role as chief executive of the sport with immediate effect. Chase Carey will take on the role immediately, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING admitted Jari-Matti Latvala second place in the opening round of the World Rally Championship in Monte Carlo surpassed all its expectations, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report

WORLD RALLY CHAMP Sebastien Ogier took victory on his M-Sport debut in the Monte Carlo Rally piloting his Ford Fiesta; but team-mate Ott Tanak was denied second place after a late technical problem, writes Jim McGill. Though the Estonian clung on to third, Jari-Matti Latvala  brought his all-new Toyota home in second…