FORMULA 1 BOSS ROSS BRAWN, speaking in an exclusive interview with Scotcars’ Jim McGill, has admitted discussions with Silverstone over the future of the British Grand Prix from 2020 have become “stuck”. Read our EXCLUSIVE report
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Di Resta to lead Aston Martin assault on DTM
BATHGATE’S PAUL DI RESTA is to lead Aston Martin’s assault on the DTM, the German touring car championship, writes Jim McGill. The 32-year-old ex-Formula 1 racer won the 2010 DTM title with the HWA-run factory Mercedes team. CLICK HERE to read full report
Rory Butcher confirms 2019 BTCC seat
FIFER RORY BUTCHER has confirmed he will contest the 2019 British Touring Car Championship, writes Jim McGill. The 31-year-old from Kirkcaldy will drive a Honda Civic Type R for Cobra Sport AmD with AutoAid/RCIB Insurance Racing. CLICK HERE to read full report
Scot Gordon Shedden takes first world touring car win with Audi in China
SCOTS AUDI ACE GORDON SHEDDEN produced his best weekend of his 2018 FIA World Touring Car Cup season to-date, writes Jim McGill. The 39-year-old from Auchterarder took his first career WTCR podium, pole position and race victory at the Wuhan street circuit in China, amassing the most points of any driver, 52,…
Turkington storms to increased lead in BTCC as Butcher splashes to three top 10 finishes
FORMER KNOCKHILL RACE instructor Colin Turkington left the rain-ravaged Fife circuit having taken a significant step towards sealing is third British Touring Car Championship crown, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Rory Butcher targets home BTCC success
TWO DRIVERS WITH more experience of Knockhill than their rivals aim to capitalise on their advantage when the British Touring Car Championship makes its annual visit to the Fife circuit this weekend, writes Jim McGill. Fifer Rory Butcher and championship leader Colin Turkington head to the undulating, sinewy 1.3-mile track each with…
Paul di Resta storms to Brands Hatch DTM win
BATHGATE’S PAUL DI RESTA won his second DTM race of the season after a blistering start to Sunday’s second race at Brands Hatch, writes Jim McGill. The 32-year-old Scot — whose win follows his Brands victories in 2009 and 2010 — heads into the season’s final eight races just 29 points behind…
Sandy Mitchell set for Spa24 with Black Bull
SCOTS TEENAGER SANDY MITCHELL returns to sportscar action this weekend when he tackles the Blue Riband event of the Blancpain GT Endurance Series, the Total 24 Hours of Spa, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report
Jim Clark Lotus competition
THE JIM CLARK TRUST has launched a competition to win the 100,000th Lotus sports car built; a one-off Jim Clark Special Edition Lotus Evora GT410 Sport, writes Jim McGill. Commissioned in honour of the 50th anniversary of 1968, this ultimate prize for enthusiasts was unveiled by the Duke of Richmond, a Patron of the Trust,…
Sandy Mitchell gets Lambo GT3 global role
SCOTS TEENAGER SANDY MITCHELL has been selected to join the coveted 25-member Lamborghini Squadra Corse GT3 Junior Program, writes Jim McGill. The announcement comes just days before the Black Bull Whisky-backed driver fires up his 190mph Lamborghini Huracan GT3 at Silverstone. CLICK HERE to read full report