Matt James

Matt James
Title: Deputy editor, Motorsport News
Matt James is one of the country's foremost national motor sport journalists and specialises in covering the high-octane British Touring Car Championship. Among his all-time racing heroes are Gilles Villeneuve (for his all-action style), Karl Jones (for his touring car racing skills) and Gerry Marshall (for his prowess behind the wheel and at the bar).
Top 10 BTCC drivers of 2016 - Autocar's picks
The cars of 2016
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Top 10 BTCC drivers of 2016 - Autocar's picks

The 2016 season was another classic, with lots of action, drama and an unpredictable finale. We look back at some of this year's standout drivers

Top 10 BTCC drivers of 2016 - Autocar's picks
Opinion

BTCC 2016: Brands Hatch season finale predictions

This season of the BTCC is set to come to a close at Brands Hatch this weekend, but after a record-breaking run an eight-way shoot out for the crown has been created

BTCC 2016: Brands Hatch season finale predictions
News

BTCC 2016: Neal vs Plato - the final showdown

As the BTCC reaches its season-ending finale, we've caught up with two of its most experienced protagonists, Matt Neal and Jason Plato

BTCC 2016: Neal vs Plato - the final showdown
Opinion

How BTCC competitors choose their race numbers

A driver’s race number is often part of his identity, and there are some interesting stories behind the digits used by BTCC aces

How BTCC competitors choose their race numbers
Opinion

The law of averages in the BTCC - and why winning doesn't come easy

To conquer the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, drivers must be consistent throughout the entire 30-round series

The law of averages in the BTCC - and why winning doesn't come easy
Opinion

How the new Subaru Levorg estate can gather speed in the BTCC

Team BMR's Subarus experienced a tough baptism in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship meeting, but progress is possible

How the new Subaru Levorg estate can gather speed in the BTCC
Opinion

Ten drivers to watch in the British Touring Car Championship

The 2016 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship begins at Brands Hatch this weekend; here's our pick of the potential star drivers

Ten drivers to watch in the British Touring Car Championship
Opinion

Why Subaru’s entry is just the start of the BTCC’s good news

The recent Autosport International extravaganza brought some seismic news developments regarding this year's British Touring Car Championship

Why Subaru’s entry is just the start of the BTCC’s good news
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Subaru Levorg estate to compete in British Touring Car Championship

Japanese firm backs Team BMR which will run the new Levorg Sports Tourer in the tin-top series, with Jason Plato and Colin Turkington driving

Subaru Levorg estate to compete in British Touring Car Championship
2015 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship
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Dunlop MSA BTCC season review: top 10 drivers

Who were the stand-out drivers in this year's Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship? Here are our top 10 performers

Dunlop MSA BTCC season review: top 10 drivers
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Nic Hamilton - Lewis Hamilton's younger brother in the BTCC

Don’t think that Nic Hamilton has it easy in motorsport because his brother is F1 world champ. As he tells us, he’s had to battle against the odds to reach the BTCC grid

Nic Hamilton - Lewis Hamilton's younger brother in the BTCC

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