Motorsport News Magazine
08 January, 2026
Motorsport News (8 Jan 2026) kicks off the year with Jason Plato’s bold BTCC return in a Mercedes-AMG A35, plus F1’s radical 2026 rule shake-up and team intrigue. Rally GB hopes rise as Ireland’s WRC bid stalls, while Gus Greensmith targets WRC2 glory. Features include Full Send Racing’s GT4 ambitions, Nitrous ADM’s GB3/GB4 plans, and retro looks at F1’s dramatic 1976 season and Group B’s last hurrah. Plus, must-see 2026 events and Plum Pudding race report.
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Boost for rally gb hopes as ireland’s wrc bid on hold
Rahill calls for patience after junior world rallying move
Silverstone boss recognised in new year honours list
Cartoon caption competition winner
Polish karter cegielski joins fortec’s gb4 line-up
Formula ford ace smyth makes gb4 step
Clubmans dates revealed
Franchitti to make front-line racing return in dubai 24 hours
Engine rules controversy brewing in formula 1
Verstappen racing swaps to merc for gtwce
Ferrari f1 boss: opening race pace won’t define 2026 outcome
The wraps are off for 2026
