London, April 17, 2024 – Rebecca Clancy has been appointed editor-in-chief, Sports carthis was announced today by Mike Spinelli, Head of Content, Motorsport Network.
His appointment takes effect on April 29. Sports car is the world’s most influential source of racing news and analysis.
A lifelong sports fan, Clancy joined Sports car Since The temperature where she was a motor racing correspondent for the past seven years. Additionally, Clancy has covered other sports including rugby, athletics and tennis.
Before joining the sports team, she worked in the news and business office. Before joining The temperatureClancy was at The telegraph And The Financial Times investment review.
“I am delighted to welcome Rebecca to Sports car“, says Spinelli. “His storytelling expertise, in-depth knowledge of F1 and passion for motorsport inform an energizing vision for this famous brand. I can’t wait to see how she leads Sports car in his 75th birthday next year and beyond.
Additionally, prominent F1 journalist Ben Hunt will join Sports carstarting June 4. Hunt has worked in motorsport for over 12 years, most recently at The sun where he was an F1 correspondent and motorsport columnist.
He is the author of Growing Wings: The Inside Story of Red Bull Racing (2024) and Lando Norris: a biography (2023). During a 23-year career in sports journalism, he has previously reported on Premier League football, Ashes Test cricket, Snooker Championships and Ryder Cups.
Rebecca and Ben co-host the F1 Inside the Piranha Club podcast and will continue this in their new roles at Autosport.
“I am honored to lead this esteemed motorsport brand into this new era,” Clancy said. “Together, with our team of dedicated journalists and content creators, we will push the boundaries and ignite the passion of fans around the world.”
With nearly 75 years of authority, Sports car has unprecedented access to the growing world of auto racing. The brand reaches more than two million superfans and covers the inside stories, technical aspects and business of the global world of motor racing.
