Steve Davies

Yesterday we brought you news of the record lap set by British Rally Champion Mark Higgins around the 37.8-mile Isle of Man TT course in a production-spec Subaru WRX STi.

We know you'd much prefer to watch the lap being driven, rather read about it, however since we're still awaiting the official video, you'll have to make do with the spectacular image above showing British Rally Champion Mark Higgins flying (literally) around the Isle of Man TT course in his production-spec Subaru WRX STI saloon.

Aston Martin’s new V12 Zagato endurance race car concept will return to the Nürburgring this weekend ahead of the 24-hour race hosted at the famous German circuit at the end of the month.

If you're heading off to Le Mans this week for the 24 Heures du Mans race, then you'll be needing one of these. It's an essential guide for Les Ros Boeuf, especially useful for first-timers to the event since it tells you where to enjoy the best vantage points at the circuit and what to see whilst you're there.

An interesting press release arrived on our desks last night with a message from Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus Plc. Presented in the form of a faux-interview by Lotus PR Manager Liz Brooks, we're told this is the first in a series of regular updates on the progress of Group Lotus towards achieving its 5-year plan.

It's a sad day for those of us who've followed Tim's career, initially in British Touring Cars and then for the past 7 years in the UK's Porsche Carrera Cup, to hear that he's chosen to step down from racing in the UK’s fastest single-make championship. Tim is one of those unique drivers - a Bear of a man but with the deft touch of watch maker - he could muscle a 911 GT3 Cup around a track extracting every ounce of its potential, whilst keeping something in reserve for the latter stages of a race when worn tyres were hampering his competitors. He will be sorely missed.

Just over an hour ago the High-Court case between Team Lotus and Group Lotus reached its conclusion and as we expected Mr Justice Peter Smith made his verdict in favour of Tony Fernandes' 1Malaysia Racing Team, who were judged to be the true owner of the 'Team Lotus' name and its iconic roundel.

The following article was produced by Kevin Mc Glone of Red Square Images, a part-time photographer and full-time car enthusiast whose passion for motorsport takes him all over Europe in pursuit of the perfect shot. He's got a particular knack for capturing the vibe from endurance racing, so look out for him snapping away at next month's Le Mans 24 Hours and the N24.