
Kevin Turner is Autosport’s Chief Editor. While studying History at the University of York, Kevin began covering UK club events as a freelance reporter for Autosport and Motorsport News. He joined the Autosport staff as Editorial Assistant on the magazine in 2006, winning what is now known as the Motorsport UK Young Journalist of the Year Award. He became National Editor in 2008 and over the next few seasons covered a range of international events, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, as well as the British Touring Car Championship and British GT. Kevin became Features Editor before switching to edit Motorsport News in 2014.
He returned to Autosport in 2016 to become editor of the magazine, a dream job that is still part of his role.
He became Chief Editor in 2020, helping to plan content for autosport.com and Autosport’s podcast as well as seeing the magazine through the coronavirus pandemic. Kevin also led work on the special publication celebrating 70 years of Autosport and has been a judge on the Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award, formerly known as the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award, since 2008. He lives in Fleet with his wife and two children.
Latest articles by Kevin Turner

How Aston Martin, Autosport and the BRDC find the next British F1 rising star
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The key areas where 2023's F1 dominator shades its 1993 counterpart
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Why Aston Martin is right to return to Le Mans
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Finalists revealed for 2023 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award
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Williams FW11B: The Silverstone F1 legend brought back to life
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The anniversary celebrations to see at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Top 10 Le Mans drivers
Top 10 Le Mans drivers Top 10 Le Mans drivers

Top 10 most heartbreaking retirements at the Le Mans 24 Hours
Top 10 most heartbreaking retirements at the Le Mans 24 Hours Top 10 most heartbreaking retirements at the Le Mans 24 Hours

The Le Mans winner with claims to be motorsport's best privateer
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Ranked! The legendary Jim Clark’s top 10 performances
Ranked! The legendary Jim Clark’s top 10 performances Ranked! The legendary Jim Clark’s top 10 performances

Should the Australian GP have been restarted after Magnussen's crash?
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Ranking the top 10 pre-war grand prix drivers
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Ranked! The top 10 pre-war grand prix cars
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Grand prix racing's forgotten year of change
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Ranking Lewis Hamilton's 10 F1 seasons with Mercedes
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Ranked! The top 10 worst F1 cars to win a grand prix
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Nigel Mansell’s greatest F1 and Indycar drives
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The F1 record no one can beat
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Luke Browning wins Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year
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Verstappen wins Autosport’s International Racing Driver of the Year
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Sebastian Vettel presented with Gregor Grant Award
Sebastian Vettel presented with Gregor Grant Award Sebastian Vettel presented with Gregor Grant Award

Russell picks up Autosport’s Moment of the Year Award
Russell picks up Autosport’s Moment of the Year Award Russell picks up Autosport’s Moment of the Year Award

Hamilton wins Autosport’s British Competition Driver of the Year Award
Hamilton wins Autosport’s British Competition Driver of the Year Award Hamilton wins Autosport’s British Competition Driver of the Year Award

Red Bull RB18 wins Autosport’s International Racing Car of the Year
Red Bull RB18 wins Autosport’s International Racing Car of the Year Red Bull RB18 wins Autosport’s International Racing Car of the Year

Zhou wins Autosport’s Rookie of the Year Award
Zhou wins Autosport’s Rookie of the Year Award Zhou wins Autosport’s Rookie of the Year Award

Roger Penske winner of Autosport’s 2022 Gold Medal
Roger Penske winner of Autosport’s 2022 Gold Medal Roger Penske winner of Autosport’s 2022 Gold Medal

Ingram named Autosport’s National Driver of the Year
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Rovanpera named Autosport’s International Rally Driver of the Year
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Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 wins Autosport’s Rally Car of the Year Award
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The ultimate BMW racing machines that resulted from a humbling failure
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Where Vettel stands in the list of the greatest F1 drivers
Where Vettel stands in the list of the greatest F1 drivers Where Vettel stands in the list of the greatest F1 drivers

Ranking F1's greatest wet-weather drives
Ranking F1's greatest wet-weather drives Ranking F1's greatest wet-weather drives

Copper X-Prix: Hamilton's X44 squad takes Extreme E win after McLaren penalty
Copper X-Prix: Hamilton's X44 squad takes Extreme E win after McLaren penalty Copper X-Prix: Hamilton's X44 squad takes Extreme E win after McLaren penalty

BRM V16: How F1's greatest sound has returned to the track
BRM V16: How F1's greatest sound has returned to the track BRM V16: How F1's greatest sound has returned to the track

Top 10 Tyrrell F1 drivers: Alesi, Brundle, Stewart and more
Top 10 Tyrrell F1 drivers: Alesi, Brundle, Stewart and more Top 10 Tyrrell F1 drivers: Alesi, Brundle, Stewart and more

Top 10 BRM F1 drivers ranked: Fangio, Stewart, Hill and more
Top 10 BRM F1 drivers ranked: Fangio, Stewart, Hill and more Top 10 BRM F1 drivers ranked: Fangio, Stewart, Hill and more

Why BMW shouldn't be overlooked on its return to prototypes
Why BMW shouldn't be overlooked on its return to prototypes Why BMW shouldn't be overlooked on its return to prototypes

Top 10 Brabham drivers ranked: Piquet, Lauda, Gurney and more
Top 10 Brabham drivers ranked: Piquet, Lauda, Gurney and more Top 10 Brabham drivers ranked: Piquet, Lauda, Gurney and more

How one of F1's greatest names was revived
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Final 10 contenders revealed for 2022 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award
Final 10 contenders revealed for 2022 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award Final 10 contenders revealed for 2022 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award

Ranked: Sebastian Vettel's top 10 Formula 1 wins
Ranked: Sebastian Vettel's top 10 Formula 1 wins Ranked: Sebastian Vettel's top 10 Formula 1 wins

Gilles Villeneuve's 10 greatest F1 drives
Gilles Villeneuve's 10 greatest F1 drives Gilles Villeneuve's 10 greatest F1 drives

The day John Watson won from 22nd – 1983 Long Beach GP
The day John Watson won from 22nd – 1983 Long Beach GP The day John Watson won from 22nd – 1983 Long Beach GP

Tony Brooks obituary: 1950s F1 race winner dies aged 90
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Top five American F1 teams ranked: Haas, Penske and more
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Ricky Collard joins Speedworks Toyota BTCC team
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Plato to retire from BTCC after 2022 season
Plato to retire from BTCC after 2022 season Plato to retire from BTCC after 2022 season

Porsche 917 ace, Monte Carlo Rally winner Vic Elford dies
Porsche 917 ace, Monte Carlo Rally winner Vic Elford dies Porsche 917 ace, Monte Carlo Rally winner Vic Elford dies

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Zak O’Sullivan claims Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year
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Alejandro Agag wins Autosport’s 2021 Pioneering and Innovation Award
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Norris named Autosport’s British Competition Driver of the Year
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Jean Todt named inaugural winner of Autosport’s Gold Medal
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Red Bull RB16B wins Autosport’s 2021 International Racing Car of the Year Red Bull RB16B wins Autosport’s 2021 International Racing Car of the Year

Oscar Piastri wins Autosport’s Rookie of the Year Award
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Toyota Yaris WRC named Autosport Rally Car of the Year
Toyota Yaris WRC named Autosport Rally Car of the Year Toyota Yaris WRC named Autosport Rally Car of the Year

Ash Sutton named Autosport's National Driver of the Year
Ash Sutton named Autosport's National Driver of the Year Ash Sutton named Autosport's National Driver of the Year

Ogier wins Autosport's International Rally Driver of the Year Award
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