John Redfern

Freelance Writer and Editor for @Editorial_MR. GoMW Breakthrough Blogger winner. Fan of muscle cars and woodie wagons. On bsky, too

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

Was thinking the other day about how I had the XJ220 C pencil tin at school.

Weirdly, my daughter came home from my parents’ house with this today. (And then chucked it down the stairs, because kids 🤷‍♂️)

[RM Sotheby's @rmsothebys]

This vanishingly rare @Jaguar XJ220 C is a highly original example that retired from racing after competing at Le Mans. https://t.co/4ac1SnLL0g

[Tim Pitt @timpitt100]

Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann introduces the new Fenomeno Roadster in Bologna.

Only 15 examples will be made, compared to 29 of the Fenomeno coupe.

No price quoted, but reckon on upwards of £3 million.

[Tim Pitt @timpitt100]

First look at the Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster – just revealed here in Bologna.

Based on the Revuelto, its 6.5-litre NA V12 and three electric motors make a combined 1,080hp.

Blu Cepheus paint is a homage to the one-off Miura Roadster built by Bertone: https://t.co/ghsifCETB7

[Tim Pitt @timpitt100]

I did work experience at MiniWorld magazine when I was 15 years old, so it’s only taken 31 years to get my first feature published.

Read my review of the unique @DesignsCallum Wood & Pickett Mini restomod in the latest issue. ⬇️

[Tim Pitt @timpitt100]

‘Styling inspiration comes from Rolls-Royce’s high-speed experimental EX models from the 1920s.’

@EngageSportMode previews the Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale – a decadent drop-top powered by the electric drivetrain from the Spectre.

Now live on MR: https://t.co/4FJlPWHfbc

[Tim Pitt @timpitt100]

Judging time for UK Car of the Year.

Here are the category winners. I’m aiming to drive all of them today…

- Renault 5 E-Tech
- Kia EV4
- Citroen C3/e-C3 Aircross
- Skoda Elroq
- Hyundai Ioniq 9
- Audi A6
- Audi A6 Avant
- Alpine A290

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

The @rmsothebys Munich auction is starting very soon.

E46 M3 CSL and E92 M3 GTS would be my top picks from the incredible ‘Best of M Collection’.

Oh, and don’t forget the WRT M4 GT3 also up for grabs. Because Valentino Rossi, obviously.

https://t.co/WP60Ae3wBP

[Tim Pitt @timpitt100]

‘Paying £153,400 for a 644hp mid-engined supercar looks good value. A V6 hybrid McLaren Artura would cost in excess of £200,000, for example.’

John Redfern (@EngageSportMode) drives the UK-spec Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray.

Now live on Motoring Research: https://t.co/NwIQzgMdL8

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

@IMSARadio Jules Gounon has to be in the mix for any GOAT debate.

Four podiums (including three wins) in his last four attempts - and bonus points for a Le Mans-winning father.

Going for the all-nighter here in Teesside.

#B12Hr

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

Wrote this, because nine-year-old me would never me would never have believed you if you’d said there’d one day be a Lego version of the FW14B.

https://t.co/NnvAebAOsh

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

Is Niels Wittich watching this weekend’s race with a satellite delay on his feed?

Has to be the only explanation for the length of time it’s taking for any decisions to be made. #F1

[RM Sotheby's @rmsothebys]

The star of The Junkyard auction, the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Alloy' Gullwing, sells for a staggering $9,355,000 USD! #RMJunkyard #RMSothebys #MercedesBenz #300SL #Gullwing #Alloy

[Adam Hields @AdamHields]

Congratulations to @JakeHillDriver on winning his first #BTCC crown and #TeamBMW being the constructor champions. A big pat on the back to @ColinTurkington for being a superb teammate too! 🏆

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

What a finish to a BTCC season! Incredible drive by @JakeHillDriver to secure the championship in treacherous conditions.

Hugely pleased for @Official_WSR, too, adding another title to the trophy cabinet. #TeamBMW

[BTCC @BTCC]

Jake Hill is your 2024 BTCC Drivers' Champion!

#BTCC #24in24

[Tim Pitt @timpitt100]

‘When the opening gambit is “a successor to the F1 and P1,” you know what follows will be something special. Or certainly needs to be.’

The McLaren W1 is a 1,275hp hybrid with a 9,200rpm V8 and ground-effect aero.

Read my preview on Motoring Research: https://t.co/3IU8oEwAtY

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

Just how did we get such a close championship fight before the final #BTCC race day at Brands Hatch?

@AdamHields has the answers, with his recap of all the drama from Silverstone.

[Adam Hields @AdamHields]

It’s the final day of the #BTCC season at #BrandsHatch, but who will be the champion at the end of the day? It’s still anyone’s guess after a wet meeting at #Silverstone. Catch-up with the action here. https://t.co/k5p0okMqFU #touringcars #racingcars #motorsport #hill #ingram

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

Thoughts and prayers with the Drive to Survive producers.

All now desperately wondering how to fill a whole series, without relying on Ricciardo’s ‘hilarious paddock antics’ to pad out each episode.

[Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1]

Daniel Ricciardo replaced at RB by Liam Lawson for remainder of 2024 Formula 1 season - BBC Sport https://t.co/yXQSdTIsfm

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

First drive of the day at SMMT Test Day North is the BMW 420i M Sport.

Updated earlier this year, the key changes are inside, with the addition of BMW’s huge curved display.

Big front grille remains, but even that seems less jarring with greater familiarity.

[BMW M Motorsport @BMWMotorsport]

IT IS DONE! 🙌

The BMW M Hybrid V8 wins its first race of the season - and it does so in style!

@RLLracing celebrates an impressive 1-2 victory at their home race in Indianapolis!

P1 goes to @Philipp_Eng and @Jessekrohn ahead of @CDePhillippi and @NickYelloly - huge congrats!

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

Amazing drive today by @17LouisFoster to claim the Indy NXT title! Thoroughly well deserved.

[INDY NXT by Firestone @INDYNXT]

HE’S DONE IT!

LOUIS FOSTER CLINCHES THE 2024 #INDYNXT CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆

[John Redfern @EngageSportMode]

Braving the wind for the #BTCC at Donington.