Autosport Awards
The Autosport Awards are a series of awards presented by motor racing magazine Autosport to drivers that have achieved significant milestones each season. Some of the presentations are selected by the general public via a reader's poll. The awards have been presented every year since 1982.
Categories
There are 14 awards made by the magazine – eight of which selected by popular vote and the balance chosen by a panel of experts including Autosport journalists. These are:- McLaren Autosport BRDC Award
- International Racing Driver of the Year
- International Rally Driver of the Year
- Richard Mille Rookie of the Year
- Racing Car of the Year
- Rally Car of the Year
- Rider of the Year
- British Competition Driver of the Year
- National Driver of the Year
- British Club Driver of the Year
- John Bolster Award
- Gregor Grant Award
- Autosport Williams Engineer of the Future
Previous winners
Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Award
International Racing Driver Award
| Year | Winner | Series |
| 1982 |  Keke Rosberg | Formula One |
| 1983 |  Nelson Piquet | Formula One |
| 1984 |  Niki Lauda | Formula One |
| 1985 |  Alain Prost | Formula One |
| 1986 |  Nigel Mansell | Formula One |
| 1987 | Nigel Mansell | Formula One |
| 1988 | Ayrton Senna | Formula One |
| 1989 | Jean Alesi | International Formula 3000 |
| 1989 | Jean Alesi | Formula One |
| 1990 | Ayrton Senna | Formula One |
| 1991 | Ayrton Senna | Formula One |
| 1992 | Nigel Mansell | Formula One |
| 1993 | Nigel Mansell | CART World Series |
| 1994 | Damon Hill | Formula One |
| 1995 |  Michael Schumacher | Formula One |
| 1996 | Damon Hill | Formula One |
| 1997 |  Jacques Villeneuve | Formula One |
| 1998 | Mika Häkkinen | Formula One |
| 1999 | Mika Häkkinen | Formula One |
| 2000 | Michael Schumacher | Formula One |
| 2001 | Michael Schumacher | Formula One |
| 2002 | Michael Schumacher | Formula One |
| 2003 |  Juan Pablo Montoya | Formula One |
| 2004 | Jenson Button | Formula One |
| 2005 | Kimi Räikkönen | Formula One |
| 2006 |  Fernando Alonso | Formula One |
| 2007 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2008 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2009 | Jenson Button | Formula One |
| 2010 |  Sebastian Vettel | Formula One |
| 2011 | Sebastian Vettel | Formula One |
| 2012 | Sebastian Vettel | Formula One |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Formula One |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | Formula One |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
International Rally Driver Award
| Year | Winner | Series |
| 1982 | Michèle Mouton | World Rally Championship |
| 1983 |  Stig Blomqvist | World Rally Championship |
| 1984 | Ari Vatanen | World Rally Championship |
| 1985 | Timo Salonen | World Rally Championship |
| 1986 | Juha Kankkunen | World Rally Championship |
| 1987 | Juha Kankkunen | World Rally Championship |
| 1988 | Markku Alén | World Rally Championship |
| 1989 |  Miki Biasion | World Rally Championship |
| 1990 | Carlos Sainz | World Rally Championship |
| 1991 | Carlos Sainz | World Rally Championship |
| 1992 | Didier Auriol | World Rally Championship |
| 1993 | Juha Kankkunen | World Rally Championship |
| 1994 | Colin McRae | World Rally Championship |
| 1995 | Colin McRae | World Rally Championship |
| 1996 | Tommi Mäkinen | World Rally Championship |
| 1997 | Tommi Mäkinen | World Rally Championship |
| 1997 | Colin McRae | World Rally Championship |
| 1998 | Tommi Mäkinen | World Rally Championship |
| 1999 | Tommi Mäkinen | World Rally Championship |
| 2000 | Richard Burns | World Rally Championship |
| 2001 | Richard Burns | World Rally Championship |
| 2002 | Marcus Grönholm | World Rally Championship |
| 2003 |  Petter Solberg | World Rally Championship |
| 2004 | Sébastien Loeb | World Rally Championship |
| 2005 | Sébastien Loeb | World Rally Championship |
| 2006 | Sébastien Loeb | World Rally Championship |
| 2007 | Marcus Grönholm | World Rally Championship |
| 2008 | Sébastien Loeb | World Rally Championship |
| 2009 | Mikko Hirvonen | World Rally Championship |
| 2010 | Sébastien Loeb | World Rally Championship |
| 2011 | Sébastien Loeb | World Rally Championship |
| 2012 | Sébastien Loeb | World Rally Championship |
| 2013 | Sébastien Ogier | World Rally Championship |
| 2014 | Sébastien Ogier | World Rally Championship |
| 2015 | Sébastien Ogier | World Rally Championship |
| 2016 | Sébastien Ogier | World Rally Championship |
| 2017 | Sébastien Ogier | World Rally Championship |
| 2018 | Sébastien Ogier | World Rally Championship |
| 2019 |  Ott Tänak | World Rally Championship |
National Driver of the Year
- formerly given separately, but combined for 2008. The winner receives the Paul Warwick Memorial Trophy.
| Year | Racing Winner | Series | Rally Winner | Series | |
| 1982 |  Tommy Byrne | British Formula Three Championship | Malcolm Patrick | British Open Rally Championship | |
| 1983 | Martin Brundle | British Formula Three Championship | Darryl Weidner | British Open Rally Championship | |
| 1984 | Johnny Dumfries | British Formula Three Championship | David Llewellin | British Open Rally Championship | |
| 1985 | Andy Rouse | British Touring Car Championship | Mark Lovell | British Open Rally Championship | |
| 1986 | Andy Wallace | British Formula Three Championship | Ken Wood | Scottish Rally Championship | |
| 1987 | Johnny Herbert | British Formula Three Championship | Louise Aitken-Walker | British Open Rally Championship | |
| 1988 | JJ Lehto | British Formula Three Championship | Malcolm Wilson | British Open Rally Championship | |
| 1989 | Allan McNish | British Formula Three Championship | David Llewellin | British Open Rally Championship | |
| 1990 | Robb Gravett | British Touring Car Championship | David Llewellin | British Rally Championship | |
| 1991 | David Coulthard | British Formula Three Championship | Colin McRae | British Rally Championship | |
| 1992 | Tim Harvey | British Touring Car Championship | Colin McRae | British Rally Championship | |
| 1993 | Kelvin Burt | British Touring Car Championship | Richard Burns | British Rally Championship | |
| 1994 | Gabriele Tarquini | British Touring Car Championship | Malcolm Wilson | British Rally Championship | |
| 1995 | John Cleland | British Touring Car Championship | Alister McRae | British Rally Championship | |
| 1996 | Frank Biela | British Touring Car Championship | Gwyndaf Evans | British Rally Championship | |
| 1997 |  Alain Menu | British Touring Car Championship | Mark Higgins | British Rally Championship | |
| 1998 | Rickard Rydell | British Touring Car Championship | Martin Rowe | British Rally Championship | |
| 1999 | Laurent Aïello | British Touring Car Championship | Tapio Laukkanen | British Rally Championship | |
| 2000 | Antônio Pizzonia | British Formula Three Championship | Mark Higgins | British Rally Championship | |
| 2001 |  Takuma Sato | British Formula Three Championship | Justin Dale | British Rally Championship | |
| 2002 | Robbie Kerr | British Formula Three Championship | Justin Dale | British Rally Championship | |
| 2003 | Nelson Piquet, Jr. | British Formula Three Championship | Martin Rowe | Production World Rally Championship | |
| 2004 | James Thompson | British Touring Car Championship | Guy Wilks | British Rally Championship | |
| 2005 | Matt Neal | British Touring Car Championship | Mark Higgins | British Rally Championship | |
| 2006 | Mike Conway | British Formula Three Championship | Mark Higgins | British Rally Championship | |
| 2007 | Jason Plato | British Touring Car Championship | Mark Higgins | British Rally Championship |
| Year | Winner | Series |
| 2008 | Oliver Turvey | British Formula Three Championship |
| 2009 | Colin Turkington | British Touring Car Championship |
| 2010 | Jason Plato | British Touring Car Championship |
| 2011 | Matt Neal | British Touring Car Championship |
| 2012 | Gordon Shedden | British Touring Car Championship |
| 2013 | Andrew Jordan | British Touring Car Championship |
| 2014 | Colin Turkington | British Touring Car Championship |
| 2015 | Gordon Shedden | British Touring Car Championship |
| 2016 | Gordon Shedden | British Touring Car Championship |
| 2017 | Lando Norris | FIA Formula 3 European Championship |
| 2018 | Dan Ticktum | FIA Formula 3 European Championship |
| 2019 | Colin Turkington | British Touring Car Championship |
Racing Car of the Year
| Year | Winner | Type |
| 1982 | Porsche 956 | Group C |
| 1983 | Brabham BT52 | Formula One |
| 1984 | McLaren MP4/2 | Formula One |
| 1985 | Williams FW10B | Formula One |
| 1986 | Williams FW11 | Formula One |
| 1987 | Jaguar XJR-8 | Group C |
| 1988 | McLaren MP4/4 | Formula One |
| 1989 | Sauber C9 | Group C |
| 1990 | Tyrrell 019 | Formula One |
| 1991 | Jordan 191 | Formula One |
| 1992 | Williams FW14B | Formula One |
| 1993 | Williams FW15C | Formula One |
| 1994 | Benetton B194 | Formula One |
| 1995 | Williams FW17 | Formula One |
| 1996 | Williams FW18 | Formula One |
| 1997 | Williams FW19 | Formula One |
| 1998 | McLaren MP4/13 | Formula One |
| 1999 | McLaren MP4/14 | Formula One |
| 2000 | Ferrari F1-2000 | Formula One |
| 2001 | Ferrari F2001 | Formula One |
| 2002 | Ferrari F2002 | Formula One |
| 2003 | Bentley Speed 8 | Le Mans Prototype |
| 2004 | Ferrari F2004 | Formula One |
| 2005 | McLaren MP4-20 | Formula One |
| 2006 | Renault R26 | Formula One |
| 2007 | McLaren MP4-22 | Formula One |
| 2008 | McLaren MP4-23 | Formula One |
| 2009 | Brawn BGP 001 | Formula One |
| 2010 | Red Bull RB6 | Formula One |
| 2011 | Red Bull RB7 | Formula One |
| 2012 | Red Bull RB8 | Formula One |
| 2013 | Red Bull RB9 | Formula One |
| 2014 | Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid | Formula One |
| 2015 | Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid | Formula One |
| 2016 | Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid | Formula One |
| 2017 | Mercedes AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ | Formula One |
| 2018 | Mercedes AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+ | Formula One |
| 2019 | Mercedes AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+ | Formula One |
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Rally Car of the Year
| Year | Winner | Type |
| 1982 | Audi Quattro A1 | Group B Rally Car |
| 1983 | Audi Quattro A2 | Group B Rally Car |
| 1984 | Peugeot 205 T16 | Group B Rally Car |
| 1985 | MG Metro 6R4 | Group B Rally Car |
| 1986 | Peugeot 205 T16 | Group B Rally Car |
| 1987 | Lancia Delta HF Integrale | Group A Rally Car |
| 1988 | Lancia Delta HF Integrale | Group A Rally Car |
| 1989 | Lancia Delta HF Integrale | Group A Rally Car |
| 1990 | Toyota Celica GT-Four | Group A Rally Car |
| 1991 | Lancia Delta HF Integrale | Group A Rally Car |
| 1992 | Subaru Legacy RS | Group A Rally Car |
| 1993 | Ford Escort RS Cosworth | Group A Rally Car |
| 1994 | Subaru Impreza 555 | Group A Rally Car |
| 1995 | Subaru Impreza 555 | Group A Rally Car |
| 1996 | Subaru Impreza 555 | Group A Rally Car |
| 1997 | Subaru Impreza WRC97 | World Rally Car |
| 1998 | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V | Group A Rally Car |
| 1999 | Toyota Corolla WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2000 | Ford Focus WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2001 | Ford Focus WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2002 | Peugeot 206 WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2003 | Citroën Xsara WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2004 | Citroën Xsara WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2005 | Citroën Xsara WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2006 | Ford Focus WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2007 | Ford Focus WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2008 | Citroën C4 WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2009 | Citroën C4 WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2010 | Citroën C4 WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2011 | Mini John Cooper Works WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2012 | Citroën DS3 WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2013 | Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak | Pikes Peak car |
| 2014 | Volkswagen Polo R WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2015 | Volkswagen Polo R WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2016 | Volkswagen Polo R WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2017 | Ford Fiesta WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2018 | Ford Fiesta WRC | World Rally Car |
| 2019 | Toyota Yaris WRC | World Rally Car |
British Competition Driver of the Year
| Year | Winner | Series |
| 1982 | John Watson | Formula One |
| 1983 | Jonathan Palmer | European Formula Two |
| 1984 | Derek Bell | World Endurance Championship |
| 1985 | Nigel Mansell | Formula One |
| 1986 | Nigel Mansell | Formula One |
| 1987 | Jonathan Palmer | Formula One |
| 1988 | Martin Brundle | World Sports-Prototype Championship |
| 1989 | Nigel Mansell | Formula One |
| 1990 | Martin Brundle | World Sports-Prototype Championship |
| 1991 | Nigel Mansell | Formula One |
| 1992 | Derek Warwick | Sportscar World Championship |
| 1993 | Damon Hill | Formula One |
| 1994 | David Coulthard | International Formula 3000 |
| 1994 | David Coulthard | Formula One |
| 1995 | Damon Hill | Formula One |
| 1996 | Damon Hill | Formula One |
| 1997 | Mark Blundell | CART |
| 1998 | Dario Franchitti | CART |
| 1999 | Eddie Irvine | Formula One |
| 2000 | David Coulthard | Formula One |
| 2001 | David Coulthard | Formula One |
| 2002 | David Coulthard | Formula One |
| 2003 | Jenson Button | Formula One |
| 2004 | Andy Priaulx | European Touring Car Championship |
| 2005 | Dan Wheldon | Indy Racing League |
| 2006 | Jenson Button | Formula One |
| 2007 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2008 | Allan McNish | Le Mans Series |
| 2009 | Jenson Button | Formula One |
| 2010 | Dario Franchitti | IndyCar Series |
| 2011 | Jenson Button | Formula One |
| 2012 | Jenson Button | Formula One |
| 2013 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2016 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2019 | Lando Norris | Formula One |
Rookie of the Year
| Year | Winner | Series |
| 2000 | Jenson Button | Formula One |
| 2001 | Juan Pablo Montoya | Formula One |
| 2002 |  Mark Webber | Formula One |
| 2003 | Dan Wheldon | Indy Racing League |
| 2004 |  A. J. Allmendinger | Champ Car |
| 2005 |  Tiago Monteiro | Formula One |
| 2006 | Lewis Hamilton | GP2 Series |
| 2007 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula One |
| 2008 | Sebastian Vettel | Formula One |
| 2009 | Kris Meeke | Intercontinental Rally Challenge |
| 2010 | Kamui Kobayashi | Formula One |
| 2011 |  Paul di Resta | Formula One |
| 2012 |  Mathéo Tuscher | FIA Formula Two Championship |
| 2013 |  Jules Bianchi | Formula One |
| 2014 |  Daniil Kvyat | Formula One |
| 2015 |  Max Verstappen | Formula One |
| 2016 |  Pascal Wehrlein | Formula One |
| 2017 |  Charles Leclerc | FIA Formula 2 Championship |
| 2018 | Charles Leclerc | Formula One |
| 2019 |  Alexander Albon | Formula One |
Moment of the Year
Pioneering and Innovation Award
| Year | Winner |
| 2004 | SAFER barrier |
| 2005 | GP2 Series |
| 2006 | Audi R10 TDI |
| 2007 | HANS device |
| 2008 | Singapore Grand Prix |
| 2009 | F1 in Schools |
| 2010 | McLaren |
| 2011 | Senna |
| 2012 | FIA medical team |
| 2012 | DeltaWing |
| 2013 | Nissan GT Academy |
| 2014 | FIA Formula E Championship |
| 2015 | McLaren Applied Technologies |
| 2016 | Frédéric Sausset |
| 2017 | Not awarded |
| 2018 | FIA |
| 2019 | W Series |
John Bolster Award for technical achievement
Named in honour of the technical editor of Autosport from 1950 to 1984.| Year | Winner | Note |
| 1985 | David Gould | Gould-Hart 84/2 |
| 1986 | Paul Squires & Phil Kidsley | Brabham BT28-PKS003 Lysholm |
| 1987 | Karl Schollar | Spectre-KTM |
| 1988 | George Bewley | Bewley-Jawa |
| 1989 | Ray Rowan | Roman-Hart IVH |
| 1990 | Harvey Postlethwaite | Tyrrell 019 |
| 1991 | Ross Brawn | Jaguar XJR-14 |
| 1992 | Patrick Head | Williams FW14B |
| 1993 | McLaren International | McLaren MP4/8 |
| 1994 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz 500I engine |
| 1995 | McLaren International | McLaren F1 GTR |
| 1996 | Renault Sport | Renault V10 Formula One engine |
| 1997 | ThrustSSC | World land speed record |
| 1998 | Ken Tyrrell | |
| 1999 | Don Panoz | |
| 1999 | Jackie Stewart | |
| 2000 | Audi | Audi R8 |
| 2001 | Roger Penske | Penske |
| 2002 | Ross Brawn | For achievements in Scuderia Ferrari |
| 2003 | Ralph Firman Sr. | Van Diemen |
| 2004 | Honda | For achievements in Formula One and Indy |
| 2005 | Pat Symonds | |
| 2005 | John Force | For achievements in drag racing |
| 2006 | Michelin | For achievements in motor racing |
| 2007 | Patrick Head | For achievements in his career |
| 2008 | Carl Haas for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing | For technical achievement |
| 2009 | Adrian Newey | For technical achievement |
| 2010 | Bridgestone | For achievements in Formula One |
| 2010 | Chip Ganassi | For achievements in IndyCar and NASCAR |
| 2011 | Gian Paolo Dallara for Dallara | For technical achievement |
| 2012 | Peter Sauber | For technical achievement |
| 2012 | Bob Dance | For achievements in his career |
| 2013 | McLaren | For achievements in motor racing |
| 2014 | Gordon Murray | For technical achievement |
| 2015 | Eddie Jordan | For achievements in motor racing |
| 2015 | Porsche | For success in the WEC |
| 2016 | Paddy Lowe | For achievements in motor racing |
| 2017 | Pierre Fillon for Automobile Club de l'Ouest | 24 Hours of Le Mans |
| 2018 | Toto Wolff | For achievements with Mercedes-AMG |
| 2019 | Charlie Whiting | Posthumous award; for his contributions to motor racing |
Gregor Grant Award
Rider of the Year
Former awards
British Club Driver of the Year
| Year | Winner | Series |
| 1982 | Martin Bolsover | British Hill Climb Championship |
| 1983 | Martin Bolsover | British Hill Climb Championship |
| 1984 | Rod Birley | Modified Saloon Car Championship |
| 1985 | Chris Cramer | British Hill Climb Championship |
| 1986 | Paul Warwick | Formula Ford 1600 |
| 1987 | Eddie Irvine | British Formula Ford Championship |
| 1988 | Allan McNish | Formula Vauxhall |
| 1989 | David Coulthard | Formula Ford 1600 |
| 1990 | Warren Hughes | British Formula Ford Championship |
| 1991 | Kelvin Burt | Formula Vauxhall |
| 1992 | Oliver Gavin | Formula Vauxhall |
| 1993 | Dario Franchitti | Formula Vauxhall |
| 1994 | James Matthews | Formula Renault UK |
| 1995 | Guy Smith | Formula Renault UK |
| 1996 | Peter Dumbreck | Formula Vauxhall |
| 1997 | Doug Bell | Formula Vauxhall Junior |
| 1998 | Richard Lyons | Formula Vauxhall Junior |
| 1999 | Andy Priaulx | Renault Spider Championship |
| 2000 | Michael Caine | TVR Tuscan Challenge |
| 2001 | Mike Jordan | British GT Championship |
| 2002 | Danny Watts | Formula Renault UK |
| 2003 | Lewis Hamilton | Formula Renault UK |
| 2004 | James Pickford | SEAT León Cupra Cup |
| 2005 | Andrew Kirkaldy | British GT Championship |
| 2006 | Sam Bird | Formula Renault UK |
| 2007 | Duncan Tappy | Formula Renault UK |
| 2008 | Adam Christodoulou | Formula Renault UK |
| 2009 | Sarah Moore | Ginetta Junior Championship |
| 2010 | Tom Blomqvist | Formula Renault UK |
| 2011 | Alex Lynn | Formula Renault UK |
| 2012 | Scott Malvern | Formula Renault BARC |
| 2013 | Daniel Cammish | British Formula Ford Championship |
| 2014 | Ben Barnicoat | Formula Renault NEC |
| 2015 | Will Palmer | BRDC Formula 4 Championship |
| 2016 | Lando Norris | Formula Renault Eurocup |
| 2017 | Enaam Ahmed | BRDC British Formula 3 |