Motorsport News (8 Jan 2026) kicks off the year with Jason Plato’s bold BTCC return in a Mercedes-AMG A35, plus F1’s radical 2026 rule shake-up and team intrigue. Rally GB hopes rise as Ireland’s WRC bid stalls, while Gus Greensmith targets WRC2 glory. Features include Full Send Racing’s GT4 ambitions, Nitrous ADM’s GB3/GB4 plans, and retro looks at F1’s dramatic 1976 season and Group B’s last hurrah. Plus, must-see 2026 events and Plum Pudding race report.