Steve Sutcliffe is a British automotive journalist and former racing driver with 59 recorded laps across 55 vehicles on LapMeta. Born in 1968, Sutcliffe is regarded as one of the finest drivers automotive journalism has ever produced. His racing background includes finishing second in his first race driving a Caterham, then three seasons as works driver in the TVR Tuscan Challenge followed by British Touring Car Championship competition with Lexus. Remarkably, he drove Honda's F1 car and lapped Silverstone National circuit within half a second of Honda's test driver James Rossiter in Jenson Button's 2007 Honda RA107.
His journalism career began at local newspapers before joining Haymarket Publishing, eventually becoming editor of Autocar magazine from 2003-2004. Going freelance in 2004, he has contributed to The Sunday Times, The Guardian, Auto Express, Evo, Octane and other publications. His LapMeta data shows 28 laps at CW configuration, 22 laps at Coastal CW, and 3 laps West circuit. His ability to critically assess even the fastest road cars is second to none, while his car control at the limit is exemplary. The 55-vehicle portfolio reflects professional automotive journalism testing diverse platforms from supercars to performance machinery. With 59 laps across 55 vehicles including F1 testing experience, Steve Sutcliffe exemplifies the automotive journalist whose racing pedigree and exceptional driving skill enable authoritative vehicle evaluations trusted by millions of readers.
The RenaultSport Megane 275 Trophy-R has long been the benchmark for hot hatchbacks, thanks to its pared-to-the-bone weight saving, punchy engine and super-sticky tyres. But the greatest threat to its crown comes from an unlikely source - Volkswagen. Instead of VW's usual route to performance - big engines and complex powertrains - it's used the RenaultSport formula and stripped back the weight to make the most focused Golf ever to hit the road. Which will be faster around the super-quick Rockingham circuit?
Steve Sutcliffe decides in this, the third in a video series has made to celebrate the launch of Top Drives, a racing game from Hutch produced using data and pictures from evo.
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Think you know your cars? It’s time to put your knowledge to the test in Top Drives - the only automotive card collection game on the App Store.
BUILD THE PERFECT RACING DECK from over 700 officially licensed cars.
UNLEASH YOUR CARS on 100s of racing challenges with our all-new Card Racing System.
COMPETE FOR EXCLUSIVE CARS in live multiplayer events.
Why is Top Drives the ultimate mobile experience for every car enthusiast?
- Marques such as McLaren, Bugatti, Pagani, Ford, Mercedes and many more.
- Car stats sourced from Evo Magazine making this the ultimate bench racing tool.
- Manage and upgrade your cars - tune them how you want.
- Race scenarios include drag strips, race circuits & hill climbs.
- Weather effects and multiple surface types.
- Stunning car photography from one of the world’s top car magazines.
- Addictive racing strategy gameplay.