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    • Max Coates Archive

    • Ahead of his Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup return at Croft this weekend with Century Motorsport, The Checkered Flag caught up with Max Coates to discuss his return and his hopes...

      Coates “Can’t Wait” For Supercup Return

    • Max Coates will make his return to the Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup on home soil at Croft next weekend, competing in the theplayer.co.uk-backed Century Motorsport G55. It will mark the...

      Coates To Make Supercup Return At Croft

    • As many of you know I haven’t made it out on track this year… yet, and for now it looks set to stay that way! I’m trying to change that...

      Max Coates Blog: No Racing But Plenty Of Video Action

    • Max Coates blogs about a difficult start to the 2013 season, which saw him out in the cold as a spectator at Brands Hatch.

      Max Coates Blog: Out In The Cold

    • When the British Touring Car Championship and its support championships roll into Brands Hatch this weekend for the opening rounds of the 2013 season, one driver who will be missing...

      Coates Left “Gutted” After G55 Budget Shortfall

    • Max Coates proves that being a racing driver is a full-time occupation with stories of Autosport International

      Max Coates Blog: Working Full Time

    • Everyone one is working hard to secure drives for the 2013 season, and that includes resident TCF blog contributor and 2012 G50 Cup driver, Max Coates. 2012 was a season...

      Max Coates Working Hard Towards 2013 G55 Full Drive

    • Carl Breeze overhauled season-long championship leader Tom Sharp on a dramatic final day of an enthralling 2012 Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup season to take the G55 title, in a season...

      2012 Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup Season Review

    • Max Coates completes his blogging for the 2012 season with a look back on his 'racing comeback' at Brands Hatch.

      Max Coates Blog: A Racing Comeback

    • Ginetta Cars will be well represented at the Silverstone Motorsport UK show taking place this weekend at the Silverstone Wing. The show is a Who’s Who of exhibitors from the world of national motor sport exciting live elements and the inaugural Spirit of Motorsport Awards.

      Ginetta Stars Take To The Stage At Silverstone Motorsport UK Show

    • theCheckeredflag.co.uk and Motors TV will present the live stage at next month’s Silverstone MotorSport UK, welcoming some of the top drivers from British national motorsport.

      National Motorsport Stars Confirmed For Silverstone MotorSport UK Live Stage

    • While it was Mark Davies who took a stunning lights-to-flag debut G55 victory in Round 25 of the 2012 Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup, it was a heart-breaking retirement for Tom...

      Davies Secures Maiden Win While Breeze Earns Championship Lead

    • Mark Davies secured a sensational pole position on his debut in the G55 class of the Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup, the newly-crowned G50 champion heading the grid for Round 25...

      Davies Takes Stunning Pole On G55 Debut

    • Max Coates will make his return to the Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup this weekend at Brands Hatch. Coates will be competing in the final rounds of the season in theplayer.co.uk-backed...

      Coates Makes Supercup Return At Brands In G55

    • Team TCF Blogger Max Coates has been keeping busy despite not racing in the last two rounds.

      Max Coates Blog: No Racing, But Keeping Busy

    • Ginetta GT Supercup racer Max Coates swapped his race overalls for a microphone as he enjoyed a stint in the commentary box at Knockhill. Forced to skip the latest rounds...

      Coates Joins ITV4 Team At Knockhill

    • TCF Blogger Max Coates gives an update on his Ginetta GT Supercup challenge with a look back at Croft and a look forward to the rest of the year.

      Max Coates Blog: Focus Shifts to Ginetta G55 Title Challenge For 2013

    • Tom Sharp leads the field after a fantastic start to the 2012 Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup, a sensational run seeing him take nine wins in the opening fourteen races. The...

      2012 Ginetta GT Supercup Mid-Season Review

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