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Matters of moment, November 2015
But the back at Thruxton no one could touch Justin,” says the familiar voice on the end of the phone…
But the back at Thruxton no one could touch Justin,” says the familiar voice on the end of the phone…
The pace of change For all motor sport’s giant leaps since the pioneering days of the 1890s, the brakes have…
Singapore swing Formula 1 had a slightly different look around the streets of Marina Bay. The Mercedes drivers were peculiarly…
Justin Wilson 1978-2015 Some drivers’ career statistics will forever sell them short, and Justin Wilson is one such. There was…
The quest for greater protection In the immediate aftermath of Justin Wilson’s sad passing, it was inevitable that talk would…
Lord Montagu of Beaulieu Edward John-Scott-Montagu, who has died aged 88, was a pioneer of the open-door stately home movement,…
On the podium at last, but priorities must now change Loïc Duval, Lucas di Grassi and I headed to the…
Two plus four equals drama Two-stroke engines are banned from motorcycle Grand Prix racing. It’s an industry thing: when Japanese…
Brighton back on track Carter sets FTD in popular seaside sprint | By Paul Lawrence More than 200 competitors tackled…
Mark Webber Aussie Grit: My Formula One Journey The world is littered with sports biographies that are either a) published…
Ferrari Daytona Tell your friends you’ve bought a Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Berlinetta and they’ll look at you blankly. Say “Daytona”…
Mission accomplished Porsche springs surprise on show rivals | by Andrew Frankel It was a fine effort. Jaguar, as it…
VW crisis: where will it end? Emissions scandal runs deep for whole car industry | by Andrew Frankel The Volkswagen…
It has taken more than 50 years, but finally you can buy an official factory import | by Andrew Frankel…
Demand soars for slower sibling The problem with offering people what they want is that they already know they want…
Fun to drive, but stripped of a little soul I really wanted to like the new Honda Civic Type R.…
Boldly going where few have gone before It is expected in this business that any member of car company staff…
Howden saved my career It was a thrill to read Doug Nye’s recent words on Howden Ganley’s book. After coming…
Guy Ligier 1930-2015 There was a certain patriotic elegance about the cars he drove, likewise those that bore his name.…
Forty years ago the lives of six families were devastated as Graham Hill’s Piper Aztec crashed on a foggy Hertfordshire…
Whether it was grand prix stunners, sports car stars or even shock Le Mans winners, McLaren has an illustrious history of churning out interesting, innovative and sometimes just plain gorgeous racing cars. Robert Ladbrook takes a look at some of its best.
Onofre Marimón was killed during practice for the 1954 German Grand Prix. Seven years after the event his compatriot Juan Manuel Fangio wrote: “No death on the track, I think,…
Rain rarely stopped play at the 2024 Goodwood Revival, where a wet track showed off the skills of racing legends as they manhandled historic machines around the circuit. Andrew Marriott reports on every race from a thrilling weekend
Road racing great John McGuinness spoke candidly to his team Honda for its latest video to provide a facsinating insight into what makes him tick. McGuinness covers everything from childhood and his…