Classic victory in the German G.P. Von Brauchitsch’s proverbial bad luck. Disappointment of vast crowd There have been many examples of the glorious uncertainty of motor-racing, but none more striking…

Sir, W B's feature on the Double Twelve Motorcycle Records (July issue) was of great interest. May I however clarify a minor detail which seems to have confused authorities and…

Ford hadn't won an F1 championship for 12 years. So you'd have thought that the Blue Oval would have made great play of its part in Schumacher's first title. Not…

Sir, I find myself in sympathy with Mr. Harris and his X1/9 insurance problems. My own renewal premium for a Ginetta G15 was £218 for comprehensive cover and including one…

The return of slick tyres and a huge reduction in downforce are among the proposals issued by the FIA for Formula One from 2008. In a document released in the…

Sir, In your March issue, a letter from two engineers who look after the racing cars in the Mercedes-Benz historic collection tell us that the M196 engine using desmodromic valve…

Sports Car Driver Shuffles As Martin Brundle returns to the Brabham Formula 1 team, his place with Silk Cut Jaguar has been taken by Derek Warwick who resigned from Lotus.…

Although no P.R.O.s have replied to the accusation made by, the Editor of Motor Sport last month that rigid back axles are archaic, Jack French of Saab (Gt. Britain) Ltd.…

In these hard times many pleasures are denied us, and one of them is the lavish use of the camera, or even of obtaining unlimited printing paper for the reproduction…

Lulsgate It is excellent news that the West Country is to have another club race meeting this year. The Bristol M.C. & L.C.C. will organise another day's sport at Lulsgate…

Ford’s lead WRC driver Mikko Hirvonen could go head to head with team boss Malcolm Wilson in Escort Mk2s in historic rallying this season. Hirvonen, normally found at the wheel…

[The Austin Seven has probably given more pleasure to a greater number of impecunious enthusiasts than any other car. Consequently, it has received proportionate space in Motor Sport. Articles relating to…