The most powerful production engine yet produced by BMW will be fitted in a 635 Coupe at the Frankfurt Show this month. The normally aspirated six-cylinder engine, similar to that fitted…

Toyota confirms Le Mans comeback Toyota will next year mount its first factory assault on the Le Mans 24 Hours since 1999 with a petrol-powered LMP1 hybrid (below). The Japanese…

From smoking Mini at Brands Hatch to smoking and card games at the Daytona 24 Hours.  And a Morris Marina... It's not every day we hear from readers who perform…

1995: Jean Alesi finally breaks his F1 duck at the Canadian Grand Prix -- a fitting birthday present for the French-Sicilian, who turns 30 over the GP weekend. *** 1985: Elio…

You have read about the high opinion which the police have of themselves as drivers. So it may seem a bit droll that when taking their much-prized train-robber prisoner, Charles…

After crashing out of the opening two rounds of the World Rally Championship in Sweden and Mexico, Kimi Räikkönen has secured points finishes in Jordan and Turkey. The Citroën Junior…

Sir, Mr Nigel Roebuck is complete God. Long may he entertain us with his true 'works of art'. I am yours, etc Nick Keynes, Chesham, Bucks

Oh so wrong, Mr Wright Sir, I read Peter Wright’s thoughts on the future of Grand Prix racing with a mounting sense of disbelief and irritation (Shaping the future of…

International Events for the beginner By Count Johnstone-Noad Motor boating has lately come to the fore in the public eye through the medium of outboard racing, which is a particular…

Christopher Hilton The cover depicts Gilles Villeneuve whose death, for many, dominates the year in question. Yet there was so much more – I had forgotten about the drivers’ strike…

The historic sports car race supporting the British Grand Prix at Silverstone has been heavily over-subscribed, with around 80 applications for the 44 places available on the grid. The race…

The weather did its best, to ruin this event, but some "artificial rain" worked wonders. In the end Imhof came through triumphant in his supercharged mid-engined Ford Ten Special.  …