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Modern Times
In the Barcelona paddock, the main topic of conversation wasn't the continuing domination of F1 by Michael Schumacher, the perceptibly…
In the Barcelona paddock, the main topic of conversation wasn't the continuing domination of F1 by Michael Schumacher, the perceptibly…
The scene: the Glen Motor Inn, Watkins Glen. The date: September 1979. I am sitting at a table with a…
After a dominant 1-2-3 result at Le Mans in 1982, it was clear that Porsche's 956 was the car to…
A car's greatness can be measured not just in results but also by the memories it triggers. Some of the…
Jacky Ickx, Record Breaker Memories courtesy of Chopard Jacky Ickx was a superb Formula One driver, make no mistake; the…
Thirty years ago, committed safety campaigner Jo Bonnier lost his life at Le Mans, the race he consistently criticised for…
Ayrton Senna only drove ralts in F3, right? Wrong. He also drove a Sparton. A what? A Sparton. And, writes…
He may not have looked like a racing driver, but Leslie Johnson's performances improved as he reached higher echelons, as…
He had pulled a neat move on Schumacher, Senna and Mansell had retired. He had never driven a better car.…
Modern corporate Formula One is a million miles from the carefree days of racing that Rob Walker graced - but…
It left Feltham as a semi-works racer in 1935, made its debut on the Mille Miglia, finished eight at Le…
During Derrick Edward's tenure, CMC 614 ran on 16in wheels (above left, with Judy Hogg, Edwards' partner and enthusiastic pilot,…
Charles Frederick William Grover was virtually unknown outside historic motor racing circles — until very recently. To prewar racing buffs,…
Went from Wales to Devon recently in my 1990 Ford Sierra, still going at 104,000 miles, to help a new…
I am told that the first night of the Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang musical in London's West End was an enormous success, but…
Since 1928, the RAC/VCC London-Brighton Veteran Car Run, the re-enactment of the 1896 Emancipation Run, which attracts hundreds of worldwide…
A Press handout from Castrol UK informs us that David Beckham says, "It is exciting to be working with Castrol".…
Before you tell me, space restrictions forbade mention of all Ken Wharton's successes in my piece last month. So I…
This year's Singer National Day is on June 16, at Brassingham Steam Centre, Norfolk. The current Singer OC's Singer Owner…
A reader since 1970 who owns the Jaguar XK120 which was one of three raced by Risca Garages of Swansea,…
The Capri’s half-century is the latest anniversary to be celebrated at this year’s Silverstone Classic This year’s Silverstone Classic is to mark 50 years of the Ford Capri with a…
Naoki Yamamoto will make his Formula 1 debut at the Japanese Grand Prix in free practice one Yamamoto next to the Toro Rosso STR13 Photo: Motorsport Images Naoki Yamamoto will make…
Recounting memories of Valentino Rossi, who turns 40 on Saturday Valentino Rossi celebrates his 40th birthday on Saturday, hoping against hope to become the first forty-something to win a world…
Here’s one way in which at least part of the world is changing. Twenty years ago Italy was one of Ferrari’s top three markets, vying for the top position with…