Formula 1 contracts have changed a lot over the years. Stirling Moss’s agreement with Rob Walker famously amounted to a handshake. These days, though, deals are drawn up by legal…
This Sunday September 2 sees the third annual Chelsea AutoLegends, held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital. The event is a celebration of style in automotive and motor sport…
The 2012 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion took place over the weekend of August 15-18, forming an important part of Classic Car Week on the peninsular. Among the usual historic races…
Plenty of records have been broken at the Olympics in London this year. Most noticeably, Usain Bolt beat his own Olympic record over 100m, finishing in 9.63s even after a…
In the world of Formula 1, constant updates are necessary for teams to keep up with their rivals. Since 2009 there has been a ban on most mid-season testing, meaning…
'Silly Season’ is approaching. Formula 1’s August break is usually the time of year when rumours start to fly; with no racing for close to a month, our minds begin…
From 1935-39 and 1954-55, Mercedes-Benz dominated Grand Prix racing, but since their return as a constructor in 2010, it hasn't looked quite so effortless. However, in China this year Nico…
On July 3 Cranfield University held the inaugural History of Motorsport Technology Conference – and it was deemed a great success. Organised by Cranfield’s Motorsport Engineering and Management programme director…
Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton and Johnny Herbert talk about what it means to race in the British Grand Prix. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj43RX03nsU&list=UUi7-hXZvOt5zFr2saBC6bug&index=0&feature=plcp[/youtube]
Animator Rufus Blacklock has created this stunning video charting the evolution of Grand Prix cars, from the front-engined Alfas of 1950 to the polarising stepped-nose challengers of today. See if…
From the days when the track was lined with barrels and hay bales to the recent £28 million renovation of the pits and paddock complex, Silverstone has undergone its fair…
Next week we are off to the Autosport Show at the NEC in Birmingham. We’re joined on our stand by the Marussia Virgin Racing Team and we’re giving away great…