A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past Oulton Park, early morning, the summer of 1981 It’s probably a sign…

A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past Marlboro Trophy, Silverstone, June 8 1980 On the surface it looks no…

A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past Race of Champions, Brands Hatch, April 15 1979 “Did someone forget to…

A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past Staw Renault 5 Elf Challenge, Oulton Park, August 9 1980 Here’s…

The whines having long been uncorked, I’d heard plenty about the allegedly ‘disappointing’ spectacle the latest Formula 1 cars provide. There was no point drawing any conclusions, though, until I’d…

A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past. Le Mans 24 Hours, June 10-11 1978 I’m not ashamed to admit…

The great Brazilian spent six seasons with the Woking team, winning 35 Grands Prix and three world titles. Twenty years on from Senna’s passing, McLaren boss Ron Dennis reflects on…

A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past British Grand Prix, Silverstone, July 16 1977 This was Silverstone at…

The wraps are off one of Formula 1’s worst kept secrets, after Williams Martini Racing was officially launched in London. The Mercedes-powered Williams FW36 might not have the angular elegance…

First published in the 2010 British Grand Prix programme The world is ripe with ambitious youngsters, but the road to the top can be brutal in any sphere of life.…

October 11, Suzuka There are some who complain about the time it takes to get there from Europe, but I’d be perfectly prepared to hitch. Few circuits match Suzuka’s feelgood…

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Has that line been used somewhere before? This wasn’t so much a tale of two cities, though, as…