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Hall of Fame 2021: help us decide the next racing great
What makes a racing great? And who qualifies as one? These are questions we have all asked ourselves at some point – and probably been the basis of a heated…
Hall of Fame
Racing's Gallery of the Greats: we recognise the individuals, cars and teams who have made their indelible mark on motor sport in the Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
2021 Hall of Fame: US Racing nominees
This year's grid at the Indy 500 brought together young hotshots, race winners and some of the greatest names in American racing from the past two decades. All of this…
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Hall of Fame 2020: This year's inductees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Poui_O1yKZU Editor's Choice Martin Brundle Brundle’s duel with Ayrton Senna for the 1983 British Formula 3 title remains the stuff of legend. Their divergent F1 fortunes can’t overshadow the…
Hall of Fame
The wheeling, dealing Finn with exceptional car control: Keke Rosberg
Keke Rosberg is a nominee for this year's Motor Sport Hall of Fame Awards, which are decided by readers. Scroll down to read more or click below to vote for…
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From French Resistance to Le Mans glory - the versatile Louis Rosier
Louis Rosier is a nominee for this year's Motor Sport Hall of Fame Awards, which are decided by readers. Scroll down to read more or click below to vote for…
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Mick Doohan: Motorcycle racing's most determined competitor
Mick Doohan is a nominee for this year's Motor Sport Hall of Fame Awards, which are decided by readers. Scroll down to read more or click below to vote for…
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From SoCal small-car specialist to lining up at Le Mans - Ken Miles' racing journey
Ken Miles is a nominee for this year's Motor Sport Hall of Fame Awards, which are decided by readers. Scroll down to read more or click below to vote for…
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'Quick Vic', more than a jack of all trades
One of motor racing's all-time legendary figures, Vic Elford performed at the top level behind the wheel of pretty much everything
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Relentless in seeking any advantage: Mark Donohue - Penske's first racing muse
Mark Donohue is a nominee for this year's Motor Sport Hall of Fame Awards, which are decided by readers. Scroll down to read more or click below to vote for…
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'A fine driver and extraordinary human' — Alex Zanardi's deserved place in the Hall of Fame
Alex Zanardi is a nominee for this year's Motor Sport Hall of Fame. Andrew Frankel can't think of another candidate who has shown us more courage or indomitable human spirit
F1
The abrasive joker — Nelson Piquet's F1 career
Born August 17, 1952, Nelson Piquet burst into the consciousness of racing aficionados when he won 13 F3 race in 1978 – breaking Jackie Stewart’s record — en route to…
Hall of Fame
Cult Heroes: the 2020 Hall of Fame shortlist
The measure of a motor racing career is often usually based on success, but cult heroes transcend mere trophies. These are sporting greats whose skill, charisma and personalities enchant fans,…
F1
The first Brazilian to blaze a trail in F1: Emerson Fittipaldi
Two-time title-winner Emerson Fittipaldi was the first Brazilian to win the F1 championship and went on to secure two Indy 500 wins. Should he stand alongside the greats in the Motor Sport Hall of Fame?
Sports Car News
Belgium's greatest racing driver? Olivier Gendebien and his remarkable career
Ferrari's greatest sports car driver enjoyed remarkable success in his short career. Damien Smith examines the record of Olivier Gendebien, one of this year's Hall of Fame nominees
F1
Ferrari's first World Champion: Alberto Ascari
Alberto Ascari drove racing cars as though born to it – which, of course, he had been. Father Antonio – much admired by the formative Enzo Ferrari – had until…
F1
The hustling, powersliding force of Keke Rosberg
Born December 6, 1948 in Stockholm to Finnish parents, Keijo ‘Keke’ Rosberg was a karting champion who moved into car racing and enjoyed success in Formula Vee and Super Vee.…
F1
Jochen Rindt: the man who brought cars to dancing life
Jochen Rindt was super-cool and mega-quick. With the stylish, willowy Nina on his arm and stopwatches, this German-born Austrian epitomised motor racing in the second half of the 1960s. Even…