F1
Even the slow ones are fast
“Even the slow ones are fast.” So said Denis Jenkinson as we stood watching final practice for the Grand Prix of Monaco in the early summer of 1978, our feet…
Racing History
Explore news, articles and features from years gone by in our category all about the history of racing and those that made it. From iconic people to iconic moments with interviews, opinions and much more.
F1
The ‘People’s Champion’ – 17 years on
Can you believe it’s 17 years since Nigel Mansell banished his Formula 1 demons by finally clinching the World Championship? It only seems like yesterday, and yet young firebrand Michael…
F1
A new view of Nuvolari
Are you planning to be in, or near, northern Italy between now and the Christmas holiday? Perhaps you’re already there. If the answer to either of these scenarios is yes,…
F1
Who’s flying the stars and stripes?
It’s a painful truth for US race fans that 31 years have passed since Mario Andretti scored the last Formula 1 win by an American driver. Phil Hill, Dan Gurney…
F1
BMW’s glory days
As Mike Doodson writes in this month’s excellent cover story, BMW has bottled it. The manufacturer has backed out of Formula 1 without reaching its goal of winning the World…
F1
W154 back on track after 70 years
Lime Rock Park in north-west Connecticut stages its annual Vintage meeting this weekend. This is Labor Day weekend in the United States, the traditional end of the stateside summer season,…
F1
Moss in a different driving seat
It’s not every day that you come to work and find Sir Stirling Moss sitting in your chair. But that was my pleasure – and real honour – when Britain’s…
F1
Irvine’s dream drive in Gilles’ Ferrari
Eddie Irvine came to the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend to drive a Ferrari. Nothing especially remarkable about this, you might say, but Irvine does not get out much.…
F1
Clark’s bun fight at the Glen
During last weekend’s IRL race at Watkins Glen I had dinner every night at the Glen Motor Inn. It’s always a pleasure to stay at this unpretentious motel on the…
Motorcycle News
From MV Agusta to Ferrari
They called him ‘Il Grande John’ and adopted him as one of their own. Italians have a soft spot for John Surtees, as he does for them. Hardly surprising, given…
F1
Damon Hill: why F1 needs Silverstone
Much of the news ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix is about the move to Donington. Whether it happens or not remains to be seen, but what we do…
Racing History
A Rondeau reunion with added Spice
Le Mans has history, a wondrous heritage, and for me that is a big part of the spell under which we fall each summer. La Sarthe is a battlefield upon…
F1
Jim Clark: behind the legend
Jim Clark remains an enigma. Forty-one years after his passing, racing fans are still fascinated by the greatest driver of the 1960s, but how much do we really know about…
F1
The magic month of May
What a weekend we have in store. The Indianapolis 500 and the Grand Prix of Monaco. I do like the month of May. So much is good about both Indy…
Racing History
Aston Martin’s date with destiny
The cover line reads: ‘Mission Le Mans!’ – and what a mission it is. Fifty years after its one and only overall victory at the 24 Hours, Aston Martin is…
F1
Happy Easters at Goodwood
Easter. A time for renewed hope and energy. And motor racing on Easter Monday, one of the sport’s great traditions. For me, nothing will ever be as good as Goodwood…
Racing History
Growing up trackside
John Hugenholtz called me last week. The name will ring bells if you’ve been to the Zandvoort circuit in Holland. His father, also John, was circuit director at Zandvoort from…