Not No1s, but first-rate drives
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05/09/11
Dear Nigel, There are ‘superstars’ in motor sport, but what has always captivated me are those instances where drivers not …
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A century of speed at Indy
24/03/11
When Dario Franchitti first went to the Indianapolis 500, he tried to approach it like any other motor race. But …
Seconds would be great…
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10/01/11
Dear Nigel, I’ve just got hold of another copy of your excellent Grand Prix Greats (lost the first one years …
In appreciation of Kobayashi
07/12/10
The season of goodwill and peace among men has begun. Readers of Autosport magazine have named Japanese Grand Prix driver …
Backing a winner
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05/10/10
As I write, there is some uncertainty that the Korean Grand Prix – a race no one within the sport, …
In praise of Prost
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05/10/10
Dear Nigel, Whenever people talk about the greats of Grand Prix racing, it seems that Alain Prost is hardly ever …
Ferrari did right by Alonso
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05/10/10
Dear Nigel, I have long picked Fernando Alonso for this year’s Formula 1 World Championship and still think it can …
Behind the scenes at Virgin Racing
15/07/10
Since becoming publisher of Motor Sport I’ve been asked on numerous occasions ‘do you have a strong knowledge of motor …
A milestone in F1 history
31/03/10
Sixty years ago, the world was still recovering from the ravages of a world war. But it’s always remarkable how …
Mansell’s speed secrets
15/03/10
Jim McGee is happily retired and living in California these days. McGee was one of the most successful Indycar crew …
How Mario worked his magic
18/01/10
We all know that Mario Andretti was one of the world’s most versatile drivers, winning in Formula 1, Indycars and …
The magic month of May
20/05/09
What a weekend we have in store. The Indianapolis 500 and the Grand Prix of Monaco. I do like the …
The two sides of Mansell
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17/03/09
Dear Nigel, I wanted to ask you for your recollections of Nigel Mansell. Having witnessed much of the ‘Nigel-mania’ in …
Guess who’s back…
17/07/08
I have been on a secret mission. I feel a little like Tintin, travelling unexpectedly into unfamiliar territory again, briefed …
Robbie runner-up as Swiss take title
07/05/08
A showdown for the A1GP championship seemed an unlikely prospect, even if it was mathematically plausible. As the teams arrived …
Watching and waiting
30/01/08
The passage of time means different things to different people. For a geologist, two hundred and fifty million years is …
