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Matters of moment, December 2014
The Jules Bianchi tragedy has overshadowed everything in motor racing during the past month. In this issue both Mark Hughes…

The Jules Bianchi tragedy has overshadowed everything in motor racing during the past month. In this issue both Mark Hughes…
The Bianchi accident, Montjuich Park 1975, Vettel and Alonso In the hours following Jules Bianchi’s accident, several moments and conversations…
The Bianchi accident Jules Bianchi was engrossed in a long-running battle with Marcus Ericsson’s Caterham at Suzuka. Both were driving…
Our man gets beneath the skin of this year’s Formula 1 cars, pinpoints the key differences between the three engine…
Singapore, Japan & Russia Rd 14 Marina Bay, September 21, 2014 1 Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes W05 – 2hr 00min 04.795sec…
Brabham back on track Legendary team to return… in sports car racing | By Gary Watkins Ambitious plans to relaunch…
Gordon Kirby As history proves, it’s very difficult to stay on top over a sustained period of time in motor…
British youngster takes another Henry Surtees Foundation success at Buckmore Park | by Alex Harmer The best way for a…
Mat Oxley If William Hogarth were alive and interested in motor sport, he wouldn’t have to look very far for…
Sadly, the history books will relate only that Andrea de Cesaris took part in 208 Grands Prix without a single…
Sports car racer Dr Dick Thompson died on September 14, aged 94. The Washington-born driver made his debut aboard an…
Road Motor sport cinema is presently all the rage – the BBC even has a 1970s F1 drama brewing –…
Combe Classic is big hit Next year’s event already at the planning stage | by Paul Lawrence The Castle Combe…
An original road test taken from the Motor Sport archives, November 1956 | by Bill Boddy Mr David Brown deserves…
Lost tango in Paris French showcase lacks a little of its usual fizz | by Andrew Frankel I’d like to…
A wonderful V8 soundtrack, plus complementary chassis balance | by Andrew Frankel It’s been more than 60 years since Chevrolet…
A likely best-seller, stripped of its soul The Porsche Cayenne. When it was launched towards the start of the century,…
Banking system attracts yet more critics… What do I remember about two days and 600 fast miles in this new…
More power does not mean less grip I’ve always loved Ariel, the car and, now, motorcycle company. From its very…
Letter of the month Limiting factor The Japanese Grand Prix accident involving Jules Bianchi has raised many suggestions, ranging from…
The equation between driver and car and car performance is a complex one. At F1 level the drivers are close enough in their basic speed that it’s often a fallacy…
San Marino GP insight part 3: Riders give warm reception to MotoGP radios, why Christmas is coming early for Quartararo, why KTM went from hero to zero at Misano and why Viñales’ brakes failed at Red Bull Ring
Marcus Ericsson won out at IndyCar's Florida round in a chaotic race which ended in crashes for Romain Grosjean, Colton Herta and Scott McLaughlin
When you're falling behind, there's less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well