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Editorial, May 1999
Goodwood has just held its press day where us hacks are kept up to speed with what the Earl of…

Goodwood has just held its press day where us hacks are kept up to speed with what the Earl of…
Silverstone and Brands Hatch lock horns Following months of speculation concerning the future of the British Racing Drivers Club in…
Malcolm Wilson took Mike Greasley as co-driver on the RAC Rally There is little doubt that no other current rally…
Now the new Formula One season is properly up and running, the fortnightly rhythm of real racing is gradually overwhelming…
Sir, Congratulations on MOTOR SPORT celebrating its 75th birthday. I purchased No 1 in 1924, and as I believe Bill…
Sir, What on earth were you thinking of when you laid out the anniversary issue of MOTOR SPORT? By all…
Sir, Sometime ago, perhaps as much as two years, an advert appeared in MOTOR SPORT from Mr B Hobkirk of…
Sir, I need information on a number of British drivers for inclusion in a forthcoming book. I'm perturbed I have…
Sir, Catching up on my periodical reading, I've just finished reading Matthew Franey's December 1998 feature 'A League of their…
Sir, I write to congratulate you on the `75th' edition. I have already advised a young lady at your offices…
Sir, Though I lament the new direction of MOTOR SPORIT as a reader of 50 years standing, may I add…
Sir, A quick note to say how much I enjoyed 'racing' through your anniversary edition. There is much in it…
Sir, When I saw 'the story of BRM' on the cover of my April MOTOR SPORT, I thought you'd need…
Sir, The letter you published from PR Zeeman, concerning Stirling Moss' remarks about Fangio taking pills in Argentina in 1955…
Sir, What have you done? You have ended my 20-year search for a film of the 1959 Le Mans victory…
Sir, In the caption of the photo showing Giuseppe Campari after the finish of the 1924 French GP (April), his…
Sir, Congratulations on your 75th anniversary issue. In the circumstances it seems almost churlish to criticise, but under the heading…
At present I'm working on a book, and a self-indulgent one at that, for my publisher has left the choice…
Forty years after he won his first World Championship, Sir Jack Brabham is showing no signs of slowing down. He…
Few Grand Prix marques have produced a range of cars as technically diverse and innovative as that designed and built…
A series taken from the 164-page Motor Sport special Great Racing Cars, which is available to buy here From the editor Damien Smith How would you define a ‘great’ racing car? Race wins and…
Originally only slated for 2022 involvement, it appears Red Bull will keep using Honda-branded engines until 2026
From bikes at Brands Hatch to an unexpected nugget about Max Verstappen’s unbridled confidence… at the age of 15 All photographs: Simon Arron One is seldom spoilt for choice at…
Triple world champion Spencer says that Yamaha’s motorcycle isn’t helping, but neither are the riders’ attitudes Freddie Spencer says that the Yamaha riders’ mindset is detrimental to their MotoGP campaign,…