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Matters of Moment, May 2012
As we mark 30 years since the death of Gilles Villeneuve, the driver who for some of us personifies more…

As we mark 30 years since the death of Gilles Villeneuve, the driver who for some of us personifies more…
Having lunch with racing's great personalities is hardly a chore for Simon Taylor, but he particularly enjoyed catching up with…
An F1 season rarely starts without controversy as the teams push the boundaries of the rules and in turn become…
Plans for Bernie Ecclestone to float part of the F1 business on the Singapore Stock Exchange have emerged. The offering…
Richard Seaman is the latest name to join a long list of legendary racing drivers whose stories are potentially being…
Audi drivers Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen and Rinaldo Capello claimed a third Sebring 12 Hours together on the return of…
Nissan has stepped up to provide the engine and backing for the experimental Delta Wing that will race at this…
The return to racing of veteran historic competitor Frank Sytner after he suffered a major heart attack at the 2011…
Double Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel will take his Goodwood bow this summer, spearheading the 20th Festival of Speed's…
Masters Historic Racing and the Canadian American Challenge Cup are combining two modest grids to promote a four-event series for…
Although largely overlooked by the major historic festivals, the 50th anniversary of the Lotus Elan will be marked by the…
The racing heritage of Crystal Palace will be celebrated again at the end of May with a sprint event in…
Formula 1 cars of the 1970s and early '80s will race at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this summer…
The 2012 edition of Tour Britannia will start with a new prologue stage on the evening of Wednesday June 6…
The 50th birthday of the AC Cobra will be celebrated at this year's Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (June 15-17) with…
The Grand Prix entrant whose Trojan company manufactured McLaren sports cars and single-seaters under licence, has died aged 82. Peter…
Following the record-breaking grid of 52 Jaguar E-types at last year's Silverstone Classic, the organisers of the E-type Challenge are…
André Lotterer, winner at Le Mans last year with Audi, made his rallying debut in the Boucles de Spa when…
This race promoter, who has died at the age of 59, was arguably the second most important name in the…
On February 16 at London's Roundhouse, the 16 members of the Motor Sport Hall of Fame became 20. Colin McRae,…
It is inevitable in an industry that’s as old and far reaching as ours that every year brings a smattering of significant anniversaries. Even so, I think 2013 has more…
Lando Norris has joined an unfortunate list of F1 drivers who hold some of the series' most unwanted records as a result of bad luck, good sportsmanship and the downright bizarre
The news that Donington Park has passed the planning hurdle to redevelop its circuit in time to host the 2010 British Grand Prix has been received with caution and reserve…
Dear Nigel, We all know that you are anti-Ferrari/Italian, but my question is why? Is it solely because you are British? Marco Cimmarusti Dear Marco, Forgive me, but I’m astounded…