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Bill Boddy
Here is an astonishing statistic: of our 1000 issues, Bill Boddy has been directly involved in almost 900 of them.…
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Michael Cotton
Mike's association with Motor Sport goes back to the 1960s, when he was Assistant Editor. After a stint as Editor…
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Denis Jenkinson
We lost Jenks in 1996, but his influence still permeates the magazine. Joining us after the war, he rapidly became…
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A magazine for all times
“Here’s to infuriating, prejudiced, opinionated, obstinate, out-of-date, idiosyncratic… irascible, outspoken, Blimpish, honest, incorruptible, cynical, naïve, occasionally amusing, and always fascinating…
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Mat Oxley
Not many journalists are allowed to get close to the mercurial Valentino Rossi, current idol of MotoGP bike racing. A…
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Abu Dhabi to raise bar for F1 circuits
The new Abu Dhabi Grand Prix circuit promises to set new standards that will put even more pressure not just…
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Alonso expected to stay at Renault
The final gaps in the 2009 F1 entry list will be plugged when Fernando Alonso finally confirms his plans after…
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In brief, December 2008
Bernie Ecclestone has expressed concern over the number of driver penalties metered out at Grands Prix. “We must be careful…
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GP future uncertain for Canada and France
The 2009 F1 calendar remains in a state of flux after financial issues forced both the Canadian and French GPs…
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Mosley forces teams to form cost-cutting plans
Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone have reacted to the current global economic crisis by insisting that ways be found to…
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Nigel Roebuck
Reflections – Some light relief at the Singapore Grand Prix – Strange tactics employed by F1’s stewards – A good…
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McNish, the Petit hero!
Allan McNish anchored a recovery drive at Petit Le Mans in October that deserves comparison with the great sports car…
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Albers in frame for Audi seat
Former Grand Prix driver Christijan Albers has been given a tryout for a full-time Audi sports car drive next season.…
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WTCC peace breaks out
BMW and SEAT have reached an agreement that should see both return to the World Touring Car Championship in 2009.…
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Schumacher tests Honda World Superbike
Michael Schumacher’s motorcycle racing career continues to arouse respect and bewilderment. The seven-time Formula 1 World Champion recently tested with…
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Lola's street carnival is a hit
Lola ended a year of 50th anniversary celebrations with a street demonstration through its home town of Huntingdon on a…
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Head designs new F2 racer
Williams design legend Patrick Head is leading the team creating the Formula 2 spec car that will reintroduce the category…
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Norton brand brought home
Iconic British motorcycle brand Norton is returning home after 15 years of US ownership. Stuart Garner, a UK businessman, has…
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Obituaries
Paul Newman was a very rare man. One of Hollywood’s biggest stars through the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, Newman was…
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Newsfeed
Pat Moss As Motor Sport closed for press, news broke that Pat Moss, former rally star and sister of Stirling,…
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