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Editorial, February 2001
They came from opposite ends of the motorsport spectrum. One had been imbued in all things fast and mechanical from…
February 2001
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John Cooper: The unassuming pioneer
When John Cooper succumbed to cancer on Christmas Eve, he died not only as one of the most profoundly influential…
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Festival's themes
Mercedes-Benz's centenary and a pageant marking the 50 years since Ferrari's maiden GP victory are the key themes of the…
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Mont Tremblant reopens for international racing
The majestic St Jovite Circuit, home to the Canadian Grand Prix in 1968 and '70, and the very first Can-Am…
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Twin-chassis debut
One of the technically brilliant but ill-stared 'twin-chassis' JPS Lotus 88 Formula One cars, banned from the world championship by…
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F5000: Redman return
Legendary British driver Brian Redman might return from the USA to contest a round of the FORCE's Formula 5000 Transatlantic…
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Walter Hayes, CBE
Walter Hayes, the 'Father of the DFV', Formula One's most successful engine, has died, aged 76. This eloquent and intelligent…
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Sir Nicholas Williamson, Bt
Of all the characters in off-track motorsport, none was more splendidly eccentric than twice RAC British Hillclimb champion Sir Nicholas…
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Renault's guiding light
Sir, It was fascinating to read Mark Hughes' piece about Renault's early Fl aspirations in the late 1970s and early…
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Formula One test series
Sir, In his December column, the excellent Simon Taylor hit several nails firmly and squarely on the head. Why should…
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U.S. and them
Sir, Your magazine continues to offer a valuable insight into Indy racing, with driver features on the likes of Jiminy…
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Brands awareness
Sir, Of the many positive things to come from the agreement between the BRDC and Octagon, what delights me the…
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Fan of the seventies
Sir, I was delighted to read the superb article on Tony Brise in the December 2000 issue. David Tremayne captured…
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Another Great Briton
Sir, I really enjoyed the article on Tony Brise in the December 2000 issue. You must surely be following this…
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Senna's F1 debut season
Sir, The Turbo Years were indeed one of the most thrilling periods in motor racing, as your articles made very…
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Modern Times
One way or another, every Formula One driver over the past 23 years has cause to be grateful to Professor…
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Legends
Mario Andretti is not given to hero-worship. He will readily concede that Alberto Ascari was the man who fired in…
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Niki Lauda Vs James Hunt: Opposites attack
Interlagos, first round of the 1976 championship, the dying moments of final qualifying. There's a face-to-face row going on in…
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First blood
The politics: part one The battle off the track was as fierce as the one Hunt and Lauda were waging…
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Big in Japan
In Japan some passage of time is usually required before an event, an artefact or an era can be defined…
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