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Damon Hill
When Damon Hill was dumped by Williams no-one, apart, perhaps, from Damon, was too surprised. Frank's record of firing his…
January 1997
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Gerry Phillips
A motor accident in Kenya has claimed the life of Geraint (Gerry) Phillips, rallies correspondent of MOTOR SPORT from 1966…
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Jenks
The guiding inspiration to a generation of writers and fans alike, Jenks was unique and will be remembered as one…
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The Trying Scotsman
Tom Walkinshaw may not be the easiest man in F1 but none works harder for success. Alan Henry looks back…
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Other Voices
FRANK WILLIAMS. Managing Director, Williams Grand Prix Engineering "Tom is an energetic, aggressive person who will push the workforce along.…
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The Plight Of The Phoenix
In Part Two of his investigation into GT cars, Michael Cotton asks if sportscars have risen from the ashes only…
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A View From The Bar
From sharing a laugh with "Good Bloke" Damon to the joy of seeing some of the greatest-ever cars taking over…
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The 1996 Historic Motorsport Awards
November's inaugural Historic Awards ceremony recognised the achievements of past masters and present practitioners. Christopher Tate reports A lifetime of…
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John Cooper: Formula One pace setter
John Cooper and father Charles revolutionised Formula One in the 1950s. Last month John was rewarded with a lifetime achievement…
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Fresh Air Blower
Mercedes' new supercharged SLK roadster with its unique folding metal roof is even better to look at than drive reports…
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A Ferarri good enough to be called Daytona
The 550 Maranello is not only staggeringly fast, it's also very refined and surprisingly accessible. Report by Steve Sutcliffe In…
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Front-drive Fiat rewrites the rule book
The new Coupe Turbo has all the power you could wish for, and the handling to cope with it. Report…
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Green Races Red
Green Races Red, by Eddie Irvine with Maurice Hamilton. Collins Willow, £14.99. With the aid of Maurice Hamilton's knack of…
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Colin Chapman - The Man and His Cars
Colin Chapman The Man and His Cars, By Gerard Crombac. PSL, £19.99. This new edition has recollections by his son…
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Eddie Irvine:The Luck of the Irish
Eddie Irvine: The Luck of the Irish, by Adam Cooper. PSL, £9.99. This might not be the official Eddie Irvine…
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London to Brighton Run Centenary
London to Brighton Run Centenary, by Malcolm Jeal. Malcolm Jeal, 53 Oak Lane, Easterton, Devizes, Wilts SN10 4PD, £21. What…
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Autocourse 1996-97
Autocourse 1996-97. Hazleton Publishing, £30. As it says on the cover, Autocourse is the "world's leading Grand Prix annual", now…
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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow - Bentley T-series
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow - Bentley T-series, by Malcolm Bobbitt. Veloce, £25. Whether buying a cheap Silver Shadow for a limited…
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Inside Formula 1 1996: The Grand Prix Teams
Inside Formula 1 1996: The Grand Prix Teams, by Jon Nicholson and Maurice Hamilton. MacMillan, £20. This book provides the…
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Damon Hill: My Championship Year
Damon Hill: My Championship Year, by Damon Hill and Timothy Collings. Little, Brown & Co, £25. This is the official…
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