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Hawthorn beats Hamilton in race for first GP win
Much fuss has been made – quite justifiably – in memory of Mike Hawthorn’s first British win in the Formula…
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How to spoil a car’s balance? Stick the fuel tank out back…
I recall once standing with Gordon Murray gazing in wonder at an Alfa Romeo 158 Alfetta. We had ooh-ed and…
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Shelsley Walsh's special brew
Shelsley Walsh is a splendidly enduring British institution, having first been used as a motor sporting venue as early as…
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Ferrari's day in the desert
New enthusiasts often react with surprise as they begin to grasp the enormous breadth of motor racing which went on…
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Ken Hutchison: mud & motors
The wealthy race fan side-stepped the family business to make a name for himself in trials and on the track…
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How Fontes was the Vettel of his day
The unexpected victory of young Vettel in the Italian Grand Prix was a splendid change from Lewis Hamilton being the…
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Harvey's close call in an Alvis
A photo in a recent issue of the Alvis 12/50 Register’s magazine reminded me of the unfortunate accident to C M Harvey’s…
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Freddie Dixon – The Man with the Heart of a Lion
By David Mason It’s astonishing, in view of the place Freddie Dixon holds in the history of successful motor cycle…
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Supercars on show
We have some of the best classic and modern race supercars on display at Autosport International Motor Sport is arranging…
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