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Matters of moment: January 2018, January 2018
“I looked down at my leg,” explains former paratrooper Andy Jones, “and saw an exhaust manifold sticking out of it.…
January 2018
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Four is the score
Hamilton adds another world title to his record as seats and engines are swapped for 2018 The title battle had…
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WEC looks towards IMSA for inspiration
New rules shake-up could see LMP1 cars with road car styling Full-house racing prototypes that could have more than a…
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Toyota's tease
The Japanese firm keeps fans guessing on several fronts Toyota salvaged something from a season of underachievement in the World…
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Aston aims higher with Vantage
Potent newcomer targets 911 Turbo… and even McLaren The new Aston Martin Vantage has been unveiled. Higher in power and…
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Familiar places, fresh faces
Is the WRC calendar too tame? Plus, Evans shows his potential With Christmas approaching, there’s never been a better time…
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Star cars line up for Race Retro
Historic show returns for 2018, again in association with Motor Sport The story of ground effects and the dramatic race…
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The definition of 'old'
Opinion from the world of historic motor sport The launch of the Masters Endurance Legends series – for cars up…
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The biology of simulation
A Norfolk firm has devised a sim with potential uses that extend far beyond mere motor racing Here’s a different…
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Driving ambitions
Gran Turismo is back – at last There’s something pleasingly familiar about Gran Turismo. From the historical load video to…
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Centre of the racing universe?
Few circuits offer as sumptuous an array of showdowns as Brands Hatch It might have staged its most recent Formula…
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Christopher Mann, long-time racer who still plays rugby
A prominent campaigner at Vintage Sports-Car Club events, Christopher Mann is most closely associated with Alfa Romeos – something that…
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Events: January 2018
PLUM PUDDING RACES Boxing Day meetings have become increasingly scarce, but Mallory Park continues to maintain a noble tradition Motor…
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Motor Sport Hall of Fame: cast your vote
Voting is now open for the Motor Sport Hall of Fame, with a new racing car category pitting the most dominant machines…
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F1 frontline: January 2018
The on-track power struggle was one of F1’s main talking points in 2017, but an equally critical confrontation is now…
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Racing lines: January 2018
The past might be forever out of reach, but its essence is still out there – so long as you…
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Motorcycles with Mat Oxley: January 2018
The 2017 season was Valentino Rossi’s worst with Yamaha. What was the problem, old age or bike trouble? Books can…
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Reflections with Richard Williams: January 2018
Lewis Hamilton has been in the news for his tax affairs as well as his racecraft, but does he deserve…
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The archives: January 2018
Against the backdrop of a brewing row about future Formula 1 regulations, here’s how Grand Prix racing looked almost 60…
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Historic scene with Gordon Cruickshank: January 2018
There’s a busy timetable during London Motor Week – but first there are hard choices to be made for the…
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