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Matters of Moment, March 2012
Two starkly contrasting views of Nigel Mansell this month. In this issue, which you might have noticed features a few…
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Contributors
Even though Simon Taylor’s Lunch with… features are famously lengthy, he usually struggles to cut them to fit in the…
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Drivers told: 'Mind the gap'
A new and formal version of the ‘one move’ blocking rule, which requires drivers to leave space when they return…
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First test looms for teams
The 2012 Formula 1 season – which will be the longest in history assuming that none of the 20 races…
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Senna slots in at Williams
Bruno Senna has been confirmed as a Williams driver alongside Pastor Maldonado for the 2012 season. The decision means that…
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Blundell back for full season in a McLaren
Former grand prix driver Mark Blundell will contest his first full season of racing in 12 years during 2012. The…
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Newey's New Year honour
Both Red Bull designer Adrian Newey and 1992 Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell were named in the UK’s New…
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Chandhok set for Le Mans
Grand Prix racer Karun Chandhok will become the first Indian driver to contest the Le Mans 24 Hours this season.…
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Drayson targets Formula E
Lord Drayson is aiming to bring electric racing to London when the new FIA Formula E Championship kicks off in…
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WRC deal hits the skids
News of an investigation into alleged asset stripping at a bank in Lithuania should not have so much as raised…
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Meeke left on the sidelines by budget shortfall
Kris Meeke is unsure when he will make his next appearance in the World Rally Championship amid the financial woes…
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Morgan badges OAK racers
The Morgan name will return to the Le Mans 24 Hours 50 years after its famous class victory in the…
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Senna film nominated for three BAFTAs
Senna has been recognised by the British film making establishment with three BAFTA award nominations. It will be in contention…
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Peterhansel's perfect 10
Stephane Peterhansel claimed his 10th victory in the South American-based Dakar Rally after crossing the finish line in Lima more…
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Kubica in new setback
Robert Kubica’s slow road to recovery suffered a further setback when he injured his right leg after he slipped on…
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F5000 set for 2012 Classic
Formula 5000, Formula 2 and touring cars from 1975 to 1999 are among the changes to the race line-up for…
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Porsche 956 heads the cast in Stoneleigh
Centre stage for the displays at Race Retro will be taken by Porsche 956 chassis 001, the Rothmans car piloted…
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Retro revival of the real RoC
Brands Hatch is set to host Formula 1 races under the illustrious ‘Race of Champions’ title for the first time…
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More than 45 years after it last raced, the Lotus 18
More than 45 years after it last raced, the Lotus 18 that Stirling Moss took to victory at Monaco in…
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Gianpiero Moretti
The founder of steering wheel manufacturer Momo, who has died aged 71 after a long battle with cancer, was a…
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