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Matters of moment: October 2018, October 2018
It doesn’t take much to get our features editor Simon Arron scrambling for a notepad and pen, but the news…

It doesn’t take much to get our features editor Simon Arron scrambling for a notepad and pen, but the news…
The Scuderia proved it can blitz the timesheets in Germany and Hungary, but key mistakes meant that Mercedes ended both…
Rumour and gossip from the F1 paddock FORCE INDIA entered receivership before the Hungarian GP, but continued to operate under the…
A vision of sheer speed that Clark wouldn’t have believed Heat building upon sun-bleached seats, a retro-feel Hockenheim, quiet on…
Works Formula E teams were expected to head season four, but the reality proved different Privateers don’t beat manufacturer teams…
...and United decides to boycott Daytona 24 Hours The 2018 Daytona 24 Hours gave a glimpse of what diehard sports…
Lost F1 talent Tommy back where it all began, at Mondello Park Irish eyes were smiling last month when one…
The right way to celebrate an anniversary? Formula Junior celebrated its 60th anniversary of racing with a three-year world tour…
There were other options while Silverstone hosted the British GP Fresh motor sport venues are ever a treat – and…
Dan & Steve Minton – keeping a racing heirloom on track “It broke my heart to let it go,” says…
Moto at Motorland Spain is a motorcycle racing haven, and one of its newer circuits is definitely worth a visit…
Performance simulators now use aviation-inspired technology When you enter Base Performance Simulators, tucked away on what seems to be a…
Even the professionals continue to learn on simulators “Try braking later and harder,” says the engineer’s voice in my ear.…
New Macan and electric Taycan... plus a sneak preview of the next 911 In a busy month for Porsche, the…
The death of Sergio Marchionne, after a year-long battle with cancer, has big repercussions for both Formula 1 and Scuderia…
Balance of Performance, or Imbalance of Performance? Either way the current GT racing rules would be preposterous in any other…
Mike Hailwood's fairy-tale Isle of Man TT comeback proved his brilliance beyond doubt. Or is that merely a myth? Forty…
A renowned and sucessful endurance racer and busienssman, Luigi Chinetti was both Enzo Ferrari's great friend and adversary Enzo Ferrari…
Unique sounds as well as rare sights always mark out Goodwood's Festival of Speed, but this year two V8s made…
F1’s engine struggles Having recently become aware that 2021’s fabulous new Formula 1 engine rules are no longer, it seems…
Since its inaugural running in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has crowned a legendary group of drivers. Here we look at the most successful and remarkable
With restrictions on costs, testing and aerodynamic simulations, a pre-testing shakedown has become crucial for F1 teams. Last year Mercedes showed the consequences of missing out on clean running
In love with old racing cars? Planning your season to catch the best historic race meetings around the UK and beyond? Then look no further. Our annual Historic Racing Guide,…
Max Verstappen already has a wealth of experience to draw on at just 24 and at the current rate will be amongst the likes of Prost and Senna before hitting 30