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The tragic cost of racing
As I write the morning after, we are reeling from the shock. News of the tragedy that has claimed the…
September 2009
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It’s Todt vs Vatanen for FIA presidency
Ari Vatanen has positioned himself as the candidate for change as he prepares to go head-to-head with Jean Todt for…
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Webber rewrites the record books with maiden GP win
By winning at his 130th attempt Mark Webber established a new record for the longest wait for a first Grand…
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Bourdais considers legal action after losing F1 ride
Sébastien Bourdais has threatened the Scuderia Toro Rosso team with legal action after being dropped following the German Grand Prix.…
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In brief, September 2009
Pedro de la Rosa looks increasingly likely to land a seat with the new Campos Grand Prix team that is…
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Nigel Roebuck
Reflections – Winning Webber has the wunderkind in his sights – Spectre of Todt looms over fragile Formula 1… –…
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GT1 world series is go
A world sports car champion will be crowned at the end of next season for the first time since 1992.…
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Rules shake-up for WRC
At the same time as announcing a peace deal in Formula 1, a whole raft of announcements on rallying came…
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Alphand recovering from back surgery
GT racer and former Dakar Rally winner Luc Alphand is expected to make a full recovery from back injuries sustained…
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In brief, September 2009
Former Grand Prix and Le Mans winner Johnny Herbert tested a British Touring Car Championship contender in July. Herbert didn’t…
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Peugeot drops Audi R15 protest
Peugeot has dropped its eligibility protest against the Audi R15. The French manufacturer protested the R15 TDI on the morning…
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BRDC Gold Star
Points as of July 20, 2009 1. Jenson Button Formula 1 194pts 2. Adam Carroll A1GP 174pts 3. Rob Huff…
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BRDC Silver Star
Points as of July 20, 2009 1. Colin Turkington BTCC 176pts 2. Matt Neal BTCC 136pts 3. Jason Plato BTCC…
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Obituary
Henry Surtees, the son of Formula 1 World Champion John Surtees, died on July 19 following an accident in a…
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Louisa Skipper's Diary
Racing greats gather to honour Sir Stirling Motor Sport recently welcomed back to our Chelsea riverside offices many familiar faces…
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Gordon Kirby – The US Scene
Redman’s Can-Am classic Thirty-five years ago this month, the original, unlimited Can-Am series came to a close when the promoters…
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Andrew Frankel - Road cars
Lexus supercar sizzles It’s been almost 20 years since a Lexus first went on sale in the UK and while…
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Readers letters, September 2009
Schuey great without Brawn Sir, Mr Hasker wants to reassess Michael Schumacher’s achievements in comparison to other World Champions, and…
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Goodwood Festival of Speed
Pace, panache & personalities From more than 10 Porsche 917s to the largest recent collection of pre-war Auto Unions; from…
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F1's Dirty Politics: Bernie vs Balestre, FOCA vs FISA
It is early afternoon on Saturday November 1, 1980. A call is placed to the Brabham headquarters in Chessington, Surrey.…
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