The 488 GTB, Ferrari’s new mid-engined supercar, is not naturally aspirated. Instead, Ferrari have bolted two turbochargers to a 3.9-litre V8 – that’s 0.488 litres per cylinder – hence the…
Porsche’s Weissach operation – responsible for all the manufacturer’s RS models – has been working hard over the winter. The Cayman GT4 burst onto the scene last month and the…
McLaren has released further details of Fernando Alonso’s Barcelona testing accident on Sunday, having completed analysing the data. The statement is reproduced below. We are pleased to confirm that, having…
We all know Colin Chapman’s famous mantra, ‘simplify, then add lightness’. It was in this spirit that the Lotus 23 was born, purpose-built for FIA Group 4 competition in the…
With strong sales expected for the newly launched Cayman GT4 and anticipation growing around the forthcoming GT3 RS, things are looking rather rosy over at Weissach. In addition to the…
Jean-Pierre Beltoise, winner of the 1972 Monaco Grand Prix for BRM, has died aged 77. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Beltoise was an accomplished racer on two…
Brian Lister, founder of Lister Cars, has died aged 88. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Lister's company produced a series of sports cars that became ubiquitous on…
Tom Kristensen today announced his retirement after 18 seasons at the forefront of top level sports car racing. His record at Le Mans may never be equalled: from those 18…
Words by Mark Hughes With Mercedes having secured the 2014 World Constructors’ Championship in Sochi, here through Giogio Piola’s drawings we look at some of technical details responsible for the…
Well that’s another season in North America wrapped up, and our first in the United SportsCar Championship. As readers of this column will know, it hasn’t been a great season…
It was with a heavy heart that Motor Sport heard of the death of de Cesaris in a motorbike accident in Rome on Sunday October 5. The Italian started 208…
Michael Lyons was the star of the FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship at Zandvoort (August 29-31) taking two wins in his Hesketh 308E. The event was another huge success,…