100 years of Le Mans
Porsche at Le Mans: The key to its legendary dominance and greatest victory
In Le Mans 100-year history, Porsche stand alone as its most successful manufacturer - but its greatest victory remains up for debate
Andrew Frankel
Senior Contributing Writer
After an inglorious stint in the City convinced him that he could handle cars better than he handled money, Andrew joined Autocar many years ago as a junior tester. Since then he has become one of the industry’s senior figures. Editor of Motor Sport for five years, he now runs our road test section.
Latest articles from Andrew
100 years of Le Mans
Le Mans' greatest legend: how the 'Bentley Boys' made their name
In 100 years of the Le Mans 24 Hours, few stories have proved as compelling as that of the Bentley Boys. Andrew Frankel tells the story of a largely amateur group of war veterans who took on the world's greatest race with courage, determination and against the odds
Road Cars
New MG with 911 Turbo power - is time right for electric sports cars?
MG is back in the roadster business, but the Cyberster is like nothing it's made before: weighing almost two tonnes and with vast power, it looks to be the blueprint for electric sports cars, writes Andrew Frankel
Road Cars
Are e-fuels the miracle that will save the combustion engine?
New cars that run on carbon-neutral e-fuels can still be sold after the EU's ban on internal combustion engined-vehicles, legislators have announced. But don't think this will reverse the switch to electric power, writes Andrew Frankel
Sports Car News
Ferrari's sports car return: out to avenge 312PB's crushing defeat
Ferrari's return to top-level sports car racing comes 50 years after its last effort — the astounding Ferrari 312PB. But it didn't bow out of competition in the way that it arguably deserved...
F1
Why winner of first F1 race this year probably won't be champion
There's no better way to start the F1 season than with a victory. But as Andrew Frankel discovers, most drivers who win the first race of the year don't go on to take the championship
Racing History
When racing met RAF Silverstone: 75 years since its first British GP
Silverstone celebrates its 75th anniversary as a grand prix circuit this year. Andrew Frankel looks back to the moment where a former RAF bomber base welcomed racing heroes for its first British Grand Prix
F1
The racer behind Ford's F1 partnership with Red Bull
Why did Ford re-enter Formula 1 with Red Bull? It makes technical and marketing sense, writes Andrew Frankel, but don't discount the enthusiasm of its racer boss
Road Cars
New McLaren SUV? Company at crossroads on 60th anniversary
McLaren Automotive's reputation rebuild continues with its mooted SUV plans – but can it find the partner it needs to secure future?
Road Cars
Back to basics brought the biggest smile: Best cars of 2022
Was 2022 the final chance for a supercar splurge? It was the performance cars that stuck in Andrew Frankel's mind this year
Le Mans News
Thinking of going to Le Mans next year? You're too late — here's why
Camping places for next year's Le Mans 24 Hours went on sale last week and promptly sold out. Andrew Frankel looks at the one remaining way to stay on site during next year's race, and recaps why it's so highly anticipated
F1
'Why extraordinary George Russell outdrove Hamilton in 2022'
George Russell vs Lewis Hamilton was the most interesting rivalry in F1 this season. Despite facing the most successful GP driver in history, Russell showed he is the real deal, writes Andrew Frankel
