Sir, I first met the late Tom Wheatcroft before he set up his marvellous Grand Prix Collection at Donington Park. He had begun to accumulate some rare Formula 1 cars…

Over time the 917 evolved Into a 1 580bhp beast that ruled Can-Am There are six significant versions of the Porsche 917. The original, featuring Porsche's first flat 12-cylinder engine,…

Herbert Austin's baby was a risky venture which might have sunk the ailing firm. Bill Boddy asserts it was the sevens racing exploits which finally convinced a dubious public There…

Fred Goddard (1941-2007) The death of Fred Goddard in a road accident in the US has robbed British motor racing of one of its real characters. The 66-year-old team owner…

Opinions expressed are those of our correspondents, and are not necessarily those of Motor Sport. *** Preserving the status quo Sir, Jenks outrage at cars which are masquerading as something…

The 1979 International Calendar By the time this issue of Motor Sport appears five international rallies will have been held in 1979, including the first qualifier of the World Championship,…

Recently a package arrived at the Motor Sport office. It was from 1950s Le Mans and Grand Prix driver Eric Thompson and contained a manuscript written by his friend, fellow…

Sir, The enclosed remarks of mine may be of use to you for publication, and create a certain amount of interest among your readers. There was a tremendous lot of…

The Manx Motor Racing Club's popular Manx Classic took place from September 24-26. Highlights included a new lap record on the Willaston circuit, used for Saturday's pursuit sprint, and the…

Jenson Button expects an update package to help propel Honda up the grid at Silverstone. The team will introduce its last major upgrade at the British GP before its R&D…

Sir, Mr. Lowe should not be so directly aggressive towards the wealthy tycoons of today because some of these were the racing and sports car drivers of yesterday, and they…

Schumacher calls time on epic career Michael guns for another title but will quit at season’s end Michael Schumacher, statistically by far the most successful grand prix driver in history,…