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Much fuss has been made – quite justifiably – in memory of Mike Hawthorn’s first British win in the Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship, 50 years before Lewis Hamilton, whereas…

Without doubt the most exciting piece of news to come from the Continent was the communication from the Commission Sportive Internationale of the F.I.A. in which they announced the next…

I did not think I was psychic until, not having thought about exhaust-pressure fuel-feed for many years, I mentioned that this was part of the originality of the 1903 Mercedes 60…

Congratulations to Schweppes Ltd, for including the leading motor-racing fixtures in their annual Sporting Calendar, the pictures of which are of famous racehorses. L Fisher, 662 Highland Avenue. Buffalo 23, New York, seeks…

1993 Italian at Monza by Marco Apicella You were racing in Japanese F3000 in 1993. How did you end up replacing Thierry Boutsen at Jordan? I was in Japan and…

Britain is regarded as the home of historic racing, and indeed there are a plethora of meetings held up and down the country throughout each season. What had been lacking,…

Motor Sport Fixture List for April s, Only clubs whose secretaries furnished the necessary information prior to the 14th of e preceding month are included in this list C =…

Capt. John Moon presents A DESIGN FOR A 1-LITRE FORMULA CAR In September, 1943, Capt. Moon described his ideal sports car, which aroused widespread interest. Now he outlines a most…

A NOTE OF WARNING A clear, penetrating horn is an essentnl part of a sports car's equ'pment, and the note of the new Sailor R2 is of such volume that…

This is always a pleasing event. This year it was organised by J. K. Milner and B. Clark and attracted an excellent entry of 19. After being judged for originality,…

Sir, As a really old-timer and Bugatti enthusiast from early youth, your recent feature on the Type 35 rally at Lyon naturally filled me with nostalgia; somehow even mom so…

The President's Driving Test was held at Heston Aerodrome on Sunday, May 6th, in glorious weather, with a bar, restaurant and other amenities laid on. The morning was spent to…