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Toyota Motorsport president John Howett has questioned the FIA’s move towards a greener future for Formula 1. In addition to introducing KERS next season FIA president Max Mosley has called…

Of the four categories in the championship, the race-winner is almost certain to come from Group A, the Ford Sierra Cosworth class. Andy Rouse in his Kaliber-backed car has so…

Any excuse is good enough for a party! The other day the phone rang and Julian Ghosh told me he had remembered that the next day was the 70th anniversary…

Sir, May I join Jeremy Figgins in protesting at your attitude to replica cars. I would point out that "motor sport" is the sport of motoring, regardless of type, make,…

Those Goodwood dates for 1998 – make a note now: Festival of Speed – June 12/14; reopening of the Goodwood race circuit – September 18/20. Montlhéry track near Paris is…

A tough man who gained hearts and respect over a long career Former Ferrari and Williams grand prix driver Gianclaudio ‘Clay’ Regazzoni died in a road accident near Parma, Italy, shortly…

The VMCC is rightly pleased that among its 13,000-plus membership it has more than a few lady riders. However, before the girls feel too unique it may be interesting to…

Even before Brazil, Renault Sport admitted that it was impressed by the Ford ZetecaR. With development of its own RS VIO now levelling off, the French are getting ready for…

Dear Reader Racing circuits come and go, some I am sad at the passing, others I am joyful, but they all leave behind memories, both good and bad. Either way…

The Cosworth DFX engine's ten-year winning streak at the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race was broken on May 29 when Rick Mears brought his Chevrolet V8-engined Penske home first, for the…

Few drivers have ever been as popular in the Formula 1 pitlane as Gerhard Berger. But it was against a backdrop of personal drama that he reminded all of his…

Another year has evaporated since Earls Court closed its doors on the 1962 Motor Show. It has been twelve months of astonishing rather than stirring times, with the Prime Minister…