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Of those drivers able to extract a remarkable performance from a car unworthy of their talents, Senna must rank alongside Gilles Villeneuve and Tazio Nuvolari. A total and utter faith…

WHAT HAPPENED AT PAU A COMFORTABLE TRAINING CANTER FOR THE SCUDERIA FERRARI. BOUCLY CRASHES IN PRACTICE, FINE WEATHER AND GOOD ORGANISATION. To run a Grand Prix motor race in February,…

Although our performance pages are mainly devoted to cars that travel faster than the manufacturer originally intended, a tuned or converted car these days is liable to consist of a…

Lord March was in fine form as he entertained guests at the Goodwood Press Day in April, outlining the 2008 event theme of ‘Hawthorn to Hamilton – Britain’s Love Affair…

The clues to greatness were there to be seen, even in that first car. Professor Ferdinand Porsche's passion for motorsport rivalled even that of Enzo Ferrari, and when he and…

Aston Martin Pull off Another Brilliant Win ADENAU, June 1st. THE annual sports-car race over 44 laps of the tortuous Nurburgring once again counted for points in the Manufacturers' Championship…

Renault, R.W.G., Jaguar, Connaught, Lotus, Morgan, R.G.S.-Atalanta, Frazer-Nash and Cooper-Bristol Win Races At March Members' Sports-Car Goodwood Meeting In delightful weather the B.A.R.C. held the first of its Members' Meetings…

Now knocking is a forgotten sound -and one reason why is this 'engine x-ray' EVERY time you fill up with BP Super-Plus, you know you can forget all about knocking.…

Sir, I am astounded to see that your "Vintage Postbagers" are considering the old Rover Nine as a motor car. Perhaps, if you will permit me (for professional reasons) to…

American Saloons v British Sports Cars. the wonderful performance of British Sports Cars, it seems to me that we have got a lot to learn yet about building automobiles from…

December 24: The RAC MSA hands over management of the British Rallycross Championship to the BRSCC. 27: Belgian former racer André Pilette dies, aged 75. January 4: Lamborghini's future in…

MICHELE'S MOMENTS Born June 23 1951 1973 Begins rallying in Renault A110 1974 French Ladies' Rally Champion 1977 Wins RACE Rally of Spain driving a Porsche 911 1978 Wins the…