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If McLaren is to re-emerge as a major force in F1, it will be through improved technology. Without it, argues Alan Henry, the team is now destined to become one…

Points as at May 13, 2009. 1. Adam Carroll A1GP 174pts After a stellar performance in the last round of the A1GP Championship at Brands Hatch, where the Irishman notched…

Saab 9000 Turbo 16 Since the Saab aircraft factories turned to building cars after the Second World War, there have arguably been only three generations of Saabs: The early cars…

Look at that little pattern on the left: it's been traced out on thousands of bedroom carpets since the 1960s, instantly recognisable as the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. Every…

Ken Wharton Wins - 2 sec. Superiority in Special Tests. Photographs will be found on centre pages - Motor Sport copyright. The R.A.C. invited 45 drivers to compete in a…

In his excellent just-published book about MG cars, reviewed elsewhere, Wilson McComb says, quite rightly, that when the M-type MG Midget was conceived, Cecil Kimber had a ready-made overhead camshaft…

The Standard Eight - or What Price the Miniature Car? We are following with great interest the swarm of miniature cars from European factories, but to take a realistic view of this…

Plan on MOTOR BOATING Slip your land moorings for the keen pleasures and sea-free thrills of fast, luxurious motor boating. You'll find it the greatest companion sport to motoring—a sport…

The make which was placed second in the Monte Carlo Rally, tested in the latest P.60 Montlhéry form, is found to offer individuality and excellent performance and controllability. That popular French…

TO THE ROAD RESEARCH LABORATORY BY ASTON MARTIN RECENTLY the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research completed the construction of a new research track at Crowthorne in Berkshire which is…

What 30 Yo Know About Cars ? REPORT ON PROBLEM No. 9. THE picture which formed the subject of this competition last month gave more difficulty to competitors than we…

Sir, The selection of cars under the above heading in MOTOR SPORT is most interesting and I commend the Editor's own choice. Incidentally, a 30/98 is offered for sale at…