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2012 Festival of Speed podcast
You never quite know who will be in the Drivers' Club when we're recording the podcast, but – once again – we were in luck. We hope you enjoy an…
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The reality of a London Grand Prix
Fifteen or so years ago I attended a London auction, which included items from the estate of Robert McGregor Innes Ireland, one or two of which were a reminder of…
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Johnny Mowlem on glorious Goodwood
Before I wrote this I had to have a look at my last post on the website as so much has happened, I’d forgotten where I’d finished last time! So…
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Porsche's place in F1 history: 'There's only room for one black horse'
Porsche only contested two years in Formula 1 before slipping away for good. But, as Paul Fearnley recounts, Dan Gurney helped the German car giant save face with three memorable performances
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Evolution of the Formula 1 Car
Animator Rufus Blacklock has created this stunning video charting the evolution of Grand Prix cars, from the front-engined Alfas of 1950 to the polarising stepped-nose challengers of today. See if…
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Moss on the evolution of Silverstone
From the days when the track was lined with barrels and hay bales to the recent £28 million renovation of the pits and paddock complex, Silverstone has undergone its fair…
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Motorcycle News
Bikers' Classic: a step into the past
I didn’t attend last weekend’s Dutch TT at Assen. Instead I took a busman’s holiday a few hours south at Spa-Francorchamps. It was the weekend of the Bikers’ Classic, the…
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Carroll Shelby's favourite Mustang
The last time I saw Carroll Shelby was at the Los Angeles Auto Show in the autumn. He was there to unveil the latest car to bear his name. When…
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The secrets behind the Delta Wing
Fans of the Delta Wing know that designer Ben Bowlby is a big fan of ‘Boundary Layer Adhesion Technology’, or BLAT, which is a feature of the wingless Delta Wing’s…
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Valencia: the real Spanish Grand Prix
How good was Fernando Alonso in Valencia. (No question mark required.) As capable as the current Formula 1 crop is, only he is capable of “If you go there, he’ll…
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Onboard a Sauber C11 at Le Mans
Tackling the Porsche Curves at Le Mans is a daunting job at the best of times, never mind when you're behind the wheel of a Sauber-Mercedes C11 and you have…
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Who’s your favourite British F1 champion?
“Heard about your 10 British Formula 1 champions feature,” read the email. “I’m sure I’m too late but has anyone bagged Graham Hill? I’d love to champion his cause.” Choosing…
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