The place wallows in history. And so does the rally that takes its name from a small town in Flanders where the land is flat and the language impenetrable. The…
Jimmie Johnson is chasing an unprecedented fifth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup title this year. The 34-year-old Californian is steadily emerging as one of the greatest talents in the sport’s history,…
As Sebastian Vettel crossed the line in Valencia to record his second victory of the season, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said over the radio “great job Sebastian, well…
I wonder if, like me, you are partial to the music of Frank Zappa? In one of his more philosophical moments, Zappa opined that the mind is like a parachute.…
‘Iconic’ is a much overused word these days, and it’s a particular bugbear for one of my team here at Motor Sport. But sometimes it’s a word that’s hard to…
Welcome to another Motor Sport audio podcast. This month Christian Horner very kindly gave us an hour of his time (something that's almost unheard of for a team principal in…
During the second week of July we will be looking forward to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Rally Bulgaria and the Le Mans Classic in France. It’s a busy…
You have to give it to Jacques Villeneuve. At 39, a dozen years after winning the Formula 1 World Championship, the guy’s raw enthusiasm still thrives. When I bumped into…
My thanks to those of you who have so mercilessly pointed out the weaknesses in my 2010 motor sport predictions. I do like a bit of feedback… I am a…
The Canadian Grand Prix at le Circuit Gilles Villeneuve adjacent to downtown Montréal is a favourite for many people. We were all disgusted and distraught when the race was axed…
So Fernando Alonso has insured his thumbs for the sum of 10 million euros. Now, it’s not unusual for athletes or film stars or models to insure a body part,…
Dear Nigel, This question has nothing whatsoever to do with racing, despite me following your writings for many years, most recently in Motor Sport, and being an ardent fan. I…
