The big stories from the past week in motor sport from the Archive.
It may be only January, but Argentina twice hosted Formula 1 this week. Denny Hulme opened the 1974 season with a win, capitalising on Reutemann’s Brabham slowing, and Andretti was dominant in 1978, winning in “smooth, unruffled style”.
The week began with news that Maria de Teresa de Filipis, the first woman to race in Formula 1, had died at the age of 89. In 2012, Rob Widdows met her to hear her stories. Giancarlo Fisichella, former F1 driver and double Le Mans class winner, celebrated his 43rd birthday, and fellow Roman – with five wins at La Sarthe to his name – Emanuele Pirro turned 54. Olivier Gendebien, one shy of Pirro, was also born this week in 1924. 
Two of the biggest names in American motor racing history were born this week: Carroll Shelby was born 93 years ago, and American AJ Foyt 82. Also this week, Kazuki Nakajima turned 31, and Piero Taruffi passed away 28 years ago.
Max Verstappen will start on pole for the 2025 British Grand Prix after a brilliant last gasp qualifying lap. Here's how the starting grid looks for Sunday's race at Silverstone
Austrian GP winner Norris went quickest at Silverstone during the Friday F1 practice sessions ahead of the 2025 British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton hadn't won in almost three years – and then produced a sensational victory at Silverstone 2024. James Elson explains why it was his best ever
As more drivers get a feel for the 2026 Formula 1 cars in simulators, concern is growing that the new regulations may sacrifice driving enjoyment in pursuit of technical ambition, as Mark Hughes reports