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Matters of moment, April 2016
There’s something missing from this issue of Motor Sport, something to which I know many of you usually turn before anything…
April 2016
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F1 Frontline with Mark Hughes
You can read in the following pages our exclusive interview with Luca di Montezemolo, about his reflections on his two…
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Luca di Montezemolo: 'Ferrari is my life'
He sticks his head through the door of the meeting room. “What are you doing here?” Great mock confused/puzzled expression –…
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Let's dance
The 67th world championship season is approaching. Time for a look, then, at the Formula 1 status quo and key…
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International news
Bumper grid for Le Mans Expanded pits will allow the 24 Hours field to hit 60 cars this year, for the…
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Gordon Kirby
Ford shows GT's potential Ford’s new mid-engined GT car made its debut in this year’s Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona and…
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Obituaries
Michael MacDowel Popular competitor Michael MacDowel has died aged 83. He had a long career in the sport and was…
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Mat Oxley
New rules… and a familiar face Major regulation rewrites usually upset the status quo in motor sports. Invariably one team…
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Hall of Fame: US racing nominees
The doors are open to the 2016 Motor Sport Hall of Fame – and it’s up to you to decide…
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Reviews, April 2016
The Rise and Fall of the French Alpine Rally Martin Pfundner To some of us there’s nothing more evocative than…
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Historic racing news
Goodwood’s star galaxy Mika Häkkinen and Ford GT40 among headline acts | By Paul Lawrence A guest appearance by Mika…
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Dream garage – Aston Martn DB4
We’re a bit overwhelmed with James Bond right now, what with a new film and the Aston Martin DB10 created…
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Road car news
Aston unveils DB11 Crucial newcomer gets 600bhp turbo V12 | by Andrew Frankel Aston Martin has unveiled the new DB11, by…
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2016 Bentley Bentayga review
Why do they make it so difficult? Before you can settle into those large deep chairs, and appreciate the most…
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Porsche 911 Turbo S
The priciest car of its type, but by no means the best Porsche’s introduction of its second-generation 991-series 911 continues…
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Peugeot 308GTI
A step in the right direction, but no more than that Not before time, Peugeot is throwing everything it has…
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Lexus RC
Convincing in some ways, less so in others If you’re going to try to sell a car that’s at a…
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Letters, April 2016
The spirit of Swallow My thanks to Gordon Cruickshank for his fine review of the memorable Flywheel story. I covered…
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Precision, April 2016
Jaeger-LeCoultre If you want to buy a sports watch these days there are countless options, from cheap and chunky slabs…
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Four wheels good, two wheels never bettered
This is the story of Mike Hailwood, European F2 champion, F1 podium finisher and one of the finest riders ever…
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