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'The English won the 100-year war with France but it is not over'
Motor sport is not only dangerous, it is also ruthless. It is populated by competitive people with a burning desire…
May 2021
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Staff list | Details matter, May 2021
IN THE SPIRIT OF BOD AND JENKS Editorial +44 (0) 20 7349 8484 [email protected] 18-20 Rosemont Road, London NW3 6NE,…
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The man who brought Formula 1 into our homes
It is almost 20 years since his formal retirement as a full-time commentator, but he never really abandoned the job…
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GP de Monaco Historique back on the calendar
After an absence of three years, the 12th edition of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique will return this April,…
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Is Ducati using ground effect for more grip in MotoGP?
Ducati unveiled its latest Aero at the Qatar tests last month and eagle-eyed observers quickly spotted an unusual design feature…
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Tributes for pioneering racer
Both the sporting and entertainment worlds have paid tribute to Queen of the Nürburgring Sabine Schmitz, who died age 51…
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Rolls Royce’s electric plane ups the pace towards the record books
We don’t quite have lift off, but we do have taxiing. One of the most advanced eco-planes in the world…
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Kwik Kiwis open Donington showroom
The New Zealand company behind the car which was described by Motor Sport as the closest thing most people will…
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McLaren unveils track-only 720S GT3X
In the true spirit of pushing racing boundaries, McLaren has expanded its motor sport range with the 720S GT3X, which…
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“The regulations might have combined to make this a vintage season”
Until Max Verstappen blitzed the pre-season testing in his Red Bull-Honda, there was no real reason to suppose the competitive…
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“Rossi has always found the media’s obsession with milestones tiresome”
Valentino Rossi commenced his 26th grand prix season and his 22nd in the premier MotoGP class on March 28, thereby…
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“It’s always convenient to consider bygone history in 10-year chunks”
It’s a truism that the tougher times become, the more many of us take refuge in the comfort of the…
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'Rule makers have an unenviable record of being outwitted by engineers'
Why does sports car racing have to be so cyclical in nature? When I entered this business, Group C was…
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2021 BMW M3 review: Prestigious Competition?
Sliding behind the wheel of a new BMW M3 is always a moment to savour. There’s something about that letter…
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2021 Ford Puma review: ST or sinner?
If there is a car that better illustrates all that is wrong with the ‘crossover’ class of car, it is…
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2021 Land Rover Defender 90 review
This short-wheelbase 90 model is the Land Rover Defender you really should not buy. It has very little luggage space,…
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Your armchair F1 paddock pass
Cameras and boom mics circle their prey in Styria: Daniel Ricciardo receives an icy wave from his jilted Renault team…
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'Mercedes 300SL – The car of the century' book review
Whether the 300SL is ‘the car of the century’ is debatable – where do Mini, VW Beetle, or Model T…
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No fans for Thruxton
Despite TOCA’s hopes and efforts, the beginning of the 2021 British Touring Car Championship season will take place behind closed…
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Jacky Ickx: The Motor Sport Interview
He is a six-time Le Mans winner, Can-Am champion, the runner-up in the 1969 and 1970 Formula 1 World Championships…
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