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The perfect getaway
Released from his F1 responsibilities, McLaren boss Ron Dennis has been focusing his energies on production of the new MP4-12C…
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"There is no education like adversity" – Benjamin Disraeli
In our exclusive interview, Lewis Hamilton reveals how the hard times of 2009 will make him a better driver for…
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Johnny Rutherford: 'I knew we'd accomplish great things'
Johnny Rutherford was sure his drives at McLaren and with Jim Hall would garner success. They did – with three…
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187 mph with Martin Brundle between your legs
How best to experience the new Yas Marina GP circuit? In an F1 two-seater driven at speed, of course… By…
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Lunch with... Nigel Mansell
Surely no World Champion has provoked greater extremes of adulation and criticism than Nigel Mansell. From his earliest days in…
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Donington and the British GP – Digging for the truth
The doubters who believe Donington Park has little hope of hosting the British Grand Prix in 2010 look likely to…
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1959 British Grand Prix
It’s 50 years since Jack Brabham won his first World Championship. To celebrate, we return to his perfect win from…
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Finding Loeb's comfort zone
Our man thought his drive in the Citroën C4 WRC had gone far better than his chat with Sébastien Loeb,…
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When Jardine ditched his navigator
The editor had high hopes tons second outing as co-driver to Tony Jardine, before nausea, confusion and a ditch intervened…
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Ingliston
It was the perfect club circuit, with great facilities, terrific viewing and easy access. A pity the animals got in…
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It beats the beach
Better known as a holiday destination, Portugal’s Algarve region is now home to a circuit that has caught F1’s attention.…
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Tiga looks for a new owner
The entire Tiga Race Cars company is up for sale, including drawings, body moulds, jigs and castings. The asking price…
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Thousands at Reims meeting
The third automobile excellence weekend in Reims on September 25-27 attracted a strong crowd who gathered to watch 210 cars…
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Stars honour Angoulême
The 70th anniversary of the first race on the Angoulême street circuit in France was marked by the annual Circuit…
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Classics to make Abu Dhabi debut
A spectacular new event on the international historic racing calendar will give drivers the chance to compete on the Yas…
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Tasman series draws in Brits
Nine British drivers will be on the grid in New Zealand this winter in the Tasman Cup Revival series for…
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Show to toast Jowett's 60th
The Jowett marque will be one of the focal points of this year’s Classic Motor Show, which runs at the…
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Noise row hits Spa classic
The Spa Classic Six Hours was almost cancelled the day before qualifying when a noise dispute over the classic Belgian…
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Kop Hill celebrates its hillclimb history
It was appropriate that there were three Brescia Bugattis among the 250 car and motorcycle entry for September’s Kop Hill…
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In brief, December 2009
The 2010 dates for the two Goodwood events have been announced. The 18th running of the Goodwood Festival of Speed…
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