Family and comrades assemble in Holland to commemorate Roger Williamson and Piers Courage The names of Piers Courage and Roger Williamson have always been linked in the minds of racing…

The ill-fated debut of the Honda RA302 took place against a background of strong opposition from lead driver John Surtees. He had been expecting an improved V12 for his existing…

Adrian Newey has achieved remarkable success during the past decade with Williams and McLaren. Indeed, it would not be wrong to say that in recent times the world championship has…

Gerry Birrell was in line for a Tyrrell drive when his life was cut short. Adam Cooper recalls a man who could have been an F1 star It was a…

Five years ago Fernando Alonso was just another F3000 hopeful. Enter Flavio Briatore... Fernando Alonso took the lead of the World Championship in Malaysia way back in March, and thanks…

1953 French Grand Prix Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari 500) The 1953 French GP earned a place in the history books, not just as one of Ferrari's most memorable victories, but as…

The ongoing discussions about cost reduction in Formula 1 do not appear to have led to many firm decisions for 2009 and beyond, despite the insistence of most team bosses…

Red Bull and rivals face development race dilemma A Fascinating second half of the 2013 F1 season is in prospect, with as much depending on what happens in Milton Keynes,…

Formula Junior, Tsukuba,1983  My first race was in Formula Junior at Tsukuba in April 1983. At the time I was a mechanic and I had a chance to test the…

Bob Wollek Le Mans legend Bob Wollek lost his life in a road accident in Florida on March 16. The superfit 57-year-old French racer was cycling from the Sebring circuit…

Johnny Herbert – 1986 Quest SF86 Formula Ford 2000 While some of his Formula One seats have left a bit to be desired, Johnny Herbert tells Adam Cooper about his…

Some 55 years after it withdrew from Grand Prix racing Mercedes-Benz will be back under its own name and running with a pure ‘Silver Arrows’ livery in 2010. After a…