Lewis Hamilton was still developing into an assured F1 champion when, in 2012, he revealed confidential McLaren telemetry after a disappointing Belgian GP qualifying session. Matt Bishop was the first to confront him
The 2024 Dutch Grand Prix was another race that Max Verstappen and Red Bull failed to win after two years of dominance – over 40 years ago, Zandvoort '78 was the story of total command for Lotus and Mario Andretti but, as Matt Bishop writes, fortunes can soon change
Zeltweg Airfield hosted just a single F1 Grand Prix. But, as Matt Bishop recalls, it was certainly a memorable one as it shook the majority of the field to death, yet rewarded a racing legend with his only F1 win
Divina Galica celebrates her 80th birthday today. As Matt Bishop finds, the former Winter Olympian and Formula 1 driver can still be found on track, coaching drivers, and never misses a grand prix
Two years ago, Sebastian Vettel decided to bring an end to his glittering F1 career, so picked up the phone to Matt Bishop — then Aston Martin comms boss. He details the ensuing scramble and Vettel's increasing determination to speak out
On Sunday, while George Russell was apparently winning the Belgian Grand Prix, albeit soon to be disqualified with the result that Lewis Hamilton would inherit the victory, those of you…
Two F1 drivers were in the news last week: Matt Bishop explains why Kevin Magnussen, currently without a 2025 seat, should walk away from the world championship, and commends Ralf Schumacher for making the paddock a more welcoming place
Thai royal Prince 'B Bira' was an accomplished racer, an aviator, an Olympian and gifted artist. And yet, after a life of adventure, he died anonymously at a London Tube station, as Matt Bishop recounts
On an F1 grid obsessed by youth, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are outliers — but not just in terms of age. "I've never encountered any other driver nearly as competitive," says Matt Bishop. "Both remain supremely capable"
1978 was heavy going for both James Hunt and McLaren – but at that year's French GP, the British hero delivered a scintillating drive for his final career podium
Racing is in thrall to the cult of youth but the death, earlier this month, of nine-year-old motorcycle racer Lorenzo Somaschini has prompted Matt Bishop to ask whether higher minimum age limits should be imposed
There was little shortage of drama whenever the F1 circus visited Anderstorp. From unconventional polesitters to six-wheeled winners, Matt Bishop looks back on the chaotic history of the Swedish Grand Prix