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
Jenson Button defied the odds in 2011 by winning the longest race in F1 history with a dramatic last-lap overtake. Matt Bishop arguably had the best seat in the house, as he watched the race's final moments with McLaren's speechless team boss
Martin Brundle turned 65 last weekend. Matt Bishop, who has known him for three decades, says the Sky commentator is one of UK motor sport's most important figures, who's not afraid to speak his mind
John Watson was among the best F1 racers of his time, but remains underrated, says Matt Bishop. His potential was clear at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix, where Wattie scored his first world championship point with a rare dose of luck
In 2004 Jarno Trulli outpaced Michael Schumacher to claim pole in Monaco, in what might be the second best lap we've ever seen there, then went on to win for the only time in F1. Matt Bishop recalls that sensational weekend, and his bond with a driver more thoughtful than most