European Grand Prix, Valencia, June 25-27 2010 This column tends to thrive on the distant past, with occasional glimpses at its recent counterpart – and this week’s shots come from…
It was the kind of invitation you don’t receive too often, a chance to wander unchallenged into a contemporary Formula 1 pit and inspect the merchandise. Some teams have security…
Formula Atlantic, Mallory Park, July 12 1981 In contemporary single-seater racing, you can drive almost any chassis you like… so long as it’s a Dallara, or perhaps a Tatuus. There…
British Saloon Car Championship, Oulton Park, April 17 1981 More than 30 years have passed since this was taken, but the principal elements remain core parts of the British motor…
A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay, September 25-27 2009 Hitherto this series has…
A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past BMW County Championship, Oulton Park, June 30 1979 Can you guess what…
A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past Oulton Park, early morning, the summer of 1981 It’s probably a sign…
A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past Marlboro Trophy, Silverstone, June 8 1980 On the surface it looks no…
A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past Race of Champions, Brands Hatch, April 15 1979 “Did someone forget to…
A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past Staw Renault 5 Elf Challenge, Oulton Park, August 9 1980 Here’s…
The whines having long been uncorked, I’d heard plenty about the allegedly ‘disappointing’ spectacle the latest Formula 1 cars provide. There was no point drawing any conclusions, though, until I’d…
A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past. Le Mans 24 Hours, June 10-11 1978 I’m not ashamed to admit…
