Simon's snapshots #11
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…
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 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…
The great Brazilian spent six seasons with the Woking team, winning 35 Grands Prix and three world titles. Twenty years on from Senna’s passing, McLaren boss Ron Dennis reflects on…