F1
The marvel of Hesketh
Imagine you wanted to start an F1 team. I expect it’s a notion many of us have idly dreamed about. You have a microscopic fraction of the money of the…
Racing History
Explore news, articles and features from years gone by in our category all about the history of racing and those that made it. From iconic people to iconic moments with interviews, opinions and much more.
F1
Ferrari's sporting directors
First Martin Whitmarsh. Now Stefano Domenicali. No more Mister Nice Guys. Perhaps McLaren and Ferrari really do need to be on a collision course in order to perform. Ron Dennis…
F1
Ayrton Senna at McLaren
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…
F1
How will Mercedes manage its drivers?
Mercedes-Benz insists that it will continue to allow Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to fight and that team orders is a “terrible thing” for Formula 1. But did anyone else…
F1
Simon's snapshots #1
A series in which Motor Sport’s features editor raids the loft to salvage grainy fragments from his racing past British Grand Prix, Silverstone, July 16 1977 This was Silverstone at…
F1
Mercedes once again setting the standard
Thoroughness is an adjective associated (affiliated?) with Mercedes-Benz. Twice its Silver Arrows have redefined the sport’s gold standard in terms of attention to detail and strategic thinking, structures, models and…
F1
Schumacher at his sporting best
Has there been a day since December 29, 2013 when you haven’t thought about Michael Schumacher? This Monday was my first such. Time is said to be a healer. Let’s…
Racing History
McQueen vs Newman
While many actors have done some racing, just two bona fide Hollywood superstars ever got to race seriously and successfully somewhere near the top level of their chosen sphere of…
F1
Keke and Nico's Australian GP wins
The father of four-month-old Nico Rosberg qualified third for the 1985 Australian Grand Prix. He then drove his small-capacity turbocharged V6 to a measured victory. Taking the lead on the…
F1
Jacky Ickx's final flourish in Formula 1
John Player Team Lotus had planned to send two of its new Type 76 to the 1974 Race of Champions, for Ronnie Peterson and Jacky Ickx to drive. But because…
F1
Williams-Martini deal confirmed
The wraps are off one of Formula 1’s worst kept secrets, after Williams Martini Racing was officially launched in London. The Mercedes-powered Williams FW36 might not have the angular elegance…
F1
The Villeneuves at Trois-Rivières
Jacques Villeneuve contesting the new World Rallycross Championship is exciting news in itself, but making it historically sweeter and completing the circle is the fact that there will be a…
F1
The new F1: part of a cycle of change
The 2014 Formula 1 cars aren’t quick enough, according to one impatient driver. Not only is their downforce insufficient, but also Pirelli’s latest batch of rubber is too hard. Good.…
F1
The greatest racing drivers of all time
Motor Sport is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and our July issue will be a special collectors' edition. A large part of the magazine will look back at the…
F1
The greatest motor racing cars of all time
Motor Sport is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and our July issue will be a special collectors' edition. A large part of the magazine will look back at the…
Racing History
Mini's Monte Carlo anniversary
Can’t help thinking that the usually perspicacious BMW has missed a trick. But for its maxi budgetary kerfuffle with Prodrive in 2011-’12, it might this Sunday have been celebrating the…
F1
Timmy Mayer: McLaren's lost talent
Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd made its race debut half a century ago. In 10 short weeks thereafter it experienced the gamut of its glorious but gladiatorial era. Not only…