F1
The right sort of Tecno music
Every year at the end of May, those who are truly passionate about speed on wheels make a pilgrimage to the village of Gotherington deep in the Gloucestershire countryside. In…
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
Great subject matters
Dear Nigel, I’ve enjoyed your articles and books since a teenager, and have always wanted to ask about three drivers who did not make it into your Grand Prix Greats book,…
Indycar Racing News
Clark’s 38 – thanks to Lotus A-team
As my namesake Hannibal Smith said in just about every episode of The A-Team: “I love it when a plan comes together.” The 1980s TV-gold catchphrase, not to mention George…
F1
Remembering Gilles at play
Saturday is the anniversary of the death of Gilles Villeneuve at Zolder in 1982. I still recall Gilles’s four years in Formula Atlantic, and his 1976 season in particular when…
Racing History
Two legends reunited
Jacky Ickx and Mario Andretti. Quite simply, two of the greatest racing drivers in motor racing history. Even their names, which carry the resonance of Grand Prix wins from a…
F1
Crystal-clear memories
Dear Nigel, To my mind you’re the best racing journalist I’ve ever read, and Motor Sport has to be the most factual racing mag. My question is this: were you…
Indycar Racing News
An evening with Parnelli Jones
One of the highlights of April’s Long Beach race weekend is the Road Racing Drivers’ Club (RRDC) dinner. Last year the guest of honour was Dan Gurney and proceeds from…
F1
Looking to the past for inspiration
The highlight of my year thus far was lunch in a supermarket café. Not the gastronomy, though I did capitulate at the offer of an absurdly rich pudding, but the…
F1
A milestone in F1 history
Sixty years ago, the world was still recovering from the ravages of a world war. But it’s always remarkable how quickly people return to normal life after such devastation. By…
F1
A Festival atmosphere
Thursday March 18 was a good day, with the launch of the 2010 Goodwood season in a perfect English setting. Racing cars look so good outside Goodwood House. It just…
Indycar Racing News
Mansell’s speed secrets
Jim McGee is happily retired and living in California these days. McGee was one of the most successful Indycar crew chief/team managers. Over the years his cars won more than…
F1
Lotus: back where it belongs?
The Lotus name returns to Formula 1 this year. Neither Tony Fernandes nor Mike Gascoyne are pretending this new team has any direct link to Colin Chapman’s great squad, but…
Indycar Racing News
How Mario worked his magic
We all know that Mario Andretti was one of the world’s most versatile drivers, winning in Formula 1, Indycars and long-distance sports cars, as well as NASCAR stock cars, sprint…
F1
Will Schuey be another Lauda?
Everywhere I go these days the hot topic is Michael Schumacher. Will he or won’t he? Everyone wants to know. And this got me thinking back to 1984. I can…
F1
Why Ickx feels lucky
A few days after Christmas I had the pleasure of talking to Jacky Ickx for a book I’m writing about the history of Carl Haas and Newman/Haas Racing. Thirty years…
NASCAR News
The King’s praise for Johnson
Richard Petty is known as the King of NASCAR, and rightfully so. Over 25 years between 1960-84 Petty won 200 NASCAR races and seven championships. He started racing in 1958…
F1
Two very different routes to success
It has always interested me whether a great racing driver can be taught, or whether he must have some special natural talent. I suspect it is a mixture of the…