This week in motor sport – October 24
The round-up of this week’s motor racing milestones from the Database and Archive, featuring titles for James Hunt and John Surtees and more. October 24 1965: Richie Ginther scroes his, Honda’s…
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Two successful co-drivers hung up their intercoms after the 1981 RAC Rally. Men with an eye for detail and their career paths mapped. They were: the immaculately coiffed David…
Dick Bennetts, the founder and boss of West Surrey Racing, first came to the UK from New Zealand in 1972 and has worked with Ron Dennis, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna,…
Mika Häkkinen is another returnee to the Formula 1 category of the Hall of Fame. He’s joined by 11 other nominations who you can find out about on the F1 podcast…
Andrew Frankel remembers Rob Walker, full-time gentleman Pondering the possible contents of this column yesterday my mind turned to Jo Siffert, who lost his life at Brands Hatch on October 24,…
The US Grand Prix in 10 facts 1. Lewis Hamilton matched Michael Schumacher’s record of five United States Grand Prix victories. 2. He also matched his hero Ayrton Senna’s 29 wins from pole…
Emerson Fittipaldi returns to the Hall of Fame Formula 1 category shortlist for the second year in a row. He is joined by 11 other racing names who you can…
Mark Hughes’s comprehensive take on the United States Grand Prix, as Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg cover off what is needed Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg each did what they…
“It’s a long way down here, isn’t it?” said Alain Prost. “I must say I’m glad to have a chance of winning the title, even if it’s a small one…”…
Aston Martin F1’s CEO Andy Cowell has made himself its team boss too, demoting Mike Krack to a trackside role. Mark Hughes explains how the brilliant former Merc engine guru can make the difference
Just a few seasons ago McLaren was staring into the abyss, with a poor car and dysfunctional team – Mark Hughes explains how Zak Brown empowered some crucial staff to get it firing again
Carlos Sainz has battled against ‘chosen’ team-mates like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc for all his F1 career — and thrived. Now, at Williams, he finally has a team centred on him, says Mark Hughes. But the fight goes on
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Christian Horner dominated the headlines in the run-up to — and during — the 2024 Bahrain GP weekend despite the best efforts of Alpine, Yuki Tsunoda and a glorious V8
F1 teams can now develop their 2026 cars at full pace as they aim to dominate under a new ruleset. Adam Cooper reveals the work going on in wind tunnels, and the tortuous decision facing bosses of when to pull the plug on 2025 upgrades
On a formidable Buenos Aires circuit, where three interlopers challenged F1’s established frontrunners, the scene was set for a thrilling start to the 1975 season. As Matt Bishop recounts, it didn’t disappoint
Season 7 of Netflix’s Drive to Survive Formula 1 series is on its way. Here’s the latest news on the 2025 edition of the hit documentary, including the likely release date, trailers and big storylines
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