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It is often forgotten that motor racing started in France and French teams have a long and distinguished history. Some of the original French teams are still competing.

British Racing Green, of whatever hue, still resonates with national pride in Britain's motor racing heritage which is chronicled here; even when other colours were worn.

Milka Duno recently transferred to indycars after a successful spell in sports cars. She will be hoping for a change of luck at the 2008 Indy 500.

Alex Caffi was a familiar face in late 1980s Formula 1 racing, but the Italian driver never found himself in a race winning Grand Prix car.

Carel Godin de Beaufort's racing career lasted less than ten years but the Dutch driver is remembered affectionately in Formula One and sports car circles.

The continuing story of Geoff Duke, talented Norton and Gilera works rider who won 6 World Championships.

The F1 community was in mourning over the German Grand Prix weekend when the popular French driver Jean Behra was killed in a support race.

Stefan Bellof was killed during the Spa 1000 Kms, while in Formula 1 Alain Prost pulled away in the World Championship standings.

Nigel Mansell delighted his many fans by winning the British Grand Prix.

Jody Scheckter triggerd a mass pile-up in 1973 while Peter Revson scored his maiden Formula 1 victory.

A stylish Le Mans jacket, a Porsche espresso set, or one of the most remarkable motor racing autobiographies ever written will make an ideal present for a racing fan.

Ronnie Peterson was a March Formula 1 driver in 1971 and 1972. For the next three seasons he drove for the JPS Lotus team alongside Emerson Fittipaldi and Jacky Ickx.

Gerhard Mitter had great success driving Porsche sports cars, only to lose his life driving for BMW at his home Grand Prix.

During the 1980s Piercarlo Ghinzani became synonymous with Osella. He also competed in F1 Grand Prix racing for Toleman, Ligier and Zakspeed.

David Brabham drove in two seasons of Grand Prix racing. His first year of F1 was in an uncompetitive car, while his second was marred by a tragic accident.

Swede Savage is still spoken about in revered tones among Indycar fans. What might he have achieved but for his fatal accident during the 1973 Indy 500.

Owners of Ferrari's are, for the most part, race enthusiasts. So, what do race enthusiasts want to do most? Race.

Maserati finally defeated Ferrari in the final race of the 1953 F1 season at Monza, but the year belonged to Alberto Ascari and the team from Maranello.

Jackie Stewart was the driver to beat in 1971. By the time he'd won the German GP he was on the verge of claiming his second Formula 1 World Championship.

With only seven points between the first three in the title chase there is everything to fight for in Monaco. McLaren ran way with the race last year.

As corporate profits took a nose dive, Aston Martin was put up for sale. A group of investors have purchased a majority share in the company, worth $925 million

Bo Pittard was a carefree young racing driver during the swinging sixties. He lost his life in excruciating circumstances after an accident on the Italian GP circuit.

Two organisations with great racing pedigrees combined to form the Eurobrun Formula One team, but the outcome was less than satisfactory.

Jo Siffert was one of the most experienced drivers in F1 by 1971, when a mechanical failure cost him his life at Brands Hatch.

Jo Bonnier scored the first ever Formula 1 World Championship win for BRM before going on to a successful career in sports car racing.

Masten Gregory never achieved the Formula 1 success his talent deserved. His crowning moment came at Le Mans, while his best Grand Prix finish was second.

Despite having access to considerable family wealth, Peter Revson went his own way to become a member of the Grand Prix community and a Formula 1 winner.

Raul Boesel had a meteoric rise from Formula Ford to Formula 1 but endured two unsuccessful seasons with March and Ligier. Indycar and sports car success followed.

One short life, three unforgettable films. The BBC takes a posthumous look at the life and times of one of Hollywood's most celebrated cultural icons, James Dean.

For 37 years Jack Roush and Ford Racing have been committed to winning on and off the race track.

Stefan Bellof was on the verge of a great motor racing career, only to be killed in a Porsche at Spa.

The turbo era, the arrival of Senna, the loss of Bellof and McLaren dominance. The 1980s was a thrilling but turbulent decade in Formula 1 history.

The world of international motorsport (both cars and bikes) is facing some serious repercussions as a result of the global financial crisis.

Mark Donohue and Roger Penske formed a formidable racing partnership. Donohue retired from driving, only to return and lose his life at the 1975 Austrian Grand Prix.

The Austin-Healey Sprite or MG Midget is a good choice as a usable classic and would be a sensible starting point for a novice classic owner as it is easy to maintain.