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Mark Donohue: Can Am, Trans Am, Indy 500 and F1 Racing Driver with Penske

Category: Auto Racing (general)

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. more...

Alfa Romeo in Formula 1 Grand Prix Racing: F1 World Champions and Engine Suppliers to Brabham

Category: Formula 1

Alfa Romeo won the first ever Formula 1 World Championship. The Italian Grand Prix team has a rich F1 history with drivers including Farina, Fangio, Lauda and Depailler. more...

Free Printable Christmas Card Websites: Christmas Card Templates for Kids and Adults on the Internet

Category: Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts

Where to find free printable Christmas cards on the web. Search for a Christmas card template featuring Santa Claus, Rudolf or a Christmas tree. more...

Free Printable Halloween Greeting Cards: Websites with Downloadable Templates for Halloween

Category: Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts

Printable templates for Halloween cards are available on many websites. Many free printable Halloween greeting cards can also be customised. more...

Free Printable Halloween Decorations: Templates Available Online for Halloween Party Decorating

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Free printable Halloween decorations are widely available on the internet. A guide to online sources of downloadable templates for Halloween decorating. more...

Fisichella Moves to Ferrari for Monza: Giancarlo Fisichella Leaves Force India for Italian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Luca Badoer has lost his Ferrari Formula 1 race seat to countryman Giancarlo Fisichella. He will make his Ferrari F1 debut in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. more...

Brawn GP F1 Driver Rubens Barrichello: Biography of Brazilian Formula 1 Racer

Category: Formula 1

Rubens Barrichello has competed in more Formula 1 races than any other driver. The veteran Brazilian has won Grands Prix for Ferrari and Brawn GP. more...

Halloween Customs and Traditions: The Origins of Halloween and its Place in Modern Culture

Category: Historical Resources (general)

Jack o' lanterns, bobbing for apples and trick or treating are just some Halloween customs which have been around for centuries. more...

Debt Help Available in Great Britain: Free Debt Advice and Counseling Services in the UK

Category: Personal Debt Management

There are many debt help organisations in the United Kingdom providing free debt advice and debt counseling services. more...

Oil Rig Accidents: The Worst Offshore Oil Exploration Disasters

Category: Historical Resources (general)

Offshore oil exploration has always been dangerous, and there have been numerous oil rig accidents. The worst of these oil rig disasters have claimed hundreds of lives. more...

Advice on Reducing Debt: Reduce Debt with Strategic Planning and Money Saving

Category: Personal Debt Management

Becoming debt free can seem like an impossible dream, but there are effective methods of reducing it. Advice is also available from debt helplines and charities. more...

F1 Grand Prix Driving Experiences: Formula 1 Experience Courses for Motor Racing Enthusiasts

Category: Formula 1

Racing fans may never drive in a Formula 1 race, but several companies offer the chance to get behind the wheel of a genuine F1 car. more...

Schumacher Replaces Injured Massa at Ferrari: Michael Schumacher Returns to Formula 1

Category: Formula 1

Almost three years on from his last Grand Prix F1 legend Michael Schumacher will once again race a Formula 1 car in anger, replacing an injured Felipe Massa at Ferrari. more...

Noah Graham Hutson Interview: Talented Racing Driver from Kansas City

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Noah Hutson is a promising young racing driver from KC, currently competing and winning in the extremely competitive world of karting. more...

2009 Hungarian Grand Prix Review: Lewis Hamilton Wins Hungaroring Formula 1 Race

Category: Formula 1

McLaren emerged victorious after an action packed Hungarian GP, but everyone's thoughts were with Felipe Massa who was critically injured during qualifying. more...

Henry Surtees Dies after Formula 2 Crash: Son of F1 World Champion John Surtees Killed at Brands Hatch

Category: Auto Racing (general)

One of Britain's most promising young racing drivers has died after a freak accident during an F2 race in England. more...

Mark Webber wins German F1 Grand Prix: Red Bull Driver Scores Maiden Formula 1 Victory at the Nurburgring

Category: Formula 1

Mark Webber finally stood on the top step of an F1 podium, after years of trying and bad luck. The popular Australian won the German GP convincingly for Red Bull. more...

Sebastian Vettel Wins British GP: Review of the F1 World Championship Race at Silverstone

Category: Formula 1

Red Bull star Sebastian Vettel scored the third Formula 1 victory of his short career in the 2009 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. more...

2009 Turkish Grand Prix: Jenson Button Wins Formula 1 Race at Istanbul Park

Category: Formula 1

Brawn GP driver Jenson Button extended his lead in the 2009 F1 World Championship with a crushing victory in the Turkish GP. more...

2009 Monaco GP Report: Button Wins Monte Carlo F1 Race for Brawn GP

Category: Formula 1

Ferrari showed improved form during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, but couldn't prevent Jenson Button winning yet another Formula 1 race for Brawn GP. more...

2009 Indy 500 Review: Castroneves and Penske Win 93rd Indianapolis Classic

Category: Indy Racing

The Indy 500 was packed with incidents, accidents and some great racing. Helio Castroneves scored Roger Penske's 15th victory at the Brickyard. more...

Hesketh F1 Team: James Hunt and the English Formula 1 Grand Prix Mavericks

Category: Formula 1

No team captured the imagination during the 1970s quite like the Hesketh F1 operation, where James Hunt made a name for himself in GP racing. more...

2009 Spanish Grand Prix Review: Button Wins Again for Brawn GP at Circuit de Catalunya

Category: Formula 1

Brawn GP's remarkable start to the 2009 F1 season continued in Spain, where Jenson Button scored his fourth Formula 1 victory of the year. more...

2009 Bahrain GP Report: Button Wins Formula 1 Grand Prix at Sakhir for Brawn GP

Category: Formula 1

Jarno Trulli started the Bahrain GP from pole in his Toyota, but the Italian had no answer for the pace of Jenson Button, who claimed his third F1 win in four races. more...

2009 Bahrain GP Preview: Gulf Air Formula 1 Grand Prix at Sakhir

Category: Formula 1

Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa are the only current F1 drivers to have won the Bahrain GP. more...

2009 Motegi MotoGP Preview: Polini Grand Prix of Japan at Twin Ring Motegi

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Casey Stoner heads to the Japanese MotoGP round on the back of a debut win for his new Ducati. His main competition should come from Valentino Rossi and FIAT Yamaha. more...

2009 MotoGP Season Preview: Rossi and Stoner are 800cc Grand Prix Title Favourites

Category: Formula 1

FIAT Yamaha and Ducati Marlboro are expected to be the pace setters once again. The 2009 MotoGP season gets underway with the Qatar Grand Prix at Losail. more...

Motorcycle Racer Santiago Herrero: Ossa Works Rider Killed at the 1970 Isle of Man TT

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Santiago Herrero was one of the world's best 250cc bike racers at the time of his death during the 1970 Grand Prix season. more...

2009 Malaysian Grand Prix Review: Jenson Button Wins Shortened Formula 1 Race

Category: Formula 1

A torrential downpour saw the Malaysian GP finish early. Brawn GP won their second race of the 2009 F1 season. more...

2009 Malaysian GP Preview: Guide to the Formula 1 Race at Sepang

Category: Formula 1

Brawn GP head to the Malaysian Grand Prix full of confidence after the new team won first time out in the F1 World Championship. more...

Motor Racing Legend Lloyd Ruby Dies: Indy 500 Veteran and Sports Car Great

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Lloyd Ruby is regarded by many as the greatest driver never to win the Indianapolis 500. His Indy racing career spanned 18 years. more...

Ross Brawn Buys Honda F1 Team: Honda Formula 1 Operation Becomes Brawn GP

Category: Formula 1

Ross Brawn, who helped guide Michael Schumacher to his seven F1 titles, will enter his own Grand Prix team in the 2009 World Championship. more...

2009 Formula 2 Championship: F2 Series Returns with Exciting New Racing Car

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Formula 2 was once the breeding ground for the next generation of Grand Prix stars. The series will be making a comeback during the 2009 motor racing season. more...

2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed: Ticket, Travel and Event Information for Auto Racing Celebration

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Motor sport fans travel in their thousands to Goodwood each July for a festival celebrating Formula 1, sports cars, rallying, NASCAR, motorcycling and much more. more...

The Penlee Lifeboat Disaster: The Loss of an Entire Royal National Lifeboat Institution Crew

Category: Modern British History

The Cornish coast was the setting for one of the most courageous events in RNLI history, when a volunteer lifeboat crew battled against ferocious seas. more...

1969 F1 World Championship: Jackie Stewart Secured the Formula 1 title with Monza Victory

Category: Formula 1

Stewart won a thrilling Italian Grand Prix and also claimed his first F1 title. more...

1969 F1 Season: Jackie Stewart Won Opening Two Grand Prix Races

Category: Formula 1

Stewart capitalised on the reliability of his Matra-Ford to take an early lead in the Formula 1 World Championship. more...

1984 F1 World Championship: McLaren Won the Final Seven Formula 1 Grand Prix Races

Category: Formula 1

As the F1 season reached its climax the battle between McLaren team-mates Niki Lauda and Alain Prost intensified. more...

2001 F1 Season: Michael Schumacher Won Fourth Formula 1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Schumacher and Ferrari started the 2001 Grand Prix season by winning the opening two races. more...

2000 F1 Review: Tragedy Struck During the Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Category: Formula 1

Michael Schumacher and Ferrari won the Formula 1 race at Monza, but there was sadness following the death of a marshal after a first lap crash. more...

2000 F1 Season: Michael Schumacher Finally Won Formula 1 Title in a Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

After three years of missing out on the F1 World Championship at the final race, Ferrari finally came good. more...

1957 F1 Season: Juan-Manuel Won Fifth Formula 1 Title in a Maserati

Category: Formula 1

Fangio had a new car for 1957, the Maserati 250F. It didn't make a difference, as he was still the man to beat in Grand Prix racing. more...

2000 F1 World Championship: Schumacher, Hakkinen and Coulthard Battled for Formula 1 Crown

Category: Formula 1

After Michael Schumacher dropped out of the Monaco Grand Prix it left the way clear for David Coulthard to score a special victory. more...

1999 Formula 1 Review: Mika Hakkinen Won Second F1 World Championship at Suzuka

Category: Formula 1

The Formula 1 title was decided at the final race of the season, the Japanese Grand Prix. Hakkinen beat Ferrari driver Irvine to the crown. more...

1999 Formula 1 World Championship: Schumacher's F1 Title Hopes Ended with British Grand Prix Crash

Category: Formula 1

Ediie Irvine replaced Michael Schumacher as the Ferrari number after the German crashed heavily at Silverstone. more...

1999 Formula 1 Season: Michael Schumacher Won F1 Races at Imola and Monaco

Category: Formula 1

After McLaren won the first two Grands Prix of the season, Ferrari responded by taking victory in the next two races. more...

1993 F1 Grand Prix Season: Michael Andretti Quit Formula 1 and Returned to CART

Category: Formula 1

Michael Andretti had a disastrous few races in F1 and cut his losses before the season was out. more...

1957 Formula 1 World Championship: Juan-Manuel Fangio Clinched F1 Title at German Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Fangio's drive at the Nurburgrin in 1957 is the stuff of legend. The Argentine great pulled off an unlikely Grand Prix victory. more...

Jean-Pierre Jabouille: French Formula 1 Driver Won Twice with Renault

Category: Formula 1

After serving his motor racing apprenticeship in Formula 3 and Formula 2, Jean-Pierre Jabouille became a Grand Prix winner with Renault. more...

1993 Formula 1 Racing Season: Damon Hill Won Three Consecutive F1 Grand Prix Races

Category: Formula 1

Once he'd scored his first Formula 1 victory there was no stopping Williams driver Damon Hill. more...

1993 Formula 1 Season Review: Damon Hill Narrowly Missed Scoring a Maiden F1 Grand Prix Win

Category: Formula 1

1993 was Damon Hill's first full season in Formula 1. He came close to winning his first Grand Prix on more than one occasion. more...

1961 Formula 1 World Championship: Phil Hill Became First American to Win F1 Title

Category: Formula 1

Phil Hill won the Formula 1 crown at Monza, but his team-mate and title favourite Wolfgang von Trips was killed in the same race. more...

1961 F1 Season: Stirling Moss Beat Entire Ferrari Team in Monaco Formula 1 race

Category: Formula 1

Moss one of the greatest drives in Grand Prix history at Monte Carlo, to score an unlikely win in an underpowered Lotus. more...

1967 F1 World Championship: Denny Hulme Became the Formula 1 Title Favourite

Category: Formula 1

Jim Clark and Lotus were the fastest combination in Grand Prix racing, but failed to challenge for the title due to poor reliabilty. more...

1967 F1 Season: Denny Hulme Won the Formula 1 Title in a Brabham

Category: Formula 1

The Monaco Grand Prix was a tragic race, as Lorenzo Bandini lay trapped in his burning Ferrari. more...

1965 Formula 1 Season: Graham Hill Won Monaco Grand Prix for the Third Time

Category: Formula 1

Jim Clark returned from winning the Indy 500 and promptly scored victories in both the Belgian and French F1 races. more...

1958 Formula 1 World Championship: Mike Hawthorn Beat Stirling Moss to the F1 Title

Category: Formula 1

The Grand Prix title was decided at the final race of the year, with Ferrari's Mike Hawthorn taking the crown. more...

1963 Formula 1 Season: John Surtees Won Maiden F1 Race at the Nurburgring

Category: Formula 1

Willy Mairesse saw his Formula 1 career ended in the German Grand Prix, while his Ferrari team-mate scored his first World Championship victory. more...

1960 F1 World Championship: Jack Brabham's Portuguese Grand Prix Win Secured Formula 1 Title

Category: Formula 1

Brabham and Cooper domianted the 1960 F1 season, and the Australian won the World Championship with two races to spare. more...

1960 F1 Season: Jack Brabham and Cooper Won Second Formula 1 Title

Category: Formula 1

Brabham successfully defended his F1 World Championship in an innovative rear-engined Cooper Grand Prix car. more...

1959 F1 Season: Jack Brabham Won the Formula 1 Title in a Cooper

Category: Formula 1

At Zandvoort Jo Bonnier cemented his place in the history books by winning BRM's first ever World Championsip Grand Prix. more...

1993 Formula 1 World Championship: Prost Won F1 Grands Prix at Imola and the Circuit de Catalunya

Category: Formula 1

Despite driving an underpowered McLaren, Ayrton Senna managed to stay in contention for the Formula 1 title. more...

1993 Formula 1 Season: Senna Won Brazilian Grand Prix for the Second Time

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna was revered in his home country, and he rewarded his fans with a victory in the F1 race at Interlagos. more...

1992 F1 Season Review: Mansell Broke Record for Most Grand Prix Wins in an F1 Season

Category: Formula 1

Nigel Mansell completely dominated the 1992 Formula 1 season in his Williams FW14B. more...

1992 F1 Racing Season: Mansell Won Formula 1 Races at Silverstone and Hockenheim

Category: Formula 1

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

1992 Formula 1 World Championship: Senna and Berger Won F1 Grands Prix for McLaren

Category: Formula 1

Gerhard Berger benefited from a crash between Mansell and Senna in the Canadian GP. more...

1992 Formula 1 Season: Williams Continued to Dominate the F1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Senna and McLaren had no answer for the pace of Mansell's Williams during the 1992 Grand Prix season. more...

1991 Formula 1 Grand Prix Season: Ayrton Senna's Third F1 World Championship Victory

Category: Formula 1

Nigel Mansell saw his Formula 1 title challenge end at Suzuka, where the Williams driver crashed out of the race. more...

1991 F1 Season Review: Mansell's Title Charge Faltered at Portuguese Formula 1 Race

Category: Formula 1

Thw Williams team had a disastrous pit stop during the Grand Prix at Estoril which severely dented Mansell's F1 title hopes. more...

1991 Formula 1 World Championship: Patrese and Mansell Both Won Grand Prix Races for Williams

Category: Formula 1

Patrese was initially the faster of the two Williams F1 drivers, until Mansell adapted to the Renault engined racer. more...

1991 Formula 1 Season: Ayrton Senna and McLaren Dominated the Early Grand Prix Races

Category: Formula 1

McLaren driver Ayrton Senna scored a hat-trick of F1 victories at the start of the 1991 GP season. more...

1990 Formula 1 Grand Prix Season: Senna Won F1 Title Controversially at Japanese GP

Category: Formula 1

Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna once again collided at Suzuka. This time it was Senna who took the World Championship. more...

1990 F1 Season Review: Fierce Rivals Senna and Prost Shook Hands at Italian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

As the Formula 1 season reached its climax the battle for the World Championsip was between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. more...

1990 Formula 1 Racing Season: Williams Driver Thierry Boutsen Won Thrilling Hungarian F1 Race

Category: Formula 1

Boutsen didn't put a wheel wrong at the Hungaroring, winning the Grand Prix despite intense pressure from Senna. more...

1989 Formula 1 Racing Season: Berger Won the Portuguese Grand Prix for Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

Ferrari and McLaren traded F1 victories throughout the 1989 Grand Prix season. more...

1990 F1 Season: Senna Missed Chance of Home Win in the Brazilian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna collided with a backmarker while on course to win his home Formula 1 race for the first time. more...

1989 F1 Season Review: Prost and Senna Crash Decided the Formula 1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

The F1 title was decided in acrimonious circumstances during the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. more...

1989 F1 Racing Season: Nigel Mansell Scored a Brilliant Win in the Hungarian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Ferrari driver Mansell came from 12th on the grid to win the Formula 1 race at the Hungaroring. more...

1989 Formula 1 Season: Senna Won the Monaco Grand Prix for the Second Time

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna had always been quite special around the Monaco F1 circuit, and he showed his ability again in the 1989 race. more...

Sunbeam Nautilus and Toodles II Racing Cars: Racing Cars from the Pioneering Age of Motoring

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Sunbeam became well known for racing success. That success can be traced back to the company's early competition machines. more...

1969 Formula 1 World Championship: Graham Hill Crashed Seriously in American F1 Race

Category: Formula 1

The Formula 1 season ended with a victory in the Mexican Grand Prix for McLaren driver Denny Hulme. more...

1966 Formula 1 Season: Jack Brabham Dominated the F1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Brabham went on a run of four straight Grand Prix victories during the summer of 1966, including a terrific win at the Nurburgring. more...

1994 F1 Season Review: Michael Schumacher Won Controversial Formula 1 Title

Category: Formula 1

The F1 World Championship was decided when Schumacher and Hill collided at the Australian Grand Prix. more...

1994 F1 Grand Prix Season: Hill and Schumacher Battled for the Formula 1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Schumacher was suspended for two Grands Prix after ignoring a black flag at Silverstone. more...

1994 F1 Racing Season: Schumacher Disqualified at British Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Michael Schumacher and his Benetton team were excluded from more than one Grand Prix during a controversial year in Formula 1. more...

1994 F1 World Championship: A Grand Prix Season Plagued by Serious Accidents

Category: Formula 1

At Monaco Sauber driver Karl Wendlinger was left in a coma after crashing his Formula 1 car. more...

1994 F1 Season: Senna Failed to Score at Opening Two Formula 1 Grands Prix

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna was a strong favourite for the F1 title in 1994, but the Brazilian's season started badly. Michael Schumacher won the first two races. more...

1964 Formula 1 Season: Carel Godin de Beaufort Died in German Grand Prix Crash

Category: Formula 1

Carel Godin de Beaufort was one of F1's most likeable characters, and he was deeply missed following his fatal accident in a Porsche at the Nurburgring. more...

1962 Formula 1 World Championship: Graham Hill Beat Jim Clark to F1 Title

Category: Formula 1

The Formula 1 title was decided in Graham Hill and BRM's favour at the final Grand Prix of the year in South Africa. more...

1962 F1 Season: Graham Hill Won Formula 1 World Championship with BRM

Category: Formula 1

Jim Clark drove the fast but fragile Lotus 25 in 1962, while Graham Hill had a more reliable BRM at his disposal. more...

1998 Formula 1 Racing Season: Ferrari Finished 1-2 in Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Category: Formula 1

After crashing out of the Belgian GP while leading, Michael Schumacher won the next race at Monza. The result meant that he could still win his third F1 title. more...

1998 Formula 1 World Championship: Schumacher Won Three Consecutive F1 Grands Prix

Category: Formula 1

Michael Schumacher once again demonstrated his brilliance in wet conditions at the British GP, while his title rival Mika Hakkinen struggled to keep up. more...

1998 Formula 1 Season: Hakkinen and McLaren Dominated Early F1 Grands Prix

Category: Formula 1

Michael Schumacher realised he would need major improvements from Ferrari if he was to challenge Mika Hakkinen for the Formula 1 title. more...

1983 Formula 1 Racing Season: Nelson Piquet Won F1 World Championship at Final Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

The Formula 1 title was decided at Kyalami, where championship leader Alain Prost retired and Brabham's Nelson Piquet scored the points he needed. more...

1983 Formula 1 World Championship: Alain Prost Became the F1 Title Favourite

Category: Formula 1

Ferrari drivers Tambay and Arnoux were fast in qualifying, but Prost was a master at making his way to the front during Grands Prix. more...

1983 Formula 1 Season: An Emotional Patrick Tambay Won for Ferrari at Imola

Category: Formula 1

The San Marino GP was the final F1 race of Gilles Villeneuve's life. A year later Patrick Tambay was in the number 27 Ferrari, and scored a popular victory. more...

1997 Formula 1 Grand Prix Season: Villeneuve Won the F1 Title Despite Collision with Schumacher

Category: Formula 1

The Formula 1 World Championship was decided in Jacques Villeneuve's favour at the final Grand Prix of the season. more...

1997 Formula 1 Racing Season: Damon Hill Almost Scored Arrow's First F1 Win at the Hungaroring

Category: Formula 1

Gerhard Berger won the German Grand Prix on his return to Formula 1 racing from illness, and just after his father was killed in a plane crash. more...

1997 Formula 1 World Championship: Jacques Villeneuve Crashed Out of Home Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

The Canadian F1 race was marred by a nasty accident suffered by Olivier Panis, which left the Prost driver with shattered legs. more...

1997 Formula 1 Season: Prost Driver Olivier Panis Surprised the F1 Establishment

Category: Formula 1

After crashing out in Australia Jacques Villeneuve got his Formula 1 title campaign back on track with victories in the Brazilian and Argentine Grands Prix. more...

1996 F1 Racing Season: Damon Hill Became Formula 1 World Champion at Suzuka

Category: Formula 1

The F1 title was decided at the final Grand Prix of the season in Japan. Villeneuve crashed out and Hill became champion. more...

1996 F1 Grand Prix Season: Jacques Villeneuve Won at Silverstone and the Hungaroring

Category: Formula 1

Only two drivers were in contention for the Formula 1 World Championship. They were Williams team-mates Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. more...

1996 F1 World Championship: Olivier Panis Drove Superbly to Win the Monaco Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

In Monte Carlo Ligier driver Olivier Panis scored the only Formula 1 GP victory of his career. more...

1996 F1 Season: Damon Hill Finally Won the Formula 1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Grand Prix newcomer Jacques Villeneuve almost won his first ever Formula 1 race in Melbourne. more...

1995 F1 Grand Prix Season: Schumacher Clinched Formula 1 Title at Pacific GP

Category: Formula 1

After a season of errors Damon Hill had to concede the Formula 1 World Championship to Benetton's Michael Schumacher, but the Englishman's time would come. more...

1995 F1 Racing Season: Schumacher Defended Formula 1 World Championship Against Hill

Category: Formula 1

Michael Schumacher won his home Grand Prix at Hockenheim, but Damon Hill responded with victory at the Hungaroring. more...

1995 F1 World Championship: Jean Alesi Finally Won a Formula 1 Race for Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal was the setting for an emotional Grand Prix victory. After years of trying Jean Alesi won an F1 race. more...

1995 F1 Season: Michael Schumacher Successfully Defended Formula 1 Title

Category: Formula 1

Benetton switched from Ford to Renault engines for the 1995 Grand Prix season, and Michael Schumacher used them to win his second F1 World Championship. more...

1988 F1 Season Review: Ayrton Senna Won the Formula 1 World Championship at Suzuka

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna drove an inspired race in the Japanese Grand Prix to take the race win and the F1 title. more...

1988 F1 Racing Season: Enzo Ferrari Died and Berger Won an Emotional Italian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

An era came to an end in August when Enzo Ferrari passed away. Fittingly, his beloved Formula 1 cars finished 1-2 at Monza. more...

1988 F1 World Championship: Ayrton Senna Recorded Six Consecutive Pole Poisitions

Category: Formula 1

The battle for the 1988 Formula 1 title was a private one between McLaren drivers Prost and Senna. more...

1988 F1 Season: Prost and Senna Fought Titanic Formula 1 Title Battle

Category: Formula 1

McLaren and Honda dominated the 1988 Grand Prix season with Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. more...

1987 Formula 1 Racing Season: Mansell Closed on Piquet in the F1 World Championship Chase

Category: Formula 1

Victories in the Spanish and Mexican Grands Prix gave Nigel Mansell a chance of beating his Williams team-mate to the Formula 1 title. more...

1987 Formula 1 World Championship: Memorable F1 Title Fight Between Williams Drivers Piquet and Mansell

Category: Formula 1

Piquet and Mansell traded Grand Prix wins during an unforgettable Formula 1 season. more...

1987 Formula 1 Season: Ayrton Senna Scored the First of Six Monaco Grand Prix Wins

Category: Formula 1

Senna's victory at Monaco in 1987 set the Brazilian on his way to becoming the most successful F1 driver ever in the Grand Prix at Monte Carlo. more...

1986 Formula 1 Racing Season: Nigel Mansell Lost the Title to Alain Prost in Final Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

The 1986 F1 World Championship was decided in Adelaide, where Mansell came tantalisingly close to winning his first Grand Prix title. more...

1986 Formula 1 World Championship: Williams Drivers Piquet and Mansell Competed with Prost for F1 Title

Category: Formula 1

The 1986 Grand Prix season saw Williams, McLaren, Lotus and Benetton all win Formula 1 races more...

1986 F1 Season: Lotus Driver Elio De Angelis Died in a Formula 1 Testing Accident

Category: Formula 1

Grand Prix racing lost a well respected driver in May, 1986. Elio De Angelis was killed driving a Brabham Formula 1 car. more...

1985 Formula 1 World Championship: Alain Prost Won Maiden F1 Title with McLaren

Category: Formula 1

A fourth place finish in the European Grand Prix confirmed Alain Prost as the 1985 Formula 1 World Champion. more...

1985 F1 Racing Season: Two Formula 1 Regulars Died in Sports Car Accidents

Category: Formula 1

Ferrari's Michele Alboreto and McLaren's Niki Lauda battled for superiority in Formula 1 during a tragic few months for motor racing. more...

1985 F1 Season: Alain Prost Finally Won the Formula 1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Alain Prost and McLaren started the 1985 Grand Prix season as title favourites. Elio De Angelis was the surprise leader of the F1 points table for a while. more...

1984 F1 Season Review: McLaren Won the Final Seven Formula 1 Grand Prix Races

Category: Formula 1

Towards the end of the 1984 Grand Prix season Niki Lauda and Alain Prost traded wins, in an enthralling fight for the F1 title. more...

1984 F1 Racing Season: Ayrton Senna and Stefan Bellof Emerged as Formula 1 Talents

Category: Formula 1

At Monaco in 1984 Alain Prost was almost beaten by Toleman, a Grand Prix team with a fraction of McLaren's budget. more...

1984 F1 Season: McLaren Drivers Niki Lauda and Alain Prost Battled for GP Title

Category: Formula 1

Fuel economy rules were introduced for the 1984 Formula 1 season, and proved to be immensely unpopular with the Grand Prix drivers. more...

1968 F1 Racing Season: Ford DFV Powered Several Formula 1 Grand Prix Winners

Category: Formula 1

During the summer of 1968 McLaren and Matra both used the Ford Cosworth DFV engine to seriously challenge Lotus. more...

1968 F1 Season: Graham Hill Won Formula 1 Title for Lotus

Category: Formula 1

Grand Prix racing suffered a massive loss in 1968 when Jim Clark died in a Formula 2 crash. It was fitting that his Lotus team-mate won the championship. more...

Racing Driver Scott Sharp: American Racer Won Inaugural Indy Racing League Title

Category: Auto Racing (general)

After a successful career in the Indycar Series a move to the ALMS has given Scott Sharp a new racing challenge. more...

1956 F1 Season: Ferrari and Maserati Battled for Formula 1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Mercedes drivers Fangio and Moss found themselves without a drive after the German company withdrew in 1955. Fangio went to Ferrari and Moss to Maserati. more...

Racing Driver David Brabham: Australian Drove in Formula 1 with Brabham and Simtek

Category: Auto Racing (general)

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. more...

Indycar Driver Vitor Meira: Brazilian Racing Driver Competes in the Indycar Series

Category: Indy Racing

Vitor Meira is long overdue an Indycar Series victory. He has finished second on two occasions in the Indy 500. more...

1955 Formula 1 Season: Juan-Manuel Fangio Crowned F1 World Champion

Category: Formula 1

Fangio and Mercedes dominated Grand Prix racing in 1955, but the company suffered a disaster at Le Mans, which led to their withdrawal from the sport. more...

Christmas Gifts for Motor Racing Fans: Gift Ideas for Sports Car and Formula 1 Enthusiasts

Category: Auto Racing (general)

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. more...

Gianni Morbidelli: Italian Formula 1 Driver Raced Once for Ferrari in a Grand Prix

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Gianni Morbidelli had a disjointed F1 career with several GP teams. Adelaide was the scene of his only appearance for Scuderia Ferrari. more...

How to Organise a Burns Supper: Hosting a Party to Celebrate the Scottish Poet Robert Burns

Category: Large Scale Entertaining

A guide to planning a Burns Supper, in celebration of the great Scottish bard Rabbie Burns. Burns Night is celebrated on January 25th each year. more...

F1 Driver Pedro Diniz: Brazilian Grand Prix Racer for Ligier, Forti, Arrows and Sauber

Category: Formula 1

Family money eased Pedro Diniz's progression to Formula 1. He raced in the category for six seasons, in a Grand Prix career which featured several spectacular accidents. more...

St Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland: Apostle Crucified by the Romans Became Scottish Icon

Category: Scottish History

Little is known about the life of St Andrew, who went from being a humble fisherman to become the patron saint of Scotland, where a town is named after him. more...

Italian F1 Driver Ivan Capelli: Talented Racer Suffered at Ferrari During Grand Prix Career

Category: Formula 1

After paying his dues driving for the small Leyton House March team Ivan Capelli earned a move to Ferrari. The experience effectively ended his Formula 1 career. more...

Formula 1 Driver Andrea de Adamich: Italian Driver Raced for Alfa-Romeo and Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

Andrea de Adamich, like so many F1 drivers from Italy, endured a torrid time at Ferrari. Away from Grand Prix racing he found success in sports car competition. more...

Bruno Senna Eyes Honda Formula 1 Drive: Nephew of Ayrton Senna on Course for 2009 F1 Race Seat

Category: Formula 1

Honda have long been associated with the Senna name. Ayrton Senna used their engines to win three Formula 1 titles, and his nephew may renew the family connection. more...

1980 F1 Racing Season: Formula 1 Title Decided at Canadian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Alan Jones pipped Nelson Piquet to the Formula One World Championship after a controversial Canadian GP. more...

1980 F1 Season: Alan Jones Wins Formula 1 World Championship for Williams

Category: Formula 1

Defending champions Ferrari were nowhere in 1980, struggling against the better ground-effect technology of other Grand Prix teams. more...

Michele Alboreto: Italian Racing Driver Starred for Ferrari in Formula 1

Category: Formula 1

For a brief period Michele Alboreto appeared to be the natural successor to Alberto Ascari, but Ferrari became uncompetitive. He was killed in a racing car in 2001. more...

Coloni F1 Team: Italian Team Lasted Four Seasons in Formula One Grand Prix Racing

Category: Formula 1

Enzo Coloni's team was highly successful in Formula 3 but struggled in Formula 1 against better funded Grand Prix outfits. more...

The Scottish Poet Robert Burns: Ploughman Poet Who Became Scotland's Favourite Bard

Category: Historical Biographies (general)

Robert "Rabbie" Burns rose from humble beginnings to become renowned in 18th century literary circles. His poems and songs are still enjoyed today. more...

Eifelland Formula 1 Team: German Caravan Company's F1 GP Racing Attempt

Category: Formula 1

Rolf Stommelen drove the extraordinary Eifelland Formula One car in 1972, with little success. The Grand Prix team closed down before the end of the season. more...

Token F1 Team: Tom Pryce, David Purley and Ian Ashley Drove British Formula 1 Car

Category: Formula 1

The Token Formula One car was a tidy design, but the fledgling Grand Prix team never had the money to compete with the big guns in motor racing. more...

Lost Talents of Formula 1: Stuart Lewis-Evans and Chris Bristow

Category: Formula 1

Two of the most promising British drivers of their era barely had time to show their skills in F1. Lewis-Evans and Bristow both died in Grand Prix races tragically young. more...

Force India Swap Ferrari for McLaren-Mercedes: New Deal for Formula 1 Team with Grand Prix Wins the Target

Category: Formula 1

The ambitious owner of Force India has opted to end his team's Ferrari contract early, to begin a technical relationship with McLaren-Mercedes in F1. more...

Fabrizio Barbazza: Italian Racing Driver Competed in Formula 1 and Indycars

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Fabrizio Barbazza was a talented racing driver but had a frustrating career. After impressing in Indycars he struggled in Formula 3000 and Formula 1. more...

Indy 500 Driver Jerry Karl: Racing Driver Competed Six Times at Indianapolis

Category: Indy Racing

Jerry Karl suffered from financial restrictions, appalling reliability and second-rate racing cars at the Indianapolis 500. more...

Gerhard Mitter: Sports Car Ace Killed at 1969 German Grand Prix

Category: Auto Racing (general)

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

Masten Gregory: American Racing Driver Won Le Mans 24 Hours in a Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

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. more...

Chris Amon's F1 Team: Racing Driver Drove His Own Grand Prix Car

Category: Formula 1

After years of driving for other teams, including Ferrari and Matra, Chris Amon decided to enter his own Formula 1 car in the 1974 World Championship. more...

The Life Formula 1 Team: Italian F1 Squad Used W12 Engine During 1990 GP Season

Category: Formula 1

The Life Formula One car was so slow during 1990 that it would have struggled to qualify for a Formula 3000 race. more...

Bugatti Type 32 "Tank" and Voisin Laboratoire: Unique French Grand Prix Racing Cars

Category: Auto Racing (general)

The 1923 French GP entry included the monocoque Voisin Laboratoire, which used aircraft technology, and the Bugatti Type 32, which featured innovative aerodynamics. more...

The Andrea Moda Formula 1 Team: Disastrous Italian Formula One Effort

Category: Formula 1

Andrea Moda quickly became the laughing stock of the F1 paddock in 1992. The Italian team didn't even last the season in Grand Prix racing. more...

Cullen Skink Recipe: Smoked Haddock Soup: How to Make the Scottish Fish Soup, an Ideal Winter Warmer

Category: Recipes (general)

The village of Cullen in Scotland is best known for its famous soup, Cullen Skink. It is easy to cook, providing an extremely tasty and filling meal. more...

Cisitalia F1 Car: Ambitious Porsche Formula 1 Project

Category: Formula 1

If the Cisitalia Formula One car had been properly developed it may have been a very successful Grand Prix racer. Instead, the project with Porsche was doomed to failure. more...

Bizarre Formula 1 Cars: The Ferrari 312T6 Six-wheeler and Cosworth 4WD F1 Machines

Category: Formula 1

Cosworth entered their 4WD Formula One car for a Grand Prix in 1969 but it never appeared. Ferrari tested but never raced its 312T6 during 1977. more...

Strange Formula 1 Cars: The Sacha-Gordine and Bugatti Type 251 F1 Cars

Category: Formula 1

Sacha Gordine and Bugatti both tried Formula One in the 1950s. Between them they managed a solitary Grand Prix start. more...

Unusual Formula 1 Cars: The Lotus 56B Gas Turbine and Tyrrell P34 Six-wheeler

Category: Formula 1

Lotus and Tyrrell both pushed the boundaries of Formula 1 design in the 1970s. Gas turbines and six wheels were both seen in Grand Prix racing. more...

Isle of May Submarine Disaster: The Battle of May Island

Category: WW I History

In January 1918 the Royal Navy lost two submarines and over 100 men in a tragic wartime accident. more...

Paul Warwick: British Racing Driver killed in F3000 Accident

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Paul Warwick was hoping to follow his brother into Formula 1, but suffered a fatal accident at Oulton Park in Formula 3000. He was awarded the title posthumously. more...

1953 F1 Season: Ascari and Ferrari Won Second Formula One World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Maserati hoped to threaten Ferrari's dominance in 1953, but they only managed a single victory. Ascari won back-to-back Formula 1 titles. more...

1952 F1 Season: Formula 1 World Championship Dominated by Alberto Ascari

Category: Formula 1

Following Alfa's withdrawal Ferrari became the team to beat in Grand Prix racing. Alberto Ascari was the Italian team's number one driver. more...

1954 F1 Season: Formula 1 Grand Prix Motor Racing Season Review

Category: Formula 1

Ferrari and Maserati were the pace-setters in the early part of the 1954 Formula One season, but that changed with the arrival of Mercedes-Benz. more...

2008 Brazilian GP Preview: Hamilton and Massa in F1 Title Decider at Interlagos

Category: Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton leads the Formula 1 World Championship but rival Felipe Massa will be racing on home soil at the Brazilian Grand Prix. more...

1951 Formula 1 Season: Fangio Won His First F1 Title in an Alfa Romeo

Category: Formula 1

Ferrari challenged Alfa's dominance in the second half of the 1951 Formula One season, and the title was decided at the Spanish Grand Prix. more...

1950 Formula 1 Season: F1 Races at Bremgarten, Spa-Francorchamps, Reims and Monza

Category: Formula 1

The Formula One World Championship was decided in the final race, the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. It was Giuseppe Farina who claimed the honour in an Alfa Romeo. more...

Gifts for Formula 1 Fans: Alternative Presents for F1 and Motor Racing Fanatics

Category: Formula 1

Instead of books or DVDs a memorable day out can be an extra special gift for fans of Formula One. Goodwood and Donington both offer unforgettable experiences. more...

1979 F1 World Championship: Formula 1 Races at Zandvoort, Monza, Montreal and Watkins Glen

Category: Formula 1

Jody Scheckter won the 1979 Formula One World Championship at Monza. His Ferrari team-mate Gilles Villeneuve won the final race of the year at Watkins Glen. more...

1979 Formula 1 Season: F1 Grand Prix Races at Jarama, Zolder and Monaco

Category: Formula 1

While Ligier and Ferrari continued to win races a third force was emerging in the shape of Alan Jones, Clay Regazzoni and Williams. more...

French GP Cancelled for 2009: Funding Withdrawn for Formula 1 Grand Prix at Magny-Cours

Category: Formula 1

The FFSA are not prepared to finance the French GP at Magny-Cours, meaning that the race will be missing from the 2009 Formula One calendar. more...

John Ellis, Executioner: Englishman Famous for Hanging Notorious Criminals

Category: Historical Biographies (general)

John Ellis's career as an executioner spanned more than two decades, but his profession took a heavy toll on him. more...

Formula 1 1972: Austrian, Italian, Canadian and US F1 Races

Category: Formula 1

Emerson Fittipaldi and Lotus clinched the Formula One World Championship at the Italian Grand Prix. more...

1972 F1 Season: Argentine, South African, Spanish and Monaco Formula One Races

Category: Formula 1

The 1972 Formula 1 season saw Jackie Stewart and Emerson Fittipaldi battling for supremacy, but Stewart's year was interrupted by illness. more...

2008 Japanese F1 Race: Fernando Alonso Wins for Renault, Hamilton and McLaren Falter

Category: Formula 1

In the latest round of the Formula 1 World Championship Alonso scored his second Grand Prix victory of the year. Ferrari driver Massa closed the points gap to Hamilton. more...

1973 Formula 1 Racing Season: British, Dutch and German Formula One Grand Prix Races

Category: Formula 1

Emerson Fittipaldi injured himself at Zandvoort, handing the advantage to Jackie Stewart in the chase for the F1 title. Roger Williamson was killed in the same race. more...

1973 F1 Season: Formula One Grand Prix Motor Racing

Category: Formula 1

The 1973 Formula 1 World Championship developed into a battle between Emerson Fittipaldi's JPS Lotus and Jackie Stewart's Tyrrell. more...

Peter Collins, Racing Driver: Famous 1950s Formula 1 and Sports Car Driver

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Peter Collins was the archetypal English gentleman, but also a very talented racing driver. He competed in Formula 1, Formula 2 and sports cars with great success. more...

1974 F1 Racing Season: A Review of the French, British, German and Austrian Formula 1 Races

Category: Formula 1

In the summer of 1974 Ronnie Peterson, Jody Scheckter, Clay Regazzoni and Carlos Reutemann all tasted victory in Formula One Grands Prix. more...

1974 F1 Season: A Review of Formula One Grand Prix Motor Racing

Category: Formula 1

The 1974 Formula 1 season was decided in the last race, with Emerson Fittipaldi and McLaren claiming the World Championship. more...

Formula 1 1978: 1978 Italian, US East and Canadian Formula 1 Grands Prix

Category: Formula 1

Mario Andretti won the F1 World Championship at Monza, but it came at a terrible cost. His team-mate Ronnie Peterson crashed at the same event and subsequently died. more...

1978 Formula 1 Season: 1978 Belgian, Spanish, Swedish and French F1 Races

Category: Formula 1

Two extraordinary F1 cars emerged during the 1978 Grand Prix season. The Lotus 79 and the Brabham fan-car. The Brabham only raced once before it was banned. more...

Canadian GP Missing from 2009 F1 Calendar: FIA Issue Revised GP Calendar and Canada Loses Formula 1 Race

Category: Formula 1

The Canadian Grand Prix was notable by its absence from a revised 2009 F1 calendar. The season will end at the new Abu Dhabi circuit. more...

Sebastien Loeb Wins Spanish WRC Round: Frenchman Takes Fourth WRC Victory in Rallye de Espana

Category: Rally Racing

Sebastien Loeb was peerless during the latest WRC round in Spain. He led from start to finish, with his Spanish team-mate Dani Sordo making it a Citroen 1-2. more...

Piquet's F1 Drive Under Threat from Di Grassi: Renault Formula 1 Director Pat Symonds Praises Test Driver

Category: Formula 1

Nelson Piquet has had a disappointing maiden Formula 1 season. Comments from Pat Symonds at Renault will put further pressure on the Brazilian. more...

Formula 1 Memorabilia: Collecting F1 Models, Autographs, Magazines and Race Programmes

Category: Formula 1

There is a vast amount of F1 memorabilia and it can be difficult to decide what to collect. F1 models, autographs, magazines and race programmes are all popular choices. more...

1976 Formula 1 Season: Ferrari and McLaren in Battle for F1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Niki Lauda and his Ferrari 312 T2 seemed unstoppable, until the Formula 1 title race reached Germany. Lauda crashed and suffered life threatening injuries. more...

Lotus F1 Driver Ronnie Peterson: Swedish Formula 1 Star Killed at Monza in 1978

Category: Formula 1

Ronnie Peterson drove for March, Tyrrell and Lotus during his final three Formula 1 seasons. He died in 1978 after a crash during the Italian GP at Monza. more...

Ronnie Peterson: Swedish Formula 1 Racing Driver

Category: Formula 1

Ronnie Peterson's early racing career was undertaken in home-made machinery, but his talent ensured he made it all the way to Formula 1 with March, Lotus and Tyrrell. more...

2008 Japanese GP Preview: Hamilton and Massa Continue F1 Title Battle at Fuji

Category: Formula 1

After Ferrari's disastrous pit-stop in the Singapore GP Felipe Massa will be keen to close the gap in the Formula 1 World Championship to McLaren's Lewis Hamilton. more...

Formula 1 1975: F1 Races at Zandvoort, Paul Ricard and Silverstone

Category: Formula 1

James Hunt scored a memorable victory at the Dutch GP, the first F1 win for Hesketh. At Silverstone Emerson Fittipaldi won a chaotic British GP. more...

1975 F1 Season: Formula 1 Grand Prix Motor Racing Review

Category: Formula 1

Emerson Fittipaldi was the defending champion in 1975 but Niki Lauda and Ferrari were the class of the F1 field. more...

1971 Formula 1 Season: Dutch, French, British and German F1 Races

Category: Formula 1

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. more...

Formula 1 1970: F1 Races at Monza, Mont Tremblant, Watkins Glen and Mexico City

Category: Formula 1

F1 suffered another tragedy at the Italian GP when Jochen Rindt died. Despite this the Austrian became the only posthumous Formula 1 World Champion for Lotus. more...

1970 F1 Season: Belgian and Dutch Formula 1 Grands Prix

Category: Formula 1

Pedro Rodriguez scored a memorable win for BRM at Spa-Francorchamps but June 1970 saw F1 lose two drivers when Bruce McLaren and Piers Courage were killed. more...

Christmas Gifts for F1 Fans: A Selection of Very Exclusive Formula 1 Presents

Category: Formula 1

Three extra special F1 gifts for Grand Prix fans. A lavish book, highly detailed model cars and the chance to drive a real Formula 1 machine. more...

F1 World Champion Jackie Stewart: Formula 1 Title Winner with Tyrrell Cars in 1971 and 1973

Category: Formula 1

Stewart won the 1971 title in Tyrrell's first F1 car. In 1972 illness hampered his title charge but the Scot was World Champion again a year later. more...

Scottish F1 Driver Jackie Stewart: Formula 1 Legend Won 27 Grands Prix for Tyrrell

Category: Formula 1

After lighting up Formula 3 driving for Ken Tyrrell, Stewart made his Formula 1 debut for BRM, alongside Graham Hill. It was the start of a great Grand Prix career. more...

Colin McRae: Scottish WRC Champion Killed in Helicopter Accident

Category: Rally Racing

Colin McRae was arguably the most spectacular WRC driver in history, driving for Subaru, Ford, Skoda and Citroen. World Champion in 1995, he died in a helicopter crash. more...

A Guide for Visiting the Scottish Borders: Galashiels, Melrose, Selkirk and Peebles are Tourist Favourites.

Category: Scotland Travel

Visitors to the Borders region of Scotland have a wide choice of places to see. In the summer months the area is popular with both tourists and Scottish holidaymakers. more...

Jody Scheckter: South African F1 World Champion Started GP Career with McLaren.

Category: Formula 1

Jody Scheckter was the wild man of Formula 1 in his first season. Driving for McLaren he courted controversy before winning his first Grands Prix with Tyrrell. more...

Didier Pironi: Controversial French F1 Driver Drove for Tyrrell, Ligier and Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

Didier Pironi was an exceptional talent who was at the centre of a turbulent Formula 1 season in 1982 which saw Gilles Villeneuve killed and his own GP career ended. more...

Steve Hislop, TT and Superbike Legend: Scottish Rider with Multiple Isle of Man Victories

Category: Motorcycle Racing

One of the greatest TT and Superbike racers in motorcycling history, Steve Hislop had an exceptional career in top-level bike racing. more...

2008 Singapore GP Preview: Formula 1's First Night Race on Exciting New Circuit

Category: Formula 1

Singapore wil be the venue for F1's first ever night race. Hamilton, Massa and the rest will have just a few hours to master the new floodlit circuit. more...

The Best Villages in Fife to Visit: A Selection of Interesting Villages Around Fife, Scotland

Category: Scotland Travel

For visitors wishing to escape from town and city life, Fife has many fascinating villages to visit. Four of the best for tourists are described here. more...

A Guide for Visiting Loch Ness: Tourist Information for the Home of the Famous Scottish Monster

Category: Scotland Travel

Loch Ness lies close to the city of Inverness, in the Scottish Highlands. The loch is a tourist hotspot with breathtaking scenery, quaint villages and a certain monster. more...

Peter Revson: American F1 Driver and Can-Am Champion

Category: Formula 1

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. more...

Unusual Indy 500 Cars: Strange Pre-war Indianapolis 500 Racers

Category: Indy Racing

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was intially built as a testing ground for road cars. Before long it was the Indy 500 which became a proving ground for racing cars. more...

Ricardo Rodriguez: Mexican Formula 1 and Sports Car Driver

Category: Formula 1

Mexico's Ricardo Rodriguez was one of F1's greatest talents in the early 1960s but died at his home Grand Prix meeting in 1962. more...

François Cevert: French F1 Driver Killed at Watkins Glen

Category: Formula 1

François Cevert was France's great Formula 1 hope in the 1970s, as team-mate to Jackie Stewart in the Tyrrell Grand Prix team. more...

Verona Tourist Guide: North Italian City Famous for Romeo and Juliet

Category: Italy Travel

The historic city of Verona, in the north of Italy, is a haven for tourists eager to experience its Roman Arena and the famous balcony from Shakespeare's play. more...

Tourist Guide for Perth in Scotland: History and Tourist Attractions in the Scottish Town

Category: Scotland Travel

Perth promotes itself as, "The Ideal Centre", and it does offer a great base from which to see Scotland. Perth is also a popular tourist destination in its own right. more...

Tourist Guide for the Fife Coastal Path: Elie and Earlsferry to Cellardyke, East Neuk Fishing Villages

Category: Scotland Travel

Walkers can explore numerous old fishing communities on this section of the Fife Coastal Path, many of which offer superb restaurants and accommodation. more...

The Fife Coastal Path, Scotland: North Queensferry to Kinghorn, A Scenic and Historic Tourist Trail

Category: Scotland Travel

The Fife Coastal Path begins at the village of North Queensferry. From there it visits Inverkeithing, Dalgety Bay, Aberdour, Burntisland and Kinghorn. more...

Piers Courage, F1 Driver: British Formula 1 Driver

Category: Formula 1

For a few years in the late sixties F1 driver Piers Courage was one of Britain's best known sportsmen and society figures. Tragically he died during the 1970 Dutch GP. more...

Tourist Guide for St Andrews in Fife, Scotland: Visitor Attractions, History and Accommodation

Category: Scotland Travel

St Andrews is a town in the north-east of Fife, best known as the home of golf. It is a place where history belnds seamlessly with a modern, thriving student community. more...

Unusual Haunted Places in Scotland: Scottish Ghost Stories from Strange Locations

Category: Scotland Travel

From the top of a mountain to an isolated beach, Scotland has a plethora of ghostly tales. Tourists can explore the country's more unusual haunted places. more...

Tourist Guide for Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland: Visitor Attractions, Accommodation and Entertainment in Dunfermline

Category: Scotland Travel

Dunfermline offers a number of places for tourists to explore. It is also an excellent base from which to explore the rest of Scotland. more...

Great Lost Talents of 1950s Motor Racing: Wally Campbell, Onofre Marimon and Bill Smith

Category: Auto Racing (general)

In the decade following the Second World War, NASCAR, Formula 1 and sports car racing all lost highly promising drivers. more...

Swede Savage, Indy 500 Driver: Talented Young Driver Who Died at Indianapolis

Category: Indy Racing

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. more...

Tourist Guide for Anstruther in Fife, Scotland: Sightseeing, Local Attractions and Accommodation in Fishing Village

Category: Scotland Travel

Anstruther, in the East Neuk of Fife, offers a relaxing break for tourists. Breathtaking scenery and a vibrant local community make it a memorable place to stay. more...

Interesting Pubs in Edinburgh, Scotland: Public Houses in the Capital City of Scotland

Category: Scotland Travel

The city of Edinburgh boasts hundreds of inns, pubs and taverns. Many of these are centuries old and tourist attractions in their own right. more...

Alternative Tourist Guide to Edinburgh: Exploring the Dark Side of Scotland's Capital

Category: Scotland Travel

Edinburgh has some intriguing history to explore. These sites are all located near Edinburgh Castle and are within easy walking distance of many hotels and guest houses. more...

2008 Hungarian GP Preview: Formula 1 Race in Istanbul

Category: Formula 1

As the F1 circus regroups in Hungary the title battle remains a closely fought affair between Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa, Kimi Raikkonen and Robert Kubica. more...

Robert Dunlop: Motorcycle Racing Legend Killed at North West 200

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Robert Dunlop was one of road-racing's most successful competitors with numerous TT and NW 200 victories. more...

2008 Monaco GP Preview: F1 World Championship Reaches Monte Carlo

Category: Formula 1

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. more...

2008 Turkish GP Qualifying: Massa's Turkish Delight

Category: Formula 1

Felipe Massa stormed to pole while Heikki Kovalainen made an impressive return following his accident in Spain. more...

Austrian GP History, 1997 - 2003: F1 at the A1-Ring

Category: Formula 1

Austria returned to the F1 calendar with a redesigned circuit. more...

Austrian GP History, 1975 - 1981: History of F1 in Austria

Category: Formula 1

Mark Donohue lost his life and Vittorio Brambilla crashed after winning the race. more...

San Marino GP History, 1998 - 2006: Formula 1 Racing at Imola

Category: Formula 1

Michael Schumacher won the race six times. more...

San Marino GP History, 1985 - 1991: Imola Formula 1 Race

Category: Formula 1

Elio De Angelis scored his final win and Gerhard Berger survived an enormous accident. more...

Martin Finnegan: TT Rider Killed at Tandragee 100

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Irish road racer Martin Finnegan has died in an accident during the Tandragee 100. more...

Dutch GP History, 1970 - 1973: F1 in Holland

Category: Formula 1

Piers Courage and Roger Williamson lost their lives at Zandvoort. more...

Dutch GP History, 1950 - 1961: History of Formula 1 in Holland

Category: Formula 1

Zandvoort established itself as a World Championship venue and BRM scored their first win at the track. more...

British GP History, 1988 - 1995: Formula 1 at Silverstone

Category: Formula 1

Silverstone established itself as the permanent home of Formula 1 in Britain and Mansell Mania visited the circuit. more...

British GP History, 1975 - 1979: UK F1 Races

Category: Formula 1

James Hunt and McLaren were controversially disqualified while Williams scored their first Grand Prix win at Silverstone. more...

British GP History, 1963 - 1969: Formula 1 in the UK

Category: Formula 1

Jim Clark dominated the race in the sixties as the British GP visited yet another new venue. more...

British GP History, 1926 - 1955: History of the British Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

The post-war British GP found a home at Silverstone, an old wartime airfield. It was also where the Formula 1 World Championship started. more...

Timo Glock Biography: German Toyota F1 Driver

Category: Formula 1

Timo Glock appeared to have disappeared off the Formula 1 radar but, in 2008, he's back with a venegance. more...

Nico Rosberg: Son of 1982 F1 World Champion Keke Rosberg

Category: Formula 1

Nico Rosberg has an F1 World Champion father but he has reached the top because of his own talent. He drives for Williams, the same team that Keke won the title with. more...

2008 Chinese MotoGP Preview: MotoGP Visits Shanghai

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Lorenzo and Pedrosa enter the weekend level on points while Rossi plans a fightback. more...

Monaco GP History, 1984-1995: Monte Carlo F1 Street Circuit

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna bettered Graham Hil's record, taking six wins around the streets of Monte Carlo. more...

Monaco GP History, 1963-1974: History of Monaco's F1 Race

Category: Formula 1

In the sixties Graham Hill became the first five-time winner of the race. more...

Monaco GP History, 1929-1939: History of the Monaco Grand Prix

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Monaco is the jewel in the crown of the F1 World Championship but the race was initially conceived as a means enhance the status of the local automobile club. more...

Troy Bayliss Biography: The Great Australian Motorcycle Racer

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Troy Bayliss is currently competing in his final season of Superbike racing. He will leave fans of the sport with many great memories. more...

Jeff Krosnoff: The Life of the Californian Racing Driver

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Jeff Krosnoff was just reaching the peak of his career when he was killed during the 1996 CART season. more...

Gilles Villeneuve: A Formula 1 Icon Remembered

Category: Formula 1

Despite only winning six F1 races Gilles Villeneuve is widely regarded as one of motor racing's greatest ever drivers. more...

Henri Toivonen: Finland's Exciting Young Rally Talent Remembered

Category: Rally Racing

Henri Toivonen's name is revered by rally fans the world over. His brief but brilliant career assured his place in rallying history. more...

Female Racing Drivers: Women in Motor Racing

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Danica Patrick is the latest in a line of female racing drivers that can be traced back to the sport's earliest days. more...

Indy 500 History, 1909 - 1945: History of the Indianapolis 500

Category: Indy Racing

Initially conceived as a testing ground for road cars the circuit at Indianapolis soon became one of the world's great motor racing venues. more...

2008 Spanish Formula 1 GP: Ferrari Reign in Spain

Category: Formula 1

Raikkonen put in a peerless drive to extend his points lead while Kovaleinen proved the strength of modern F1 cars. more...

2008 Spanish GP 2nd Practice: Raikkonen Fastest

Category: Formula 1

Kimi Raikkonen ends up fastest but a resurgent Renault team pushes him hard. more...

2008 Isle of Man TT Preview: 101 Years of Tourist Trophy Racing

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Last year saw the Isle of Man TT celebrate its centenary. 2008 sees the return of familiar faces and some promising newcomers. John McGuiness will be the man to beat. more...

Jim Clark in NASCAR: The story of Clark's one and only NASCAR appearance

Category: NASCAR

In 1967 Jim Clark received an offer to compete in NASCAR, which the Formula 1 legend enthusiastically accepted. more...

1994 San Marino Grand Prix: Remembering Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger

Category: Formula 1

The 1994 F1 race at Imola saw the death of Ayrton Senna, just one day after the loss of Roland Ratzenberger. It remains Formula 1's blackest weekend. more...

2008 Bahrain GP Preview: Formula 1 Visits Sakhir for Bahrain Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

The F1 title race reaches Bahrain for the third round of the Grand Prix season, with Ferrari and McLaren strong favourites. more...

1990s Formula 1 History: Review of Grand Prix Racing, 1990 - 1999

Category: Formula 1

Mansell wins at last, Senna dies at Imola, Schumacher revives Ferrari and the Flying Finn takes back-to-back titles in a pivotal F1 decade. more...

Sebastian Vettel: Youngest Ever F1 Race Winner with Monza Victory

Category: Formula 1

On his way to Formula 1 Sebastian Vettel has consistently proved himself in every category he's competed in. At the 2008 Italian GP he won his first F1 race. more...

Sébastien Bourdais Biography: Champcar and Toro Rosso F1 driver Sébastien Bourdais

Category: Formula 1

Bourdais is embarking on his maiden Formula 1 season after four Champcar titles. He will have high hopes for his Grand Prix racing future. more...

1970s Formula 1 History: Review of Grand Prix Racing, 1970 - 1979

Category: Formula 1

Rindt wins posthumously, Stewart retires, Lauda survives, Williams victorious at last and Villeneuve makes his mark. more...

2008 Malaysian GP Preview: Formula 1 Visits Sepang for Malaysian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

After the chaos of Melbourne, the Formula 1 form book remains unclear. McLaren lead the title race, Ferrari need points and BMW seek their first win. more...

Kazuki Nakajima: Son of Japanese Lotus and Tyrrell F1 Driver Satoru Nakajima

Category: Formula 1

Twenty years after his father raced in Formula 1for Lotus-Honda, Kazuki is hoping to make his mark on the Grand Prix world. more...

Roger Williamson, David Purley and Holland 1973: Williamson, Purley and the Dutch F1 Tragedy at Zandvoort

Category: Formula 1

Zandvoort was a great setting for a Formula 1 race, but in 1973 it became infamous for the most shameful episode in Grand Prix history. more...

Jim Clark, Formula 1 Legend: 40th Anniversary of the Death of Jimmy Clark, Grand Prix Great

Category: Formula 1

It is now four decades since double Formula 1 World Champion Jim Clark perished at Hockenheim. Racing fans everywhere will be remembering one of the greatest ever. more...

Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils: Printable Jack o' Lantern Templates for Halloween on the Internet

Category: Crafts (general)

Pumpkin carving stencils can be obtained for free on the web. A guide to some of the best sites offering printable stencils for Jack o' Lantern carving at Halloween. more...

Free Printable Christmas Decorations: Christmas Printables and Decoration Ideas on the Web

Category: Holiday Entertaining

A guide to websites offering free printable Christmas decorations. Choose from a wide selection of Christmas printables and decoration ideas. more...

2009 Singapore Grand Prix Preview: Night Race is Round 14 of the Formula 1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello will continue their F1 title fight at the Singapore night race. Meanwhile, Renault and Nelson Piquet are at war with each other. more...

Free Printable Halloween Masks: Online Sources for 2D and 3D Halloween Mask Templates

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Printable party masks for Halloween are available for free on many websites, suitable for kids and adults. Ideal for trick or treating. more...

Free Halloween Stencils: Online Sources for Pumpkin Carving Patterns, Masks and Decorations

Category: Holiday Entertaining

Websites offering free Halloween stencils, patterns and templates. Ideal for making Halloween masks and for carving Jack o' lanterns. more...

2009 Italian Grand Prix Preview: Round 13 of the Formula 1 World Championship at Monza

Category: Formula 1

The Italian GP at Monza is the final European round of the 2009 F1 season. Ferrari will be aiming for a home victory while Brawn and Red Bull fight for the title. more...

2009 Belgian Grand Prix Preview: Formula 1 World Championship Round 12 at Spa-Francorchamps

Category: Formula 1

The 2009 F1 title race continues to be led by Jenson Button, but his Brawn GP team-mate Rubens Barrichello has narrowed the gap ahead of the Belgian GP. more...

Memorable French Formula 1 Drivers: Great F1 Grand Prix Talents from France

Category: Formula 1

France has produced some of the world's best Grand Prix drivers. French Formula 1 history is full of great winners, unfulfilled talents and tragic accidents. more...

Halloween Party Decorations: Ideas for Decorating a House Indoors and Outdoors at Halloween

Category: Entertaining (general)

All Hallow's Eve is a great excuse to hold a horror themed party. Halloween party decorations are an essential part of hosting a successful Halloween gathering. more...

Piper Alpha Oil Rig Disaster: The Worst Oil Rig Accident in History

Category: Modern British History

The Piper Alpha platform was destroyed in 1988 by a series of explosions. The North Sea oil rig accident cost more lives than any other offshore disaster. more...

Handy Tips for Buying a Car: New and Used Car Advice for Buyers

Category: Buying a Car

Purchasing a new car can be complicated, while shopping for a used car presents even more potential problems. The process can be made easier with a car buying guide. more...

2009 European Grand Prix Preview: Michael Schumacher Cancels Formula 1 Return

Category: Formula 1

F1 legend Michael Schumacher was due to replace Felipe Massa at Ferrari, but a neck injury has prevented the return of an F1 legend. more...

Markus Höttinger: Brilliant Austrian Racing Driver Killed in 1980 at Hockenheim

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Markus Höttinger could have been the natural successor to his countryman Niki Lauda in Formula 1. Instead, he died in a freak accident during a Formula 2 race. more...

Noah Hutson Interview: Kansas City Kart Racer

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Although only 13 years old Noah Graham Hutson is already used to winning motor races. His ultimate goal is Formula 1. more...

Toro Rosso Formula 1 Driver Jaime Alguersuari: British F3 Champion signs for Red Bull Junior F1 Team

Category: Formula 1

Toro Rosso have announced that British Formula 3 champion Jaime Alguesuari will drive for them in Formula 1, making the Spaniard the youngest F1 driver in history. more...

2009 Hungarian Grand Prix Preview: Formula 1 World Championship Race at the Hungaroring

Category: Formula 1

The Hungarian GP should see a titanic battle between Brawn GP and Red Bull. Mark Webber will be high on confidence after scoring his maiden F1 win last time out. more...

2009 German GP Preview: F1 World Championship Race at the Nurburgring on July 12th

Category: Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber and Red Bull head to the German Grand Prix with renewed optimism after a crushing 1-2 in the last Formula 1 race at Silverstone. more...

2009 British Grand Prix Preview: F1 World Championship Race at Silverstone on June 21st

Category: Formula 1

Jenson Button has only failed to win once so far in the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship. His next target is a home victory in the British GP at Silverstone. more...

2009 Turkish GP Preview: F1 Race at Istanbul Park Grand Prix Circuit

Category: Formula 1

Felipe Massa may be the driver who stops Jenson Button's winning run. The Ferrari driver has won the last three Formula 1 races in Turkey. more...

1911 Indy 500: Harroun and Marmon Won First Indianapolis 500

Category: Indy Racing

Ray Harroun won the inaugural Indy 500 driving his unique Marmon Wasp. Ralph Mulford finished second in controversial circumstances. more...

2009 Indy 500 Grid: Helio Castroneves and Penske on Pole for 93rd Indianapolis

Category: Indy Racing

The Brickyard celebrates its centenary in 2009 with the staging of the 93rd Indy 500 on May 24th, where Castroneves, Briscoe and Franchitti make up the front row. more...

2009 Monaco Grand Prix Preview: A Guide to the Formula 1 Race in Monte Carlo

Category: Formula 1

Brawn GP and Jenson Button continue to lead the pack as the F1 circus reaches Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix, in the race's 80th anniversary year. more...

2009 Spanish GP Preview: Formula 1 Race at the Circuit de Catalunya

Category: Formula 1

Ferrari and McLaren will be hoping to challenge newcomers Brawn GP at the Spanish Grand Prix, after an unpredictable start to the F1 season. more...

Renault Formula 1 Team: History of Renault in F1 Grand Prix Racing

Category: Formula 1

Renault has achieved success in Formula 1 both as an engine supplier and as a constructor. The French manufacturer has several F1 World Championships to its credit. more...

2009 Chinese GP Report: Vettel Wins Shanghai Formula 1 Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Red Bull scored a maiden F1 victory in China, with Sebastian Vettel winning the GP ahead of his team-mate Mark Webber. more...

François Cevert and Watkins Glen: Tyrrell F1 Driver Won 1971 US Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Cevert's Formula 1 career was inextricably linked with Watkins Glen. After scoring his sole GP win there he was killed in qualifying two years later at the same circuit. more...

2009 BTCC Drivers and Teams: British Touring Car Championship Entry List

Category: Auto Racing (general)

The 2009 BTCC season promises to be as exciting as ever, with several new entrants aiming to challenge defending champion Fabrizio Giovanardi and his VX Racing team. more...

2009 Chinese Grand Prix Preview: Formula 1 Race at Shanghai International Circuit

Category: Formula 1

A look ahead to the Chinese F1 GP with details of drivers, teams, weather and tickets. more...

2009 F1 Team and Driver Guide: Formula 1 World Championship Contenders

Category: Formula 1

A look at the drivers and teams competing in F1 Grand Prix racing, including Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, BMW Sauber and Brawn GP. more...

2009 Australian GP Review: Brawn and Button Win on Formula 1 Debut

Category: Formula 1

Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello made it a 1-2 finish for the new Brawn GP team in a thrilling F1 race at Albert Park. more...

2009 Australian GP Preview: F1 World Championship Begins in Melbourne

Category: Formula 1

The 2009 Formula 1 season gets underway at the Albert Park circuit. The new Brawn GP team has emerged as unexpected favourites for the Australian Grand Prix. more...

Stefan Bellof: German Formula 1 and Sports Car Legend

Category: Auto Racing (general)

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

Toro Rosso F1 Driver Sébastien Buemi: Swiss Red Bull Formula 1 Racer

Category: Formula 1

Sébastien Buemi will be hoping to emulate the Formula 1 achievements of his predecessor in the Toro Rosso Grand Prix team. more...

The Life and Crimes of Dick Turpin: The Real Story of the English Highwayman

Category: Criminals/Outlaws

Dick Turpin was a career criminal who stole, tortured and killed. Despite this, he is remembered as a heroic figure, and a gentleman among highwaymen. more...

Joakim Bonnier: Swedish Formula 1 and Sports Car Driver Killed at Le Mans

Category: Auto Racing (general)

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

1969 Formula 1 Season: Matra Driver Jackie Stewart Won the F1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Stewart won four out of five Grand Prix races at the beginning of the 1969 Formula 1 season. more...

1959 F1 World Championship: Stirling Moss Almost Won the Formula 1 Title

Category: Formula 1

Moss looked on course to become F1 champion, but retired from the lead of the year's final Grand Prix. The title went to Brabham. more...

2001 Formula 1 Season: Ralf Schumacher Won San Marino Grand Prix for Williams

Category: Formula 1

The BMW powered Williams turned out to be one of the revelations of the F1 season, in the hands of Schumacher and Montoya. more...

2000 Formula 1 Review: Schumacher and Ferrari Clinched F1 Title at Suzuka

Category: Formula 1

After years of trying Michael Schumacher finally won the Formula 1 World Championship in a Ferrari. more...

2000 Formula 1 World Championship: Barrichello Won Extraordinary German Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Mika Hakkinen was all set to win the F1 race at Hockenheim, until the intervention of a disgruntled ex-Mercedes employee. more...

1957 Formula 1 Season: Brooks and Moss won British Grand Prix in a Vanwall

Category: Formula 1

Aintree in 1957 was the setting for an historic event, as a British car won an F1 World Championship GP for the first time. more...

1958 F1 World Championship: Luigi Musso and Peter Collins Died in Formula 1 Accidents

Category: Formula 1

The summer of 1958 was a tragic time for Grand Prix racing. Ferrari lost two top drivers in F1 crashes at Reims and the Nurburgring. more...

2000 Formula 1 Season: David Coulthard Won the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone

Category: Formula 1

After winning the British GP Coulthard survive a plane crash, before completing a heroic drive to second place at the Circuit de Catalunya. more...

1999 F1 Review: Hakkinen, Irvine and Frentzen Battled for Formula 1 Title

Category: Formula 1

Jordan's Heinz-Harald Frentzen won his second F1 race of the year at Spa. It helped make him an unlikely challenger for the World Championship. more...

1999 F1 World Championship: Frentzen Scored Surprise Victory in French Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Heinz-Harald Frentzen's win at Magny-Cours confirmed the Jordan driver as a dark horse in the race for the Formula 1 title. more...

1999 F1 Season: Eddie Irvine Won the First Grand Prix of the Year for Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

Irvine won the Australian Formula 1 race, but Mclaren showed devastating pace before Coulthard and Hakkinen retired. more...

1958 Formula 1 Season: Vanwall Became F1 Grand Prix Team to Beat

Category: Formula 1

As the season progressed the Vanwall emerged as the best car in Formula 1. Stirling Moss won at Zandvoort in one, and Tony Brooks took victory in the Belgian GP. more...

1958 F1 Season: Moss and Cooper Stunned Ferrari in Argentine Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

No-one expected Stirling Moss's tiny rear-engine Cooper to challenge for victory, but they won the opening Formula 1 race of the season with clever tactics. more...

1993 Formula 1 Grand Prix Season: Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost's Rivalry Ended at Australian GP

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna won the F1 race in Adelaide. It would be the final victory of the Brazilian's career. more...

1993 F1 Racing Season: Damon Hill Scored Maiden Formula 1 Grand Prix Win at Hungaroring

Category: Formula 1

After coming close in previous races Damon Hill finally won his fist F1 race at the Hungarian GP. more...

1993 F1 World Championship: Senna Destroyed the Opposition in European Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna produced one of the geatest drives in Formula 1 history to win the Grand Prix at Donington Park for McLaren. more...

1961 Formula 1 Season: Ferrari Dominated the F1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

The battle for the Formula 1 title was between Ferrari drivers Phil Hill and Wolfgang von Trips. more...

1967 Formula 1 World Championship: Denny Hulme Clinched F1 Title at Mexican Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

The Formula 1 title fight went down to the last race of the season. Hulme beat his employer Brabham to the crown. more...

1967 Formula 1 Season: Jim Clark Won First Time Out in the Lotus 49 F1 Car

Category: Formula 1

At Zandvoort the Ford DFV engine was used for the first time. Clark used it to win the Dutch Grand Prix. more...

1965 F1 World Championship: Jim Clark Secured Formula 1 Title with German Grand Prix Victory

Category: Formula 1

Clark won the 1965 Formula 1 World Championship with three races still to run. more...

1965 F1 Season: Jim Clark and Lotus Dominated the Formula 1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Jim Clark started the season as he meant to continue, taking his Lotus to a crushing victory in the South African Grand Prix. more...

1963 F1 World Championship: Jim Clark Won Formula 1 Title at Monza

Category: Formula 1

Jim Clark and Lotus strolled to the F1 crown in 1963, winning seven out of ten Grand Prix races. more...

1963 F1 Season: Jim Clark Won the Formula 1 World Championship with Lotus

Category: Formula 1

Graham Hill won the first race of the Grand Prix season for BRM, but Jim Clark soon stamped his authority on the title chase. more...

1960 Formula 1 Season: Disaster Struck at the Belgian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

The F1 race at Spa was marred by the deaths of two British drivers, Chris Bristow and Alan Stacey. more...

1959 Formula 1 Season: Jean Behra Died at the AVUS Racing Circuit in Germay

Category: Formula 1

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. more...

1993 F1 Season Review: Senna Won Monaco Grand Prix and Led the Formula 1 Title Chase

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna scored his sixth and final Monaco GP vistory, breaking Graham Hill's previous record. more...

1992 Formula 1 Season Review: Mansell and Senna Crashed at Final Grand Prix in Adelaide

Category: Formula 1

Gerhard Berger won the final F1 race of 1992, the Australian GP. more...

1993 F1 Season: Alain Prost Renewed Formula 1 Rivalry with Ayrton Senna

Category: Formula 1

The Williams was the best F1 car during 1993, but Ayrton Senna refused to admit defeat and scored several unlikely victories for McLaren. more...

1992 Formula 1 Racing Season: Mansell Won the Title and Schumacher Won a Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Nigel Mansell clinched the F1 title as early as the Hunagarian GP, while Michael Schumacher scored his maiden victory at Spa. more...

1991 Formula 1 Racing Season: Senna Responded to Mansell's Title Challenge with Two F1 Wins

Category: Formula 1

Honda responded to the threat from Mansell and Honda by providing Senna with a more powerful engine for the remaining Grand Prix races. more...

1992 F1 World Championship: Senna Finally Beat Mansell in the Monaco Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

After winning the season's opening five Grand Prix races Mansell was finally beaten in the Monaco Formula 1 race. more...

1992 F1 Season: Nigel Mansell Finally Became Formula 1 World Champion

Category: Formula 1

The Williams-Renault FW14 was almost ubeatable during the 1992 Grand Prix season in the hands of Nigel Mansell. more...

1991 Formula 1 Season Review: Mansell Refused to Admit Defeat in F1 World Championship Chase

Category: Formula 1

The Spanish Grand Prix produced a thrilling few moments of racing, as Mansell and Senna went head-to-head at 200 mph in their Formula 1 cars. more...

1991 F1 Racing Season: Senna Twice Ran Out of Fuel in Formula 1 Grand Prix Races

Category: Formula 1

Nigel Mansell always excelled at the British GP, and in 1992 he did it again. His title rival Ayrton Senna's Mclaren ran out of fuel. more...

1991 F1 World Championship: Mansell Lost the Canadian Grand Prix in Extraordinary Circumstances

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna continued to be unbeatable around the streets of Monaco in a Formula 1 car. more...

1991 F1 Season: Senna and McLaren Started the Grand Prix Season with a Win

Category: Formula 1

After their title deciding crash in Suzuka at the end of the 1991 Formula 1 season, all eyes were on Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost again. more...

1990 Formula 1 Season Review: Lotus Driver Martin Donnelly Survived a Huge Crash at Jerez

Category: Formula 1

Martin Donnelly had his F1 career ended by a horrifying crash during the Spanish Grand Prix Weekend. more...

1990 F1 Racing Season: Ayrton Senna Won a Chaotic Belgian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Spa-Francorchamps was a driver's circuit, and McLaren's Ayrton Senna excelled in the Formula 1 race there. more...

1990 Formula 1 World Championship: Mansell Announced Retirement at the British Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Nigel Mansell had a frustrating year with Ferrari, while his team-mate Alain Prost challenged for the F1 title. more...

1990 F1 World Championship: Senna Proved Unbeatable Again in the Monaco Formula 1 Race

Category: Formula 1

At Monaco Ayrton Senna won the Grand Prix for the third time in his F1 career. more...

1990 Formula 1 Season: Senna and Balestre Fought a Bitter War of Words Before F1 Season

Category: Formula 1

Prost moved to Ferrari in 1990, but it did little to dampen the fierce rivalry between the Frenchman and his former McLaren team-mate Senna. more...

1989 Formula 1 World Championship: Alain Prost Won Formula 1 Races at Paul Ricard and Silverstone

Category: Formula 1

McLaren driver Prost won his home race, the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard. more...

1989 F1 World Championship: Thierry Boutsen Won Maiden Formula 1 Grand Prix in Canada

Category: Formula 1

Alain Prost finally got the better of his McLaren team-mate Ayrton Senna at the Phoenix street circuit. more...

1989 F1 Season: Senna and Prost Became Biggest Rivals in Formula 1 History

Category: Formula 1

The fight for the 1989 F1 World Championship was a bitter one between McLaren team-mates Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. more...

1965 Formula 1 World Championship: Ginther Won First F1 Grand Prix for Honda

Category: Formula 1

The final race of the 1.5 litre formula saw Honda and Richie Ginther both take maiden victories. more...

1966 Formula 1 World Championship: Jack Brabham Won Third F1 Title

Category: Formula 1

Jack Brabham clinched the Formula 1 World Championship with two races still to run. Jim Clark won a Grand Prix in the unloved Lotus-BRM. more...

1966 F1 Season: Jack Brabham Won Formula 1 World Championship in Own Car

Category: Formula 1

F1 switched to a three litre formula in 1966, resulting in an eclectic mixture of designs. The Repco powered Brabhams weren't the quickest, but they were reliable. more...

1994 Formula 1 Grand Prix Season: Schumacher and Hill Decided F1 World Championship at Final Race

Category: Formula 1

Damon Hill became the Williams number one following Ayrton Senna's death at Imola. He responded well by pushing Michael Schumacher all season. more...

1994 Formula 1 Racing Season: Schumacher Disqualified Again at Belgian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Benetton incurred the wrath of the FIA at Spa-Francorchamps, but Schumacher was still on track to win the F1 World Championship. more...

1994 Formula 1 World Championship: Nigel Mansell Returned to F1 with Williams at the French Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Coulthard lost his Formula 1 drive at Williams to veteran Mansell. The 1992 World Champion did not come cheaply. more...

1994 Formula 1 Season: Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna Died at Imola

Category: Formula 1

The San Marino Grand Prix weekend was one of the blackest in F1 history. more...

1964 Formula 1 World Championship: Jim Clark Lost the F1 Title on Last Lap of the Season

Category: Formula 1

Clark and Lotus came agonisingly close to winning the World Championship in the final Grand Prix of the year. more...

1964 F1 Season: John Surtees Won Formula 1 Title with Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

Surtees made history in 1964, becoming the first person ever to win the World Championship on both two and four wheels. more...

1962 Formula 1 Season: Dan Gurney Scored Porsche's Maiden F1 Victory in French Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

The French GP returned to Rouen in 1962, and Gurney lasted the distance to win an historic race for Porsche. more...

1998 F1 Grand Prix Season: Mika Hakkinen Won Maiden Formula 1 World Championship at Suzuka

Category: Formula 1

When Michael Schumacher stalled at the start of the Japanese GP it effectively handed the F1 title to Mika Hakkinen and McLaren. more...

1998 F1 Racing Season: Michael Schumacher's Formula 1 Title Charge Faltered

Category: Formula 1

After winning three consecutive Grands Prix Schumacher had disastrous outings at the A1 Ring and Hockenheim, while Hakkinen won both races. more...

1998 F1 World Championship: Michael Schumacher Won Canadian Formula 1 Race

Category: Formula 1

Schumacher and Ferrari were victorious in the Canadian Grand Prix, a race littered with accidents and safety car periods. more...

1998 F1 Season: Mika Hakkinen Won the Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren

Category: Formula 1

McLaren were the surprise pace setters at the start of the 1998 Grand Prix season, with Hakkinen winning the first two races. more...

1983 F1 Racing Season: Piquet Closed on Prost in Formula 1 World Championship Battle

Category: Formula 1

Towards the end of the 1983 Grand Prix season the Brabham team found a performance advantage, allowing Nelson Piquet to challenge championship leader Alain Prost. more...

1983 F1 World Championship: Spa-Francorchamps Returned to the Formula 1 Calendar

Category: Formula 1

In the Detroit Grand Prix Michele Alboreto scored a memorable victory for the Tyrrell team. more...

1983 F1 Season: Nelson Piquet Won Second Formula 1 Title with Brabham

Category: Formula 1

The 1983 Grand Prix season produced a variety of winners, as the normally aspirated teams battled against the more powerful turbo F1 cars. more...

1997 F1 Grand Prix Season: Michael Schumacher Dominated Wet Belgian Formula 1 Race

Category: Formula 1

At Monza David Coulthard won McLaren's second Grand Prix of the 1997 F1 season. more...

1997 F1 Racing Season: Formula 1 Title Battle Between Villeneuve and Schumacher

Category: Formula 1

Michael Schumacher won the French Grand Prix, but Jacques Villeneuve responded with victory at Silverstone. more...

1997 F1 World Championship: Michael Schumacher Recorded Third Monaco Grand Prix Victory

Category: Formula 1

Frentzen won his maiden Formula 1 race at Imola, while Michael Schumacher confirmed his status as the best driver in GP racing with an incredible drive at Monaco. more...

1997 F1 Season: Villeneuve and Schumacher Fought for the Formula 1 Title

Category: Formula 1

McLaren scored their first victory in 50 F1 races at the Australian Grand Prix. more...

1996 Formula 1 Grand Prix Season: Schumacher Won at Spa-Francorchamps and Monza for Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

Damon Hill made an unforced error during the Italian GP, allowing Ferrari to score a home victory. Despite this, he remained the F1 title favourite. more...

1996 Formula 1 World Championship: Jacques Villeneuve Challenged Damon Hill for F1 Title

Category: Formula 1

Michael Schumacher drove an inspired race in atrocious conditions to win the Spanish Grand Prix. more...

1996 Formula 1 Racing Season: Jacques Villeneuve Won Maiden Grand Prix at the Nurburgring

Category: Formula 1

Damon Hill started the 1996 F1 season well, but his team-mate Jacques Villeneuve showed that he was capable of fighting for the title. more...

1995 Formula 1 Grand Prix Season: Hakkine Suffered a Serious Accident at Australian GP

Category: Formula 1

The 1995 F1 season ended on a low note, when Mika Hakkinen crashed his McLaren in Adelaide and was left seriously injured. more...

1995 Formula 1 Racing Season: Schumacher and Hill Crashed Again in Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Category: Formula 1

At Monza Johnny Herbert was a surprise winner, scoring his second F1 victory of the season after Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher collided with each other. more...

1995 Formula 1 World Championship: Johnny Herbert Won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Category: Formula 1

Hill and Schumacher collided again, this time while disputing the lead of the F1 race at Silverstone. The Benetton driver continued to lead the World Championship. more...

1995 Formula 1 Season: F1 Remembered Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger at Imola

Category: Formula 1

Nigel Mansell made two appearances for McLaren before giving up and leaving Formula 1 Grand Prix racing for good. more...

Stig Blomqvist: Swedish Rally Great Won WRC Title with Audi

Category: Rally Racing

After staying loyal to Saab for many year Stig Blomqvist moved to Audi and duly won the World Rally Championship, driving a Group B Quattro. more...

1988 Formula 1 Racing Season: Senna Used Aggressive Tactics on Prost in Portuguese Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna made it clear to Alain Prost that he was intent on winning his maiden F1 World Championship. more...

1988 Formula 1 World Championship: Ayrton Senna Scored Four Straight Grand Prix Wins for McLaren

Category: Formula 1

McLaren driver Ayrton Senna embarked on a winning run in F1 during the summer of the 1988 GP racing season. more...

1988 Formula 1 Season: Ayrton Senna Crashed Out of the Monaco Grand Prix Lead

Category: Formula 1

At Monte Carlo Senna made a rare mistake, ending his day in the barriers after leading the F1 race comfortably. more...

1987 F1 Season Review: Piquet Won the Formula 1 Title in a Williams-Honda

Category: Formula 1

Nigel Mansell lost any chance of winning the Grand Prix title when he injured himself in an accident before the Japanese GP at Suzuka. more...

1987 F1 Racing Season: Nelson Piquet Became the Formula 1 Title Favourite

Category: Formula 1

Piquet used an active suspension Williams to win the Italian GP, while Prost broke Stewart's record of 27 Formula 1 victories. more...

1987 F1 World Championship: Piquet and Mansell Emerged as the Main Formula 1 Title Contenders

Category: Formula 1

Ayrton Senna was a title challenger early in the 1987 Grand Prix season, but Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet soon caught him up. more...

1987 F1 Season: Williams Drivers Piquet and Mansell in Bitter Formula 1 Title Fight

Category: Formula 1

Mansell lost the 1986 F1 World Championship in dramatic circumstances. He started 1987 as one of the title favourites, along with his Williams team-mate Piquet. more...

1986 F1 Racing Season: Nigel Mansell was the Formula 1 Title Favourite

Category: Formula 1

As the Grand Prix season neared its conclusion it seemed increasingly unlikely that anyone would catch Williams driver Nigel Mansell. more...

1986 F1 World Championship: Williams and McLaren Fought for Grand Prix Title

Category: Formula 1

Nigel Mansell's Formula 1 title challenge gained momentum during the summer of 1986 as the Williams driver scored Grand Prix victories in Canada, France and Britain. more...

1986 Formula 1 Season: Prost, Mansell and Piquet Battled for the F1 World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Alain Prost and McLaren started 1986 as defending champions. The main threat to their Formula 1 title came from Williams. more...

1985 F1 World Championship: Alain Prost and McLaren Won Multiple Grand Prix Races

Category: Formula 1

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

1985 Formula 1 Season: Alain Prost and Michele Alboreto Battled for the F1 World Title

Category: Formula 1

Elio De Angelis led the Formula 1 points standings for a while, but victory in the Canadian Grand Prix gave Michele Alboreto top spot. more...

1984 Formula 1 World Championship: Lauda Pipped Prost to the F1 Title at Estoril

Category: Formula 1

The 1984 F1 season saw the title decided in the final race of the year, the Portuguese Grand Prix. Niki Lauda won his third Grand Prix championship in a McLaren. more...

Formula 1 1984: Nelson Piquet and Brabham Won Consecutive F1 Races

Category: Formula 1

Keke Rosberg gave Honda their first Grand Prix win since the Japanese company's return to Formula 1. Meanwhile, Niki Lauda and Alain Prost remained the title favourites. more...

1984 Formula 1 Season: Epic F1 World Championship Battle with Lauda and Prost

Category: Formula 1

After winning three of the first four Grands Prix it was clear that McLaren would be genuine Formula 1 title contenders. more...

1968 Formula 1 World Championship: Graham Hill and Lotus Won the F1 Title

Category: Formula 1

The 1968 Formula 1 championship came down to a three way fight at the final Grand Prix between Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart and Denny Hulme. more...

1968 Formula 1 Season: Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart and Denny Hulme Fought for F1 Title

Category: Formula 1

During the 1968 Grand Prix season new forces emerged in Formula 1. Jackie Stewart and Tyrrell started winning, as did the McLaren team. more...

Honda's Early Years in Formula 1: Japanese Company Started Grand Prix Racing in 1964

Category: Formula 1

Honda have a rich heritage in F1 motor racing. It all began in 1964 with a single Grand Prix car for unknown American driver Ronnie Bucknum. more...

1956 Formula 1 Season: Fangio Won Fourth F1 World Championship with Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

The 1956 Formula 1 title was decided in the final race. An unselfish Peter Collins gifted his team-mate and title rival Juan-Manuel Fangio his car. more...

Miki Biasion: Italian Rally Driver Won Two WRC Titles with Lancia

Category: Rally Racing

For two seasons Miki Biasion ruled the roost in the World Rally Cahmpionship. All but one of his victories were scored while driving a Lancia. more...

F1 Driver Luca Badoer: Italian Test Driver for Ferrari Grand Prix Team

Category: Formula 1

Luca Badoer is held in high regard by Ferrari for his testing abilities. With a little more luck he may also have proved to be a successful Formula 1 racing driver. more...

F1 Driver Roberto Moreno: Brazilian Grand Prix Star Raced with Benetton in Formula 1

Category: Formula 1

Roberto Moreno had the ability to be a Grand Prix winner, but fate was against him during a frustrating Formula 1 career. more...

1955 F1 Season: A Review of the Grand Prix Motor Racing Season

Category: Formula 1

Lancia were expected to challenge Mercedes during the 1955 Formula 1 season, but the Italian team was rocked by the death of their number one driver. more...

The Blitzen Benz Racing Cars: German Racer Set Land Speed Records in Europe and America

Category: Auto Racing (general)

The Blitzen Benz was faster than any plane or train in existence at the time. After a brief racing career in Europe the car found fame stateside. more...

Thierry Boutsen: Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner in a Williams

Category: Formula 1

Thierry Boutsen was, for many years, a mainstay of F1 racing. The Belgian driver served his Grand Prix aprrenticeship with Arrows before finding success with Williams. more...

Boley Pittard: Racing Driver from Jersey Fatally Injured in Formula 3 Car at Monza

Category: Auto Racing (general)

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. more...

Jean-Christophe Boullion: French Racing Driver Competed in Formula 1 with Sauber

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Jean-Christophe Boullion landed an F1 race seat despite his lack of experience in Grand Prix cars. After a short F1 career he switched to Le Mans prototype racing. more...

Formula 1 Driver Chico Serra: Brazilian Racer Drove in F1 with Fittipaldi and Arrows

Category: Formula 1

Chico Serra impressed early in his racing career, but never got to drive a competitive Formula 1 car. After Grand Prix racing he turned to stock cars. more...

Piercarlo Ghinzani: Italian Formula 1 Driver Raced for Osella

Category: Formula 1

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

Scottish Hogmanay Celebrations: History and Future of New Year's Eve Festival in Scotland

Category: Scottish History

A history of the Scottish festival of Hogmanay, including the customs and traditions which have inspired New Year celebrations worldwide. more...

Ayrton Senna's Great Wet Weather Drives: Brazilian Formula 1 Driver Excelled in the Rain

Category: Formula 1

Throughout his F1 career Ayrton Senna displayed a very special ability when it rained during a Grand Prix. more...

1980 Formula 1 Season: Alan Jones and Nelson Piquet Battled for F1 Championship

Category: Formula 1

Williams and Brabham fought throughout the 1980 Grand Prix season for supremacy. Meanwhile, Alfa-Romeo driver Patrick Depailler was killed at Hockenheim. more...

Great Wet Weather Racing Drivers: Dick Seaman, Jackie Stewart and Pedro Rodriguez

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Seaman was one of pre-war Grand Prix racing's best wet weather drivers. Stewart excelled in wet Formula 1 races and Rodriguez dominated sportscar racing. more...

Hamilton to Race Hoy at Race of Champions: F1 World Champion to Battle Olympic Cycling Champion

Category: Auto Racing (general)

The 2008 Race of Champions will be the setting for a fascinating race between Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton and triple gold medal winner Chris Hoy. more...

Robert Burns 250th Anniversary Celebrations: Special Events to Honour the Scottish Bard Rabbie Burns

Category: Scottish History

January 25th, 2009 is an important date for fans of the great Scottish poet Robert Burns. It marks the 250th anniversary of his birth. more...

Antonio Ascari: Italian Racing Driver Killed at 1925 French Grand Prix

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Antonio Ascari started motor racing at a comparatively late stage in his life, but soon became one of Italy's best Grand Prix drivers, winning races for Alfa Romeo. more...

Trojan F1 Team: British Formula 1 Effort Competed in Eight Grand Prix Races

Category: Formula 1

Trojan appeared to be a Formula One team with serious potential, but its brilliant designer and talented driver struggled in GP racing because of financial limitations. more...

Raul Boesel: Brazilian F1, Sports Car and Indycar Driver

Category: Auto Racing (general)

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. more...

Unique Accommodation in Scotland: Unusual Places to Stay on a Scottish Vacation

Category: Scotland Travel

Visitors to Scotland can enjoy an extra special holiday by staying on an island paradise, in an old church, or in a converted mill. more...

Ingo Hoffman, Racing Driver: Brazilian Racer Drove in Formula 1 for Copersucar Fittipaldi

Category: Auto Racing (general)

After a short F1 career with the Fittipaldi team Ingo Hoffman became a stock car racing legend in his native Brazil. more...

Jan Opperman, Christian Racing Driver: Sprint Car Legend Drove in Two Indy 500 Races

Category: Indy Racing

Jan Opperman was unique among racing drivers. The former hippie combined his motor racing career with being a Christian preacher. more...

A Tribute to Greg Moore: Canadian Racing Driver Killed During 1999 CART Season

Category: Indy Racing

Greg Moore is widely regarded in motor racing as one of the great lost talents of recent times. The Canadian racing driver was already a CART superstar by the age of 24. more...

Alex Caffi: Italian F1 Driver Raced for Osella, Dallara, Arrows and Andrea Moda

Category: Formula 1

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. more...

Arturo Merzario's F1 Team: Italian Racing Driver Raced Own Formula 1 Car in Grand Prix Racing

Category: Formula 1

Arturo Merzario showed incredible resilience by designing and building his own Formula One car, competing against far better funded Grand Prix teams. more...

Eurobrun F1 Team: Italian-Swiss Formula 1 Grand Prix Racing Team

Category: Formula 1

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

The Benz Tropfenwagen and Alfa Romeo 512: Rear Engined Grand Prix Cars

Category: Auto Racing (general)

The Benz Tropfenwagen was innovative but suffered from a lack of power. The Alfa Romeo 512 copied Auto-Union but never started a Grand Prix. more...

The Andrea Moda F1 Team: Italian Car Qualified for One Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Roberto Moreno achieved a miracle at Monaco by starting the Grand Prix in his Andrea Moda. A few months later the Italian Formula 1 team was finished. more...

Weird Formula 1 Cars: The Ferrari 312 B3 Spazzaneve and March 2-4-0

Category: Formula 1

Mauro Forghieri designed the 312 B3 Spazzaneve to test principles he later used on the successful 312T. March followed Tyrrell's lead and built a six-wheeled F1 car. more...

Radial Engined Grand Prix Cars: The Monaco-Trossi and Guidobaldi Racing Cars

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Radial engines were traditionally used for powering aircraft, but two extraordinary Grand Prix cars embraced them, although neither raced. more...

Weird F1 Cars: The DB Monomill and BRM P67 Formula 1 Racers

Category: Formula 1

DB Panhard built a tiny 750cc racer and hoped to compete in Formula One, while BRM constructed a promising four-wheel drive car but then lost interest. more...

Subaru and Coloni in Formula 1: Japanese Car Giant's Grand Prix Disaster

Category: Formula 1

Subaru thought it would be a good idea to enter F1 in 1990, but the season was a huge disappointment. With a slow, overweight car the team never pre-qualified. more...

Strange F1 Cars: The Brabham BT46B Fan Car and Williams FW08D Six-wheeler

Category: Formula 1

Brabham's fan car won a Grand Prix before the technology was banned. Williams set incredible test times with their six-wheeler but it never raced in Formula 1. more...

The Soham Train Explosion: Village Saved by Bravery of Railwaymen During World War Two

Category: WW II History

In 1944 Soham village was almost obliterated by a train laden with bombs. The residents were saved by an astonishing display of courage, unique in railway history. more...

David Purley: British Formula 1 Racing Driver

Category: Formula 1

David Purley was awarded the George Medal for his selfless act of bravery at the 1973 Dutch GP when he tried in vain to save his fellow Formula 1 driver Roger Williamson. more...

1953 Formula 1 Season: Ascari Won Formula One Title in Ferrari 500

Category: Formula 1

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. more...

1952 Formula 1 Season: British, German, Dutch and Italian F1 Races

Category: Formula 1

No-one could match the pace of Alberto Ascari and Ferrari in 1952. The Italian driver secured his first Formula One title at the German Grand Prix. more...

1954 Formula 1 Season: Fangio Won Second F1 Title with Mercedes-Benz

Category: Formula 1

Fangio and Mercedes dominated the second half of the 1954 Formula One World Championship. more...

Jock Taylor, Sidecar World Champion: Scottish Motorcycle Racer Killed in 1982 Finnish GP

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Jock Taylor won four Isle of Man TT races and claimed the 1980 Sidecar World Championship on a Yamaha outfit. He died at Imatra in August, 1982. more...

2008 Chinese Formula 1 Race: Hamilton and McLaren Defeat Ferrari in Shanghai

Category: Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton moved a step closer to winning the 2008 F1 World Championship with a dominant display at the Chinese Grand Prix. more...

1951 F1 Season: Second Formula 1 World Championship Season

Category: Formula 1

Alfa-Romeo were once again the dominant force at the start of the 1951 Formula One season, but they would taste defeat at the hands of an ex-employee, Enzo Ferrari. more...

1950 F1 Season: First Season of the Formula One World Championship

Category: Formula 1

The inaugural Formula 1 World Championship was dominated by Alfa Romeo. Giuseppe Farina, Luigi Fagioli and Juan-Manuel Fangio battled for the title. more...

Carel Godin de Beaufort: Dutch Aristocrat Raced in Formula 1 with Porsche

Category: Formula 1

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. more...

Formula 1 1979: French, British, German and Austrian F1 Grand Prix Races

Category: Formula 1

Alan Jones and Williams dominated the second half of 1979, but they were not a threat to Jody Scheckter for the Formula One World Championship. more...

1979 F1 Season: Argentine, Brazilian, South African and US GP West Formula 1 Races

Category: Formula 1

Ligier dominated the first two Formula One races of 1979, but the next two Grands Prix went the way of Gilles Villeneuve and Ferrari. more...

Manfred Winkelhock: German Formula 1 Driver Killed at Mosport

Category: Formula 1

Manfred Winkelhock drove for Arrows, ATS, RAM and Brabham in his F1 career, only to die in a Group C Kremer Porsche at the Mosport circuit in Canada. more...

James Billington, Executioner: Member of the Famous Execution Family

Category: Historical Biographies (general)

James Billington was a member of a family of executioners. His sons followed him into the criminal justice trade, although only one lived into old age. more...

1972 Formula 1 Season: Formula One Grand Prix Motor Racing

Category: Formula 1

Emerson Fittipaldi took a firm hold on the 1972 F1 title chase as his main rival, Jackie Stewart, battled illness. At the Nurburgring, Jacky Ickx starred for Ferrari. more...

2008 Chinese Formula 1 Preview: Hamilton, Massa and Kubica Battle for Formula One Title in China

Category: Formula 1

After disappointing races for Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa in Japan, Robert Kubica has emerged as a genuine F1 World Championship contender. more...

Formula 1 1973: A Review of the Austrian, Italian, Canadian and US Formula One Races

Category: Formula 1

Jackie Stewart secured the 1973 F1 World Championship at Monza but, at Watkins Glen, he lost his Tyrrell team-mate François Cevert in a qualifying accident. more...

1973 Formula 1 Season: A Review of the Belgian, Monaco, Swedish and French F1 Races

Category: Formula 1

Jackie Stewart scored victories in the 1973 Belgian and Monaco Grands Prix. Ronnie Peterson was deprived a win on the last lap at Anderstorp but won in France. more...

Peter Collins, F1 driver: British Formula 1 and Sports Car Driver Killed at Nurburgring

Category: Formula 1

In 1956 Peter Collins signed for Ferrari. He won three Formula One Grands Prix for the team before dying in Germany in 1958. more...

Formula 1 1974: Emerson Fittipaldi Won F1 World Championship in a McLaren

Category: Formula 1

The Formula One title battle went down to the wire at the US Grand Prix, where Ferrari and Tyrrell both faltered, leaving the way clear for McLaren's Emerson Fittipaldi. more...

1974 Formula 1 Season: A Review of the Spanish, Belgian, Monaco, Swedish and Dutch F1 Races

Category: Formula 1

The 1974 Formula One title battle developed into a fight between Niki Lauda, Clay Regazzoni, Emerson Fittipaldi and Jody scheckter. more...

Ferrari Ditch Pit Stop Lights for Lollipop: Will Pit Stop Failures Cost Massa the Formula 1 World Championship?

Category: Formula 1

Ferrari have finally decided to retire their innovative pit stop system after it again cost the team F1 championship points in Singapore. more...

1978 F1 Racing Season: 1978 British, German, Austrian and Dutch Formula 1 Races

Category: Formula 1

Unless they broke down, Andretti and Peterson seemed unstoppable in their Lotus 79s. Reutemann managed to win at Brands Hatch but the JPS cars were soon back on top. more...

1978 F1 Season: A Review of Formula 1 Grand Prix Motor Racing

Category: Formula 1

The 1978 F1 season was dominated by Lotus and their ground-effect cars. Brabham produced the BT46 fan-car but it was banned. Mario Andretti became World Champion. more...

Al Keller and Jaguar's 1954 NASCAR Win: The Story of the First Ever Victory for a Foreign Car in NASCAR

Category: NASCAR

At Linden Airport in 1954 Al Keller made history by taking his Jaguar XK120 to victory in a NASCAR race. It would be 54 years before another foreign car won. more...

Bayliss Wins Third World Superbike Championship: Australian Rider Scores 50th WSB Victory at Magny-Cours

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Troy Bayliss will end his astonishing World Superbike career on a high after claiming his third title at Magny-Cours in France. more...

Formula 1 Memorabilia to Collect: F1 Prints, Paintings, Helmets, Bodywork, Tyres and Books

Category: Formula 1

There is great demand for Formula 1 memorabilia, with fans of the sport keen to own a unique piece of Grand Prix history. more...

Formula 1 1976: F1 Grand Prix Motor Racing World Championship

Category: Formula 1

Niki Lauda made a miraculous recovery from his Nurburgring crash to return to an F1 car at Monza, but it was James Hunt who took the title. more...

1976 F1 Season: Formula 1 Grand Prix Motor Racing Review

Category: Formula 1

The 1976 F1 season was arguably the most exciting in history. Niki Lauda and James Hunt fought for the title in a year filled with controversy and intense racing. more...

F1 Driver Ronnie Peterson: Formula 1 Grand Prix Legend with March, Lotus and Tyrrell

Category: Formula 1

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. more...

1973 Formula 1 World Champion Jackie Stewart: In 1973 the Scottish F1 Driver Won His Final Grand Prix Title

Category: Formula 1

The 1973 Formula 1 season was going perfectly for Jackie Stewart and Tyrrell as they won the World Championship, but at the final race François Cevert was killed. more...

1975 F1 Racing Season: Formula 1 Races at the Nurburgring, Zeltweg, Monza and Watkins Glen

Category: Formula 1

Mark Donohue was killed at the Austrian GP and Niki Lauda clinched the F1 World Championship at Monza. Graham Hill and Tony Brise both died in a plane crash. more...

1975 Formula 1 Season: A Review of the F1 Grand Prix Races in Monaco, Belgium and Sweden

Category: Formula 1

Niki Lauda scored the maiden win for the Ferrari 312T in the 1975 Monaco GP. It was the first of several F1 victories for the Austrian and Ferrari. more...

Formula 1 1971: F1 Grand Prix Season Review

Category: Formula 1

Jackie Stewart won the F1 World Championship at the Austrian Grand Prix. Jo Siffert died at a non-championship F1 race at Brands Hatch. more...

1971 F1 Season: Formula 1 Grand Prix Motor Racing Review

Category: Formula 1

Tyrrell started the 1971 F1 season with a car of their own construction and 1969 champion Jackie stewart driving. He dominated the year to take his second F1 title. more...

1970 Formula 1 Review: French, British, German and Austrian F1 Races

Category: Formula 1

Through the summer of 1970 Jochen Rindt extended his lead at the top of the Formula 1 World Championship, driving the innovative Lotus 72. more...

1970 F1 Racing Season: Formula 1 Grand Prix Season Review

Category: Formula 1

The 1970 F1 season saw an exciting new team enter Grand Prix racing. Future stars Ronnie Peterson, Francois Cevert and Emerson Fittipaldi all made their debut. more...

Unusual Places to Stay in Scotland: Weird and Wonderful Scottish Accommodation

Category: Scotland Travel

A lavish country house hotel, an island paradise, accommodation in an historic tower and a stay in a lighthouse are just some of the unique places to sample in Scotland. more...

Jackie Stewart and Tyrrell: 1969 F1 World Champion in a Matra

Category: Formula 1

The new Tyrrell Grand Prix team won the Formula 1 World Championship in only its second season, with Jackie Stewart driving. more...

F1 Driver Jackie Stewart: Multiple Scottish Formula 1 World Champion

Category: Formula 1

Grand Prix driver Jackie Stewart won three F1 titles with the Tyrrell team but, in his youth, clay pigeon shooting looked a more likely sporting path than motor racing. more...

Richard Burns: British World Rally Champion Who Died Too Young

Category: Rally Racing

Richard Burns is the only English driver to win the WRC title. Forced to retire from rallying because of health problems, Burns died from a brain tumour in 2005. more...

Scottish Borders Tourist Guide: Hawick, Jedburgh and Duns are Ideal Tourist Destinations

Category: Scotland Travel

South of Edinburgh is the Borders region of Scotland with many towns and villages worth visiting. These include Hawick, Jedburgh and the market town of Duns. more...

Jody Scheckter, 1979 F1 World Champion: Formula 1 Title Winner for Ferrari

Category: Formula 1

After two seasons driving for the Wolf F1 team, Jody Scheckter moved to Ferrari and duly won the World Championship, ahead of team-mate and friend Gilles Villeneuve. more...

Wayne Rainey: American Motorcycle Racer Paralysed at 1993 Italian GP

Category: Motorcycle Racing

At the time of his career-ending accident, Wayne Rainey looked set to win his fourth 500cc title. The US bike racer was the man to beat in early 1990s Grand Prix racing. more...

Jimmie Guthrie, Isle of Man TT Legend: Famous Scottish Pre-war Motorcycle Racer

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Jimmie Guthrie was a famous Norton bike racer who won six Isle of Man TT's and the European Grand Prix Championship in the 1930s. more...

James Hunt, F1 Driver: British Formula 1 Driver and 1976 World Champion

Category: Formula 1

James Hunt was Britain's last F1 World Champion before Nigel Mansell repeated the feat 16 years later. After retiring he commentated for the BBC along with Murray Walker. more...

Inverness Tourist Information: A Visitor Guide for the City in the Scottish Highlands

Category: Scotland Travel

Inverness ia a favourite venue for tourists, who are keen to explore its history and culture. The city has a wide range of activities, restaurants and accommodation. more...

A Guide to the A9 in Scotland: Perth to Inverness Road is the Gateway to the Scottish Highlands

Category: Scotland Travel

The A9 passes through an array of different landscapes. The road also passes many interesting places and tourist locations, providing a pleasant break from driving. more...

Lorenzo Bandini: Ferrari F1 and Sports Car Driver

Category: Formula 1

Lorenzo Bandini achieved his ambition in 1966, becoming F1 team leader at Ferrari. It was to be a brief time in the limelight before his death during the 1967 Monaco GP. more...

Strange Indy 500 Cars: Unusual, Bizarre and Weird Indianapolis Racing Cars

Category: Indy Racing

The Indy 500 has a long tradition of radical designs and exotic specials, from cars with two engines to machines with six wheels. more...

2008 Italian GP: Vettel Becomes Youngest Ever F1 Grand Prix Winner

Category: Formula 1

Hamilton, Massa and Raikkonen all struggled in tricky conditions while Toro Rosso's 21-year old Sebastian Vettel drove to a peerless victory at Monza. more...

Jo Siffert: "Seppi", Swiss Formula 1 Driver and Porsche Legend

Category: Formula 1

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

Modena and Maranello Visitor Guide: Tourist Information for the Home of Ferrari

Category: Italy Travel

Located just 18km apart, Modena and Maranello can easily be visited by tourists in the same day. A trip will combine history, scenery, great food and, of course, Ferrari. more...

Walking the Fife Coastal Path in Scotland: Crail to the River Tay via St Andrews on Scotland's East Coast

Category: Scotland Travel

The final part of the Fife Coastal Path takes in the historic Scottish town of St Andrews before finishing on the banks of the River Tay, near Dundee. more...

Exploring the Fife Coastal Path: Kirkcaldy to Lower Largo, Birthplace of Robinson Crusoe

Category: Scotland Travel

The busy town of Kirkcaldy is encountered before the smaller communities of Dysart, West Wemyss, East Wemyss, Buckhaven, Methil, Leven, Lundin Links and Lower Largo. more...

Tom Pryce, Welsh Formula 1 Driver: F1 Star from Ruthin in Wales

Category: Formula 1

For a few short years in the seventies Welshman Tom Pryce thrilled Formula 1 fans with his ultra-committed driving style. more...

Patrick Depailler, French F1 Driver: Formula 1 Star Who Became Another Victim of the Sport

Category: Formula 1

Patrick Depailler was a mainstay of Formula 1 during the seventies. Tragically he died during a test session in 1980. more...

Tourist Guide for Dundee in Scotland: City of Discovery on the River Tay

Category: Scotland Travel

Visitors to Dundee can expect a diverse and fascinating city. Tourists have a wide range of attractions and accommodation to choose from. more...

Strange and Unusual Pubs of England and Wales: Bizarre Pubs and Inns Throughout the United Kingdom

Category: U.K./Ireland Travel (general)

The British Isles is the place to be for those wishing to experience unique, eccentric and downright odd public houses. more...

Strange and Unusual Scottish Pubs: Unique Pubs, Inns and Taverns in Scotland

Category: Scotland Travel

While Scotland has many historic public houses, some have unique features that make a visit to them extra special. These are a few of the more unusual Scottish pubs. more...

Lost Talents of Pre-War Motor Racing: David Bruce-Brown, Frank Lockhart and Guy Moll

Category: Auto Racing (general)

The pre-war years were a golden age of motor racing. Famous marques competed for superiority on the world's circuits, however safety was primitive and death common. more...

Strange Places to Visit in Scotland: Unusual Scottish Tourist Locations

Category: Scotland Travel

Scotland has many famous visitor attractions, but there are also some very strange places for tourists to experience. more...

2008 Belgian F1 GP Preview: Formula 1 at Spa-Francorchamps for Belgian Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Valencia provided another twist in the F1 title race. Lewis Hamilton has Felipe Massa chasing him hard but it's Kimi Raikkonen who may be the one to beat at Spa. more...

Tourist Guide for Arundel in West Sussex: Historic Market Town Near South Coast of England

Category: England Travel

Arundel boasts an impressive castle and cathedral. Visitors will not be short of things to do in the West Sussex market town. more...

Craig Jones Dies Following Brands Hatch Crash: World Supersport Tragedy Claims Young Rider

Category: Motorcycle Racing

World Supersport rider Craig Jones loses his fight for life after horrific crash during the Brands Hatch World Superbikes event. more...

Mosley Wins F1 Vote of Confidence: Max Mosley Cleared at FIA Meeting in Paris

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Scandal-hit FIA president Max Mosley has retained his position as president, but opinions in the sport remain divided. more...

Swedish GP History, 1973 - 1978: History of F1 in Sweden

Category: Formula 1

Ronnie Peterson just failed to win his home Grand Prix. The six-wheeled Tyrrell and Brabham fan-car both won at Anderstorp. more...

2008 Turkish GP: Massa Wins F1 Race in Istanbul

Category: Formula 1

Felipe Massa got his title challenge back on track with his third consecutive victory in Turkey. more...

Milka Duno Biography: Venezuelan Female Indy 500 Racer

Category: Indy Racing

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. more...

Austrian GP History, 1982 - 1987: F1 in Austria

Category: Formula 1

Elio De Angelis scored his maiden F1 victory and Stefan Johansson survived a high-speed encounter with the local wildlife. more...

Austrian GP History, 1963 - 1974: Austrian F1 History

Category: Formula 1

Zeltweg held just one Formula 1 World Championship GP before the race moved to a purpose built circuit. more...

San Marino GP History, 1992 - 1997: F1 at Imola

Category: Formula 1

Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna are killed. more...

San Marino GP History, 1981 - 1984: History of the San Marino Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Didier Pironi denied team orders to win and Patrick Tambay scored an emotional victory. more...

Dutch GP History, 1974 - 1985: Holland and Formula 1 Racing

Category: Formula 1

Gilles Villeneuve provided one of F1's most memorable moments at Zandvoort. more...

Dutch GP History, 1962 - 1969: Holland's Formula 1 Race

Category: Formula 1

Jim Clark wins four Dutch GPs, including a debut win for the Ford DFV. more...

British GP History, 1996 - 2007: F1 at Silverstone

Category: Formula 1

Michael Schumacher broke his leg and David Coulthard scored a home double. more...

British GP History, 1980 - 1987: Brands Hatch and Silverstone F1 Races

Category: Formula 1

Brands Hatch and Silverstone continued to share the GP during the eighties. more...

British GP History, 1970 - 1974: F1 at Silverstone and Brands Hatch

Category: Formula 1

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

British GP History, 1956 - 1962: F1 at Silverstone and Aintree

Category: Formula 1

The race alternated between Silverstone and Aintree, while Stirling Moss made his final British GP appearance. more...

Adrian Sutil Biography: Force India F1 Driver

Category: Formula 1

Adrian Sutil is hoping to make an impact during his second Formula 1 season. more...

Monza World Superbikes Preview: 2008 WSB Season Reaches Italy

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Troy Bayliss is in danger of running away with the championship but he can expect tough opposition at Monza. more...

Gonzalo Rodriguez: Uruguay's Tragic CART Rookie

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Gonzalo Rodriguez had barely started his CART career with Penske before it was ended by a fatal accident at Laguna Seca. more...

Monaco GP History, 1996-2007: Formula 1 in Monte Carlo

Category: Formula 1

Olivier Panis won his only Grand Prix in Monte Carlo while Michael Schumacher provided controversy. more...

Monaco GP History, 1975-1983: F1 Racing in Monte Carlo

Category: Formula 1

The seventies and early eighties saw a variety of winners and the arrival of turbos in Formula 1. more...

Monaco GP History, 1948-1962: Story of F1 in Monte Carlo

Category: Formula 1

After the war the Monaco GP was run to the new Formula 1 regulations. more...

2008 Assen World Superbikes: Bayliss and Ducati Score Double Win

Category: Motorcycle Racing

Troy Bayliss is intent on retiring from Superbike racing as World Champion. Two wins in Holland have done his chances no harm. more...

Jovy Marcelo: The Philippines Best Known Racing Driver

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Jovy Marcelo's performances in lower formulae hinted at a considerable talent, but he did not live long enough to fulfil it. more...

2008 Indy 500 Preview: 92nd Running of the Indianapolis 500

Category: Indy Racing

The upcoming Indy 500 looks like being a very close affair with a vast array of talented drivers in the field. more...

Gerhard Berger Biography: Austrian Formula 1 Driver

Category: Formula 1

Gerhard Berger is still actively involved in F1, more than a decade after his retirement from Grand Prix racing. more...

Ernesto Viso Biography: Indy 500 Driver E.J. Viso

Category: Auto Racing (general)

E.J. (Ernesto) Viso has made a promising start to his IndyCar Series career, but the young Venezuelan already has a wealth of racing experience. more...

Indy 500 History, 1946 - 2008: The History of the Indianapolis 500

Category: Indy Racing

The Indy 500 will soon be celebrating its centenary. Over the years The Brickyard has provided plenty of memorable moments. more...

2008 Turkish GP Preview: Formula 1 Visits Istanbul

Category: Formula 1

The Istanbul Park circuit is the most exciting of all the modern Grand Prix tracks. Felipe Massa has won twice there and will be keen to make it a hat-trick. more...

Elio De Angelis: Remembering the Italian F1 Driver

Category: Formula 1

Elio De Angelis was an intrinsic part of eighties Formula 1 racing. more...

2008 Spanish GP Practice Report: Ferrari Dominate in Barcelona

Category: Formula 1

Raikkonen and Massa pour more misery on their rivals as F1 visits Spain. more...

Kieth Odor: The Career of Touring Car Veteran Kieth Odor

Category: Auto Racing (general)

Kieth Odor was a familiar face in touring car paddocks throughout the first half of the nineties, driving for Nissan. more...

Roland Ratzenberger: Austria's Tragic Formula 1 Rookie Remembered

Category: Formula 1

The arrival of Roland Ratzenberger in F1 was the fulfilment of a childhood ambition. Sadly, he died at Imola in 1994, during only his third GP meeting. more...

2008 Spanish GP Preview: Formula 1 Visits Barcelona for Spanish Grand Prix

Category: Formula 1

Ferrari have so far proved to be the class of the 2008 F1 field. Behind them BMW Sauber and McLaren are fighting to be best of the rest. more...

Mark Webber: Australian Formula 1 Driver for Red Bull

Category: Formula 1

Mark Webber began his F1 career with Minardi, before driving for Jaguar, Williams and Red Bull. The Australian is one of the fastest current Grand Prix drivers. more...

BBC Wins F1 TV Contract: Formula 1 Returns to the BBC

Category: Formula 1

After a long absence Formula 1 is set to return to the BBC from the 2009 Grand Prix season. more...

1980s Formula 1 History: Review of F1 Grand Prix Racing, 1980 - 1989

Category: Formula 1

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. more...

Toro Rosso F1 Team For Sale: Red Bull Boss Puts Junior Formula 1 Team On Market

Category: Formula 1

2010 rule change has consequences for Toro Rosso and Super Aguri. Red Bull look to offload their junior team more...

1960s Formula 1 History: Review of F1 Grand Prix Racing, 1960 - 1969

Category: Formula 1

The era of Clark and Chapman, Brabham does it himself, Stewart wins first title and the tobacco companies arrive. more...

2008 Australian GP Review: Lewis Hamilton wins Melbourne Formula 1 Race

Category: Formula 1

Hamilton dominates as Ferrari fail to finish. Bourdais impresses on debut while Rosberg and Heidfeld earn podium finishes. more...

1950s Formula 1 History: Review of Grand Prix Racing, 1950 - 1959

Category: Formula 1

The beginning of Formula 1, the reign of Fangio, Mercedes domination, the first British champion and a rear-engined revolution. more...

Bob Anderson, Formula 1 Privateer: Remembering the British F1 Driver Killed at Silverstone

Category: Formula 1

F1 of the sixties was a very different sport compared to now. Bob Anderson became a regular thorn in the side of works teams on the Grand Prix circuit in his old Brabham. more...

Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix: History and Future of Formula 1 in Australia

Category: Formula 1

Australia has quickly become an established part of the Formula 1 World Championship. Despite this, the future of the Australian Grand Prix is under serious threat. more...



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