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The fascinating story behind McLaren's most iconic F1 car

The first of its successes came on this day in 1988, when Alain Prost triumphed in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Here we look under its skin at the tech secrets that help make it such an F1 icon.

Motorsport · Apr 3, 2023

Autosport writers' favourite Australian Grands Prix

The Australian Grand Prix has a long tradition that pre-dates its arrival on the Formula 1 schedule as a fully-fledged world championship round in 1985. Indeed, Lewis Hamilton's two wins in 2008 and 2015 mean he's still one behind Roberto Moreno's treble at Calder Park between 1981 and 1984!

Autosport · Apr 1, 2023

Martin Whitaker: From working with Senna to running the Saudi Arabian GP

The man who heads race promoter Saudi Motorsport Company, and who is largely responsible for the success of the event, is Briton Martin Whitaker.

Autosport · Mar 30, 2023

The tale of F1's most tragic rivalry which makes for compelling viewing

The history of Formula 1 is full of intense rivalries and bitter feuds that have come to define the championship. From the infamous clashes between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, to more recently, the fractious battles of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, grand prix racing certainly isn't lacking in the…

Autosport · Mar 18, 2023

Creetown stalwart Eric Houston tells his story in Galloway People

Eric worked for the Forestry Commission for decades and is well known for his dedication to Creetown FC

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2023

How to be an ace engineer: F2 and damper specialist Gavin Bickerton-Jones

Years of preparing his own karts and single-seater cars gave Gavin Bickerton-Jones plenty of the core skills needed to make a career from motorsport. But never one to rest on his laurels, Norfolk-based Bickerton-Jones developed a specialism in dampers that has made him one of the most in-demand engineers in…

Autosport · Mar 14, 2023

Anthony Watson credits ‘power of visualisation’ for Six Nations try against Wales

Watson’s first England start in two years was decorated with a crucial 19th-minute try.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

How To Drive A Stick: We Attend Mini’s Manual Transmission School

Mini is doubling down on the fun of rowing your own with a school to teach a new generation of driving enthusiasts.

Motor1 · Feb 23, 2023

‘Nature will punish you’: Asif Kapadia and Akram Khan on their climate crisis dance film

The director of Amy, who’s never watched a ballet, has adapted a dystopian sci-fi piece by the choreographer, who’s never made a film. They discuss art, myths, and why Bruce Lee connects them as much as their south Asian roots

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2023

Kanaan on IndyCar exit: “I'll miss it every day of my life”

Tony Kanaan says he has no regrets about his impending retirement, and is excited to close out his career with McLaren, but admitted that he’ll miss IndyCar racing – and hasn't yet got plans for 2024.

Motorsport · Feb 15, 2023