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The common sense move that could boost a beloved national racing staple

Sadly, it can be rare to find common sense in motorsport. Yet last month's confirmation that the British Racing Sports Car Club and MotorSport Vision Racing had reached an agreement to not run rival series for modern Formula Ford 1600 machines from 2024 is a rare exception to that rule.

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Obituary: Formula Ford champion and key Reynard figure Peter Morgan

Fastidious preparation underpinned a relatively short racing career over which he achieved much success, despite never attracting the financial support his ability merited.

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How van Gisbergen’s NASCAR triumph gave Supercars a new dimension

Shane van Gisbergen’s miracle NASCAR win completes the creation of a second dimension for Supercars. It is no longer just a destination category. It can be a pathway as well.

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Percat to run factory Alonso Kart team

The Walkinshaw Andretti United driver, and regular karting competitor, will ramp up his karting operation as a factory-backed FA Kart outfit in the Australian Karting Championship.

Motorsport

How to be an ace engineer: Leading IndyCar race engineer Michael Cannon

Michael Cannon is a protege-turned-mentor, a man you can bring in as an overseer and advisor for young race engineers, or can be slotted into a hands-on race engineer role. He can be strict but is also regarded in IndyCar circles as one of the more empathetic individuals in the…

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Toyota entry for Walkinshaw Andretti United

The WAU Toyota will be raced by Formula Ford talent Matt Hillyer as part of the WAU Foundation Academy.

Motorsport

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…

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Will Power to make IMSA debut in Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona

Two-time and reigning IndyCar champion Will Power will join SunEnergy1 Racing for the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.

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IndyCar champion Power to make IMSA debut in Daytona 24 with SunEnergy

Reigning IndyCar champion Will Power will make his IMSA SportsCar Championship debut in the Daytona 24 Hours later this month after signing to race a Mercedes-AMG GT3 for SunEnergy1 Racing.

Autosport

The UK national racing highlights from a poignant 2022 campaign

There were some golden moments during the 2022 national season, but also some sad occurrences as friends left us during the year

Autosport

Teen driver's big break on her track to F1

Women haven't raced in Formula One in 44 years, but that doesn't stop young drivers like Kiwi Bree Morris wanting to smash down barriers. With a start in NZ's Grand Prix class, she's on her way, she tells Suzanne McFadden.

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The legendary Formula Ford engine that made Festival kings

It’s 50 years since the first Formula Ford Festival was held. Of all the Kent motors to have appeared at the event, one known as ‘Patch’ stands out for its success with four consecutive wins in the Brands Hatch jamboree between 1980 and 1983. Its first driver, Roberto Moreno, and…

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Blanchard to make UK racing return

Supercars team owner Tim Blachard will compete at the Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone early next month.

Motorsport

F1 team principals: Who are they and what do they do?

Red Bull announced today that team boss Christian Horner has been relieved of his duties after 20 years at the helm of the reigning constructors’ champions. As Laurent Mekies prepares to fill Horner’s shoes, here is a roundup of who helms each team on the F1 grid and a look…

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F1 team principals: Who are they and what do they do?

Red Bull announced on Wednesday (9 July) that team boss Christian Horner had been relieved of his duties after 20 years at the helm of the reigning constructors’ champions. As Laurent Mekies prepares to fill Horner’s shoes, here is a roundup of who leads each team on the F1 grid…

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Engine not decided for new Formula Ford

A final decision is yet to be made on what engine will power the proposed new-spec Australian Formula Ford.

Motorsport

New Formula Ford for Australia

Australia will introduce a new-spec, multi-manufacturer Formula Ford for its national championship in 2024.

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The unusual stories from national motorsport this week

From Derek Warwick reuniting with an old Formula 3 car, to a unique MGB joining the model's 60th birthday celebrations, here are some of this week's more unusual national stories

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