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Reliving Ford's F1 rollercoaster

From powering 13 drivers’ and 10 constructors’ championships to selling its own team for £1, the Blue Oval has tasted the highs and lows of competition over six decades in F1

Motorsport · Feb 23

Top 10 greatest F1 teams

It’s one of the big ones: which are the greatest teams of all time? Autosport decided to take on the challenge

Autosport · Feb 11

Top 10 best looking F1 cars ranked: Williams FW14B, Eagle and more

It's one of the classic Formula 1 debates: what are the best-looking cars ever? It is, of course, entirely subjective, particularly as fans of different ages tend to prefer different eras and, therefore, feel attached to some cars more than others. But it's still fun to have the argument, particularly…

Autosport · May 13, 2025

F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more

The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren and Ferrari still in contention going into the season finale in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rivals, while the…

Autosport · Dec 6, 2024

America Almost Got the Wonderfully Quirky Renault Avantime

Renault abandoned the United States in 1987, and it won’t return indirectly until later this decade with its Alpine sub-brand. However, the comeback could’ve happened as early as the start of the 2000s. This is the story of the Avantime (French for "ahead of its time"), a beautiful failure America…

Motor1 · Nov 1, 2024

What to look out for at the 2024 Silverstone Festival

Ever popular for their distinctive shapes and liveries, which made them instantly identifiable, three-litre F1 cars of the 1960s to mid-1980s remind racegoers of the age in which engines made by Cosworth in Northampton scored the lion’s share of wins against stout opposition from Ferrari, Matra, Alfa Romeo and BRM.

Autosport · Aug 22, 2024

Century Of Le Mans Winning Cars Will Gather At Concours Of Elegance In UK

These 10 victors celebrate the 100th anniversary of the world's foremost motor race.

Motor1 · Aug 4, 2023

Top 10: Ranking the greatest cars never to win Le Mans

Many great sportscars have won the Le Mans 24 Hours. In fact, victory at the world's most famous endurance event has made the reputation of many fine racers. But there have been some that missed out.

Autosport · May 26, 2023

The Sir Jackie Stewart Classic promises a 'Formula Won' weekend for families

Scots racing hero Sir Jackie Stewart is to showcase his F1 title-winning cars at a major motoring festival in the Borders. You can find out more about the event and watch a video gallery previewing the event here.

Daily Record · May 19, 2022