The Latest Breaking News from Michele Alboreto

The wager that brought a Le Mans legend to the fore

Ahead of this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, we revisit Gary Watkins' pick of one of his favourite memories of the event, when back in 1997 a rookie Tom Kristensen took the first of nine legendary wins. But it's the little-known story behind the Joest team's entry to the race…

Autosport · Jun 8

From Benetton to Gucci: Is Briatore Closing the Circle at Enstone?

Gucci's arrival at Alpine evokes memories of Benetton's rise in Formula 1. Could Flavio Briatore once again help turn an Italian fashion brand into an F1 success story?

Autosport · May 29

From first wins to broken records: The five most dramatic Portuguese GPs in F1 history

In celebration of the news that the Portuguese Grand Prix will return in 2027, we've picked some of the nation's best F1 races

Motorsport · Dec 16, 2025

Eddie Jordan: Formula 1's great disruptor

Pull the 21 April 1988 edition of Autosport from the archives and you’ll find an image of Johnny Herbert, arm aloft in triumph, crossing the finishing line in the opening round of the International F3000 season at Jerez. In a stark visual echo of the white border around the photo,…

Motorsport · Mar 20, 2025

3 Monza-inspired cocktails to drink while watching the Italian Grand Prix

Imagine cobbling a world-class race circuit together in 110 days? Back in 1922, that’s precisely how long it took to construct the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. And it wasn’t terribly long after the 3.6-mile (5.793-km) circuit arrived that the first Italian Grand Prix was held there. Since 1950, this 11-turn track…

Motorsport · Aug 30, 2024

When Senna broke his F1 duck by walking on water

Following a late electrical failure that took him out of the running for a podium finish in Rio de Janeiro’s opening round, Senna arrived at Estoril looking for his first points of the season.

Motorsport · Apr 24, 2024

The F1 legend who impressed in a short-lived McLaren partnership

Stefan Johansson drove for 10 different teams in Formula 1 before enjoying a successful IndyCar and sportscar career, capped by victory at Le Mans in 1997 with Tom Kristensen and Michele Alboreto. Now 67, the Swede points to a driver that he only partnered for 16 races, but someone he…

Motorsport · Apr 12, 2024

Friday favourite: The F1 legend who impressed in a short-lived McLaren partnership

Stefan Johansson drove for 10 different teams in Formula 1 before enjoying a successful IndyCar and sportscar career, capped by victory at Le Mans in 1997 with Tom Kristensen and Michele Alboreto. Now 67, the Swede points to a driver that he only partnered for 16 races, but someone he…

Autosport · Apr 12, 2024

2023 Las Vegas F1 GP: How to watch, TV times this weekend

This year’s race takes place on Sunday 19 November at 1:00am ET around the streets of ‘Sin City’.

Motorsport · Nov 14, 2023

Friday favourite: The future TV pundits who ganged up on their F1 team boss

It speaks volumes for the premium Christian Danner puts on honesty that the drivers he immediately considers for his favourite team-mate both were willing to go beyond the racing norm of looking after number one.

Autosport · Sep 29, 2023