Le Mans and Sportscars

Could underdog Alpine be a shock contender at Le Mans?

Alpine Racing’s chief expects little from the team this year – but I think he’s wrong

14 June 2024
Could underdog Alpine be a shock contender at Le Mans?
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Binotto has handed in his resignation after what proved to be a disappointing season for the Scuderia
F1

Opinion: Why Binotto had to leave Ferrari role

Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Mattia Binotto will leave the Scuderia at the end of the year

29 November 2022
Opinion: Why Binotto had to leave Ferrari role
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The breaches from Red Bull and Aston Martin were announced following the Japanese Grand Prix
F1

Opinion: Red Bull's F1 budget rules breach leaves us in a spin

The FIA ruling further discolours Max Verstappen’s first world title, already tarnished by the events of last season

11 October 2022
Opinion: Red Bull's F1 budget rules breach leaves us in a spin
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Red Bull deal fell through over disagreement regarding Porsche's involvement
F1

Opinion: What next for Porsche in Formula 1?

Porsche has scrapped its deal to enter F1 with Red Bull Racing but is still considering an entry

9 September 2022
Opinion: What next for Porsche in Formula 1?
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Daniel Ricciardo appears to want to continue racing in F1
F1

Opinion: What next for Daniel Ricciardo?

Ricciardo looked like potential Formula 1 world champion material – but what went wrong?

25 August 2022
Opinion: What next for Daniel Ricciardo?
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BMW had the best weekend at Snetterton but more than five drivers could be in title contention
BTCC

Opinion: BTCC is the easiest way to see Britain's best driving talents

Tight, clean racing at technical Snetterton circuit serves as reminder of BTCC's brilliance

15 August 2022
Opinion: BTCC is the easiest way to see Britain's best driving talents
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Alonso will move to Aston Martin from Alpine
F1

Opinion: Why Alonso has signed for Aston Martin

The Spanish F1 driver will take the seat left vacant by Sebastian Vettel

1 August 2022
Opinion: Why Alonso has signed for Aston Martin
F1

Opinion: What Porsche’s return to F1 with Red Bull will mean

Announcement is expected soon as Porsche reportedly set to buy 50% stake in Red Bull F1 team

28 July 2022
Opinion: What Porsche’s return to F1 with Red Bull will mean
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Iain Tullie co-drove a 1973 Hillman Avenger for Tony Jardine at this year's Nicky Grist Stages
Historic

Racing lines: rallying to the cause

Meet Iain Tullie, the man responsible for one of Britain’s best-loved forms of motorsport

28 July 2022
Racing lines: rallying to the cause
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Legendary rally driver and charismatic brand ambassador Paddy Hopkirk has died at the age of 89
Historic

Memories of an evening with Paddy Hopkirk

Curious, generous and self-effacing – Hopkirk was a hero you had to meet

22 July 2022
Memories of an evening with Paddy Hopkirk
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Peter Riches' retirement will be phased, with him staying on as a consultant for as long as necessary
BTCC

Racing Lines: Why Peter Riches' retirement is a huge loss to BTCC

Our man looks back on Peter Riches' 30 years as technical director of the BTCC and considers the future

21 July 2022
Racing Lines: Why Peter Riches' retirement is a huge loss to BTCC
Le Mans and Sportscars

Racing lines: Porsche's Adam Smalley aiming for Le Mans seat

A factory Le Mans drive is the only target for this Porsche Junior

14 July 2022
Racing lines: Porsche's Adam Smalley aiming for Le Mans seat

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Since the first race 101 years ago, a total of 34 Brits have been part of the winning crew
Motorsport

The Brits to watch at Le Mans 2024

13 June 2024
The Brits to watch at Le Mans 2024