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F1 names fastest drivers of last four decades

F1 names fastest drivers of last four decades

It's hard to separate an F1 driver's skill from their car or team. However, Formula One has now named fastest racer of the last four decades.
Published 18 August 2020
MotoGP riders involved in 200mph horror crash

MotoGP riders involved in 200mph horror crash

Nine-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi looked visibly shocked after narrowly escaping debris from a 200mph crash at the Austrian GP.
Published 17 August 2020
Gulf Oil returns to F1 with McLaren

McLaren F1 cars get legendary Gulf Oil colours

The logo of Gulf Oil, an iconic image in motor sport, is returning to the track — on McLaren’s F1 cars.
Published 28 July 2020
Hamilton responds to Andretti and Stewart comments

Hamilton responds to Andretti and Stewart comments

F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has responded to comments made by two of motorsport’s greats, Mario Andretti and Sir Jackie Stewart.
Published 23 July 2020
Goodwood Speedweek set for October, combining Festival of Speed and Revival

Goodwood Speedweek set for October

Goodwood has announced a new three-day motor sport festival that combines elements of the famous Festival of Speed and Revival events.
Published 17 July 2020
Michael Fassbender to race in Le Mans Series

Michael Fassbender to race in Le Mans Series

Actor Michael Fassbender is gearing up to take part in this year's edition of the European Le Mans Series.
Published 14 July 2020
Bubba Wallace hits back at Trump after "HOAX" tweet

Black Nascar driver hits back at Trump after tweet

Bubba Wallace has hit back at Donald Trump, after the U.S. President published a tweet about the racing driver.
Published 07 July 2020
Mercedes F1 adopts black livery in gesture against racism within motorsport

Mercedes F1 adopts black livery for 2020

The Silver Arrows will turn black this season, as Mercedes F1 makes a stand against racism and discrimination within motorsport.
Published 29 June 2020
Hugh Jackman in talks to play Enzo Ferrari in biopic

Hugh Jackman in talks to play Ferrari in biopic

Australian actor Hugh Jackman is reportedly in talks to play motoring legend Enzo Ferrari in a new film directed by Michael Mann.
Published 24 June 2020
Nascar shows solidarity with Bubba Wallace after noose found in his garage

Nascar shows solidarity with Bubba Wallace

Nascar drivers are showing solidarity with Bubba Wallace, the sport’s only black racer, after a noose was found in his garage.
Published 23 June 2020
Lewis Hamilton commission aims for a more diverse motor sport paddock

Hamilton commission aims for a more diverse F1

In today’s The Sunday Times, the six-time Formula One world champion writes of his personal experiences of racism in his career.
Published 21 June 2020
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2020 cancelled

Official: Goodwood FoS and Revival cancelled

The Goodwood Estate has launched a fundraising campaign to shore itself financially, after it was announced the Festival of Speed is cancelled.
Published 17 June 2020