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Me and My Motor: ex-tennis player Tim Henman

Me and My Motor: ex-tennis player Tim Henman

Tennis wasn't the only childhood obsession for the multiple Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman: he also had a passion for English sports cars.
Published 29 March 2019

Me and My Motor: Ardal O'Hanlon

“I’d love an Aston Martin", says the comedian Ardal O'Hanlon, rubbing his hands with glee. "Maybe there's time for one more rash purchase."
Published 20 March 2019

Me and My Motor: Sir Vince Cable, Lib Dem leader

For the Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable, driving an Aston Martin DB9 was a dream come true for a lad who grew up in a cash-strapped household.
Published 15 March 2019

Me and My Motor: Lesley Garrett, opera singer

As well as being a successful soprano, Lesley Garrett is also perhaps the only singer ever to have travelled by motorised bathtub.
Published 01 March 2019
Me and My Motor: Formula E champ Nelson Piquet Jr

Me and My Motor: Formula E champ Nelson Piquet Jr

Surprisingly, given he's the son of a three-time F1 champion, the Formula E driver Nelson Piquet Jr credits his mother for his racing genes.
Published 17 February 2019
Me and My Motor: comedian Lucy Porter

Me and My Motor: comedian Lucy Porter

Lucy Porter may be one of the country’s leading funny women, but she happily admits to not being the world’s greatest driver.
Published 10 February 2019
Me and My Motor: Irvin Gordon — the man who drove 3m miles in one Volvo

Me and My Motor: Irvin Gordon & his 3m mile Volvo

Irvin Gordon held the record for driving the greatest distance in one car: his Volvo's milometer had clicked over the 100,000-mile mark 32 times.
Published 09 February 2019
Me and My Motor: pop star Gary Numan

Me and My Motor: Gary Numan, electronic musician

"This might sound obvious, but I really did write Cars about me sitting in my car,” explains Gary Numan, who had a No 1 hit with the song in 1979
Published 03 February 2019
Me and My Motor: singer Gabrielle

Me and My Motor: Gabrielle, musician

Gabrielle is a petrolhead with a difference. Although the double Brit-winner loves fancy cars, she hates the motorway.
Published 01 February 2019
Me and My Motor: Alan Johnson, former home secretary

Me and My Motor: Alan Johnson, former home secreta

As home secretary, Alan Johnson was driven around in a bulletproof Jaguar like the fictional Julia Montague in the hit drama Bodyguard, but he in
Published 15 November 2018

Me and My Motor: Sharron Davies

Despite her success in the pool, including an Olympic silver medal and two golds at the Commonwealth Games, Sharron Davies says she never...
Published 11 November 2018
Me and My Motor: Charles Gordon‑Lennox, 11th Duke of Richmond

Me and My Motor: Duke of Richmond

Charles Gordon-Lennox, 11th Duke of Richmond, is the driving force behind the Goodwood Revival. More than 450,000 people attended the ...
Published 24 September 2018