ALFONSO DE PORTAGO: FERRARI'S GENTLEMAN RACER

ALFONSO DE PORTAGO: FERRARI'S GENTLEMAN RACER

It’s a term we see less frequently in today’s rendition of motorsport, yet the “gentleman racer” is still the archetypal figure in the realm of racing drivers and especially those...
Azzam Jamil
Tagged: RACING HISTORY
THE ROAD TO SEVEN

THE ROAD TO SEVEN

With Lewis Hamilton now equalling Michael Schumacher’s record of 7 World Titles, the fans around the world have been discussing and debating just who is the greater of the greats....
Karun Chandhok
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LONDON-MONTE CARLO POWERBOAT RACE

LONDON-MONTE CARLO POWERBOAT RACE

Credit: Boatmag One June morning under somber London skies, the River Thames held the launch of an ambitious fleet of powerboats on their 2,700-mile sea marathon, along the spine of...
Nick Crowley
Tagged: RACING HISTORY
IMOLA

IMOLA

Imola. A name which holds an ominous ring, eternally entwined into Formula 1 history following the tragic events which unfolded on the race weekend of 1994, with the loss of...
Azzam Jamil
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WHEN 6 WHEELS WERE BETTER THAN 4 - TYRRELL P34

WHEN 6 WHEELS WERE BETTER THAN 4 - TYRRELL P34

Credit: LAT Photographic With almost every constructor running the same Cosworth DFV engine, a Hewland gearbox, and identical Goodyear tires, the competition in the mid-1970s was unfathomably close. Tyrrell designer...
Azzam Jamil
Tagged: RACING HISTORY
THE FERRARI 312T

THE FERRARI 312T

Credit: Gooding & Co. Helping Niki Lauda to become Formula 1 World Champion in 1975, the newly developed 312T reigned supreme during its short stint in the sport, before further...
Azzam Jamil
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SEBASTIAN VETTEL ADDS EX-MANSELL FW14B TO HIS SHOPPING CART

SEBASTIAN VETTEL ADDS EX-MANSELL FW14B TO HIS SHOPPING CART

The crack of dawn on Wednesday shone a light on 4-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel and his latest purchase; the 1992 Williams FW14B which was pivotal in Nigel...
Azzam Jamil
Tagged: RACING HISTORY
THE 1983 MISS RENAULT

THE 1983 MISS RENAULT

The Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) World Championship plays host to some of the world’s most thrilling nautical action. October 2nd, 1983 marked a historic day for the Miss Renault, taking...
Azzam Jamil
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THE FERRARI 312B

THE FERRARI 312B

Perhaps the prettiest car to ever race in Formula One, the Ferrari 312B is often lauded more so for its looks than its impressive racing history. Despite taking five victories...
Azzam Jamil
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MOST ICONIC RACECARS OF ALL TIME

MOST ICONIC RACECARS OF ALL TIME

As a tried and tested racing driver, Nico has a widespread knowledge of the motor racing world. From winning three formula E races with Renault Edams to placing first in the...
Nico Prost
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The Jerez GP of 1997

The Jerez GP of 1997

The JV Masterpiece - Here we are for the second tale of our F1 classics. This time Jerez 1997. I always thought that Jacques Villeneuve was somewhat underrated for his accomplishments....
Nico Prost
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The Suzuka GP of 2005

The Suzuka GP of 2005

This column is going to be about the races that struck me in history. Not because there was a crazy weather… not because half of the grid crashed or broke...
Nico Prost
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