Look back

A fading star

Bugatti enjoyed its heyday in the pre-war years, enjoying success in the 1920s and early 1930s. After the Second World…

11 years ago

Snowplough

In 1973, the front of the Ferrari 312 B3 (seen here at the Retromobile show in Paris last week) was…

11 years ago

Another era

Half a century ago, Bruce McLaren - along with some associates - created McLaren Racing, based in a small warehouse…

11 years ago

Made in the USA

More than half a century before Gene Haas, a young Californian had built a US F1 team. Lance Reventlow was…

11 years ago

The colour of origin

In 2006, as an interim livery between two sponsors (West and Vodafone), McLaren opted to run the original orange colours…

11 years ago

Just one chance

  Jonathan Williams took part in just one grand prix in his racing career, but it was at the wheel…

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A little Martini

In 1978, René Arnoux made his F1 debut at the wheel of the pretty Martini MK23. Unfortunately for Tico Martini…

11 years ago

McLaren-Honda, act one

The debut of the McLaren MP4-30 was not a smooth one at Jerez this week as the team hit numerous…

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Photo finish

In 1986, the European Grand Prix in Jerez saw a sensational final sprint between the Lotus-Renault of Ayrton Senna and Nigel…

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Carlos and Fernando

In his youth, Carlos Sainz Jr had an idol (perhaps even a 'guru' judging by his jacket) in the form…

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