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A Defining Piece of Motorsport History

Born from the high-stakes rivalry of Detroit's industrial ambition colliding with Maranello's entrenched pride, the Ford GT40 confidently stands as one of the most...
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In 1885 Karl Benz was awarded a patent for a three-wheeled automobile powered by an internal-combustion engine that would secure its place in history...

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The 1951 French grand prix was notable for several reasons; it was the first such race to credit two drivers with the victory, one...

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Arguably the most significant design change to post-war grand prix cars occurred when the British team, Cooper, moved the engine from the front to...

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The decade between 1950 and 1960 saw motor sport recover from the previous decade; around the British isles, airfield runways, previously used by bombers...

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Norman Graham Hill was born in 1929 and during his formative years he showed little interest in automobiles until he passed his driving test...
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Every year, the world of motor sport hosts thousands of competitive events from small automobile club gatherings to professional multi-million dollar races. At the...

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In the exclusive world of grand prix racing, the one event that remains a firm fixture in the ever-evolving calendar is the Monaco grand...
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The Motorsport Scrapbook (64)

During the pre-war era, a grand prix represented a formidable challenge for both the car and driver. The French grand prix of 1931 was...

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The 1955 Monaco grand prix made headlines around the world when the Lancia D50 of Alberto Ascari failed to negotiate the chicane, having just...

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At the beginning of the 20th Century, the fashion for creating long-distance races for the new ‘horseless carriages’ found an enthusiastic supporter in Vincenzo...

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Having created a modest part-time car construction business in 1948 based in a small stable behind a north London hotel, by 1952 Colin Chapman’s...