Motor Sport Magazine

A century ago, The Brooklands Gazette was launched by an enterprising publisher, dedicated to covering the best of the burgeoning world of motor racing. The magazine was soon renamed Motor Sport and now, 100 years on, continues to flourish as an independent, free-speaking voice for racing fans worldwide. As we celebrate the momentous year in 2024, we will feature the latest articles and podcasts that look back over a century of racing; the ways that you can get involved; and some of the best writing from the magazine’s history.

THE EDITOR

Motor Sport Magazine

OPENING SHOT MATTERS OF MOMENT

F1 frontline • On the eve of the new F1 season rumours of a stunning team switch by the world champion are gathering pace, says MARK HUGHES

F1 insider • Lewis and Max arrived in F1 with a bang but can 2025’s rookies match them? KARUN CHANDHOK assesses the new recruits

Drive OF THE month • Each issue, we nominate a driver from a recent race who deserves recognition for a job well done. This month we’re among Formula E’s leading pack – with attack mode

Driver briefing notes • A trio of British drivers were on top form in the Dubai 24 Hours

Top 5… Oldest F1 winners • Lewis Hamilton, who turned 40 in January, is the 12th oldest driver to have won a grand prix in the world championship era. But he’s a mere kid compared to these

CAR OF THE MONTH – FORD ESCORT MK1 CONTINUATION • Anyone for a London to Mexico World Cup Rally?

GREAT LOST CIRCUITS Langhorne Speedway

My top 3 tracks: Derek Bell

NEWS. INSIGHTS. ANALYSIS. • Get the most from Motor Sport – download the free app

New and Radical • Nigel Greensall, the hardest working man in the race business, tells us of his recent hectic schedule – on track and off-road

POSTCARD FROM America • JEN HORSEY on a possible WRC round in Tennessee, a boost for the domestic rally scene and the death of a trailblazer on two wheels

007th heaven • The first of three books on vehicles from the Bond films covers Connery’s finest outings. Spy-film fan Lee Gale pays attention

ITALIAN LEGENDS • Motor Sport’s special edition is available to buy now

THE COLLECTOR • A dead cert(ificate)?

Rumblings • When is a car not a car? DOUG NYE muses the future of historic racers and how modern cost caps could erode milestone machines

From the archives… • As the world drifted to war in the 1930s, British motorcycle rider ‘Ferni’ was hellbent on beating the Nazis to the twowheel land speed record

ON THIS MONTH… • Nashing, office Rover 3500 and cars of ’89

The great escapement • Steve McQueen is usually associated with Heuer but as SIMON DE BURTON tells, Hanhart was his preference

Motorbikes • With the season over, MotoGP counts its prangs. As MAT OXLEY reveals, the grid is crashing 50% more than in the ’90s. Here’s why

Road cars • This month ANDREW FRANKEL is travelling long-haul – in an Airbus A350 and Dacia Duster. Both make a favourable impression

The uphill battle of the sporty EV • Alpine’s new electric A290 hot hatch swept the board at the Car of the Year awards. Andrew Frankel is impressed… right?

Formula E • After Jaguar’s stunning victory in São Paulo, Mexico City brought no joy. Lessons have been learnt, says principal JAMES BARCLAY

LETTERS

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ITALIAN Renaissance • On paper, Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari is the transfer of the century. But at 40, pitted against a resident superstar and coming off the back of his worst ever season, has it come too late? Andrew Benson investigates

The first 100 days • Hamilton...