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Autosport 75: How F1's greatest engine became an unlikely Le Mans winner

Keith Duckworth wasn’t a fan of the Ford DFV racing at the Le Mans 24 Hours. When legendary sportscar team boss John Wyer told him of his plan to put the Formula 1 engine into a new prototype bearing the Mirage name for 1972, the straight-talking Cosworth man told him…

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Why Jacky Ickx joined Genesis Magma: "I love the idea of dying standing up"

Racing icon Ickx said 'challenges are the key of life' when asked why he joined Genesis. 'If things are easy, what’s the point?” he added.

Motorsport

Ferrari reveals retro hypercar livery for 2025 WEC

Ferrari has unveiled a new retro livery for the two factory 499P Le Mans Hypercars ahead of its 2025 World Endurance Championship campaign.

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Genesis Built a GV80 Off-Roader, For Some Reason

Genesis isn't exactly known for its off-road prowess, but the luxury automaker decided to build a lifted GV80 nonetheless. It's called the GV80 Desert Edition, and legendary racing driver Jacky Ickx piloted it at this year's Dakar 2025 race.

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Sainz is walking in the footsteps of F1 legends - but will he carve his own?

If we were to ask what Jacky Ickx, Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell have in common, the answer may not be obvious to everyone. Sure, they're all Formula 1 legends – though Ickx wrote the most glorious chapters of his career at Le Mans – but they're also the only…

Autosport

10 of the most memorable Silverstone moments

Sponsored by F1 makes its debut – 1950 Giuseppe Farina, Alfa Romeo 158, Luigi Fagioli, Alfa Romeo 158 (Photo by: Motorsport Images) The first-ever world championship F1 race was held at Silverstone on May 13, 1950, with a 21-car grid including nine British drivers. Reg Parnell was the top home…

Motorsport

History of the F1 points system with proposed structure for 2025

F1 has changed its points system several times over the years, with the first structure used in 1950 looking very different to what it is now.

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Ted Toleman obituary

Businessman, powerboat racer and founder of the Toleman Formula One team

The Guardian - UK

F1 world champions who have never driven for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton shocked the F1 world by announcing a switch from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season before the 2024 campaign had even begun.

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F1 world champions to have never driven for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton shocked the F1 world by announcing a switch from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season before the 2024 campaign had even begun.

Autosport

Ferrari unveils revised Hypercar livery for 2024 WEC campaign

This year’s red-and-yellow colour scheme of the 499Ps fielded in the Hypercar class by the AF Corse team once again celebrates the success of the previous factory Ferrari prototype, the 312PB of 1972 and 1973.

Autosport

Friday favourite: The original Le Mans master that wowed Redman

Jacky Ickx is a Le Mans legend and Ferrari Formula 1 hero but to have British sportscar lionheart Brian Redman acknowledge him as his favourite team-mate means a lot.

Autosport

The next Danish Le Mans hope seeking to follow in Kristensen's footsteps

Malthe Jakobsen was not even a year old when Tom Kristensen secured his record-equalling sixth victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2004. The Danish endurance legend pulled clear of Jacky Ickx’s tally over the coming years and by 2013 had amassed a remarkable nine in the world’s most…

Autosport

How overlooked Mazda produced one of Le Mans' greatest shocks

There were a pair manufacturers at the 1991 Le Mans 24 Hours trying to make it two wins from two starts at the French classic. Jaguar was aiming to repeat its 1990 triumph, while Mercedes was looking to follow up on its 1989 victory after a year away. Then there…

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Celebrating 100 years since the first 24 Hours of Le Mans

This week marks a century since the first 24 Hours of Le Mans was held. From great feats of driving to fatal accidents killing dozens, the cultural icon has a storied history.

Autosport

Who’s the most successful manufacturer at Le Mans? Porsche, Toyota & more

Winning the gruelling Le Mans 24 Hours has been one of the big goals for manufacturers since the race was first run in 1923.

Motorsport

When bad weather caused F1 chaos

Events in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region this week have rightly resulted in the cancellation of the Grand Prix at Imola. At the point the decision was taken, it was entirely feasible that the race could have taken place, but the importance of saving lives – and livelihoods – in the…

Autosport

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Ranking the 10 greatest Le Mans cars

It’s one of the classic motorsport debates. There have been many brilliant Le Mans cars in the century since the inaugural event, but which are the greatest?

The Guardian - UK

Mauro Forghieri obituary

Ferrari technical director in the 1960s and 70s who designed sports cars that won victories in the great races of the day

Autosport

How Forghieri helped shape Ferrari into world-beaters

Mauro Forghieri, who has died at the age of 87, is widely regarded as one of the key players in the history of Scuderia Ferrari. Autosport pays tribute to the influential designer and engineer, who was equally adept at working on chassis and engines.

Autosport

How Ferrari's new Le Mans contender is a statement of philosophy

After 50 years, Ferrari is heading back to Le Mans with its all-new 499P. A nod to tradition was inevitable as the Prancing Horse forges into a new era

Motorsport

How many F1 drivers have won the Le Mans 24 Hours?

The Le Mans 24 Hours is one of the toughest r

Autosport

How many F1 drivers have won the Le Mans 24 Hours?

The Le Mans 24 Hours is one of the toughest races in motorsport, with a unique driving style needed to win. How many F1 drivers have won the race?

Autosport

Autosport writers' favourite F1 Monaco Grands Prix

This weekend marks the 79th running of the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious events on the global motor racing calendar. That means there are plenty of iterations for our writers to pick as their favourites...

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