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The rise and fall of Britain's flawed NASCAR imitation

It’s a little over 20 years since ASCAR hit its peak, filling Rockingham's grandstands while luring top international and BTCC talent. But the domestic stock car series' boom couldn't last. Here's how the curio exploded, then imploded

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The rise and fall of Britain’s flawed NASCAR imitation

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The ill-starred Toyota that was quick but struck out at Le Mans

Toyota’s GT-One was described as “the ultimate fast failure”, but such was its impact on Vincenzo Sospiri that he picks it as his favourite car.

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Mark Webber’s top 10 drives

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Mark Webber’s top 10 greatest drives

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Friday favourite: The ill-starred Toyota that was quick but struck out at Le Mans

Toyota’s GT-One was described by Autosport in 2015 as “the ultimate fast failure”, but such was its impact on Vincenzo Sospiri that he picks it as his favourite car.

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Friday Favourite: The Renault F1 car that dazzled an FE racer-turned-team boss

After a miserable 2009 where it miscued the Formula 1 aerodynamic overhaul, got embroiled in crashgate, and lost its title sponsor, Renault's 2010 follow-up steadied the ship and brought the team back into podium contention. The yellow-and-black machine also dazzled a driver on the start of his F1 journey in…

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WRC New Zealand: Everything you need to know

New Zealand makes its long awaited return to the World Rally Championship this weekend with a history making feat in the offing as Kalle Rovanpera closes in on the title.

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Monza 2008: How Vettel and Toro Rosso pulled off their fairytale F1 win

Monza will forever hold a special place in Sebastian Vettel’s heart as it was here in 2008 he piloted a Toro Rosso to one of Formula 1’s most incredible underdog victories. Luke Smith recounts that history making feat on this day, 14 years ago.

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Friday Favourite: The F1 champion turned mentor to a tin-top great

Drivers often turn their hand to management when their top-line careers come to an end, but it’s not so common for managers to put themselves in the firing line against their proteges. That Keke Rosberg was willing to do so, while imparting his wisdom to Manuel Reuter in the formative…

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When Japan's 'Emperor' flirted with a Formula 1 move

Four titles in Japan's Formula Nippon series marked Satoshi Motoyama out as the finest domestic driver of his generation. But the door to a Formula 1 race seat remained firmly closed, despite tests for Jordan and Renault, and his efforts to prize open an opportunity in grand prix racing required…

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What could have been: The Japanese 'Emperor' who missed his F1 vocation

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Hungarian Grands Prix

The Hungarian Grand Prix is the last stop on the Formula 1 2022 calendar before the summer break. Autosport's team of writers pick their favourite races from the famously tight and twisty Hungaroring track, an F1 fixture since 1986

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 French Grands Prix

Formula 1 returns to the birthplace of grand prix racing this weekend with the French GP at Paul Ricard. As one of the oldest events in all of motorsport, the French GP has delivered many spectacular and enthralling moments over the years. Autosport's writers pick out their favourites.

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When Sainz really took his first win from pole at Silverstone in 2010

Carlos Sainz winning for the first time from pole at Silverstone – it’s the headline result of the 2022 British Formula 1 race, but for him not actually a unique achievement.

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Friday favourite: The forgotten F1 lap that solidified a love of Interlagos

As one of the few anti-clockwise circuits on the Formula 1 calendar, Interlagos is already in a minority – but its combination of fast and technical corners make it a unique driving challenge. Former F1 racer Gianni Morbidelli explains why it’s his favourite track in our continuing series and recalls…

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Canadian Grands Prix

Formula 1 makes its long-awaited return to Canada this weekend, with Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hosting its 41st Grand Prix on Sunday. Here are Autosport writers' favourite races from the previous 40.

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Friday favourite: How Champ Car's final hurrah captured one IndyCar star's heart

With the Lolas put out to pasture, 2007 marked a new generation in Champ Car, featuring the handsome Panoz DP01. Will Power loved the 'awesome car', as he took two wins and five pole positions in the series' last season before merging with the Indy Racing League

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Formula 1 drivers who conquered the Indy 500

The Indy 500 is called ‘the greatest spectacle in racing’, but how many Formula 1 drivers have taken it on and won?

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How many F1 drivers have won the Indy 500? Winners, drivers & more

The Indy 500 was an official world championship race between 1950 and 1960, meaning that teams and drivers who only competed in the 500 also appear in the final standings of those seasons. It also means that drivers who finished well in the 500 could beat drivers who had a…

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The 10 biggest innovations in Formula 1 history: active suspension, halo, fan car & more

As the top echelon of motorsport, Formula 1 sits in the company of the aerospace industry and the military as a hotbed of technical development and game-changing innovation.

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What history tells us about Leclerc’s early F1 championship lead

Formula 1’s return to Imola this weekend comes at a perfect time for Ferrari’s loyal Tifosi, who will be riding high from Charles Leclerc’s impressive start to the season.

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Ten things to watch at Goodwood's Members' Meeting

The eighth modern running of the Goodwood Members' Meeting takes place this weekend, the West Sussex circuit bringing a blend of new races and popular favourites to the 2022 edition.

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Archive: Who is the BTCC's greatest ever driver?

With Jason Plato announcing his British Touring Car Championship retirement at the end of 2022, having signed for BTC Racing for his final season, it reignites the debate on the series’ greatest driver.

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The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more

Everyone has their favourite, but who is statistically the best driver in Formula 1 history? We look at the number of wins, championships and more to see

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