The remarkable motorsport stories you may have missed in 2023

There was no shortage of headlines to result from a 23-race Formula 1 calendar in 2023, MotoGP’s addition of sprint races at every round and the influx of manufacturers arriving into the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class.Our team of writers scouring the paddocks of international and national motorsport series has diligently covered 24-hour races and border-crossing rallies, showpiece …Keep reading

Horner: Red Bull F1 team evolved to get the best out of Newey

One of Horner’s most inspired decisions since setting up Red Bull in 2005 was to sign legendary designer Adrian Newey away from McLaren. Currently Newey still has a big impact on the squad, despite not being involved in the day-to-day design process.But Horner feels that under technical director Pierre Wache the team has the strength in depth to chart its own course should Newey ever decide to …Keep reading

The Vauxhall Lotus double act that spawned a 30-year friendship

Three front runners emerge when Autosport asks two-time CART Indycar champion Gil de Ferran for his favourite team-mate, before the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner selects a driver he spent but one season racing alongside back in 1990.Their careers might have gone in different directions, but de Ferran and David Coulthard have been firm friends ever since they drove together at Paul Stewart Racing in …Keep reading

Dennis knighted as Horner awarded CBE in King’s New Year Honours list

As the traditional list of honours was revealed on Friday night, Dennis was announced as being given a Knighthood for services to industry and charity, through his current work as Podium Analytics chair and Tommy’s Campaign chairman.He had previously been recognised with a CBE for his contribution to motor racing, having helped lead McLaren for more than 30 years as he steered the Woking-based …Keep reading

Red Bull F1 boss Horner awarded CBE in King’s New Year Honours list

Horner had previously been made an Officer of the British Empire in 2013, when Red Bull enjoyed a run of four consecutive title doubles from 2010.But now, having helped guide Red Bull to one of the most dominant F1 campaigns in history as Max Verstappen grabbed his third consecutive drivers’ crown, he has been elevated to the status of Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his …Keep reading