How McLaren faced up to the misinformation, noise and distractions of being an F1 title challenger

Delivering success in Formula 1 is not just about producing the fastest car, even though that is a critical part of it.
Instead, to win – and more especially to keep winning again and again and again – involves strong leadership, plotting your way out of difficulties, dealing with internal and external politics, and then batting away a few grenades lobbed by other teams along the …Keep reading

Horner: Verstappen “never panicked” on way to F1 title despite Red Bull deficit

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has commended Max Verstappen’s work ethic and state of mind after the Dutch driver clinched the 2024 Formula 1 title despite his car’s struggles.
Red Bull’s season got off to a flying start with Verstappen winning six of the first nine grands prix, leading 1-2s in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Japan.
However, Verstappen subsequently went …Keep reading

Inside the thriving world of miniature motorsport

Last Christmas, Autosport afforded this writer an opportunity to write about a much-loved hobby: Scalextric. Little did I know it would lead to a year spent racing 1/32 scale slot cars competitively…
Following the publication of last year’s double issue, an email from reader Callum Norris landed suggesting that Autosport should take our hobby to the next level by joining him at the …Keep reading