Obituary: Ferrari’s first monocoque maker John Thompson

John Thompson never sought fame nor publicity, but his TC Prototypes (TCP) fabrication and subcontract company was a largely unsung linchpin of the motorsport industry in Britain and beyond for in excess of 30 years. Thompson, who has died aged 85, built chassis, suspension and much more – sometimes complete cars – for scores of teams and manufacturers. Ferrari was one of them: he produced the …Keep reading
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Hamilton demands action to tackle “ridiculous” cost of motorsport

Lewis Hamilton has called on the FIA and Formula 1 to implement further changes to make motorsport more accessible, citing the “ridiculous” costs of karting.
Hamilton feels motorsport is going in the “wrong direction” with its cost of entry, which is making it much harder for children from lower- and middle-income households to participate.
“I’ve not spent any time really looking at it …Keep reading
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The Newey quality that keeps Aston Martin believing

There’s no competition for the “worst surprise” award of the 2026 F1 season start, as Aston Martin – despite all the hype around Adrian Newey joining the team and leading it into the new era – sits second from last in the constructors’ championship after seven rounds.
With one point on the board, it is only ahead of Cadillac, the completely new project that was expected to struggle in its first …Keep reading
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