Articles by Andy Hallbery
Andy has been the editor of both Autosport and RACER magazines. Today he is a freelance writer and contributor to Official FIA yearbooks as well as being involved with his own book projects.
Prof Sid Watkins, OBE. Sad loss.
Image: Cahier Archive
Motorsport lost a legend with the passing of Prof Sid Watkins on Sept 12. Who? You might say. Well, here’s who he was, and still is. He changed racing safety, and so many …
Alex Zanardi: Dreams achieved
A little like Kennedy, it was the “shot that was heard around the world”. Alex Zanardi, aged 45, made his paralympic debut, and won two gold medals, and a silver… ‘Extraordinary’, ‘inspiring’ are just two …
Alex Zanardi: Don’t Dream it’s over: Part Three
On Wednesday September 5, 2012, Alex Zanardi tackles his first Paralympic event in the handcycle class at Brands Hatch. I’m sure everyone in the motorport community will be cheering all the competitors on, especially Team …
Alex Zanardi: Don’t Dream It’s Over: Part Two
Just to recap, the loveable Italian racing driver Alex Zanardi lost his legs in 2001 in a sickening crash in Germany. That he survived that alone defies belief. What he’s done since just makes us …
Alex Zanardi: Don’t Dream It’s Over: Part One
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As he prepares for his races in the Paralympics in September, it’s time to look at the man that is Alex Zanardi. And if you don’t laugh at some of his quotes, …
Video: When Roger Moore met Formula One
Before he was the legend that is James Bond, Roger Moore was TV’s Simon Templar, alternatively known as “The Saint”.
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One hit wonder: The Brabham Fan Car
Adrian Newey, genius. Gordon Murray, ‘God’. Racing rules are very definitive so it takes brilliant and inventive minds to find loopholes. Newey has made a skill of it, as did Murray.
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Behind the scenes: Live on-board TV broadcasting
We all want to be Formula One drivers, don’t we? Sadly we can’t all be. So what’s the next best thing? Living it vicariously with live on-board TV footage
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The inside line: Can-Am Shadow DN4
In the 1960s to the early ’70s, the North American Can-Am series cars were a sight (and sound) to behold. Giving off up to 1500hp, they were basically monsters.
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Interview: Andrew Kitson
There are people involved in racing that have talent beyond belief. Andrew Kitson is one. He is an illustrator and painter…
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Formula Ford. Is it still the best training ground?
Look back at the history of Formula Ford, and you will see just what a pedigree it produced. From Senna to Hakkinen to Button and Webber, and so many more.
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Interview: Rubens Barrichello – Utterly In Love with Racing
It’s impossible to speak with Rubens Barrichello and not get infected by his love of racing. Here is part two of MotorSport Retro’s exclusive interview… Topics? François Cevert, Mario Andretti, and more!
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Dario Franchitti: Win Or Bust, How It Started
Four-time Indycar champion, three times a winner of the Indianapolis 500, Dario Franchitti was served his career on a plate you’d think. Well, think again. The Scotsman’s early stepping stones are a lesson in determination, …
Interview: Adrian Fernandez
Adrian Fernandez has been racing for 31 years, yet finishing third in GT at Le Mans ranks right up there with his other racing achievements.
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Le Mans: What Goes Around, Comes Around
In 1967, Dan Gurney won the Le Mans 24 Hours with AJ Foyt, and they started a tradition that remains to this day. This weekend the Gurney name is back at Le Mans
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