Articles in Drivers
Video: Webber & Alonso interview each other about winning, crashing and 200 Grand Prix races
Back in the 1960s and 70s it was common for drivers to fraternize and many developed deep friendships. Annual events like the Tasman Series where F1 drivers were essentially on an end of season holiday, …
Top Five of 2012: Interviews
Interview Part One: Rubens Barrichello – Still a Rookie
Thanks to Tony Di Zinno
Ten minutes will always turn into 40 with Rubens Barrichello. It’s tough in this business to not have favourites, but Rubens is one …
It’s not the name, it’s the genes. Meet David Brabham
Image: Paddy McGrath, Speedhunters.com
He is the son of World Champion Sir Jack Brabham, F1 constructor, and the youngest of three racing brothers who are all champions in various categories. Now there is the next generation
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Video: Bobby Unser – King of the Hill
“I just couldn’t see a French girl having the Pikes Peak record.”
Famous last words! It’s 1985 and the French girl in question is Michèle Mouton; the first woman to win a world championship rally, runner …
Alex Zanardi: Don’t Dream It’s Over: Part One
Image: The Cahier Archive
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, …
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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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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Gunnar Nilsson remembered, by Mario Andretti
It was 35 years ago this week that Gunnar Nilsson scored his one and only Grand Prix win. Who better to get thoughts and memories from than one of racing’s legends, Mario Andretti, teammate to …
Video: Janet Guthrie: Paving the Way
“Not everybody can drive race cars. It takes a peculiar sort of person.”
The 1977 Indianapolis 500 added volumes to the event’s bursting history books. Tom Sneva broke the 200 mile per hour barrier, A. J. Foyt …
Interview Part One: Rubens Barrichello – Still a Rookie
Ten minutes will always turn into 40 with Rubens Barrichello. It’s tough in this business to not have favourites, but Rubens is one of mine. He, like just a handful of others, has not changed …
Video: Rare Interview – Gilles Villeneuve
Enjoy this rare look at Gilles Villeneuve away from the track.
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Video: 1991 Australian Grand Prix Press Conference
The driver line-up for the 1991 Australian Grand Prix
As we take in the sights and sounds of the opening round of the 2012 Formula One World Championship at Albert Park, let’s take a look back …
Interview: James Allen
We recently caught up BBC Radio 5 Live’s Formula 1 commentator James Allen at The Malaysian Grand Prix. James grew up in a racing family and spent his formative years in the paddock with his …
