San Marino Grand Prix, Imola 1994 – The worst weekend, part two

In all the drama that was that weekend at Imola in 1994, it’s all too easy to forget that we also lost the very likeable Austrian Roland Ratzenberger on April 30, the day before Senna had …

For Sale: 1983 RAM 01 Cosworth Formula 1

The RAM 01 turned out to be a thoroughly competitive racing car, but it didn’t make an impression on track in 1983 due to lackluster Pirelli tyres, engine issues and the RAM teams small budget.
Three …

San Marino Grand Prix, Imola 1994 – The worst weekend, part one

In 1994 racing legend Ayrton Senna lost his life, and as major a story as that was, it was just one part of a traumatic weekend that I experienced first hand. With the Senna Movie …

Special Offer: Drive the world’s best track day car, the Radical SR3

Tony and the team at Radical Events are pleased to announce  an exclusive special offer for Motorsport Retro readers.
Readers wishing to experience the thrills of driving a Radical SR3 at speeds of over 200km/h, can …

Best of The Cahier Archive: Stirling Moss

Sir Stirling Moss announced his retirement from competitive motor racing last weekend and in doing so marked the end of an astonishing career.
Moss, who raced from 1948 to 1962, won 212 of the 529 races …

Vintage Racewear from Stand 21

Stand 21 is the world leader in made-to-measure equipment for racing drivers. Their comprehensive head to toe range includes a fantastic line of vintage inspired racing apparel.
The vintage range features open and full face …

Illustration: Jacky Ickx/ Derek Bell Porsche 936/81 Spyder

2011 marked 30 years since Jacky Ickx and Derek Bell drove their Porsche 936/91 Spyder to victory at Le Mans.
The 1981 24 hours of Le Mans went smoothly for Porsche and its super-star endurance line …

Onboard with Johnny Herbert in the Mazda787B at Le Mans 2011

Ride onboard with Johnny Herbert in the Mazda the 787B, as he laps Le Mans for the first time in 20 years.
Herbert famously drove a massive final stint and steered the rotary powered Mazda to …