With a career spanning four decades, Frank Dernie knows a thing or two about how to make a car fast. After joining Williams in the late 70s as Patrick Head's... read more »

In the 1960s and 70s, it was widely accepted that racing came with a real risk of severe injury or death and it took some time before the culture of striving to protect lives... read more »

This week we welcome F1 royalty onto the show: Sir Patrick Head, co-founder of Williams and an engineering legend. After going into business with Frank Williams in the late... read more »

When Esteban Ocon took Alpine's new car onto the track at the start of pre-season testing in Bahrain on Friday, the bulbous airbox and engine cover on the A521 immediately... read more »

The deadlock of American manufacturers entering F1 - having enjoyed a glut in the ‘60s and ‘70s with Eagle, Penske and, erm, Scarab – looked to have been broken sooner amid... read more »

On this special episode of Beyond The Grid, Tom Clarkson picks some of his favourite stories and anecdotes from the guests he’s spoken to this year, including gems from... read more »

Formula 1 teams are constantly trying to innovate their vehicles to make sure they can get the upper hand against their rivals, and in the late 70s Brabham and Gordon Murray... read more »

Ahead of Tuesday's launch, a report in the Italian press has suggested Ferrari's 2020 car will pay tribute to late 70s, early 80s era of the team. read more »

He may never have won a world championship his supreme talents probably deserved, but the Belgian racer remains one of the most revered drivers of the 1960s and 70s. For more... read more »

Claire Williams says her legendary father will be "face down on the desk" on the day he retires from his role as team principal. Claire, 38, is now the Grove... read more »

McLaren boss Eric Boullier has paid tribute to countryman Francois Guiter, driving force behind French motorsport in the 70s and 80s. read more »

Renault Sport F1 president Jean-Francois Caubet has announced he will retire after this Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The long-time employee joined the Renault team under... read more »

Kimi Raikkonen revealed his new Monaco edition helmet on Friday, styled on James Hunt's black helmet from the '70s. Raikkonen is a keen fan of the playboy driver who... read more »

It is already being described as a ‘crisis’, but former Ferrari driver Niki lauda is sure Ferrari’s situation in early 2012 is not that bad.... read more »