Mike Hewland - A vital cog in British motor racing

Hewland gearboxes are relatively unknown, but incredibly popular

24/08/2012 by Steven Roy

Mike Hewland died at the weekend aged 89. He and his company should be known to all motor racing fans but they remain virtually unknown. Everyone knows that from the end of the 1960s, all through the 70s and into the 80s that the majority of the cars on the F1 grid had Ford Cosworth DFV engines. What is not as well known is that each of these engines was mated to a Hewland gearbox.

Group Lotus explode all over the Internet

The most talked about press release of the year

11/04/2012 by Mr. C

Group Lotus issued a blistering attack on motor sport media luminaries, bloggers, tweeters and more this afternoon in what must count as one of the least professional press releases any company has ever sanctioned. The publication fires personal attacks at Tony Fernandes, Mike Gascoyne and Joe Saward, before spilling sensitive details about the company's current (lack of) involvement in Formula 1.

The boss of F1 - Should Bernie name a successor?

Contenders that could step up to the challenge of running Formula One

25/08/2011 by Christine

I've been thinking about the way Bernie Ecclestone runs his business. He may have a succession plan in mind but if he has, it is something that has been kept a closely guarded secret. The name of Zak Brown has been whispered about, an ex-driver and F1's current marketing specialist. Bernie's grip on F1 is something that will last as long as he lives, but when he is ready and/or forced to step down, what then? I've given it a modicum of thought and believe I have some potential replacements to lead Formula One in a post-Bernie era.

Do you fancy a great F1 night out in Silverstone?

Stowe School gets the Formula One treatment courtesy of Marussia

29/06/2011 by Mr. C

It has been far too long since F1 journalist Joe Saward pitched up in the UK to discuss all matters relating to Formula 1. Thankfully he's planning to put the situation right, as his globetrotting Audience With.. social networking event returns to the UK ahead of the British Grand Prix.

El Sueño de Morfeo

A peek at a Formula One inspired playlist

03/08/2010 by Mr. C

I will openly admit to being a fan of singer/songwriter Jacques Villeneuve. I never liked his driving, but I do own a copy of his debut album Private Paradise and was secretly really pleased when we were able to feature his music in a video some time ago.

I think it's fly when Joe stops by for the summer

A round up of the latest Audience with Joe at Silverstone

10/07/2010 by Mr. C

Friday evening, after F1 Free Practice at Silverstone had long been done and dusted, Christine and I made our way to the Plum Park Hotel just East of the circuit, to enjoy a second Audience with Joe. Being set in such a green and leisurely location, the atmosphere couldn't have be more contrasting to Joe's more hectic introductory event in London.

What's said in Silverstone, stays in Silverstone

Joe takes over the British village to talk all things Formula One

08/07/2010 by Mr. C

Joe is hosting a second Audience with Joe event in the UK this coming Friday, 9 July. This time around the venue is the Plum Park Hotel near Silverstone, an ideal location for anyone at a loose end after attending F1 Free Practice earlier in the day.

An Audience with Joe, Canada calling

Joe heads towards Montreal to talk all things Formula One

10/06/2010 by Mr. C

Continuing with his own personal World Tour, F1 journalist Joe is offering the inside line on Formula 1 to the fans of Montreal this week, when he hosts the first An Audience with Joe in Canada.

Where is Ron Dennis?

A look at Formula One without one of its elder statesmen

19/05/2009 by Jeremy

Guest writer Jeremy laments the disappearance of a top name in the sport, but ponders whether he may be coming back.

Manipulating the media

Martin Brundle takes on the FIA when it comes to press passes and more

10/12/2007 by Mr. C

Martin Brundle has stepped up to the plate and showed he’s not willing to sit quietly while the FIA take yet more liberties as motorsport’s governing body.