http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/ The latest Motorsport News from octane en-GB Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:12:24 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:12:24 +0000 webmaster.maxim@dennis.co.uk webmaster.maxim@dennis.co.uk http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/231603/formula_one_2009.html New aerodynamic regulations have ushered in a strange new breed of F1 racers... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:14:21 +0000 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/230949/fernando_alonso_resigns.html Double world driver's champion stays on at Renault F1 for a further two years Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:45:58 +0000 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/230643/lewis_hamilton_f1_world_champion.html After the most nail-biting championship shoot-out in a generation, Lewis Hamilton secures the F1 driver's championship Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:09:26 +0000 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/230574/motorsports_hall_of_fame_2009_inductees.html International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum (IMHOF) announces 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:53:23 +0000 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/228264/brundle_for_goodwood.html Martin Brundle will be reunited with his Le Mans Jaguar at this weekend's Goodwood Revival... Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:37:43 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/228870/sir_stirling_takes_class_win.html Sir Stirling Moss takes a class win at Spa in his freshly restored Osca... Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:53:08 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/228012/audi_wins_elms.html The Audi R10 TDI, the all-conquering diesel powered sports racing car, has taken the champion's title in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS). Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:35:57 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/227490/citroen_hits_50.html Sebastian Loeb earns Citroen its 50th WRC win Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:30:03 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/225117/procar_returns_to_german_gp.html The greatest ever one-make series is returning at the 2008 German Grand Prix at Hockenheim on July 19-20 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:46:54 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/226608/monterey_historics_celebrates_35_years.html This year, the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races at Laguna Seca celebrated its 35th anniversary. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:46:19 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/226527/minor_revival.html After many years languishing in a barn in North Yorkshire, IK Classics of Holmfirth has restored the world’s oldest racing Morris Minor back to racing glory Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:50:18 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/223719/audi_wins_battle_with_peugeot_at_le_mans.html Audi's R10 turbodiesel has won the Le Mans 24 hour race for the third time, after a close-fought race that was initially dominated by Peugeot's new turbodiesel racers. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/223179/historic_saloons_get_grand_prix_slot.html The HSCC has announced that historic saloons will feature as a support race in the 2008 British Grand Prix. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:32:47 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/223476/lola_tribute_to_david_leslie_at_le_mans.html Lola will stage a tribute to the late racing driver David Leslie at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours at La Sarthe, France on Friday (June 13). Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:32:42 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/223704/aston_martin_wins_gt1_class_at_le_mans.html Aston Martin has won the GT1 class in the Le Mans 24 Hours... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:32:38 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/222957/tony_dron_to_demonstrate_mercedes_w154_at_seered.html Octane columnist and historic racer Tony Dron will demonstrate the 1938 Mercedes-Benz W154 at VSCC SeeRed at Donington Park, UK, through May 31-June 1 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:06:33 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/223164/peter_collins_celebration_at_shelsley_walsh.html The Midland Automobile Club will organise a Peter Collins celebration during its British Hillclimb Championship at Shelsley Walsh on August 16-17 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:05:45 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/222954/success_for_team_modena.html Automotive engineering specialist Team Modena has so far seen an impressive 2008 GT1 race season. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:04:28 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/223026/ferrari_312_returns_to_brands.html The 1971 ex-Jacky Ickx Ferrari 312 B2 returned to Brands Hatch this weekend (May 25-26). Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:00:38 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/216615/thrills_and_spills_at_le_mans_legends.html In weather which switched rapidly between heavy rain and bright sunshine, a most exciting historic race took place on the morning of this year’s 24-hour modern endurance event. The Le Mans Legend 2007 was finally won by Shaun Lynn in his Ford GT40, having come from 57th place on the grid to carve his way through the entire field and snatch victory from the superbly-driven Ferrari 250LM of Peter Hardman. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:36:09 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/motorsportnews/216618/silverstone_grand_prix_circuit_faces_uncertain_future.html Silverstone may have staged its most successful British Grand Prix in ages, and tickets are already selling fast for the 2008 event. But a serious question mark still hangs over the future of Formula One in the UK, according to the sport\'s supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:36:09 +0100