John Cannon Jean Pierre Jabouille 2 Jochen Rindt, at the wheel of a Roy Winkelmann Racing Brabham BT23, wins the...
I think I would point to three big moments in my past career, in addition to what I am doing...
What kind of racing driver is it who forgets how many times he’s won? One of the most successful, of course. Too many victories to remember. That’s Britain’s Derek Bell, “Mr. Nice Guy” as he is known among most of his contemporaries. Which is remarkable in itself. Not too many...
The FIA regulations governing Formula One for 1977 allowed for a 3-liter normally aspirated engine or a 1.5-liter turbo-charged engine....
Nearly 50 years ago I stood on the bank at Mulsanne Corner and watched the bright French sun flash on...
Jacques Laffite has enjoyed a reputation for many years as an open and straightforward person, willing to talk seriously about his career and motor racing in general. He was very helpful when VR’s European Editor asked him to contribute to his Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 book, and he was just...
Jean Sage, who headed up Renault’s original factory effort in Formula One, has died at the age of 68 at...
Initially, Jean-Pierre Jabouille made his mark in France’s national Formula Three racing in 1968. Not only did he race, but...
The 2018 edition of Tour Auto Optic 2000, set for April 23-28 between Paris and Nice — by way of Besancon, Megève, Avignon and Aix en Provence — will revive one of the greatest moments in French motorsports history as a Matra 650 will be taking part in the event,...
All American Racers’ DGF Formula Ford has its first track test at Willow Springs Raceway (1977). 1 – Jean-Pierre Jabouille drives...
Today, I believe, drivers are arriving in Formula One far too early in their racing career. The top echelon of...
October 2017 Matra Racing DVD, The Rebirth Many years ago I was drawn to the vibrancy of the Matra pit garage and listened to the song of the V12 engine—sans ear plugs. Today, my tinnitus is a constant reminder of the madness of my youth. Produced by Big Picture Media...
Rene Arnoux learned his trade the hard way, as he fought for the European Formula Two Championship against tough nuts...
French Formula One racing legends Alain Prost and Jean-Pierre Jabouille recently made their respective returns to active competition when the...
