Track testing the best of the BTCC Autosport got behind the wheel of five of the championship's greatest machines on a special day at Brands Hatch to celebrate six decades of tin-top action 1534464000 BTCC

Who is Fernando Alonso really? In this piece, first published in the August 20 2015 issue of Autosport magazine, we attempt to untangle the myths, legends and misconceptions surrounding Fernando Alonso, with input from on-track rivals, former team colleagues and the man himself 1534204800 F1

The chief victim of F1's renewed civil war Carlos Sainz Jr's deal to join Renault on loan from Red Bull appeared at first to have given him control over his own destiny. But is he now next in line to be shuffled out of the door in Renault's relentless pursuit of progress? 1533081600 F1

How Bottas's bad luck is saving Hamilton Valtteri Bottas has had so much misfortune in the 2018 season that it's easy to imagine he could be leading the championship with better luck. But when the circumstances of his races are fully analysed, it's Sebastian Vettel who'd actually be better off if Bottas was luckier 1531699200 F1

The F1 perfectionist who pushed too soon Formula 1's carbonfibre pioneer was a legendarily tough cookie, known as the 'Prince of Darkness' (at McLaren) and the 'Godalming Scud' (at Benetton). Has time mellowed the father of some of F1's most beautiful cars? Asks STUART CODLING 1537660800 F1

How to make F1 strategies interesting The FIA has asked tyre companies to submit a tender application to supply Formula 1 rubber from the 2020 season, with 18" coming in 2021. PAT SYMONDS asks if alongside the new tyres, steps need to be brought in to make sure future race strategies are varied and interesting 1537574400 F1

How a WRC rebel is becoming a title favourite Ott Tanak has gone from being repeatedly dropped and swearing at M-Sport to leading Toyota's World Rally Championship charge. It's already a remarkable story, and it could have a spectacular ending 1537488000 WRC

The F1 outcast who became a surprise star in 2018 One of the stars of the 2018 Formula 1 season is a man not even on the grid anymore, but who has revelled in a surprise new role after being abruptly jettisoned by his team last year 1537488000 F1