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The Le Mans racer that turned an underdog's dream into reality Fifteen years ago, a privateer with little international pedigree led Le Mans in this Dallara. To mark the last hurrah of LMP1 cars at the 24 Hours, Autosport went along to see it blow off the cobwebs at Silverstone 1600387200 WEC

The heroism, horror and hurt of Lauda at Ferrari Last year F1 Racing retold the incredible history of Ferrari with a series of in-depth features. As part of our tribute to the late Niki Lauda, here's another chance to read the chapter covering his extraordinarily dramatic time at Maranello 1558396800 F1

How Schumacher joined F1's elite This weekend's Belgian Grand Prix marks 25 years since Michael Schumacher clinched his first Formula 1 victory - the first time he properly unleashed his sport-changing attributes on the watching world 1503273600 F1

Why Ferrari should sign Kubica Renault claimed helping Robert Kubica return to a Formula 1 car was a favour to a much-loved driver. But there is more to it than that - and Ferrari should take advantage 1499126400 F1

When F1's crazy horse joined the Prancing Horse Jean Alesi made an immediate impact in Formula 1 when he arrived with Tyrrell, but his decision to join Ferrari instead of a resurgent Williams for 1991 was ill-judged as the Scuderia became engulfed with in-fighting that resulted from a sub-standard car 1610755200 F1

Why a lost F1 hope is still in demand aged 65 There's a saying among retired folk that life begins at 60, but endurance specialist Alain Ferte has never used the 'R' word. Some 40 years since his crowning glory in F3, he's still a driver in demand and gunning for more 24-hour racing success this weekend 1610668800 GT

The V12 experiment that yielded Senna’s final F1 title Formula 1 fans remember V12 engines fondly but only one has powered a driver to the world championship. STUART CODLING recalls McLaren's MP4/6, with which Ayrton Senna secured the 1991 crown 30 years ago 1610668800 F1

Why Bottas won't emulate Rosberg to beat Hamilton Of the four seasons Valtteri Bottas has been Lewis Hamilton's team-mate at Mercedes, he has been beaten in all of them. Although trying to emulate predecessor Nico Rosberg's approach is not an option, the Finn says he needs to try something new 1610582400 F1