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The greatest club racing characters From legendary drinking habits to dramatic driving styles, there has been no shortage of cult-hero figures over the past 70 years in national motorsport. Here's an extended version of the original list that appeared in Autosport's 70th anniversary bookazine 1609804800 National

How production giants cemented Britain's racing pedigree They're two companies that carried and influenced generations of junior single-seater racers. After Cooper led the revolution, Ralph Firman paid attention, then mastered, the art of building and selling great racing cars 1606089600 National

The greatest moments in Castle Combe's 70 year history From wins for Moss and Hawthorn to a 1994 Tyrrell smashing the lap record, there have been plenty of memorable occasions in Castle Combe's long history. Autosport marks its best ahead of its 70th birthday celebrations at the Autumn Classic 1601510400 National

Remembering an F1 designer with a legacy of greatness Ron Tauranac's machines were world-beaters from the early 1960s to late '80s, but he is perhaps best known for helping Jack Brabham found his own Formula 1 team. Following his death last week, Autosport pays tribute to an engaging and genial man 1595376000 F1

The "warrior" MotoGP rookie KTM was right to back The 2020 MotoGP campaign featured a standout pair of rookies, but one flew under the radar as he adjusted to a shock step-up armed with very little racing experience. However as his veteran team boss explains, the faith shown in him was not misplaced 1610928000 MotoGP

The key mistakes behind a lost Williams title Formula 1 history is full of should'ves, could'ves and would'ves, but it's easy to see 1991 as the greatest missed opportunity in the illustrious history of Williams, allowing Ayrton Senna to steal his last and perhaps greatest world championship title 1610928000 F1

The winless drivers who could be Hamilton's heirs to the F1 crown Eventually, Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 career will come to a close. Although the likes of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen have challenged, three drivers who are yet to score a victory could inherit the world champion's place at the pinnacle 1610841600 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