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Formula One Australia New Zealand Story John Smailes book cover
Formula One Australia New Zealand Story John Smailes book cover
Formula One Australia New Zealand Story John Smailes book cover

New book review: Formula One – The Australian and New Zealand Story by John Smailes

In 2021 Daniel Ricciardo is probably the most recognisable Australian in the F1 paddock but after that epic seasonal finale at Abu Dhabi GP, F1’s most famous Aussie may now actually be race director, Michael Masi! Add to ...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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speed kings john smailes book cover
speed kings john smailes book cover
speed kings john smailes book cover

New Book Review: Speed Kings by John Smailes

I initially picked up a copy of John Smailes’ Speed Kings being keen to read up on the early forays by 1960’s drivers like Sir Jack Brabham, Jim Clark, Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon and Denny Hulme to race at the Indian...
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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McLaren Bluray cover
McLaren Bluray cover
McLaren Bluray cover

Blu-ray review: McLaren

When I picked up my Blu-ray copy of the documentary film “McLaren” I have to confess I didn’t have any great expectations, unlike with Asif Kapadia’s acclaimed Senna film. As soon as I started watching it though – in High...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Vrooom book cover
Vrooom book cover
Vrooom book cover

Book Review: Vrooom!! by Peter Manso

Time to dust off a book from the vault circa 1969 – Peter Manso’s “Vrooom!!”. The book contains a series of interviews with top GP drivers of the late 60’s. The Q&A definitely reflects the earl...