Turini, Panizzi and a Fiat 500

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23rd January 2012

For every forward-thinking and practical individual, there is at least one unhinged lunatic out there. In Fiat's case, that madman was called Carlo Abarth. Originally, he was an Austrian called Karl, but in the aftermath of the second world war he decided that it might be more politically correct to Latinize his name and re-invent himself as a natural born Italian.

Drive of the Day - Monte Day 5: Dominique Savignoni

drive-day Features
22nd January 2012

Francois Delecour had an exceptional treat in store for his co-driver Dominique Savignoni on Savignoni's very last rally.

Drive of the Day - Monte Day 4: Petter Solberg

drive-day Features
21st January 2012

The idea of Petter Solberg returning to the Ford camp and being welcomed back with open arms seemed pretty unlikely when he walked out of the team that had brought him into the World Rally Championship to join Subaru in mid-2000. But the Solberg/Ford reunion is working rather well, with a jubilant Norwegian storming to three fastest times in four stages today and carving into second-placed Dani Sordo's advantage.

How tyres make the crucial difference on the Monte

Features
21st January 2012

Tyres are more important in Monte Carlo than on any other event in the World Rally Championship, owing to the huge variety of road and weather conditions encountered.

Drive of the Day - Monte Day 3: Mikko Hirvonen

drive-day Features
20th January 2012

Taking on Sebastien Loeb in the same team isn't for the faint hearted, especially when you've also got just a few weeks before the season opener to acclimatise to Citroen life after six seasons in the Ford camp.

Mini’s Monte magic

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17th January 2012

It may not appear obvious at first glance exactly what Princess Margaret of England, John Lennon, Peter Sellers and Rauno Aaltonen had in common – apart from a love of hard liquor. But when sufficiently sober to do so, all four of them were Mini drivers.

Preview: Ten Monte Carlo talking points

Features
17th January 2012

After its three-year dalliance with the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, (probably) the planet's most famous rally is back in the World Championship fold for 2012, as the WRC once again kicks off with Monte Carlo. We look at the burning topics heading into the 2012 opener.

The inside story of Waldegard’s incredible Safari win

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17th December 2011

On this homepage you may have seen a picture of Bjorn Waldegard staring glumly through the twisted remains of a Porsche windscreen. It was taken on the epic East African Safari Classic – an event the Swede went on to win – and now it's time to tell the remarkable story behind the picture

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It is midway through day-6 of the 9 day event and the winner Bjorn Waldegard sits stoically in his battered Porsche 911. This car has just had a large section of the roll cage replaced because of extensive damage sustained after Bjorn lost control in a slippery mud-hole and hit a stranded truck. The repair was expertly effected by the Tuthill Porsche team, who cannibalised a retired 911 to repair Waldegard's version in real African 'back-street-garage' style. Incredibly only 41 minutes in road penalties were lost.
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