Editor Nick Trott, features editor Simon Arron, art editor Damon Cogman and photographer Lyndon McNeil sit down to discuss the special September 2017 edition of Motor Sport. From how the front cover artwork came to be, to why drifting made its way onto Motor Sport’s pages for the first time.
Rider insight with Freddie Spencer: 2017 Czech MotoGP
Freddie Spencer looks back on the 2017 Czech MotoGP, the first race back from the summer break.
How the tyre gamble paid off for Márquez, how Viñales’s bike and setup choice played out, and how Dani Pedrosa notched up a MotoGP
milestone.
Plus, he pays his respects to the great Ángel Nieto.
Driver insight with Karun Chandhok: Hungarian Grand Prix
Could intra-team battles have repercussions down the line? Karun Chandhok offers his take on the Hungarian Grand Prix, as team orders play their part.
Nico Rosberg podcast, in association with Mercedes-Benz
Reigning world champion Nico Rosberg joined Motor Sport editor Nick Trott at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to talk about his championship-winning year, what comes next and to answer your many, many questions.
Issue preview – August
Nick Trott, Joe Dunn, Simon Arron and Lyndon McNeil take you behind the scenes of the August issue of Motor Sport, featuring Karun Chandhok driving the Williams FW40 and FW14B. Plus, how IndyCar’ drivers are surviving the big one, an exclusive Rover SD1 triple test and the Jaguar XJ220, 25 years on.
Emerson Fittipaldi: Royal Automobile Club Talk Show in association with Motor Sport
Two-time Formula 1 World Champion and Indianapolis 500 legend Emerson Fittipaldi joins Nick Trott, Simon Arron and Jack Phillips of Motor Sport magazine at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall to reveal more about his new supercar, the Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo. Designed with Pininfarina, and built in partnership with Mercedes’ HWA race team, the EF7 is due to begin testing in late 2017. Plus, Fittipaldi looks back on his great career, his friendship with Ayrton Senna, moving to England and much more.
Rider insight with Freddie Spencer: Sachsenring MotoGP
Freddie Spencer offers his take on the German MotoGP – and a word on Goodwood where he was riding a variety of ‘bikes up the hill.
From the tight and close circuit, the struggles of Yamaha, the Viñales and Rossi battle to the very impressive Folger.
Dario Franchitti: Royal Automobile Club Talk Show in association with Motor Sport
Dario Franchitti joined Ed Foster and Nick Trott of Motor Sport magazine at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall to look back on the Indy 500 and Fernando Alonso’s performance. Dario also answers a few of your questions.
Dario Franchitti: Royal Automobile Club Talk Show in association with Motor Sport
Dario Franchitti joined Ed Foster and Nick Trott of Motor Sport magazine at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall to look back on the Indy 500 and Fernando Alonso’s performance. Dario also answers a few of your questions.
Driver Insight with Karun Chandhok: Canadian Grand Prix
Lewis’ brilliant race, Ferrari on the back foot, the difficult situation at Force India and much more.