Stories
Stories celebrate the iconic moments and personalities that have shaped the world of motoring. From classic cars to cutting-edge design, we offer readers a window into the passion that drives our work at Automobilist.

Apertures: Generous Genius - Derek Bell’s Life At Speed
Written and captured by Richard Kelley. Derek Bell remains a unique hero to those friends and fans who have followed him through motor racing’s brightest and darkest moments. Now into his eighth d...

Intangible Grit: Story of James Hunt
James Simon Wallis Hunt. Women loved him; men envied him, and corner marshals learned to keep him at arm’s length. From the beginning, James was “oppositionally” defiant, hyperactive and stubborn. ...

Apertures: A Perfect Match - John Campion’s Lancia Dreams
Written and captured by Richard Kelley As a young racing fan in 1970s Ireland, John Campion fell in love with Lancia rally cars that periodically tore through the woods. He would tell of memories o...

Michael’s Moment: The Breathtaking Debut of a Racing Genius
There are rare instances when Formula One history stops to catch its breath to remember every second. The moment was 32 years ago, as the nearly unknown Michael Schumacher qualified his Irish Jorda...

Written and captured by Richard Kelley Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari 312T5 office remains his cathedral, where he danced with these pedals and steering wheel as he performed magic. It's no more than ...

A True Game Changer: Porsche's 75th Anniversary
Written by Richard Kelley Only a few automotive manufacturers can demonstrate that they have created a distinct vision and remained faithful to their original calling. Starting from an old saw mill...
Interviews
Our Interviews feature fascinating discussions with top motorsport personalities, including drivers, team bosses, and other industry figures. Through these exclusive insights, we offer readers a unique glimpse into the world of motorsport.

For the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, McLaren racing and their partner vuse unveiled a stunning livery designed by uae-based artist Rabab Tantawy as part of the driven by change campaign. As part of V...

If ever the right man was destined to lead Formula 1 through this decade it is Stefano Domenicali, appointed to the sport’s top job in 2021. Born to an Imola banker family in 1965, he grew up withi...

Interview with Mike Rockenfeller
“Having raced on both the old fashioned as well as modern race tracks, which one is closer to your heart?” Automobilist had the honour to get an exclusive interview with one of only five drivers ...

Interview with Sébastien Buemi
Formula 1 attracts so much attention, one can sometimes forget there is motorsport life away from the Grand Prix circus. Sébastien Buemi is living proof of that. A Formula 1 driver for Scuderia Tor...

Interview with Clive Chapman, the son of Lotus Cars founder Colin Chapman
On the occasion of the 39th death anniversary of Colin Chapman, Automobilist pays tribute to his legacy and legendary F1 driver Ayrton Senna through a series of posters re-creating the race, car an...

An Exclusive Interview with Robert Reid
"Wrc has undergone tremendous evolution over time - how do you see it evolving?" Automobilist had the chance to catch up with Robert Reid, 2001 World Rally Champion co-driver and FIA Deputy Preside...
Insider
Our Insider section provides an unfiltered look at the day-to-day life at Automobilist. From office updates to event coverage, we keep readers informed about everything happening behind the scenes.

Return of the Trident: Maserati GT2 Immortalised
Maserati has recently unveiled its newest racing creation, announcing its return to GT2 competitions. Building upon the triumphs from their past and the brand's vision for the future, the House of ...

Automobilist at the Le Mans Centenary
This June, the world of motorsport united in celebration as the iconic Le Mans race reached a remarkable milestone of 100 years and it was a moment of great pride for us to be actively involved in ...

Tests suggest the World Champions maintain an ominous advantage for 2023 | Written by Richard Kelley With less than a few hours remaining before the start of the 2023 F1 Championship, Sergio Pére...

Formula E Celebrates it's 100th E-Prix
Formula E not only celebrated its century of races in fine style in Seoul, Korea, but with a bang-crash - literally, after eight cars crashed going into turn 1 for race 1 of the double-header weeke...

2022 Austrian Grand Prix - The Battle of Red Bull Ring
Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring delivered the sort of nip-and-tuck racing to which fans have grown accustomed from the circuit situated in the Styrian Alps. Each of the short, sha...

Oracle Red Bull Racing – Taking Art & High Performance to the Next Level
Oracle Red Bull Racing officially licensed artworks created by Automobilist to be available on Automobilist’s Formula One Print Store During the week of the Austrian Grand Prix – where Oracle Red B...
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