Stories

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...

Apertures: Gilles’ Office

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...

Apertures: Max Verstappen’s Arrival

Written and captured by Richard Kelley I was lucky to spend quality time with Max Verstappen and the Van Amersfoort Team at the 2014 Macau Grand Prix, with the 17-year-old Dutchman already assured ...

Power and Aura: Return of the Gulf Livery

Written by Richard Kelley Gulf Oil's relationship with racing extends from the 1930s. However, the power of Gulf’s cladding in the late '60s created an unforgettable impression that has never faded...

Arigato: Red Bull's Tribute to Honda

Written by Richard Kelley Few F1 engine manufacturers, over the past decades, have found the secret to catching and passing the dominant standard bearer once new F1 engine rules are in place. One o...