AUTOSPORT

The UK’s ‘must-read’ motorsport magazine AUTOSPORT is revered by fans and industry personnel alike as the ultimate source of motorsport news and analysis. The magazine’s expert editorial covers all aspects of the sport, from major international series such as Formula 1, Sports Car racing and the World Rally Championship, to the less glamorous but hugely important grassroots events in UK club motorsport.

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GREEN MEANS GO • Sebastian Vettel’s relationship with Aston Martin goes back much further than you might think, and since joining Lawrence Stroll’s ambitious project Seb has re-energised his passion for Formula 1. He’s helping the Silverstone team transform itself into winners, while also striving to make himself a better driver, and a better person

BEEN THERE, DUNE THAT. • For GP Racing’s principal photographer, Steven Tee, Formula 1’s return to Zandvoort was also his first trip back to the Dutch dunes in 36 years…

MARCIN BUDKOWSKI • Alpine’s executive director on how the much-changed team has finally returned to winning ways – and why Fernando Alonso is such a valuable asset in its efforts to improve even further

SCHUMACHER • Michael Schumacher is the latest global sporting superstar to get the ‘Netflix treatment’, with a special documentary film airing on the US streaming giant’s platform this month. Damien Smith has the inside track on how the filmmakers gained access to tell the human story behind one of Formula 1’s most publicity-shy champions

BACK TO THE FUTURE • In the 1960s and ’70s, McLaren juggled works entries in Formula 1, sportscars and the Indy 500 while building cars for F3 and F2. Now it’s returning to its roots, expanding into IndyCars and Extreme E while continuing its F1 renaissance. There’s talk of Formula E and WEC entries too. But is this all too much, too soon?

ROOM TO GROW • Yuki Tsunoda arrived in grand prix racing amid a whirlwind of hype, which only increased after his first race impressed the very biggest wigs in F1. His road since has been rocky and crash-filled, so why does Red Bull maintain faith in a driver who admits he isn’t really that big a fan of Formula 1?

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