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Top 10 Can-Am Drivers | Autosport Retro Sep 16, 2026

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Our celebration of Can-Am continues with a look at the category’s greatest drivers.

Sixty years ago, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup kicked off for big banger sportscars that could outpace Formula 1 racers. Even though it only lasted from 1966 until 1974, Can-Am produced some of the most dramatic machines to hit a race track and attracted many of the world’s finest drivers.

In our second Can-Am top 10, host Kevin Turner is joined by Damien Smith to pick out the category’s best drivers.

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F1 Spanish GP Review: Can the Madrid Circuit be Saved? Sep 15, 2026

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Join Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling as they dissect all the action from Round 14 of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship following the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

The brand-new Madrid circuit certainly caused a stir among drivers and fans, and we take a deep dive into the biggest talking points from its inaugural F1 weekend. From Kimi Antonelli’s stellar drive and championship extension to the fiery debate over whether the new street circuit is truly fit for modern F1 racing, we examine what worked, what didn’t, and where changes could be made.

We compare our thoughts with the feedback and suggestions from the drivers themselves, before breaking down all the key moments from the weekend.

Plus, we analyse Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s race strategy, Ferrari’s missed opportunities, and look ahead to the upcoming triple-header.

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Top 10 Can-Am Cars | Autosport Retro Sep 08, 2026

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Sixty years ago, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup kicked off for big banger sportscars that could outpace Formula 1 racers.

The first Can-Am era only lasted from 1966 until 1974, but it produced some of the most dramatic machines to hit a race track. The no-holds-barred ethos encouraged mighty machines and plenty of innovation.

As part of our celebrations, host Kevin Turner is joined by Damien Smith to pick out the category’s greatest cars. And they do not agree on what should be number one…

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Kimi Climbs To Glory - F1 Italian GP Review Sep 07, 2026

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Kimi Antonelli has pulled off a sensational victory at the Italian Grand Prix, charging all the way from 19th on the grid to lead a Mercedes 1-2 at Monza. But right behind that historic drive, the fallout at Ferrari is dominating the headlines after a nightmare home race for the Scuderia. Kevin Turner and Jake Boxall-Legge get straight into Ferrari's torment in front of the Tifosi, unpacking Charles Leclerc’s race-ending crash at Parabolica and another baffling tyre strategy that left Lewis Hamilton helpless. They also dive into the Mercedes garage to analyse the tyre calls under the Virtual Safety Car, debating whether splitting strategies cost George Russell a win against his flying team-mate. Stuart Codling drops in trackside from the Monza with the local reaction to an Italian winner and the atmosphere inside the paddock, before the guys pick apart McLaren’s reluctance to enforce team orders between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen maximising a solid third for Red Bull, and Pierre Gasly’s shock Saturday pole for Alpine.

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Top 10 F1 Qualifiers | Autosport Retro Aug 26, 2026

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Who is the greatest Formula 1 driver over a single flying lap?

In this episode of the Autosport Top 10 podcast, host Kevin Turner is joined by Jake Boxall-Legge and Damien Smith to debate and rank the top 10 greatest qualifiers in Grand Prix history.

From 1,000+ horsepower turbo monsters and V10 screaming machines to modern ground-effect racers, the team weighs up ultimate raw pace, head-to-head team-mate records, career consistency across different eras, and qualifying in uncompetitive machinery.

Which drivers made the cut, who missed out, and who takes the undisputed crown at number one? Watch or listen to find out!

Have your say in the comments: Who is your all-time qualifying king?

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From The Archive: The Ken Tyrrell Story Aug 25, 2026

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Marking 25 years since the passing of one of Formula 1's most iconic figures, Kevin Turner is joined by veteran motorsport journalist and author Maurice Hamilton for a deep dive into the life and legacy of Ken Tyrrell. From his post-war timber and lumber business to discovering a young Jackie Stewart at a rainy Goodwood test, Ken Tyrrell carved out a legendary path as an independent team boss. In this episode, Maurice shares intimate personal memories of Tyrrell—who became a surrogate father figure in the paddock—exploring the highs of world championship glory with Matra and Cosworth, the audacious six-wheeled P34 project, and the painful controversies of the 1984 season.

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The Strategy That Broke Mercedes: Norris Wins, Antonelli Extends Lead | F1 Dutch GP Review Aug 24, 2026

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Lando Norris secured a commanding victory at Zandvoort as Formula 1 returned from the summer break with a strategic thriller at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.

Kevin Turner is joined by Jake Boxall-Legge to unpick how McLaren turned their weekend around after a difficult Sprint race, utilising tyre offset strategy to beat Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

We also hear trackside insight from Stuart Codling on what could be the final Dutch Grand Prix for the foreseeable future, dissect Ferrari's race pace versus their qualifying struggles, examine Liam Lawson's solid return to Red Bull following Max Verstappen's early crash, and break down Nico Hülkenberg's remarkable near-miss and points finish.

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F1 2026 Half-Term Report: Who Makes the Grade? Aug 19, 2026

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The summer break is over, and as Formula 1 heads to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, the Autosport team takes a moment to catch its breath and grade the class of 2026 so far. Join host Kevin Turner alongside Autosport's Jake Boxall-Legge and Damien Smith as they dive into the mid-season F1 driver ratings. Using the latest Autosport Magazine grades from Oleg Karpov as their benchmark, the panel debates who has shone, who is struggling, and who still needs to do their homework.

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Top 10 Rookie Seasons in F1 | Autosport Retro Aug 12, 2026

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Kimi Antonelli is putting in a fantastic sophomore Formula 1 campaign, but what about the greatest rookie seasons in grand prix history?

We’ve already picked out the best F1 title-winning campaigns and the best performances not to land the crown. Now it’s time to select the best seasons by F1 rookies.

Host Kevin Turner runs through his latest top 10, under the expert eye of experienced F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton. Will you agree with our ranking?

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Hungary Changed Everything for McLaren | 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix Review Jul 27, 2026

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Champion incumbent Lando Norris and McLaren finally broke through for their first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix! Max Verstappen in second, and another valuable podium for championship leader Kimi Antonelli completed the rostrum, with what is considered a disappointing day for Ferrari. From George Russell's recovery from an anti-stall issue at the start, to the somewhat resurgent Aston Martin, Kevin Turner and Jake Boxall-Legge breaks down the weekend!

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