death in motorsport
Lost in the Dunes: The Death of Roger Williamson
A promising young F1 driver, Roger Williamson lost his life in a fiery accident at the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix. More than 40 years on, he remains emblematic of a brutal era of grand prix racing.
Jules Bianchi's Father Believes Drivers Are "Afraid to Say Something" About His Son's Death
Philippe Bianchi disagrees with the ruling that race organisers were not at fault for his son's death.
More Than 20 Years On, Imola Still Lives With the Ghosts of its Past
22 years on from the darkest weekend in modern F1 history, the Imola circuit still lives with the ghosts of its past.
The Cult: David Purley
There are plenty of factors you could explore to figure out why David Purley did what he did that day at Zandvoort. Or maybe we can just call this one here, and say that Purley was a hero.
Lessons From the Life and Death of Gilles Villeneuve
Gilles Villeneuve was born 66 years ago this week. The Canadian died at 32, but in the years that followed became F1's greatest cult icon.
Throwback Thursday: The Death of Dan Wheldon
Four years ago this week, the death of reigning Indy 500 champion Dan Wheldon shocked the motorsport community.
British Driver Justin Wilson Dies Following IndyCar Accident
Justin Wilson has died following a freak accident in Sunday's IndyCar race
British Driver Wilson in Coma Following IndyCar Accident
British racing driver Justin Wilson is in a coma following an accident in yesterday's IndyCar race.