Murray Walker, McLaren MP4-12C dealership event, 2011

Murray Walker diagnosed with ‘mild’ form of cancer

F1 Fanatic round-up

In the round-up: Murray Walker receiving treatment for cancer • Hembery predicts more four-stop races • Silverstone ticket sales ‘not that strong’

Start, Anderstorp, 1973 Swedish Grand Prix

Today in 1973: Last-lap heartbreak in first Swedish GP

1973 Swedish Grand Prix flashback

The first ever Swedish Grand Prix, held on this day 40 years, almost had a fairytale finish. But hopes of a home win were dashed on the last lap.

Max Chilton, Marussia, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, 2013

Montreal seeking new ten-year race deal

F1 Fanatic round-up

In the round-up: Montreal looking to secure race until 2024 • Mercedes email ‘gave permission to test’ • Abu Dhabi GP to be heavily promoted at Silverstone

Formula One books

F1 Fanatic reviews over 100 Formula One books

F1 reviews

F1 Fanatic’s new book reviews archive allows you to sort over 100 Formula One book reviews by subject, rating and more.

Christian Horner, Red Bull, Melbourne, 2013

Horner awarded OBE for services to motorsport

F1 Fanatic round-up

In the round-up: Red Bull boss given OBE • Ferrari pay tribute to Jose Froilan Gonzales • Sam Michael admits Canadian GP weekend was ‘brutal’ for McLaren

Jose Froilan Gonzalez, Ferrari, Silverstone, 1951

Jose Froilan Gonzalez, 1922-2013

2013 F1 season

Jose Froilan Gonzalez, who gave Ferrari their first victory in a world championship race, has died at the age of 90.

Stirling Moss, Lewis Hamilton, Silverstone, 2013

Caption Competition 32: Hamilton and Moss

Caption Competition

Submit your best caption suggestion for this picture of Stirling Moss and Lewis Hamilton.

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India, Hungaroring, 2012

Pirelli bring hardest tyres to Hungaroring for first time

2013 F1 season

Pirelli will bring the hardest tyres from their compound range to the Hungarian Grand Prix in July having brought their softest tyres to the same race two years ago.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, 2013

Lotus unhappy over ‘very conservative’ tyre choices

F1 Fanatic round-up

In the round-up: Lotus critical of Pirelli’s harder tyre choices • Whitmarsh confident teams can afford more testing • Abiteboul feels Caterham will improve

Audi R18 e-tron quattro, Le Mans, 2013

Will rules break help Toyota beat Audi at Le Mans?

2013 Le Mans 24 Hours preview

Audi have dominated Le Mans winning 11 times in 13 years. But a change in the rules ahead of the year’s race could bring rivals Toyota into contention.