Motor Sport Magazine - June 2024

In this issue

In our latest issue of Motor Sport Magazine, get ready for Le Mans with a comprehensive race preview. Discover the plucky Porsche privateers and BMW's quest to relive 1999. Plus, delve into Oscar Piastri's rise, a thrilling Road Race feature, an exclusive track test with Jean Alesi's Reynard V8, and an intimate interview with Stefan Johansson. Get your adrenaline fix now!

KARUN CHANDHOK "Alonso is still fit enough to deliver at the top level"

We’ve had two grands prix since my last column, including the first Sprint race weekend in China.

3 mins

Tyre straits

Some Alonso intimidation at the start of the Chinese GP would haunt Pérez for the rest of the race

2 mins

Celebrating over spilt milk

Drama, delight and downright daring returns to the hallowed Brickyard for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500

1 min

LE MANS GOLDEN BOYS?

This is the Porsche in which a crack British privateer team and a former F1 world champion hope to achieve Le Mans immortality. And it's not even a long shot, as Damien Smith discovers

10+ mins

Le Mans 2024 CHIEF TALKING POINTS

With a manufacturer pile-on, there is much to look forward to in this year’s endurance blockbuster. Pied Piper of the 24 Hours Gary Watkins reveals eight key themes you need to know before the race

7 mins

BMW'S FIRST  AND LAST

The German giant returns to Le Mans 25 years after it last conquered the circuit. Gary Watkins recalls a hare and tortoise story

10+ mins

THE NEW ICE MAN

He tasted victory, of sorts, in the sprint race in Qatar in 2023, but as Edd Straw sets out, Oscar Piastri should be popping corks more frequently- and soon, if his McLaren progress continues

8 mins

A ton of fun

More than 100 races in a year, in cars both old and new? Nigel Greensall just can't get enough of his life's chosen vocation

6 mins

FOX ON THE RUN

Jean Alesi made his name in this Eddie Jordan-run F3000. Now the man who put his name to the car, Adrian Reynard, has driven it for the first time.

10+ mins

Keeping up with the Joneses

Having secured a 10-year deal to host F1, Silverstone opens its latest business venture later this year but, as Robert Ladbrook discovers, Escapade is more than just luxury trackside lodging. It's a statement for the venue's future

7 mins

The Ickx factor

Add a Belgian driver and a Cosworth V8 and this Brabham BT26 gave Jackie Stewart a fright,

2 mins

When the cars align: Motor Sport at 100

Fans of motor racing art and artefacts will find a huge range, including these commissioned works, at motorsportmagazine.com/shop

2 mins

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Motor Sport Magazine Description:

Published as the Brooklands Gazette in 1924, Motor Sport magazine is the best-known motor racing magazine in the world. From the very first issue celebrating record-breaking motor cycle racing at Brooklands to Stirling Moss’ win in the 1000-mile Mille Miglia, right up to modern F1 we’ve been there, bringing the action to the fans in the best format with unbeatable quality and authoritative content. As ever, the pages are brimmed with stunning images, plus anecdotes, tales and insight from leading writers including Nigel Roebuck, Maurice Hamilton, Doug Nye, Mark Hughes, Chris Medland & Karun Chandhok.