The prodigy paradox

Given that mastering the complexities of competing at five-star level can take many years, does it really matter what age you are when you reach this landmark? Ellie Hughes investigates

F1 is a sport decided by milliseconds – this year more than ever (the Hungarian qualifying was the closest top 10 spread in F1 history at 0.543secs). Therefore youth is surely the ultimate performance

Getting in prime physical and mental shape to hit a fitness goal over a period of many months is no mean feat. It’s like a game of snakes and ladders, where the temptation to skip early, vital stages

Staying cool when a big name turns up at your local race is mandatory

Britain’s Junior National Track Champs star tells Tom Davidson about his goals

In our new series catching up with prominent riders from past eras, Maria David speaks to a woman who could not stop winning