Finishing lines

The XJR-9 did the impossible in the 1980s, delivering Jaguar its first Le Mans win since the D-type of the 1950s. We re-live the memories – and get to see what it’s actually like to drive on the track

Fairy tales can come true, and the UK experienced a purple patch early on in the century with two home-grown grand prix title winners.

It was a decade of British success across a turbulent landscape. Matt James picks out some highlights

Difficult, changeable conditions hit Peter Auto’s Spa-Classic from 23-25 May in Belgium, so perhaps it wasn’t a great surprise that the experienced Oliver Bryant took victory in the wet, all-Porsche 9

TWR Jaguar’s WEC debut, Mosport, August 1985

A fresh impetus behind grand prix racing breaks down the barriers. Matt James looks back