The month in motor sport

Matt James takes a look at the landscape of national racing some 50 years ago by delving into the Motorsport News archives

Peter Auto resurrected its Imola Classic event from 25-27 July after seven years, with nine of its own grids plus the Alfa Revival Cup. The latter closed proceedings, with polesitter Davide Bertinelli

Ah, 1985: heart of the decade of Cold War superpowers and Dayglo socks. The year of Marty McFly and Back to the Future – “You made a time machine – out of a DeLorean?” Dodgy Sylvester Stallone action

A thoroughly enjoyable week – 238,000 spectators, 800 race cars, 900 drivers. I’m told for spectating it’s more enjoyable than the actual 24 Hours. I was with Rolf Sigrist and his Chevron B19 run by O

F1 celebrations aplenty as Silverstone Festival prepares for big changes in 2026

Autumn arrives in classic style with shows and rallies