Revisiting the WRC curtain-raiser in Monte Carlo
After getting its 2018 season underway in the foothills high above Monte Carlo last weekend, Motorsport.tv brings you all the best bits from the FIA World Rally Championship’s opening round!
After wrapping up his fifth consecutive WRC title in 2017, Sebastien Ogier, along with the now factory-supported M-Sport Ford team, were looking to get off to the same winning start as they did 12 months earlier. For the new season, however, they will face stronger competition than ever, with Citroen, Hyundai and Toyota all looking to knock them off top spot, starting at the mixed-surface Monte Carlo Rally.
Peter Windsor talks to legendary F1 designer Gordon Murray
The second episode of Motorsport Network’s exclusive feature, The Windsor Interviews, as Formula 1 personality Peter Windsor sits down with Gordon Murray. The South African-born designer’s F1 career with Brabham, and latterly McLaren, saw the creation of some of the most innovative cars in the sports history, such as the BT46B ‘fan car’, and the all-conquering MP4/4.
Looking back at the 1961 Le Mans 24 Hours and Super Formula from Motegi
The 24 Hours of Le Mans: The Great History continues this weekend, reaching the 1961 edition of the French enduro. Ferrari arrived at La Sarthe hoping to add to their 1960 victory, but they would be rivalled on pace by the Maserati entries. The biggest question mark was over reliability, as both sets of cars from the Italian marques would have to outlast the Aston Martins.
Motorsport.tv’s look back at the 2017 Super Formula season sees the series’ round from Motegi this weekend. After taking his first victory of the season at Fuji, Hiroaki Ishiura led Andre Lotterer in the standings, as the championship headed to the Honda-owned circuit.
Air Race 1 World Cup highlights, and episode 43 of The Flying Lap
Rounding off the weekend, Motorsport.tv brings you highlights of the 2017 Air Race 1 World Cup from Thailand, whilst Peter Windsor and co will be discussing all things motorsport, on The Flying Lap.
Weekend Schedule
Friday 2nd February
19:00 – The Flying Lap, Episode 43
20:30 – The Windsor Interviews, Gordon Murray
21:00 – FIA World Rally Championship, Monte Carlo Rally, Best Of
22:00 – 24 Hours of Le Mans: The Great History, 1961
Saturday 3rd February
14:00 – 24 Hours of Le Mans: The Great History, 1961
14:30 – FIA World Rally Championship, Monte Carlo Rally, Best Of
15:30 – Air Race 1 World Cup, Thailand
Sunday 4th February
11:30 – FIA World Rally Championship, Monte Carlo Rally, Best Of
18:00 – The Windsor Interviews, Gordon Murray
18:30 – FIA World Rally Championship, Monte Carlo Rally, Best Of
20:30 – Super Formula, Rd 4, Motegi
