Damien Smith

Damien Smith

Damien has spent more than 20 years working on magazines and websites dedicated to cars. A former editor-in-chief of Autosport and F1 Racing, he spent 11 years (over two stints) as editor of Motor Sport and has spent many happy days at race tracks reporting on his favourite sport, from Formula 1 to grass-roots club racing – and just about everything in between.

Contrary to the cocophony of his teenage years as a trombonist, and his still-terrible guitar playing, he is also a lover of music and a father of four.

Williams F1 drivers
Albon is joined by American rookie Logan Sargeant after his graduation from F2
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Gulf to partner with Williams F1 team for 2023 season

New FW45 to be revealed on 13 February; driver Alex Albon says team has to "be smart" during races

Gulf to partner with Williams F1 team for 2023 season
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The fascinating story behind Ford's return to Formula 1

Ford's F1 story is one of the best, yet most tumultuous, of them all – kudos to the execs for breathing new life into it

The fascinating story behind Ford's return to Formula 1
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Binotto has handed in his resignation after what proved to be a disappointing season for the Scuderia
Opinion

Opinion: Why Binotto had to leave Ferrari role

Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Mattia Binotto will leave the Scuderia at the end of the year

Opinion: Why Binotto had to leave Ferrari role
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British marque's boss, Matt Windle, is in good spirits about the firm's future after overcoming setbacks
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Lotus boss: firm ‘feels like it’s alive again’

Matt Windle bullish about firm’s future as Emira deliveries start, with Evija soon to follow

Lotus boss: firm ‘feels like it’s alive again’
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The Ferrari 499P was built to the LMH regulations rather than the LMDh rulebook used by Porsche
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New Ferrari 499P makes track debut in official video

Italian manufacturer returns to Le Mans next year with a twin-turbo V6 engine derived from the 296 GT3

New Ferrari 499P makes track debut in official video
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The breaches from Red Bull and Aston Martin were announced following the Japanese Grand Prix
Opinion

Opinion: Red Bull's F1 budget rules breach leaves us in a spin

The FIA ruling further discolours Max Verstappen’s first world title, already tarnished by the events of last season

Opinion: Red Bull's F1 budget rules breach leaves us in a spin
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Both Red Bull and Aston Martin have been found to have breached rules around Formula 1's 2021 cost cap
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Red Bull and Aston Martin found guilty of F1 cost cap breaches

Governing body is “currently determining appropriate action", with a range of penalties possible

Red Bull and Aston Martin found guilty of F1 cost cap breaches
BTCC Cars
Sutton currently leads the Championship with 345 points followed by Hill and Ingram with 340 and 338 respectively
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BTCC Brands Hatch: trio going for title in this weekend's finale

British Touring Car Championship set for thrilling climax with Ash Sutton, Jake Hill and Tom Ingram in contention

BTCC Brands Hatch: trio going for title in this weekend's finale
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Red Bull deal fell through over disagreement regarding Porsche's involvement
Opinion

Opinion: What next for Porsche in Formula 1?

Porsche has scrapped its deal to enter F1 with Red Bull Racing but is still considering an entry

Opinion: What next for Porsche in Formula 1?
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Daniel Ricciardo appears to want to continue racing in F1
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Opinion: What next for Daniel Ricciardo?

Ricciardo looked like potential Formula 1 world champion material – but what went wrong?

Opinion: What next for Daniel Ricciardo?
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Alonso will move to Aston Martin from Alpine
Opinion

Opinion: Why Alonso has signed for Aston Martin

The Spanish F1 driver will take the seat left vacant by Sebastian Vettel

Opinion: Why Alonso has signed for Aston Martin

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