Guardian archive, 1904: The Gordon-Bennett Race. Final Preparations
Originally published in the Manchester Guardian on 17 June 1904. Click here to watch silent footage of the 1903 Gordon-Bennett cup race, held in Ireland. HOMBURG, WEDNESDAY The weeks of preparation that Homburg has undergone are now virtually complete, and a few hours’ work will see everything ready for the great motor race. The roads [...]
Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso impresses in second practice in Canada
• Sebastian Vettel recovers from crash to be second fastest• Difficult day for Lewis Hamilton and McLaren after puncture Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso topped the second practice session at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Friday. And if this was a trailer for the real thing on Sunday the Canadian Grand Prix will be a cracker – or [...]
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Detour of Bahrain would be the best way of recognising human rights
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