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The Year, 1961: the Car, the R4

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1961 R4 open for business.


1961:The R4 Takes its First Steps

Words by Roberto Motta
Photos by Renault Communications

The 4L was Renault’s first “voiture à vivre” or “livable car”. It was based on a brilliant idea: create a car that would break down the barriers assigning one function to each vehicle. [Read more…] about The Year, 1961: the Car, the R4

Three Books on French Etceterinis

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Robert Bosvin: La 4CV Bosvin-Michel-Spéciale Pixel studio press 2008 Softbound, 84 pages, 142 photos,168 x 230 mm, ISBN 978-2-917038-04-8 21 Euros (27 USD)

Review by Michael Catsch

You’ve not heard of the Bosvin-Michel-Spéciale? You are forgiven. The Bosvin-Michel-Spéciale (BMS) is a very successful example of that rare breed of French etceterinis. These French etceterinis are mainly grouped in two main categories: the Panhard based (using at least Panhard motors) and the Renault 4CV-based cars. [Read more…] about Three Books on French Etceterinis

French at Le Mans by Vanhoolandt

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Still looking for the Pink Panther.

Last week Hugues Vanhoolandt displayed the Italian effort at this year’s Le Mans Classic, which everyone is saying gets better and better every year. For the 5th time, Le Mans Classic celebrated the greatest long distance race in the world. With more than 420 cars on the track, ranging from 1923 to 1979, it was close action from Saturday at 4 pm to Sunday same hour.With 96,000 spectators, Le Mans Classic proved to be one of the world’s greatest historic racing car event.

Photos and captions by Hugues Vanhoolandt.
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Formula 1 Pre-Race Preview: Shanghai

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Petrov with the Renault a bit off line. Still, Renault is definitely back in business. Photo PlanetF1

You might know Philippe Defechereux by his books—”Watkins Glen, 1948-1952, The Definitive Illustrated History,” and “James Dean: From Passion for Speed to Immortality”. Oh yes, and the three part look at the D.B. at Sebring in VeloceToday. Since 2010 is turning into a thrilling F1 season, and Defechereux is literally chomping at the bit to express his considered predictions, we have asked him to craft regular pre-race articles (a high-risk occupation). Note that Erik Nielsen will cover the race for us and see how far off the saddle Philippe falls every week.

Ok, ladies and gentlemen, I might just be the way my mind works.

The Editor-in-chief of this fine online magazine has now asked me to write the Formula 1 “Pre-Race Preview” for the Formula 1 races to come. Imagine if I had started doing this before Melbourne and Sepang… I would already look like a total fool.
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Australian Grand Prix

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Robert Kubica, Jenson Button, Felipe Massa

Wet Down Under
by Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright FerrariMedia

Jenson Button had his laughs on his old team as to why he didn’t stick around at Brawn by winning the Australian Grand Prix with the McLaren team. The reigning world champion was able to capitalize on the decision to go out on slicks ahead of the field and put the cruise control on.
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What Size Hope for F1 2010?

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Button's high sign. Another good year for the Brit? Courtesy Planet F1.

After the boring “Dustbowl” of Bahrain, the thrilling “Fireworks” of Australia. There’s big Hope for 2010.

By Philippe Defechereux

We’re now really off to the races.

The pre-season was highly exciting, with all those new teams, and the many driver switches –Jenson Button to McLaren and Alsonso to Ferrari being the top examples and, of course, the return of “Der Kaiser” (Schumi) after a three-year absence, but this time with Mercedes-Benz.
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Mille Miglia 2009 in French

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In the 1954 Mille Miglia, a 4CV Renault was driven by the team of Redele/Pons to victory in the Special Touring class, followed by two other Renaults.

All Photos by Alessandro Gerelli

A small selection of the French at the Mille Miglia this year. No matter how many times we cover the Mille Miglia, we are always amazed at the delightful variations on the theme of the automobile.
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