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.

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Why Silverstone Festival is perfect setting to celebrate Senna

Senna's home from home commemorates the life and career of the remarkable driver, 30 years since his death

Why Silverstone Festival is perfect setting to celebrate Senna
British grand prix
Verstappen is the clear favourite, but his rivals are (finally) closing in
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What are the chances of a British winner at Silverstone?

Now that Max Verstappen is beatable, has the stage been set for a home winner at Silverstone?

What are the chances of a British winner at Silverstone?
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Meet the "monster": Inside Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N Pikes Peak racer

Brit Robin Shute's next crack at the 12.42-mile hillclimb will be behind the wheel of the hottest electric SUV

Meet the "monster": Inside Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N Pikes Peak racer
le mans 2023
Since the first race 101 years ago, a total of 34 Brits have been part of the winning crew
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The Brits to watch at Le Mans 2024

What are the chances of a British winner at this weekend’s 24-hour race? We assess the drivers with the best hopes

The Brits to watch at Le Mans 2024
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No more Peugeot PSE models - but hot EVs possible

Peugeot's CEO is open to the idea of a road-going version of its 9X8 Hypercar

No more Peugeot PSE models - but hot EVs possible
Tyrrell shed F1 car
The home of Tyrrell’s F1 team stood in Ockham for more than 70 years
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Saving the most famous shed in motorsport: Ken Tyrrell's F1 'factory'

Tyrrell's timberyard shed - where F1 legends were made - has been saved from demolition. We go inside

Saving the most famous shed in motorsport: Ken Tyrrell's F1 'factory'
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What Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari means for F1

Seven-time champion's move from Mercedes-AMG to Ferrari will trigger a wave of questions

What Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari means for F1
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What Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari means for F1

Seven-time champion's move from Mercedes-AMG to Ferrari will trigger a wave of questions

What Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari means for F1
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Autocar's 2023 motorsport review

Virtuoso performances and one-driver domination were running themes in the world of motor racing this year

Autocar's 2023 motorsport review
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Creating a Formula 1 fantasy team with all the past legends

You have all of the sport’s history to choose from, so who and what would make your dream F1 team?

Creating a Formula 1 fantasy team with all the past legends
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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