Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Motor Sport Magazine

    All the president’s men

    May 25, 2022 3 minutes
    LG
    GC
    GC

    ANYBODY WITH AN INTEREST IN vintage chart music will know that this glossy, 258-page book about France’s ruthless march into motor racing from 1966-74 shares its title with Peter Gabriel’s first UK Top 10 single. And if you’re thinking, “Well, Games Without Frontiers was 1980 – it’s the wrong time period!”, you’re right. But let us explain.

    Although Gabriel was commenting on Cold War politics, is a, which was the Europe-wide Olympics-with-custard-pies TV show where competing regions would dress in oversized outfits, often as clowns or bakers, to win comedic races. We know the format as but was a French show dating back to 1962 – the idea, it is said, of president Charles de Gaulle, who is central to Stuart Ager’s book concept.

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Motor Sport Magazine

    Motor Sport Magazine2 min read
    Twenty-five Years Later...
    The timing of BMW’s return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in pursuit of overall victory, a quarter of a century on from the V12 LMR’s triumph, is a timely one. But its M Hybrid V8 LMDh isn’t in its maiden year of competition like the machinery from Alpine a
    Motor Sport Magazine2 min read
    The Expert View
    Jody Scheckter’s recent decision to sell off his private collection of race cars is interesting. The South African won the Formula 1 world championship in 1979 driving for Ferrari, and famously secured the only race victory for the six-wheeled Tyrrel
    Motor Sport Magazine1 min read
    Niki Lauda’s German GP Helmet On Sale
    The helmet worn by Niki Lauda during his near-fatal crash at the Nürburgring in 1976, is to be offered for sale by Bonhams at an estimate of £40,000-£50,000. The auction, on May 4 in Miami, will see a portion of proceeds donated to UNICEF, as chosen

    Related