James Hunt in his prime in 1976

British driver was fascinating man whose epic duel with Niki Lauda in 1976 was typical of an era of glamour and glory – but also the ever-present threat of death

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Dani Pedrosa on his way to victory in the French Grand Prix

Motorcycling: Pedrosa roars to top of table

Dani Pedrosa won the French Grand Prix yesterday, his second victory of the season, to take over the MotoGP championship lead from Marc Marquez.

Ricciardo and Perez sandwich

F1's fast farewell to Europe

Globalisation and the pursuit of money have seen a continental drift in grand prix racing

Sainsbury's chief Justin King denies he is to quit

The chief executive of Sainsbury's yesterday tried to dampen speculation that he plans to step down from the UK's third-biggest supermarket.

A pro-democracy protest in Manama

Bahrain Grand Prix motors on as Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says: 'What human rights? – I don't know what they are'

A heavy police presence on the streets of Bahrain ensured that pro-democracy protests did not disrupt the country’s controversial Grand Prix today – which activists had argued should not have taken place due to widespread human rights abuses by the ruling monarchy.

Bahrainis protest against the Formula One Grand Prix due to take place this weekend

F1: Tear gas used to quell Bahrain Grand Prix protests

Government accused of rounding up troublemakers ahead of lucrative Grand Prix

Sir Stirling Moss

Page 3 Profile: Sir Stirling Moss, former Formula One driver

Still causing controversy, at 83?

The Sport Matrix: Tuesday 16 April 2013

Wilshere wants to spoil United party

Graffiti in Bharain shows Crown Prince Salman Al Khalifa in a racing car with blood on its wheels

F1: Bahrain Grand Prix is on, insists Bernie Ecclestone, despite threats of protests and violence

F1 supremo refuses to postpone Grand Prix  in the face of protests and threats of violence

Williams development driver Susie Wolff (right), and Sir Sterling Moss, bottom left

Women lack the 'mental aptitude' to race in Formula One, says Sir Stirling Moss

Williams development driver Susie Wolff 'completely disagrees' with 16 time Grand Prix winner

Darron Gibson of Everton is congratulated by his team-mate Seamus Coleman after scoring the opening goal

Everton 2 QPR 0 match report: Harry Redknapp says talk of talent at QPR is 'cobblers'

QPR look destined for the Championship

BBC F1 presenter Suzi Perry

Matt Butler: Eddie and Suzi, the newest odd couple of the F1 soap

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James Lawton: Sport is still about the will to win - even F1

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone is not always an unfailing guide to what is right and wrong in his often over-heated and morally suspect business. When driver safety was the ultimate issue he did, after all, say that a certain amount of culling among the racers was inevitable. The implication was that it was an implicit part of something that might be quite loosely described as sport.

Sebastian Vettel celebrates his controversial victory in Malaysia

After ignoring team orders, igniting a feud with Mark Webber and being widely criticised... Sebastian Vettel wins a promotion

Red Bull's title sponsor make reigning world champion director of performance

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F1: Paul Di Resta intrigued by inevitable focus on 2014 season

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He's worked with Modest Mouse, the Pet Shop Boys and Beck, to name a few, and recently released his first solo album. So why, wonders Johnny Marr, do people still hark on about The Smiths?
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Ever considered baking a loved one's remains into a cake or putting their ashes in fireworks? If so, talk to Caitlin Doughty, champion of the alternative death industry.
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At first it seemed clever and cute. Then the 'Keep Calm' motif went mad, spawning endless offshoots.
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John Madin: The man who built Brum

The architect's buildings were supposed to leave an indelible, futuristic mark on his beloved hometown but they are now being inexorably torn down.
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How do you butcher a lamb? Or make Mexican street food in a British kitchen? Christopher Hirst finds out.
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Few people know more about restaurants than James Pembroke, who only spent five mealtimes at home during his entire childhood.
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A Berliner in 1963 – but did John F Kennedy once admire Adolf Hitler?

The young JFK praised 'superior' Nordic races during visits to Germany
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Banned Iranian director to attend Cannes Film Festival

Mohammad Rasoulof to make his first public appearance since being imprisoned three years ago
Seeing the larger picture: Inspiring images of space

Seeing the larger picture: Inspiring images of space

An exhibition explores images how photography has shaped astronomy
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Eat Spam and carry on

Wartime pamphlets could teach us a thing or two about healthy, thrifty eating
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Cat beards and the purrrsuit of excellence
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Ferran Soriano: Predicting success if Manchester City 'vision' is followed

Chief executive says trophies will come if a 'core' of suitable players is in place
Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League Final again

Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League Final again

The Bayern Munich forward tells Tim Rich his side have to shed chokers' tag after two recent final defeats