Richard Attwood The Early Days

By F1 GPDCApril 1, 2022March 31, 2022 Articles, Members' Articles

Some grand prix drivers cultivate a high profile for themselves but others, like one of our loyal Grand Prix Drivers…

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The Trintignant Family

By Graham GauldFebruary 1, 2022January 31, 2022 Articles, Members' Articles

A few years ago I ran one or two articles about Grand Prix Drivers Club members who were both fathers…

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The Day Bob Met Enzo

By Graham GauldDecember 1, 2021November 30, 2021 Members' Articles

I was saddened at the death of Bob Bondurant a few weeks ago as I had hoped to meet up…

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A True French Champion: Jean Guichet

By F1 GPDCJuly 2, 2021 Articles, Members' Articles

On August 10 Grand Prix Drivers Club member Jean Guichet will celebrate his 94th birthday. Quiet spoken and never one…

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John Watson: Better than Most

By F1 GPDCMay 1, 2021 Members' Articles

It has always amazed me that the majority of British racing magazines tend to go on and on telling stories…

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Tony Gaze Cars and Aeroplanes

By F1 GPDCApril 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Members' Articles

Australia has for long produced a number of International racing drivers but few with such a fascinating career as Grand…

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Remembering Phi Phi

By Graham GauldOctober 1, 2020October 3, 2020 Articles, Members' Articles Leave a comment

I never met Philippe, “Phi Phi” Etancelin, the French grand prix driver who died in 1981 at the age of…

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Remembering Juan Manuel Fangio

By F1 GPDCAugust 1, 2020August 1, 2020 Members' Articles Fangio, Juan Manuel Fangio Leave a comment

During the Coronavirus lockdown and with no real news or even races to talk about most of the motor racing…

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Meet Mauro

By Graham GauldJune 9, 2020June 9, 2020 Articles, Members' Articles Leave a comment

To anyone who has the slightest interest in Ferrari, whether in grand prix racing or sports car racing, the name…

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Remembering Cliff Allison

By Graham GauldApril 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Members' Articles Leave a comment

Forty years ago, meeting Cliff Allison you could be forgiven for thinking he was a quiet young farmer from “up…

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Chatting with Nino Vaccarella

By F1 GPDCFebruary 6, 2020February 6, 2020 Members' Articles Leave a comment

At a time when most enthusiasts for racing can only recognise Formula 1 and its races, one forgets that the…

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“Tuolo” Past President

By Graham GauldDecember 1, 2019December 1, 2019 Members' Articles Leave a comment

Like everyone of my generation, it was necessary to serve for two years in one of the armed services, National…

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Derek Daly The Early Days

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On his business card, Derek Daly uses the phrase “be Extraordinary” to attract your attention but it is really not…

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A Word With the President

By Graham GauldJune 2, 2019June 2, 2019 Members' Articles Leave a comment

Grand Prix drivers these days tend to stick to that one discipline once they have reached Formula 1 but for…

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The Grand Prix life of Jo Ramirez

By F1 GPDCApril 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Articles, Members' Articles Leave a comment

The Grand Prix Divers Club, though restricted to former Formula 1 grand prix drivers, also embraces a number of Membres…

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Members’ Articles

Articles and stories about members of the F1 Grand Prix Drivers Club

Richard Attwood The Early Days

The Trintignant Family

The Day Bob Met Enzo

A True French Champion: Jean Guichet

John Watson: Better than Most

Tony Gaze Cars and Aeroplanes

Remembering Phi Phi

Remembering Juan Manuel Fangio

Meet Mauro

Remembering Cliff Allison

Chatting with Nino Vaccarella

“Tuolo” Past President

Derek Daly The Early Days

A Word With the President

The Grand Prix life of Jo Ramirez