Nigel Mansell

After a season of intense on-track action once again, the Verizon IndyCar Series has concluded for the year, with Scott Dixon emerging as the champion for the fifth time. Here, TCF takes you through the key points of the year that ultimately went on to decide the championship.

Robert Wickens has taken the IndyCar rookie of the year title for 2018. The Canadian can now not be caught by Zach Veach in the table, despite having missed the last few races after his crash at Pocono Raceway.

Martin Birrane, entrepreneur, racing driver and owner of Peer Group plc and Mondello Park, dies at the age of 82

Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok will drive the Williams FW08C at Thruxton’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in June.

Rookie talent shone in qualifying for the Verizon IndyCar Series 2018 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Pole-sitter Robert Wickens, along with Matheus Leist and Jordan King, all put themselves in the mix with the veterans.

Murray Walker and Nigel Mansell will open Thruxton’s new hospitality centre as part of the circuit’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Nigel Mansell has called on F1 bosses to look into bringing more teams into the sport, as the lack of numbers prevents some very talented drivers from making it into the sport.

The 1992 F1 world champion doesn’t believe that a line-up of Stroll and Sirotkin will have a negative impact on the Williams’ chances in 2018.

Nigel Mansell leads February’s London Classic Car Show, with an exhibition celebrating his momentous career.

All thirty-three World Champions from 1950 through to 2017 have been honoured by being included in the FIA’s new Hall of Fame.

Three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet will receive the Gregor Grant Award at this year’s Autosport Awards.

Paddy Lowe has been confirmed by Williams Martini Racing as their Chief Technical Officer, as of March 16.

New Williams recruit Lance Stroll will take part in this years Autosport International Show which takes place on 12 – 15 January 2017, and will be joined by fellow team members, Rob Smedley and Claire Williams.

Nico Rosberg, Sebastian Ogier, Lando Norris and Gordon Shedden were amongst the winners in the 2016 Autosport Awards.

Nico Rosberg has a chance to take the Drivers World Championship for the first time in Mexico. TCF looks at why he would be a worthy world champion