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Cannes: Stewart looks back on F1's reckless heyday

Former motor racing champion Jackie Stewart looks back on his life and reveals he is haunted by the number of friends he lost in fatal crashes in an updated version of the 1971 film "Weekend of a Champion" shown at Cannes on Tuesday. The original film, directed by Frank Simon and presented and produced by Roman Polanski, tells the story of the Scottish racing star's Monaco Grand Prix victory. It has been updated by Polanski with a postscript interview with Stewart.

Cannes: Stewart looks back on F1's reckless heyday

Former motor racing champion Jackie Stewart looks back on his life and reveals he is haunted by the number of friends he lost in fatal crashes in an updated version of the 1971 film "Weekend of a Champion" shown at Cannes on Tuesday. The original film, directed by Frank Simon and presented and produced by Roman Polanski, tells the story of the Scottish racing star's Monaco Grand Prix victory. It has been updated by Polanski with a postscript interview with Stewart.

Cannes: Stewart looks back on F1's reckless heyday

Former motor racing champion Jackie Stewart looks back on his life and reveals he is haunted by the number of friends he lost in fatal crashes in an updated version of the 1971 film "Weekend of a Champion" shown at Cannes on Tuesday. The original film, directed by Frank Simon and presented and produced by Roman Polanski, tells the story of the Scottish racing star's Monaco Grand Prix victory. It has been updated by Polanski with a postscript interview with Stewart.

Cannes: Stewart looks back on F1's reckless heyday

Former motor racing champion Jackie Stewart looks back on his life and reveals he is haunted by the number of friends he lost in fatal crashes in an updated version of the 1971 film "Weekend of a Champion" shown at Cannes on Tuesday. The original film, directed by Frank Simon and presented and produced by Roman Polanski, tells the story of the Scottish racing star's Monaco Grand Prix victory. It has been updated by Polanski with a postscript interview with Stewart.

Cannes: Stewart looks back on F1's reckless heyday

Former motor racing champion Jackie Stewart looks back on his life and reveals he is haunted by the number of friends he lost in fatal crashes in an updated version of the 1971 film "Weekend of a Champion" shown at Cannes on Tuesday. The original film, directed by Frank Simon and presented and produced by Roman Polanski, tells the story of the Scottish racing star's Monaco Grand Prix victory. It has been updated by Polanski with a postscript interview with Stewart.

Aston Martin's celebratory centenary concept

The British carmaker officially took the wraps off its highly anticipated CC100 Speedster Concept at this weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring race.

Aston Martin's celebratory centenary concept

The British carmaker officially took the wraps off its highly anticipated CC100 Speedster Concept at this weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring race.

Formula One drivers give new meaning to style on wheels

Madrid, May 20 (EFE).- Formula One drivers stoically endure special diets and training regimens that rival those of any elite athlete, but they still find time to enjoy life as they see fit off the track. The high level of competition on the F1 circuit is stressful and drivers look for ways to let off steam when they are not racing, engaging in relaxing activities that connect them to the real world, such as reading and spending time with family and friends. Efe spent some time with the Williams racing team to learn how drivers spend their time away from the track.

Auto Racing: Four women among tentative Indy 500 starters

Britain's Katherine Legge and Pippa Mann and Brazilian Ana Beatriz joined the tentative Indianapolis 500 starting grid on Sunday to match a race record for women starters. Together with Swiss racer Simona de Silvestro, who qualified Saturday, the foursome would equal the mark for women starters when the 33-car field competes in the 97th Indy 500 next Sunday over the famed 2 1/2-mile (4km) oval course.

Auto Racing: Indianapolis 500 provisional grid

Provisional qualifying grid for the Indianapolis 500 after Saturday's first day of time trials with driver, nationality and four-lap qualifying average (24 of 33 spots filled with last 9 to be decided on Sunday): Row One 1. Ed Carpenter (USA) 228.762 mph 2. Carlos Munoz (COL) 228.342 3. Marco Andretti (USA) 228.261 Row Two 4. E.J. Viso (VEN) 228.150 5. A.J. Allmendinger (USA) 228.099 6. Will Power (AUS) 228.087 Row Three 7. Ryan Hunter-Reay (USA) 227.904 8. Helio Castroneves (BRA) 227.762
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