Mercedes 1955 car could smash auction record

A sleek, long-nosed Mercedes raced by Stirling Moss and five-times Formula One world champion Juan Manuel Fangio in 1955 could become the most expensive grand prix car of all time at an auction in Stuttgart on Saturday.

Horner: FIA right to drop Herbert as steward

Formula 1’s governing body was right to drop Johnny Herbert as a steward because of the former racer’s media work, according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner who denied his team had influenced the decision.