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TimesLIVE
5 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Goodwood to spotlight F1 engineering icons at 2025 Festival of Speed
This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed will mark the 75th anniversary of the Formula One World Championship with a celebration of the sport's most influential technical minds. Adrian Newey, Gordon Murray and Ross Brawn — all major forces behind Formula One's evolution — will be central figures at the event taking place from July 10 to 13. The festival's F1 tribute is structured around six storytelling pillars — prologue, pioneers, innovators, underdogs, champions and teams — with each tracing a different chapter in the sport's development. The innovators section, curated in part by Newey, will focus on those who've pushed engineering boundaries and redefined race car design. Newey, now with Aston Martin after his tenure at Red Bull, has been a dominant figure in the sport for close to 40 years. His career includes more than 220 Grand Prix wins and 26 world titles with multiple teams. He'll bring two personal cars to Goodwood — a Lotus 49, the machine that sparked his interest in motorsport, and a Leyton House CG901, a car he designed for the 1990 season that introduced several technical innovations. Joining him is Prof Gordon Murray, the South African-born designer whose career began at Brabham in 1969. He quickly made his mark with designs such as the controversial BT46B 'Fan Car' and later joined McLaren during its late 1980s dominance with drivers such as Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. Murray eventually moved into road car design, creating the McLaren F1 and later launching his own company, Gordon Murray Automotive. His firm is the featured marque at this year's festival, with a centrepiece display in front of Goodwood House and a collection of landmark vehicles spanning Murray's 60-year career. Also in the spotlight is Ross Brawn, who led some of the most successful technical operations in F1 history. He guided Michael Schumacher to seven world titles and famously spearheaded the Brawn GP fairytale run in 2009, when the newly formed team won the drivers' and constructors' championships in its only season. Brawn will showcase the 2009 BGP 001 at Goodwood — a car that set the cat among the pigeons. After selling his team to Mercedes, Brawn remained as team principal and laid the groundwork for the manufacturer's dominant era from 2014 to 2021. More recently he served as F1's MD of Motorsport, overseeing regulatory reforms and a push towards sustainability. The Festival of Speed's F1 celebration will also include more than 100 significant Grand Prix cars, with appearances by eight former world champions, including Alain Prost, Mario Andretti and Nigel Mansell.
The National
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Our land should serve as a shared inheritance, fostering opportunity
For too long, Scotland's land has been concentrated in the hands of a few, a legacy of feudal structures that have denied communities their rightful stake in the resources that sustain them. The bill's aim to diversify ownership and empower local people is a step toward justice, but it must go further to dismantle the entrenched inequalities that persist. READ MORE: Call for public input on Scotland's land reform launches Land is not merely a commodity; it is the foundation of our collective existence, entrusted to us to steward for the benefit of all, not to be hoarded for private gain. I advocate for measures that prioritise community-led ownership models, ensuring that the fruits of the land – whether agricultural, environmental, or cultural – are shared equitably among those who live and work upon it. The bill must also strengthen accountability. Large estates, often held by absentee landlords, have too often neglected the needs of local people, prioritising profit over prosperity. Robust mechanisms are needed to ensure landowners act as responsible custodians, investing in the social and ecological health of their communities. This includes supporting sustainable practices that preserve the land for future generations, reflecting a moral duty to care for what we have been given. READ MORE: Michael Russell: What should Scotland's land reform actually deliver? In the Outer Hebrides, we see the transformative potential of community ownership, where land is managed collectively to support housing, enterprise, and cultural heritage. The bill should expand such models nationwide, empowering communities to shape their own futures. This requires not only legislative support but also adequate funding and resources to level the playing field, particularly for rural and island communities facing unique challenges. I urge the parliament to view this bill as a chance to build a Scotland where land serves as a shared inheritance, fostering unity and opportunity for all its people. Let us commit to a vision where every community has a voice in the land that defines it, and where the wealth of our natural heritage is harnessed for the collective good. Councillor Gordon Murray Comhairle nan Eilean Siar I WELCOME The National's coverage of the international research team's peer-reviewed critique of the Cass Review, recently published in BMC Medical Research Methodology (International study tears into Cass Review on trans healthcare in UK, May 14). This critique is far more than a difference of opinion, it is a meticulous dissection of the Cass Review's methodological flaws, with serious implications for healthcare policy across the UK. A standout strength of the critique lies in its discussion of the Cass Review's call for randomised controlled trials on puberty blockers. The authors explain, with clarity and rigour, why such trials are not just ethically fraught but likely to be confounded by unmanageable variables. The kind of young person able or willing to remain in a control group without access to treatment may differ significantly from one who would seek care through other routes. The result is a study that measures not the safety or effectiveness of the treatment, but the effects of poor access and frustrated need. That is not good science, it's bad ethics – and worse policy. READ MORE: Trans women protest topless outside Scottish Parliament The wider methodological flaws identified in the critique, from misuse of appraisal tools to the unexplained exclusion of relevant studies, further undermine the authority with which the Cass Review has been used to justify sweeping policy decisions, including the withdrawal of puberty blockers from NHS care. The UK and devolved governments now face a clear choice: double down on a politically expedient report riddled with scientific inconsistencies, or recommit to evidence-based policy grounded in methodological integrity and ethical responsibility. Scotland, in particular, has the opportunity to lead by example, rejecting the instrumentalisation of flawed reviews in favour of care informed by robust, inclusive research. The time for scrutiny is now. This peer-reviewed critique demands it. Ron Lumiere via email A DISTURBINGLY interesting few days. Donald Trump gets a 'gift' of a $400 million jet from an oil-rich country. Also at this time, oil-rich country Scotland has its last oil refinery shut down and is informed that the number of its homeless people is increasing. Meanwhile, although there is no Russian participation in the Eurovision Song Contest due to its invasion of Ukraine, Israel is allowed to take part while it is destroying Gaza. So, so sad a world to live in. Douglas Stanley Ayr
Scotsman
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Scotsman
Readers Letters: Addressing the historic injustices of land ownership in Scotland
As a councillor who represents Stornoway North in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, I write to express my support for the principles underpinning the Land Reform Bill currently under consideration, while urging further ambition to address the historic injustices of land ownership in Scotland. The bill represents a vital opportunity to reshape our relationship with the land, ensuring it serves the common good and fosters thriving communities across our nation. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... For too long, Scotland's land has been concentrated in the hands of a few, a legacy of feudal structures that have denied communities their rightful stake in the resources that sustain them. The bill's aim to diversify ownership and empower local people is a step toward justice, but it must go further to dismantle the entrenched inequalities that persist. Land is not merely a commodity; it is the foundation of our collective existence, entrusted to us to steward for the benefit of all, not to be hoarded for private gain. I advocate for measures that prioritise community-led ownership models, ensuring that the fruits of the land—whether agricultural, environmental, or cultural—are shared equitably among those who live and work upon it. The bill must also strengthen accountability. Large estates, often held by absentee landlords, have too often neglected the needs of local people, prioritising profit over prosperity. Robust mechanisms are needed to ensure landowners act as responsible custodians, investing in the social and ecological health of their communities. This includes supporting sustainable practices that preserve the land for future generations, reflecting a moral duty to care for what we have been given. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In the Outer Hebrides, we see the transformative potential of community ownership, where land is managed collectively to support housing, enterprise, and cultural heritage. The bill should expand such models nationwide, empowering communities to shape their own futures. This requires not only legislative support but also adequate funding and resources to level the playing field, particularly for rural and island communities facing unique challenges. I urge the Parliament to view this bill as a chance to build a Scotland where land serves as a shared inheritance, fostering unity and opportunity for all its people. Let us commit to a vision where every community has a voice in the land that defines it, and where the wealth of our natural heritage is harnessed for the collective good. Councillor Gordon Murray, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Bigger Loch issues Having spent one of the sunniest and warmest week of the year at the Duck Bay Area of Loch Lomond I am surprised at the various parties who represent the interests of Loch Lomond complaining about the pollution, noise etc which will be allegedly coming from the proposed Flamingo Park. Despite the fact this particular Saturday is glorious I have been driven indoors by the horrendous noise and smell of spilled fuel and exhaust fumes from totally irresponsible jet skiers doing what best could be described as 'doughnuts' within about 50 metres from the Duck Bay Marina area. If these guys (yes all male) were in cars they would be given Asbo's by the police. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad So far this week I have seen canoeist and paddle boarders almost getting knocked of their boards and the canoe overturned by the near misses and two swans almost beheaded by these jet skiers going far to close to people and birds. As I write this, a Park Authority Patrol boat has arrived on site but after 15 minutes left so now the noise has once more returned, along with a strong smell of recreational drugs coming over the wall between where the jet skiers hang about and the Duck Bay Marina hotel I seriously suggest the Park Authorities et all get other local issues which have been increasing considerably over recent years in order before they start complaining about a venture which may or may not be detrimental to the area. For anyone wishing a quiet week at the side of Loch Lomond around the Duck Bay Marina area in the summertime forget it. The noise from the jet skies is horrendous and the strong smell of petrol fumes is nauseating. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This antisocial behaviour would not be tolerated on the road if the guys were driving cars, yet all the appropriate authorities responsible for the running of Loch Lomond Park tolerate it. The same applies to local hotels who charge up £2,000 for a few days stay in a room with a loch view yet seem to use very little of their influence to stop these skiers camping quite literally at their back door. William Barrie Horsburgh, Stonehaven Low esteem The Scottish Government has approved the Loch Lomond mega resort scheme, in spite of massive local opposition, and this does not seem to be a 'one off', with many examples of Holyrood approving housing plans after local council rejection. This shows how little the SNP esteems local democracy, and is after many years of cuts to local government! William Ballantine, Bo'ness, West Lothian Teach the teacher The Labour's Children's Wellbeing and Schools bill being discussed at present will require new teachers to have earned 'Qualified Teacher Status' or be working to obtain it. It would seem obvious that a teacher had to be a teacher in fact, not just in name. Covid demonstrated that every parent could be a teacher to their own children until they actually tried to do it and found that on Friday afternoons some student's enthusiasm waned and in reality many waned by Monday afternoon. Appropriate Qualifications are needed not just advisable. I don't want my car serviced by someone is only a librarian, nor ask for reading advice from a mechanic. I want people who knows what they are doing after having studied and developed experience in their specially. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In hindsight however, I have to admit that much of my own four year teaching degree was a waste of time and practical experience was the best way to develop my classroom skills. Dennis Fitzgerald, Melbourne, Australia Write to The Scotsman
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Gordon Murray Automotive to Unveil New Supercar at Goodwood 2025
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector British supercar maker Gordon Murray Automotive will debut its latest high-performance model at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed this July, aiming to captivate enthusiasts with another engineering masterpiece. Details of the upcoming vehicle remain under wraps, but industry insiders strongly anticipate it to be the much-awaited GMA T.33S, a sharper, more track-oriented version of the existing T.33 supercar. Gordon Murray Automotive first confirmed development of the T.33S two years ago, positioning it as the most performance-focused variant in the T.33 lineup. The T.33S is expected to feature extensive upgrades designed specifically for track driving, including refined suspension tuning, uprated braking components, and enhanced steering precision. Aerodynamic improvements will likely include significant downforce enhancements, allowing for greater stability and faster cornering speeds. Powering the anticipated T.33S will be a high-revving 4.0-liter V12 engine, derived from the unit found in the standard T.33. That model currently produces 609 horsepower and comes mated to a six-speed transmission. Enthusiasts can expect the T.33S to offer even greater performance, pushing the limits of what a street-legal track machine can achieve. Aside from the T.33S, there has also been speculation around a potential one-off model based on the acclaimed GMA T.50 hypercar. The T.50, widely celebrated for its innovative design and groundbreaking aerodynamics, would provide a perfect platform for an exclusive, bespoke variant to showcase Gordon Murray's design ingenuity. The Goodwood Festival of Speed, scheduled for July 10-13, 2025, remains a highlight of the global automotive calendar. With Gordon Murray Automotive choosing the prestigious event to showcase its newest creation, fans and collectors alike eagerly anticipate what promises to be a significant debut in the world of high-performance cars. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Gordon Murray's cars to headline 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
GMA T50 will be one of the featured cars The cars of Gordon Murray Automotive will be the focus of the famous central sculpture at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed as part of the event's celebration of 60 years of its founder's influence in automotive design and engineering. As part of the celebrations, the Festival of Speed will also host the brand's public debuts of the T50, T33 and T33 Spider supercars. The T50s will also make its dynamic debut at the 81st Goodwood Member's Meeting. Gordon Murray, who founded GMA in 2017, has been an influential figure in design and engineering during his six decades in the automotive industry. He was Formula 1 technical director for Brabham and McLaren Racing, where cars he designed won the world championship in 1981, 1983, 1988, 1989 and 1990. In 1988, Murray began the development of the ground-breaking McLaren F1, which entered production in 1992, and in later years he went on to found Gordon Murray Design, in 2007. 'For 60 years, I have enjoyed the design and engineering challenge of pushing the boundaries of what's possible – be that in racing or road cars,' said Gordon Murray, who was awarded a CBE in 2019. 'The supercars that Gordon Murray Automotive builds today are inspired by every car I've designed, raced and owned. Lightweight design, innovative use of materials, the latest technologies and even bending the laws of physics come into all we do,' he added. The 2025 Festival of Speed will be the 32nd running of the UK's most popular motoring event and will take place from Thursday 10 July to Sunday 13 July. Last year's central sculpture focused on 100 years of MG and featured the MG B and the MG Cyberster. ]]>
