Great Read: Taking on Spa Six Hours in a Ford Falcon

Falcon takes flight... sort-of | View in browser FROM OUR ARCHIVE, JANUARY 2023 | ANDREW FRANKEL Great Read: Back to basics at Spa Six Hours Regulars in the Spa Six Hours since 2004, 'Team Frankel' was once again at the Ardennes rollercoaster with its faithful Ford Falcon. Andrew Frankel recounts the ride in today's Great Read A tap on the shoulder, nothing more. I opened an eye, which even through its blear could see a large white Ford Falcon parked outside the pit garage. Panic.  Where did the time go? I like a snooze before a stint but how did I oversleep this much? Why didn't someone kick me from my stupor when they gave Louis the 'In' board? Or if they were feeling kind, a lap earlier? Above all, why is there still daylight? Realisation. The Falcon is not meant to be there. Louis has brought it in early. Something's wrong. And now, an all too familiar feeling. It is over before it even started. READ MORE PHOTO: JAYSON FONG F1 | CHRIS MEDLAND 'I'd be happy with tenth next year': Vowles looks long-term at Williams      James Vowles' first season as Williams boss saw the team return to the midfield fight. But he tells Chris Medland that he's not getting excited about its seventh-place finish, as he focuses on winning again READ MORE F1 | JAMES ELSON Top F1 photographers reveal what makes the perfect picture      Renowned photographer Paul-Henri Cahier has helped draw up Motor Sport's 'Image of the year' shortlist – he and fellow snapper Florent Gooden explain what makes the ideal F1 shot READ MORE BEST DRIVER Choose the best F1 driver of 2023 for a chance to win £1900 Goodwood tickets Can you see past Max Verstappen as the best F1 driver of 2023? The Dutchman was certainly dominant in 2023, but there were a full list of fine performers in the trailing field, who all had incredible seasons.  Help us decide who was the best of the bunch by voting now and you'll be entered into a draw for two Goodwood Season Tickets, giving you access to every day of next year's Members' Meeting, Festival of Speed and Revival — plus grandstand access. VOTE NOW SHOP PROMOTION Motor Sport shop: Bestsellers Official Motor Sport Magazine 100 Years Calendar | 2024 Build a Porsche 911 | Advent Calendar | Christmas Gift Benetton | The Rebels of Formula 1 | Signed by Damien Smith Formula 1 - Las Vegas Grand Prix - City of Lights - 2023 Binder | Racing Green | Motor Sport Jenson Button Signed | Full Size Brawn GP Helmet Share this newsletter: Stay up to date  Update your preferences to select the content you wish to receive.   UPDATE NOW  Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy. Motor Sport magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60