It’s been twenty eight days since Malaysian flight 370 went missing and the story has, understandably, dominated the headlines. But in a very writerly sense I decided to take a step back and think about why it is these stories capture our attention in such a phenomenal way.  Of course […]

Sebastian Vettel took the laurels yesterday in an action-packed, F1 Malaysian GP that descended into controversy, during a fraught final 15 laps. The race began in damp conditions after a light shower hit the circuit 90 minutes before the start and, as expected, Vettel duly led the way from pole. […]

For nine years, the Malaysian Grand Prix was the greatest challenge on the calendar for the teams and drivers of Formula One. Then, in 2008, someone decided to hold a Grand Prix in Singapore, and Malaysia lost its ‘Everest-style’ challenge. Nevertheless, the sweltering temperatures and soaring humidity remain a mountain […]