Maurice Hamilton – “I talked my way in”

Maurice Hamilton has been a part of Formula One since 1977. He’s a piece of the F1 landscape, and this is his story.

Jack Brabham at the 1959 British Grand Prix – An event which Maurice remembers fondly. (Image – The Cahier Archive)

Maurice Hamilton arrived on the Formula One scene professionally in 1977, and went on to the Observer’s motor racing correspondent for 20 years. With more than 20 books against his name, time spent commentating for BBC Radio and a massive digital following he’s one of the great F1 personalities.

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He’s covered more than 500 Grands Prix professionally and has seen the sport change countless times, spending time with many great drivers from many great eras. He’s got a hell of a story to tell, and this is it.

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