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'''Nigel Roebuck''' (born in 1946, in [[Manchester]], [[Lancashire]], [[England]]) is an [[England|English]] [[journalist]]. Since 1971 he has reported on [[Formula One]], and is considered one of the sport's most influential writers. In 2007 he became editor-in-chief of [[Motor Sport (magazine)|Motor Sport]] magazine.
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Roebuck was educated at [[Giggleswick School]] in [[North Yorkshire]], also the alma mater of [[Keith Duckworth]], another well known figure in [[Formula One]]. He wrote freelance articles for many publications as well as being Press Officer for the [[Hill (constructor)|Embassy Hill]] F1 team in 1975. At the same time he was writing for [[Autosport]] magazine and became their Grand Prix correspondent in 1977.
'''Nigel Scott Roebuck''' (born March 1946)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/NuGaHYjQV5zJBg_lsEV0cgaklLU/appointments |title=Nigel Scott ROEBUCK |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=Companies House |access-date=2 April 2024}}</ref> is an English [[journalist]]. Since 1971, he has reported on [[Formula One]],<ref name="autosportreturn">{{cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/mag/news/127162/nigel-roebuck-to-return-to-autosport |title=Nigel Roebuck to return to Autosport in 2017 |website=www.autosport.com |date=17 November 2016 |access-date=17 January 2020}}</ref> and is considered one of the sport's most influential writers. From 2007 to 2016, he was editor-in-chief of ''[[Motor Sport (magazine)|Motor Sport]]'' magazine.<ref name="autosportreturn"/> Roebuck was educated at [[Giggleswick School]] in [[North Yorkshire]], also the alma mater of [[Keith Duckworth]], another well-known figure in Formula One. He wrote freelance articles for many publications, as well as being Press Officer for the [[Embassy Hill]] team in 1975. At the same time, he was writing for ''[[Autosport]]'' magazine and became their Grand Prix correspondent in 1976.<ref name="autosportreturn" />


Roebuck's weekly column, entitled ‘5th Column’ in deference to [[Emilio Mola Vidal]], a Nationalist general in the [[Spanish Civil War]], became a must-read for its insights in to drivers, team managers and some of the self-important bureaucrats running F1 in the late 1970s and 1980s. While covering F1 (a category of racing that he loved more than any other) he became close to several drivers, notably [[Gilles Villeneuve]], [[Chris Amon]], [[Keke Rosberg]], [[Mario Andretti]], [[Eddie Cheever]], [[Derek Warwick]], [[Ayrton Senna]] and [[Alain Prost]].
Roebuck's weekly column, entitled "5th Column",<ref name="autosportreturn" /> in deference to [[Emilio Mola Vidal]], a Nationalist general in the [[Spanish Civil War]], became a must-read for its insights into drivers, team managers, and some of the self-important bureaucrats running Formula One in the late 1970s and 1980s. While covering Formula One (a category of racing that he loved more than any other), he became close to several drivers, notably [[Gilles Villeneuve]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/may-2012/48/denis-jenkinson-motor-sport-june-1982|title=Gilles Villeneuve|website=www.motorsportmagazine.com|date=7 July 2014 |access-date=17 January 2020}}</ref> [[Chris Amon]], [[Keke Rosberg]], [[Mario Andretti]], [[Eddie Cheever]], [[Derek Warwick]], [[Ayrton Senna]], and [[Alain Prost]]. He is also a passionate collector of Roadster-era United States oval racing literature. Among Roebuck's freelance outlets were ''Autosport'', plus ''[[Autoweek]]'' in the United States and a retrospective column in ''Motor Sport''. At the end of 2007, he stopped writing his weekly articles for ''Autosport'' magazine and website, to concentrate on his new position as editor-in-chief of ''Motor Sport'' magazine.<ref name="autosportreturn" />


In 1982, Roebuck drove a Formula One Renault turbo at [[Circuit Paul Ricard]] in France. Roebuck was a commentator for the [[ESPN]] coverage of the [[1988 Canadian Grand Prix]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musclecarfilms.com/F1_1988_Canadian_GP.html|title=1988 Canadian Grand Prix - Complete Race|website=musclecarfilms.com|access-date=17 January 2020}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> His column was one of the most popular in ''Motor Sport'' magazine and ran for over nine years. In January 2017, ''Motor Sport'' magazine announced that Roebuck would no longer be writing for the magazine, returning to his spiritual home, ''Autosport'' magazine.<ref name="autosportreturn" />
He is also a passionate collector of Roadster-era US oval racing literature.


==References==
Among Roebuck's freelance outlets were Autosport, plus [[Autoweek]] in the USA and a retrospective column in Motor Sport.
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At the end of 2007 he stopped writing his weekly articles for Autosport magazine and website, to concentrate on his new position as editor-in-chief of Motor Sport magazine.

In 1982 Roebuck drove a Formula One Renault turbo at [[Circuit Paul Ricard]] in [[France]].

Roebuck was a commentator for the [[ESPN]] coverage of the [[1988 Canadian Grand Prix]].


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.motorsportmagazine.com Motorsport Magazine]
* [https://www.motorsportmagazine.com Motor Sport Magazine]
* [http://www.autosport.com/ Autosport.com]
* [http://www.autosport.com/ Autosport.com]


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Latest revision as of 11:49, 6 July 2024

Nigel Roebuck
BornMarch 1946 (age 78)
Manchester, Lancashire, England
NationalityEnglish
OccupationMotorsport journalist
Known forEditor-in-Chief of Motor Sport magazine

Nigel Scott Roebuck (born March 1946)[1] is an English journalist. Since 1971, he has reported on Formula One,[2] and is considered one of the sport's most influential writers. From 2007 to 2016, he was editor-in-chief of Motor Sport magazine.[2] Roebuck was educated at Giggleswick School in North Yorkshire, also the alma mater of Keith Duckworth, another well-known figure in Formula One. He wrote freelance articles for many publications, as well as being Press Officer for the Embassy Hill team in 1975. At the same time, he was writing for Autosport magazine and became their Grand Prix correspondent in 1976.[2]

Roebuck's weekly column, entitled "5th Column",[2] in deference to Emilio Mola Vidal, a Nationalist general in the Spanish Civil War, became a must-read for its insights into drivers, team managers, and some of the self-important bureaucrats running Formula One in the late 1970s and 1980s. While covering Formula One (a category of racing that he loved more than any other), he became close to several drivers, notably Gilles Villeneuve,[3] Chris Amon, Keke Rosberg, Mario Andretti, Eddie Cheever, Derek Warwick, Ayrton Senna, and Alain Prost. He is also a passionate collector of Roadster-era United States oval racing literature. Among Roebuck's freelance outlets were Autosport, plus Autoweek in the United States and a retrospective column in Motor Sport. At the end of 2007, he stopped writing his weekly articles for Autosport magazine and website, to concentrate on his new position as editor-in-chief of Motor Sport magazine.[2]

In 1982, Roebuck drove a Formula One Renault turbo at Circuit Paul Ricard in France. Roebuck was a commentator for the ESPN coverage of the 1988 Canadian Grand Prix.[4] His column was one of the most popular in Motor Sport magazine and ran for over nine years. In January 2017, Motor Sport magazine announced that Roebuck would no longer be writing for the magazine, returning to his spiritual home, Autosport magazine.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Nigel Scott ROEBUCK". Companies House. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Nigel Roebuck to return to Autosport in 2017". www.autosport.com. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Gilles Villeneuve". www.motorsportmagazine.com. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  4. ^ "1988 Canadian Grand Prix - Complete Race". musclecarfilms.com. Retrieved 17 January 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
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