This season, the Lotus name will make an historic return to Formula 1. Unsurprisingly, the efforts of the Malaysian-backed team have attracted huge interest as it bids to not only emerge as best of the new outfits, but also take on some established names.
At the center of the push behind Lotus is team principal Tony Fernandes – the flamboyant entrepreneur who juggles his time between his AirAsia business, the music industry and now F1. Here, he discusses how progress is going, his vision for the future of the sport and why only a night race at Silverstone will prove to him that F1 has become truly global … Details
Raw, unpretentious and hedonistic, Indonesia’s Gili Trawangan is the sort of magical island Ibiza used to be
I’ve been visiting Ibiza for years, captivated by its bohemian character, music scene and relaxed cosmopolitan vibe. I liked the island so much I wrote the original Rough Guide to Ibiza, a wonderful, intoxicating and exhausting project that must rank as about as much fun as you can have on planet Earth in the name of a job.
But times have changed and my love for the White Isle has faded as bling has replaced boho and the club scene has become increasingly predictable. It has also become  … Details
Steve Caton, Lance and Matt Jones light the skatepark on fire while everyone else does last minute Christmas shopping. Big air from Caton and a really low backflip for good measure.