As Tony Dodgins joins the Formula One launch season with a trip to McLaren, he makes a case for their team principal Ron Dennis to be knighted.

I've got to admit, Chesley Sullenberger III has made me stop and think. As I boarded the Valencia flight to go and have a look at the new BMW today, I actually took some notice of where I might find my life jacket and how to put it on.

Managing to dump an Airbus 320 in the Hudson River when the water's at minus five, and not lose anybody, is a truly fine effort. I don't know about the keys to New York, I reckon the fellow deserves the keys to Kelly Brook's boudoir.

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