Mike Flewitt, former CEO of McLaren Automotive, has been named as chairman of the Briggs Automobile Company (BAC), promising to bring his experience of four decades at the top of the car industry to build what its founders said is their company’s “ambitious growth strategy and new model programme”. Flewitt said he has known the Briggs brothers for… Continue reading Ex-McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt named new BAC chairman
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Bentley Poaches McLaren Executive To Head Up Mulliner And … – CarBuzz
On top of running the oldest coachbuilder in the world in Mulliner, Ali will also head up the company’s GT3 race teams currently competing, putting him very near the top of the food chain only reporting to Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley. Additionally, Paul Williams, having been with Bentley for 15 years, will… Continue reading Bentley Poaches McLaren Executive To Head Up Mulliner And … – CarBuzz
How to design a car (part ten): what is a supercar? – Evo
I have recently noticed an ever-increasing amount of internet chatter about what makes a sports car into a ‘supercar’ or even a ‘hypercar’. The exchanges of opinions quickly become heated, sneering or even abusive. What is it that stirs such passion in people that they feel forced to loudly trumpet their own opinions while savaging… Continue reading How to design a car (part ten): what is a supercar? – Evo
@Nissan: Nissan Formula E Team shows promising signs in season-opening Mexico City E-Prix000944
2023/01/15 MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Nissan Formula E Team showed strong potential in the opening race of the 2022/23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship thanks to Sacha Fenestraz’s excellent qualifying display at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The Franco-Argentine racer put in a good performance in the Group Stage of qualifying to progress to the… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Formula E Team shows promising signs in season-opening Mexico City E-Prix000944
@Nissan: Nissan Formula E Team shows promising signs in season-opening Mexico City E-Prix 000943
2023/01/15 MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Nissan Formula E Team showed strong potential in the opening race of the 2022/23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship thanks to Sacha Fenestraz’s excellent qualifying display at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The Franco-Argentine racer put in a good performance in the Group Stage of qualifying to progress to the… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Formula E Team shows promising signs in season-opening Mexico City E-Prix 000943
A Formula 1 Season of Musical Chairs
When he announced, on July 28, his decision to retire at the end of the season, Sebastian Vettel could not have foreseen the domino effect that would follow. Four days later, Aston Martin announced that Fernando Alonso would replace Vettel. What is known as “the silly season” — referring to all the talk that begins… Continue reading A Formula 1 Season of Musical Chairs
This Formula 1 Season Was All Max Verstappen and Red Bull
Red Bull’s near-perfect season was marred in late October when it was punished for breaching the cost cap for 2021. Teams were allowed a budget of $145 million that season; Red Bull exceeded it by nearly $2 million. It was fined $7 million by the F.I.A., the sport’s governing body, and hit with a 10… Continue reading This Formula 1 Season Was All Max Verstappen and Red Bull
The Top 5 Most Expensive Cars In Drake’s Collection – SlashGear
The Richest claims Drake’s car collection is worth over $12 million. If the rumors are accurate, Drake’s most expensive car would be the Devel Sixteen. With prices starting upwards of $2 million, the Sixteen’s 12.3-liter quad-turbocharged V16 engine pumps out an astounding 5,007 horsepower and, more importantly, 3,757 lb-ft of tire-shredding torque. According to UAE-based… Continue reading The Top 5 Most Expensive Cars In Drake’s Collection – SlashGear
Formula E has its version of ‘Drive to Survive’ and it’s a great primer for the new season
Drive to Survive did wonders for Formula 1. The hit Netflix series has drawn fans to the sport through its (sometimes manufactured) drama and beautiful cinematography. What you likely don’t know is that Formula E has its version, albeit with shorter episodes and massively condensed storylines. Even still, Formula E Unplugged is a great primer for… Continue reading Formula E has its version of ‘Drive to Survive’ and it’s a great primer for the new season
McLaren 720S production ends as successor enters development
McLaren has begun taking orders for a successor to the 720S supercar, production of which ended quietly last year. The British firm hasn’t announced any details regarding the replacement for its 710bhp, 212mph coupé, but a spokesperson in the US recently confirmed that it’s working on an unnamed replacement, reported Automotive News. It has been reported that… Continue reading McLaren 720S production ends as successor enters development