The race In the No. 77 car, team owner Christian Ried and the two UK drivers Sebastian Priaulx and Harry Tincknell beat the opposition over the line. In the GTE-Pro class, the two works cars took the flag in positions four and five. The German Porsche customer team Dempsey-Proton Racing has won the GTE-Am class… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche aims to repeat last year’s win at the Temple of Speed in Monza005446
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Tesla is aiming for same-hour service with ‘Formula 1 pit crew techniques’
Elon Musk announced that he is working in order for Tesla to achieve same-hour service on its vehicles as often as possible using ‘Formula 1 pit crew techniques’. As usual, Musk took to Twitter to make the announcement: “Excited to work with Tesla Service to enable same-hour service as often as possible! Applying Formula 1… Continue reading Tesla is aiming for same-hour service with ‘Formula 1 pit crew techniques’
@VW Group: Bugatti and ‘La Vie en Bleu’005439
From the early motorsport successes of the Bugatti Type 35 to the reveal of the era-defining Chiron1, ‘French Racing Blue’ has been a core part of the Bugatti identity and a way of life: ‘La Vie en Bleu’. It became a symbol of the dominant Bugatti performances at motorsport events all over the world, and… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti and ‘La Vie en Bleu’005439
@VW Group: Bugatti Grows European Dealer Network with New Partner in Poland005438
The city of Katowice has become a symbol of rapid transformation and modernization in the southern Polish region of Silesia. Home to over two million inhabitants and the highest number of high-net-worth individuals in the country, Katowice has become a cultural and economic epicentre with prominent connections to nearby cities such as Wroclaw and Krakw.… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Grows European Dealer Network with New Partner in Poland005438
@BMW: Peter Hickman stands in for Michael van der Mark at Most WorldSBK event.002142
Munich. Multiple Isle of Man TT winner Peter Hickman (GBR) will stand in for the injured Michael van der Mark (NED) in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at the coming race weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), in the Czech city of Most (29th to 31st July). This will be Hickman’s second appearance… Continue reading @BMW: Peter Hickman stands in for Michael van der Mark at Most WorldSBK event.002142
Memories of an evening with Paddy Hopkirk
He was that sort of man; cheeky smile, fast wit, charm in abundance and a surfeit of stories to make even the most nervous comfortable. Of course, he had the substance to back up the swagger, too; not just for wowing The Beatles (and others) by winning the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally, but through a… Continue reading Memories of an evening with Paddy Hopkirk
Obituary: Rallying legend Paddy Hopkirk dies aged 89
Legendary rally driver and charismatic brand ambassador Paddy Hopkirk has died at the age of 89 – some 69 years after his first motorsport victory. It’s a measure of the man that he was almost as famous as the Mini, the car that carried him to a brilliant – now legendary – victory on the… Continue reading Obituary: Rallying legend Paddy Hopkirk dies aged 89
All-electric Alpine A110 E-ternite concept points to the future
Alpine is a company with an all-electric future – and ahead of a new range of models, the Renault-owned performance brand has now revealed an EV vision based on its existing A110 sports car. Unveiled on the eve of the French Grand Prix weekend, the A110 E-ternité concept is designed to celebrate Alpine’s 60th birthday… Continue reading All-electric Alpine A110 E-ternite concept points to the future
Formula 1 Struggles With Bouncing Cars and Injured Drivers
The safety of drivers has become political this season. New aerodynamic regulations were introduced at the start of the year that were intended to allow the cars to follow more closely and aid overtaking, making the races more exciting. A side effect is porpoising, a violent up-and-down movement caused by the stalling of airflow beneath… Continue reading Formula 1 Struggles With Bouncing Cars and Injured Drivers
Michael Andretti Wants F1 to Make Room for a New Team
Formula 1’s popularity in the United States has accelerated in 2022, making it a vital market that the sport’s bosses are eager to grow. As of 2023, there will be three U.S. races, in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Las Vegas. But Formula 1 has only one American team, Haas, which is based in England, and… Continue reading Michael Andretti Wants F1 to Make Room for a New Team