‘The Monaco GP Secures Its Future Until 2031.’ The glamour and prestige of the Monaco Grand Prix will endure, as Formula 1 has extended its contract with the iconic street race until 2031. The announcement on 14 November 2024 marks a new chapter in the storied relationship between Monaco and F1. In 1929, the first […]
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Ferrari unveiled the F40 to celebrate its 40th anniversary. It was the last car personally approved by Enzo Ferrari and became the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive car in Ferrari’s line-up at the time. The mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive masterpiece quickly became one of Ferrari’s iconic models. 2018 Ferrari built a one-off creation based on the
‘For Sale: One Imagination, Low Mileage.’ The Coupé Simone was a creative concept dreamt up by Franklin Mint designers Roger Hardnock and Raffi Minasian in the late 1990s. They crafted an elaborate backstory and design for a non-existent Duesenberg model. In 1998, Franklin Mint unveiled a 1:24-scale model of the Coupé Simone, which gained popularity
‘Bristol cars were often referred to as the ‘Gentleman’s Express.’ Jason Wharton, Chairman and CEO of Bristol Cars, has launched Vision 8.0, a bold strategy to re-establish the brand as a luxury coachbuilder in time for its 80th anniversary in 2026. 1945 Bristol Cars was founded, earning renown for handcrafted luxury vehicles. In 2020, the
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Las Vegas GPDate: Sunday, 24 November, 2024Track: Las Vegas Street Circuit ♖ Formula 1’s new partners, Tequila Patron, Kit Kat, and McDonald’s in Latin America, are Sergio Perez’s sponsors. ♖ Christian Horner considers Max Verstappen to have answered his critics with a convincing victory at the Sao Paulo GP. ♖ Regarding the 2026 changes, James
‘Faster, shinier, and more mineral-rich.’ Aston Martin’s F1 team have announced a multi-year partnership with Ma’aden, Saudi Arabia’s largest mining company, marking Ma’aden’s first venture into sports sponsorship. The partnership was officially launched with Ma’aden’s branding debut on Aston Martin’s race cars during the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix, reinforcing Aston Martin’s growing ties with
Rupert Keegan died on 23 September 2024 ‘Rupert Keegan emerged as a charismatic young driver in the late 1970s, often seen as the ‘next James Hunt.’ With sponsorships from brands like Penthouse and Durex, he quickly gained a ‘playboy’ image, which boosted his media presence and cast him in a particular light within Formula 1.
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‘If you Love something, set it Free.’ In March 2024, Mumtalakat, Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, took complete control of the McLaren Group, including McLaren Automotive and its racing division. In November 2024, CYVN Holdings, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company, entered a non-binding agreement to acquire 100% of McLaren Automotive. If completed, this investment would mark
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‘So rare it’s practically a Unicorn on Wheels.’ In July 2022, during a routine transfer to a restoration facility in Maine, a stunning 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Lungo Spider—one of only a few in existence and valued at an estimated $23 million It was fearlessly stolen! The car, secured inside a trailer attached to
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‘In an era of increasingly digital cars, the MC12 stands out for its analogue purity and unapologetic design.’ —Road & Track In 2004, Maserati unveiled the MC12, a homologation model crafted to mark the brand’s return to the FIA GT Championship after a 37-year absence from racing. Only 50 road-legal versions of the MC12 were
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