Hispano-Suiza is a Spanish automobile business founded in 1904 that produced aircraft engines and luxury motor cars. With the support and backing of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, Hispano-Suiza became a contender for Rolls-Royce with its art-deco styling. With some well-known owners, including Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel, and Pablo Picasso. Unfortunately, the Spanish Civil War […]
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Flavio Briatore is an Italian businessman who worked as Renault’s team principal and previously as Benetton’s managing director. Flavio has an interesting back story; he qualified as a land surveyor, although he never took advantage of that section of his education. His education was borne from life experience. He worked as a ski instructor and
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Rudolf Caracciola was a legendary figure in Grand Prix racing in the 30s. Of the 204 races Rudolf Caracciola finished, he claimed 144 victories. Caracciola won the European Drivers’ Championship, the forerunner to the Formula 1 three times, in 1935, 1937, and 1938. He set numerous records at the Nürburgring. Acknowledged as one of the
According to Reuters, our very own Aston Martin is once again ‘reaching out to current and former heads of automakers to succeed (is that polite for kick out?) Amedeo Felisa as its Chief Executive Officer. Aston Martin, as you would expect, declined to comment. Rumour has it that Lawrence Stroll has contacted various potential candidates
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There appears to be some disagreement regarding the precise count of Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato manufactured from 1960 to 1963, yet the consensus among most references is that the figure stands at 19. Ercole Spada designed the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato while working at Zagato when he was 22 years old. Ercole joined Zagato
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Well, Nico Rosberg has made it clear that he has no intention of returning to the circus. There are some obvious candidates and some less obvious ones. Carlos Sainz Jr? Esteban Ocon? Alex Albon? Fernando Alonso? Valtteri Bottas? Daniel Ricciardo? Sebastian Vettel? Most unlikely, but a possibility: Max Verstappen? Maybe Mick Schumacher, Toto made him
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Alberto Ascari was a legendary Italian racing driver known for his remarkable talent and achievements in Formula One racing during the 1950s. Ascari’s most noteworthy successes came in Formula 1. He won the World Drivers’ Championships in 1952 and 1953, driving for Scuderia Ferrari. He was the first double-world champion of the Formula 1 era.
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F1 Testing: 21-23 February 2024Bahrain International Circuit ♖ Formula 1 wants a swift resolution to Red Bull’s investigation of Christian Horner. ♖ Red Bull has decided against suspending Christian Horner while he is being investigated. ♖ Fernando Alonso left frustrated ‘all winter’ after he hit out at F1 bosses. ♖ Red Bull is reputedly introducing
‘The Praga brand was founded over 100 years ago, and the company has since designed, engineered and manufactured hundreds of thousands of automobiles, trucks and buses, motorcycles, aeroplanes, and military and agricultural machinery.’ However, the Praga Bohema is the first road-legal hypercar from the Czech brand. Praga will only build 89 Bohema’s between 2023 and
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Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, a Spanish aristocrat, is often portrayed as a playboy. Better known as Alfonso De Portago or Fon, he was known for his charm, good looks, and adventurous lifestyle. Born in London on October 11, 1928, his father was a Spanish diplomat
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