Mike Fisherly

Hunt & Sheene: Champions in Parallel

Hunt & Sheene: Champions in Parallel (18/19 April) ◼︎ Observation:Two British champions. Two days. Two machines. ◼︎ Curiosity:On 18 April 1976, James Hunt won the Spanish Grand Prix.On 19 April 1976, Barry Sheene won the Spanish 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle race. ◼︎ Reveal:Formula One had its Playboy hero. Motorcycle racing had its fearless showman. Both British. Both brilliant. […]

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Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear

Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear ◼︎ Observation:Some hypercars whisper sophistication. Others roar with intent. ◼︎ Curiosity:Why would Christian von Koenigsegg build a machine called Sadair’s Spear? ◼︎Reveal:Because when a company already builds the world’s fastest road cars, the only sensible next step is something sharper still.  ♔ Full Story The world of hypercars is full of outrageous claims. But every

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Alpine’s Power Play

📍 ‘Alpine’s Power Play: Why Wolff and Horner Are Circling.‘ ◼︎ Observation: Two of Formula One’s sharpest operators are suddenly peering over the Alpine pit wall. ◼︎ Curiosity:Why would Toto Wolff and Christian Horner be interested in a stake in Alpine F1 Team? ◼︎ Reveal:Because behind the rumours lies something far more valuable than a midfield team

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F1 Gossip

◼︎ F1 Paddock Gossip — Motoring Intelligence ◼︎ Antonelli announces himself to Formula One with a composed first Grand Prix victory. ◼︎ Mercedes looks ominously comfortable under the new regulations. ◼︎ Ferrari is quietly building momentum behind Hamilton and Leclerc. ◼︎ Red Bull is suddenly searching for answers. ◼︎ Mercedes momentum: Antonelli’s victory confirms Mercedes may have mastered the new

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Austin-Healey 3000

📍 ‘For years, the motoring world has been trying to recreate the magic of the classic British sports car. Most attempts arrived with electric motors, digital dashboards and the emotional charisma of a tax return. Now something rather more interesting may be happening. The legendary Austin-Healey 3000 is tipped for a 2026 revival — with 420bhp, rear-wheel drive

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Jaguar Type 00

📍 ‘For decades, Jaguar tried to compete politely with the German luxury brands.’ Elegant cars. Beautiful interiors. Quiet competence. Unfortunately, BMW and Mercedes were already extremely good at that. So, Jaguar has decided to try something rather different. The new Jaguar Type 00 is not just another concept car. It is a declaration that Jaguar intends to reinvent itself entirely. ♔

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Le Professeur

Some Formula One drivers relied on bravery. Others relied on speed. 📍 ‘Alain Prost relied on something far more dangerous: his brain.’ Nicknamed ’Le Professeur’, Prost turned Grand Prix racing into a chess match played at 200mph. And with Formula One’s 2026 regulations placing far greater emphasis on energy management and strategic thinking, you cannot help wondering: Would the

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