Mike Fisherly

Those Holy Sandals

‘A vehicle dipped in Angelic Approval.’ Pope Francis continues to champion sustainability, reflecting the environmental themes of his encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ (Praise be to you) document. Mercedes-Benz, a long-time supplier of Vatican vehicles for 94 years, developed a new electric Popemobile based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV. The development took one year in close collaboration

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F1 Gossip

♖ Max Verstappen supports Sergio Perez, explaining it is ‘very rare to have a team-mate like him in F1.’ ♖ Oliver Bearman was denied the chance to drive for Haas in Abu Dhabi because the FIA did not consider him a ‘rookie’. ♖ Nico Rosberg and Martin Brundle have tipped Lando Norris to win next

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The Symphony Conductor

‘Porsche collectors don’t collect cars; they collect memories made at 7,000 RPM.’ 2019-2020, Porsche launches the Taycan, its first all-electric sports saloon. The Taycan becomes a symbol of Porsche’s electrification strategy, combining silent electric performance with Porsche’s engineering precision. From 2020 to 2022, Taycan’s sales soar, appealing to early adopters, eco-conscious buyers, and collectors. Resulting

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Old Cat New Tricks

‘Owning a TWR Supercat is like having afternoon tea with a sledgehammer.’ TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing) announces the Supercat, a restomod based on the Jaguar XJS that blends classic design with cutting-edge technology. Design involves collaboration with Khyzyl Saleem and Magnus Walker, combining motorsport heritage with contemporary aesthetics. It is powered by a supercharged V12

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Buy a Couple of Podiums

‘Sauber’s new motto: ‘From the sand to the tarmac, we race as one.’ Volkswagen Group is Financially Struggling. Quarter 3 profits dropped 42%, and Audi’s profits plummeted by 91%. Volkswagen shares hit a 24-year low; workers asked for a 10% pay cut. Audi’s 100% takeover plan for Sauber F1 is reconsidered due to financial challenges.

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F1 Gossip

Abu Dhabi GP Date: Sunday: 8 December 2024 Track: Yas Marina Circuit ♖ Alpine has announced that Jack Doohan will replace Esteban Ocon at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. ♖ Christian Horner has indicated that Sergio Perez is on the verge of deciding his future. ♖ MaxVerstappen has ‘lost all respect’ for George Russell following

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