Mike Fisherly

Dancing with the Devil

‘Driving fast is like licking honey off a razor blade’ The Association of Adrenaline and Speed in High-Performance Motor Cars. Adrenaline and Speed: The Thrill of High-Performance Driving. Adrenaline is a hormone released by the adrenal glands during stress or excitement, triggering the body’s fight-or-flight response. The exhilarating force achieved by high-performance motor cars is […]

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The Driver’s Jewellry

‘Audi’s four rings are like a secret handshake among car enthusiasts’ It appears Audi will exclude the four-ring logo on a new range of electric vehicles planned for the Chinese market by 2030. It is aiming to adapt its brand image to local preferences. 1932, the four-ring logo was introduced, symbolising the merger of four

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A Kid on a Sugar Rush

‘Driving the Abarth Monoposto is like piloting a caffeinated roller skate – exhilarating, slightly terrifying, and utterly addictive’ – James May. In 1960, the Monoposto, designed by Pininfarina, was introduced to the world. It showcased Italian prowess in aerodynamics and sleek design. Its slender form was pivotal for cutting through the air with minimal resistance

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F1 Gossip

Dutch GPDate: Sunday, 25 August, 2024Track: Circuit Zandvoort It is officially Summer break for F1. Teams cannot make or develop changes or upgrades during the two-week break. ♖Max Verstappen has made it clear that he has no intention of leaving Red Bull. ♖Was Carlos Sainz forced to sign for Williams, fearing Valtteri Bottas would get

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Potholes and Pedestrians

Lanzante’s Masterful Conversion of the Red Bull RB17 Hypercar. ‘Turning the RB17 into a street-legal car is like giving a cheetah roller skates’ Lanzante is renowned for converting high-performance track cars for street use. Previous projects include the McLaren P1 GTR, Senna GTR, Pagani Zonda R, Huayra R, and Porsche 935. Conversion involves adding side

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The Ferrari Lawnmower

‘Ferrari executives have clearly been taking their scepticism vitamins’ Earlier in July, a Ferrari NV executive received unexpected messages on WhatsApp, seemingly from CEO Benedetto Vigna. The messages hinted at a significant acquisition and requested the executive’s assistance. The messages came from something other than Vigna’s usual business number. The profile picture, though depicting Vigna,

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