‘Pierro always looked like he had a secret plan, maybe because he usually did. And it was usually a very good one’ – Juan Manuel Fangio. Piero Taruffi was named ‘The Silver Fox’ due to his distinctive silver hair and strategic prowess in racing. His notable head of silver or grey hair stood out in […]
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Canadian GP Date: Sunday, 9 June, 2024 Track: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve ♖ According to the rumour mill, Fred Vasseur has decided against Adrian Newey joining Ferrari. ♖ Monegasque’s Charles Leclerc wins Monaco F1 GP for Ferrari, ending the Monaco curse. ♖ Monaco GP: Oscar Piastri (McLaren), second; Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), third; and Lando Norris (McLaren),
In 1998, brothers Friehelm and Martin Weismann founded Weismann Cars in Dülmen North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Their vision was to hand-build sports cars that were retro in design but with the latest engineering. The corporate logo was a Gecko, and its significance was its ability to grip the road’s surface, similar to the characteristics of the
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A little-known Italian Hypercar manufacturer, Automobili Estrema, has ruffled a few feathers with the announcement of the Estrema Fulminea. Automobili Estrema claims it will produce the first car in the world with a battery pack that uses both solid-state cells and ultra-capacitors in tandem. The Estrema, driven by four electric motors producing 2,040hp, will exceed
Occasionally, whilst researching information, I read something and then check that I read it correctly. A point in case: I had read that a sports car weighing only 750kg had an American engine capable of over 160 mph and 0-60 in just under 4.0 seconds. Although that may not sound especially impressive, what is impressive
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Lamborghini Temerario, or Lamborghini 634, is a successor to the Lamborghini Huracán. In April 2024, Lamborghini released the Huracán SJ as the final variant. The Temerario, a cutting-edge successor to the Huracán, is set to revolutionise the automotive industry with its advanced technology and electrification. Boasting a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a plug-in hybrid
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Born into Racing: He was born into a racing family on 13 July 1918 in Milan, Italy. His father, Antonio Ascari, was a famous racing driver. Unique achievements marked his racing career. Before making his mark in Formula One, he had already tasted success in motorcycle racing and had participated in the prestigious Mille Miglia.
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Monaco GP Date: Sunday, 26 May, 2024 Track: Circuit de Monaco ♖ Max and Lando fought to the very end at Imola. ♖ Toto Wolff’s decision to suggest some staff members must leave in the wake of key personnel joining Ferrari. ♖ Max exchanges middle finger gestures with a Ferrari fan at Imola. ♖ Pierre Waché, Red