The Alfa Corse factory racing team was formed in 1939; up until that time, Scuderia Ferrari was Alfa’s official race team. This change offended Enzo Ferrari despite being offered the position of Sporting Director; suffice it to say, the disgruntled Enzo made a theatrical exit. Enzo encouraged a band of talented people from Fiat and […]
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Bahrain Grand Prix Date: Saturday 02 March 2024 Track: Bahrain International Circuit ‘Uncertainty is the only certainty in Formula One.’ With the pre-season finished, we now have the start of the F1 season. The thrills, spills and gossip begin. ♖ Christian Horner is cleared of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague. ♖ George Russell saw
The Pagani Huayra was first teased online in January 2011, with its official debut shortly after in February 2011. Meaning the Pagani Huayra has been in existence for 13 years. In typical Pagani fashion, Horacio produced a ‘Final Coupé, the Pagani Huayra L’Ultimo, and then a “Final Final’ one-off (which became five), the Pagani Huayra
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Although technically German, Jochen Rindt raced under the Austrian flag, held an Austrian licence, and became an Austrian citizen. Known as the ‘Flying Finn’, it is said that power-sliding was made for Jochen. He was fearless, ofttimes reckless, but always sensational to watch. Every image seemed to be an exuberant exhibition of opposite locks. ‘This
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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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