♖ Lewis Hamilton has received a boost ahead of the 2024 F1 season with the return of his former right-hand man, Marc Hynes. ♖ Andretti Global is continuing its preparations to join the Formula 1 grid. ♖ James Vowles, now Williams’s team principal and ex-right-hand man for Toto, uses what he learned at Mercedes to […]
Valentino Balboni’s relationship with Ferruccio Lamborghini was more than professional; Ferruccio became his mentor. Valentino Balboni started working for Lamborghini in 1968 and became their Chief Test Driver in 1975. At one point, he had driven about 80% of all Lamborghinis ever produced, and the only person to have driven more Miuras was his former
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♖ Three-quarters of the F1 grid are out of contract at the end of the 2024 season. ♖ McLaren hopes to be the primary challenger to Red Bull this year, having seen no ‘diminishing returns’ on their car improvement work. ♖ Formula 1 has announced that the Spanish Grand Prix will be held in Madrid
The Brabham BT62 is an exceptional, track-focussed supercar. Initially designed as a track-only car, a road-going version was introduced later. Only 70 cars were scheduled for build, 35 of the original BT62 and 35 BT62R Celebration Series. The BT62 is a mid-engine carbon monocoque racer powered by a 691-horsepower Ford 5.4-litre modular V8. The beautiful
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Horacio Pagani instructed his team of engineers turned artists to meet three targets for the Pagani Utopia: simplicity, lightness, and the ultimate in driving pleasure. Pagani Automobili has launched its third-generation hypercar, the Utopia, developed from the vast experience gleaned from its immediate predecessors, the Huayra R track car and Roadster BC. ‘More than four
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Xavier Jehle was nothing if not ambitious. His dream was to produce the most powerful supercar in the world. And so it was; Jehle became the only car maker in Lichtenstein. His forté was tuning work for De Tomaso and building lorry bodies. It seemed apparent to him that he should build supercars, and even
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With a track record of locating and placing the most coveted motor cars in the market, the service is more than just a transaction; it’s a bespoke experience tailored to the desires of the discerning few. What sets this service apart is the seamless blend of cutting-edge technology with an unwavering appreciation for timeless elegance.
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This is what irony means. You buy an electric car to save the planet, and a tree kills it. The irony of the motor car lies in its dual nature; it provides convenience, freedom and innovation. Whilst contributing to environmental impact, social isolation and economic disparities. Some amusing quotes: The irony of traffic jams is
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‘Sometimes, your car should be as photogenic as you are’ In 1934, the American Auburn Automobile Company produced the Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster, more commonly known as the Speedster 851 or Auburn Boattail. It received worldwide acclaim as a masterpiece of motor car design with its sweeping design and Boattail. The Boattail performed exceptionally well,
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When you think of French luxury, you think of Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Givenchy, etc. But not so with luxury motor cars, except Bugatti, which a Croatian car company, Rimac now owns. But during the 50s, the French brand Facel was known for its elegant and fast luxurious tourers, especially among wealthy Europeans, Hollywoodites and
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