Vanwall was a British racing team that made a significant mark in Formula One during the late 50s. The team was formed by wealthy industrialist Tony Vandervell, who ran a business, Thinwall Bearings. The team’s name, Vanwall, amalgamates the first part of his surname and part of his company’s name, Thinwall. The Vanwall victory at …
The Lotus Elan is an iconic sports car produced by Lotus Cars. It’s distinguished for its lightweight construction, exceptional handling, and impressive performance. Colin Chapman founded the 1948 Lotus Cars, initially running Lotus in his spare time, assisted by a group of enthusiasts. The Elan was introduced in 1962, using a backbone chassis, meaning the …
At the end of the season, Formula 1 distributes its money to the constructors rather than individual drivers. This means drivers don’t receive any prize money because their teams pay their salaries. However, their contracts may include clauses that grant them extra bonuses based on their performances during the season. The eighth Concorde Agreement states …
This F1 Gossip is the last of the current season gossip; throughout the winter, I will keep you updated with drivers, teams and the rumours that abound mid-season. ♖ Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and seven other F1 drivers were absent from the end-of-season drivers’ meal. ♖ Nico Rosberg explained: ‘The hidden agreement usually is that …
The Jaguar XK140 Zagato is a rare and unique car with an interesting history. The Jaguar XK140 Zagato merges the British engineering prowess of Jaguar with the Italian design subtlety of Zagato. The bodywork was much more contemporary in appearance; it was also lighter, using thinner aluminium panels and powered by a mildly tuned Jaguar …
Ettore Bugatti (1881–1947) was the legendary founder of the Bugatti and remains famous to this day for his visionary designs. Bugatti has changed radically changed direction and ownership. On December 22, 1998, Volkswagen established Bugatti Automobiles SAS as a French-registered, wholly-owned subsidiary. On November 2 2021, Rimac Automobili officially joined forces with Bugatti Automobiles under …
As of 2023, the United States Grand Prix has been held 52 times at 10 locations. The first Formula 1 race held in the United States was the United States Grand Prix at Sebring, Florida, in 1959. In 2023, three Formula 1 races were held in the United States. The races took place in Miami, …
At a recent auction in New York, Sotheby’s sold a Ferrari for $51.7 million. Making it the most expensive Ferrari to sell at auction and the most expensive Classic sold globally this year. The final hammer price was $47 million plus a buyer’s premium of 10%. The eventual sale price was lower than its estimate …
Abu Dhabi GP Date: Sunday, 26 November Track: Yas Marina Circuit ♖ Las Vegas delivers solid F1 debut amid teething problems. ♖ Verstappen extended his record for most wins by a driver in a single F1 season. ♖ Lewis Hamilton wanted Las Vegas GP ‘stopped’ in an angry radio message. ♖ Frederik Vesti is to replace Lewis …
Maybach was founded in 1909 by Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl Maybach, initially as a subsidiary of Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH. The company operated under this name until 1999; it finally became a standalone business in 2002. Maybach. The first car was produced in 1919, followed by several, now classics. The most famous is the …