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Dutch GP Date: Sunday, 25 August, 2024 Track: Circuit Zandvoort ♖ Damon Hill believes Mercedes will lean towards George Russell, possibly making Lewis’s progress less sustainable. ♖ It appears Oscar Piastri has been driving for over a month with a broken rib. ♖ Reports that Adrian Newey signed with Aston Martin during the summer recess. […]

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Michelangelo’s Wrench

The Legendary Romance of Ferrari and Zagato. ‘Because sometimes, even a supercar needs a tailor-made Italian suit’ In 1919, Ugo Zagato founded the Zagato Design House. Initially, the company focused on aircraft design, influencing its automotive creations. In the 1920s, Enzo Ferrari and Ugo Zagato crossed paths, laying the foundation for future collaborations. There are

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The Bouncer and Gravity

‘The Pagani Utopia Roadster: because sometimes you need a car that’s faster than your financial advisor’s approval’ The Utopia Roadster is powered by an AMG-sourced V12 engine without hybrid support. The V12 engine meets stringent emissions regulations, blending high performance with environmental responsibility. The company says it is a ‘tribute to the enduring beauty of

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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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