✺ Mercedes is buying more than just Lewis’ driving services. They are buying his promotional image and his PR image. ✺ Marko says his consistent killer speed is unrivalled; however, Verstappen continues improving. ✺ David Coulthard is convinced Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes will extend for next season; he feels sponsorship commitments and image rights could […]
Why do manufacturers build concept cars? They can showcase future plans and tease the public with the manufacturer’s direction. They also provide a platform for manufacturers to get critical feedback allowing them to shape their marque to the niche market. The Maserati Boomerang is a fine example of a concept. The Boomerang, designed by Giorgetto
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus is a boutique creator of High-performance racing and road cars. Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, often called SCG, is based in New York and founded in 2004; the company name comprises his wife’s maiden name and James Glickenhaus’s family name. SCG is also a racing team best known for its involvement in endurance racing,
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✺ Watch out, Ferrari and Audi: Red Bull’s F1 2026 engine is ‘miles ahead. ✺ Lewis Hamilton’s brother drops a hint that a new Mercedes F1 deal has been signed. ✺ Mick Schumacher is the ‘obvious contender’ to replace struggling Williams F1 rookie Logan Sargeant. ✺ Charles Leclerc currently holds the longest driver contract in
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Dutch GPDate: Sunday, August 27Track: Circuit Zandvoort ❖ F1 Snippets ✺ Wolff hails ‘Great’ driver waiting to replace Hamilton at Mercedes ✺ Eight F1 drivers would win with Max’s car, said Juan Pablo Montoya ✺ F1 plan to restrict DRS would hit Red Bull hardest amid top-speed superiority ✺ Pierre Gasly has admitted that ‘no