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The night race in Singapore is the second slowest race of the year. Only Monaco is slower. But not a soul will notice. The excitement generated by F1’s only night race is simply full tilt boogie. And it’s not only the racing that is hot – the weather is a factor as well. There is […] More »
By: DJ | September 23, 2011
According to a report from ESPN today, McLaren has re-affirmed its commitment to using Mercedes-Benz as its engine supplier through 2015. “McLaren insists it is committed to staying with its engine supplier Mercedes during the switch from V8 power units to turbo-charged V6s in 2014, despite its closest rivals having their own factory engine deals. […] More »
By: DJ | September 23, 2011
In a recent interview with Reuters, 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton did not mince words when equating racing success with taking risks. The 26-year old McLaren driver opined that the most successful drivers in the sport have always been those willing to take risks and push the limit. “I think just generally in […] More »
By: DJ | September 21, 2011
Aston Martin has won the annual Laguna Seca American Le Mans Series Race. Under sunny skies, in a race dominated by yellow flags, the team ran faultlessly for 6 hours to take the top spot on the podium. Drivers Adrian Fernandez (MEX), Stefan MĂĽcke (D) and Harold Primat (CH) drove the Aston Martin DBR1-2 consistently […] More »
By: DJ | September 20, 2011
At its first outing on the West Coast of the USA, the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid beat all other GT vehicles in Laguna Seca. With Porsche works drivers Romain Dumas (France) and Richard Lietz (Austria) at the wheel, it turned the fastest race lap on the challenging course in Monterey/California and conquered the six […] More »
By: DJ | September 19, 2011
Under the lights in Singapore next week, Sebastian Vettel could lock up his second world driver championship in a row. But to do so, he will need to overcome hard charging McLaren who seem determined to delay Vettel’s celebration. The combination of DRS use to overtake at the front and his driver’s recent success against […] More »
By: DJ | September 18, 2011
Ford today unveiled a bold new 2012-specification Formula Ford car to visitors at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It’s the formula that has been an essential step in the professional racing driver’s career for more than 40 years and this all-new car for next season will have talented young drivers around the world eager to get […] More »
By: DJ | September 13, 2011