Ahead of this year’s inaugural Russian Formula One race in October four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has become the first F1 driver to lap the newly-built Sochi Autodrom, just one day after finishing fifth at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Sochi Autodrom was designed by F1 architect Hermann Tilke, featuring […]
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Kimi Raikkonen participates in a ride-on lawn mower race
Kimi Raikkonen somehow managed to find enough time during last weekend’s British Grand Prix to participate in a ride-on lawn mower race against former Formula One drivers Martin Brundle, Johnny Herbert, and Anthony Davidson. After a few laps and a zillion grass clippings, the 2009 Formula One world champion carved […]
For Sale: Jenson Button’s 2006 Honda RA106-4 F1 car
Have you always wanted to drive an F1 car? A rare opportunity has popped up on eBay which could put you in the driver’s seat of Jenson Button’s Honda RA106-4 F1 racer which he drove in the 2006 season. Even though it doesn’t come with its 2.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 […]
Jenson Button stars in funny Mobil 1 car wash ad
Mobil 1 and McLaren have launched a funny new ad which is trending at the moment. It features the MP4-29 Formula One car and F1 driver Jenson Button. The ad could be a stab at the recent Castrol Edge campaign which also features motorsport professionals.
Driving the Monte Carlo F1 circuit in Monaco
The Monaco F1 Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious motor racing events on the international calendar. It’s a weekend race that completely takes over the small sovereign city-state, with F1 cars reaching unimaginable speeds through the heart of Monte Carlo and its tight city streets. Even at the […]
Sir Jack Brabham dead, aged 88
Sir Jack Brabham, one of Australia’s most legendary motorsport heroes, passed away today at age 88 at his home on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Brabham started his motorsport career in the 1940s, racing on dirt tracks in speedway in Sydney. He then progressed on into the world of Formula […]
McLaren remembers Aryton Senna’s greatest-ever F1 lap
It was the 20th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s fatal crash at the San Marino Grand Prix on May 1, and to help mark the occasion McLaren has put together a touching video showcase of what it describes as ‘The greatest-ever lap in the history of Formula 1″. Take a look […]
Mercedes C 63 AMG vs V8 Supercar vs F1 car
Another handicap-style race took place during the weekend’s season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, like last year. This time the race involved a Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG, a V8 Supercar, and a Red Bull Racing RB7 F1 car from 2011. The AMG was given a 24-second head start […]