A very unique motor racing icon will go up for auction in May. Yep, one of the original Works Hesketh 308 Formula One cars, driven by James Hunt in the 1970s. The car is one of only four ever built, and the one going under the hammer is chassis number […]
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2014 F1 V6 engine sounds vs 2013 F1 V8 engine sounds
F1 fans will enjoy (or not enjoy) this one. It’s a video which was taken at the Jerez testing day for the 2014 Formula One season. More specifically, it compares the sounds of the new 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 layout to last year’s V8 setup. We’re sure the V6s sound quite […]
McLaren MP4-29 2014 F1 car revealed
McLaren Automotive has revealed its iteration of the controversial new 2014 F1 layout with its McLaren MP4-29 Formula One car. At the same time, Eric Boullier has been enlisted as the new team boss. Boullier was the Lotus team manager last year. As you can see, the McLaren MP4-29 uses […]
Williams FW36 2014 F1 car reveals strange new nose
F1 fans might as well get used to this. It’s expected to be the face of a number of Formula One cars for the 2014 season. This particular design showcases the Williams FW36. Incorporating a very sophisticated little nose, the front end uses a complex spoiler system with three wings […]
Schumacher suffering “severe head injury” after skiing accident
Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher is in a life-threatening condition after suffering severe head injuries during a skiing accident in France. Official details will be released at a press conference scheduled for Monday, however, the university hospital in Grenoble, where he is being treated, released a statement, saying, […]
Ferrari outlines its 2014 1.6T V6 F1 engine
From next year, all Formula One teams will be using a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine in their cars. For Ferrari, the team will be using an engine called the 059/3. It uses an electric motor assist system which can provide 30-second bursts in acceleration. Check out the video below for […]
Red Bull Racing F1 V8 engines fired up for the last time
At a special presentation Red Bull Racing Formula One team, along with drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, fired up the outgoing V8 engines for the last time. From next year, all-new V6 turbo units will be used. The engines are given a last chance to sing, with the engineers […]
Mark Webber to join Eric Bana at 2015 Bathurst 12-Hour
Former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber has taken to Twitter to announce he will partner Aussie actor Eric Bana at the Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race in 2015. Within days of finishing his F1 career at the Brazilian GP, Webber confirmed he would take part in the race alongside Bana, […]