Michelin tyres has released a new mini-documentary series through its enthusiast-focused Michelin Passion YouTube channel. The series, called We Are Racers, follows Porsche’s effort in GT racing. It’s now on its third episode. Episode 3 takes a look into some of the intense action that went on behind the scenes […]
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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 […]
Peugeot 2008 DKR Dakar car will compete with 2WD (video)
The mutant Peugeot 2008 DKR Dakar rally car has been revealed, ready to compete in the famously arduous cross-country rally event next year. It might not carry over many components or design details from the road-going 2008, however, it will represent Peugeot at the big event. The last time the […]
Hyundai takes second podium in its inaugural WRC season
The Hyundai Shell World Rally Team took out its second podium in WRC over the weekend at the Rally of Poland. This is a great result for the team in its first World Rally Championship season. Rally of Poland was the seventh round of the WRC series, which was won […]
Honda to rekindle NSX at 2014 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Honda will rekindle the spirit of the NSX at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year with a special previous-gen race NSX. The dedicated hill climber is not based on the all-new model, as you might expect. Instead, it’s the original, featuring an extravagant race bodykit, special suspension, […]
McLaren 650S GT3; improved handling, more adjustable
As suspected, McLaren was planning to unveil the new 650S GT3 race car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new model replaces the MP4-12C GT3 racer. McLaren says a number of changes have been made to the new model to help optimise handling and boost overall safety. It also […]
David Coulthard drives Goodwood Hill in SLS AMG Black Series
Armed with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series, David Coulthard takes a ride up Goodwood Hill prior to this weekend’s Festival of Speed. The track record was set by Nick Hiedfeld in 1999, shooting up the Hill in just 41.6 seconds. The SLS AMG Black Series sports a 6.2-litre naturally […]
Porsche taking glass half-full approach to Le Mans 2014
Despite a disappointing 5th place at Le Mans this year, Porsche is putting a warm fluffy blanket over it all and celebrating the fact that it returned to the sport in the first place, after a 16-year break. The two new Porsche 919 Hybrid LMp1 cars picked up fifth and […]