Spaniard Fernando Alonso has had plenty of memorable victories in his career, but few will match the efforts of his 29th career victory in front of his home crowd in Valencia for the 2012 European F1 Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver started down in 11th position, but problems for Red […]
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Carbon Revolution creates world’s first full carbon fibre wheel
Australian company Carbon Revolution has created, as far as we know, the world’s first full, single-piece carbon fibre wheel; the CR8. Loads of companies develop part carbon fibre wheels, with carbon spokes and carbon inserts, but none have developed a full carbon item. This includes the rim, spokes, and hub […]
Sebastian Vettel takes pole at 2012 European F1 Grand Prix
As his world champion teammate Sebastian Vettel will start on pole, Aussie Mark Webber will have to make his way from 19th position after suffering car and traffic problems in qualifying for the 2012 European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain. Webber reported a hydraulic problem caused his DRS to not […]
Marcos Ambrose gets pole position at Sonoma Road Course
Australian Marcos Ambrose has taken pole position in NASCAR for the second week in succession at the Sonoma Road Course in California. Ambrose clocked a time of 1:15.203, which was 0.15 seconds faster than the next quickest time set by Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driver, Jeff Gordon, Ambrose told media afterwards […]
Lazzarini Design 550 Italia: Fiat 500 with a Ferrari 458 engine
Lazzarini Design has revealed early preview renderings of its upcoming project car, called the 550 Italia. Basically, it’s a little Fiat 500 with a Ferrari 458 engine. Yep, a 458 V8 engine squeezed into the back of this compact city hatch. The only problem is, Lazzarini Design is currently looking […]
Sebastian Vettel tops Friday practice at 2012 European F1 Grand Prix
Reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel has topped Friday practice for the 2012 F1 European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain. The Red Bull Racing driver posted a 1:39.334 early in the session and it was never beaten. Force India’s Nico Hulkenburg was the closest to Vettel’s time, just 0.13 seconds off […]
Aussie Daniel Ricciardo desperate for F1 championship points
Australian Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo is keen to get some solid results as he nears the one year mark since his Formula One racing career started. Ricciardo debuted for Hispania Racing at the 2011 British Grand Prix and drove for that team until the end of the season before […]
Andretti, Heidfeld and Turner confirmed for V8 Supercars Gold Coast 600
The V8 Supercars Gold Coast 600 in October will see a couple more famous names added to the series, with IndyCar star Marco Andretti and former F1 driver Nick Heidfeld signed on to co-drive with our V8 stars. The news comes after Jacques Villeneuve was announced replacement driver for Greg […]