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 […]
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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 […]
For Sale: 1989 Ferrari F1-89 Formula One race car
If you’re into Formula One memorabilia, Ferrari in particular, this F1-89 race car up for auction will definitely be of interest to you. The F1-89, also known as the Ferrari 640, was used to compete in the 1989 Formula One world championship. Team drivers were Nigel Mansel, who finished the […]
Ayrton Senna’s birthday today, 54
Today marks the birthday of legendary Formula One driver Ayrton Senna. He would have celebrated his 54th birthday today if it wasn’t for his horrific crash during the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola in 1994. Senna is regarded as one of the world’s greatest ever F1 drivers. His career […]
Formula One engine sound comparison: 2013 vs 2014
It seems in the wake of the first Formula One race of the season people have been complaining about the noise, or lack thereof. Last year’s Formula One cars featured a 2.4-litre naturally-aspirated V8. This year they feature an all-new turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 that uses hybrid technology. As you’ll hear […]
Schumacher likely to suffer severe disabilities, if he wakes
Michael Schumacher is still said to be in the ‘wake up’ phase of an induced coma after his tragic skiing accident just after Xmas last year. There are now experts suggesting Schumacher will likely suffer from severe disabilities when or if he wakes. The seven-time Formula One world champion has […]
Bruno Senna paying tribute to Ayrton at Top Gear Festival Sydney
Bruno Senna, former Formula One driver and nephew to the late three-time Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna, will pay homage to his late uncle at the upcoming Top Gear Festival Sydney. Throughout the weekend, the young Brazilian will be seen lapping the Sydney Motorsport Park track in a supercar, […]