Commentary: F1 – does the racing even matter?

Full disclosure – This article first appeared in a similar form in a response to this excellent article from Will Buxton – New Coke. I’ve followed F1 since 1990ish (when I was a young kid). Aesthetic appeal in the world around me is important. Especially in cars. It is a great article by Will. An…

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Comment: The little guys do it, points for Marussia

I’m ready and willing to admit that the thing I was most excited about at Monaco was that Jules Bianchi and Marussia finally broke through and scored a top 10. I had mentioned to friends that it could be possible that either Caterham or Marussia could break through. When Kobayashi was running 12th earlier in…

10, Sir Jack Brabham at Gold Coast SuperGP

Remembering Sir Jack Brabham

We lost one of the true greats of motorsport this week with Sir Jack Brabham passing away at 88. It speaks volumes to his contribution to the sport that we all love that he was knighted and that he will be given a state funeral. His legacy speaks volumes when upon his passing, he was…

Subaru Hints At Plug-in Hybrid Diesel Crossover With Viziv 2 Concept

At Geneva Motor Show, Subaru unveiled a plug-in hybrid concept that has been dubbed Viziv2, the phrase for “vision for innovation” describing it as the future generation crossover. The first Viziv made a debut at last year’s Geneva Motor Show and was seen as a replacement of the age old low selling Tribeca, but an…

Our 2014 World SBK preview

With the 2014 World SBK Championship kicking off this weekend, we take a look at the field and what we can expect for the season. Kawasaki SBK riders Tom Sykes Loris Baz EVO riders Fabien Foret Jérémy Guarnoni Alessandro Andreozzi Luca Scassa David Salom Sheridan Morais Michel Fabrizio Tom Sykes: “I am happy with the…

The weather was unpredictable at Rally Monte-Carlo but the result wasn't with VW taking the win (photo: VW Media)

A look back at WRC Rally Monte-Carlo in our vodcast

In our first vodcast we take a look at an unpredictable Rally Monte-Carlo. It was an exciting event with Brian Bouffier and Robert Kubica taking the challenge to reigning Champion, Sebastien Ogier. It was to no avail, however Bouffier was the first non-manufacturer nominated driver to reach the podium since Petter Solberg in Australia 2011.…

Can the 2014 M-Sport Ford Fiesta WRC take it to the rest for the 2014 Championship? It will be tough! (Photo: M-Sport)

Our exclusive Rally Monte-Carlo and 2013 WRC Preview

Here we take a look at the 2014 WRC season that kicks off this weekend at Rally Monte Carlo. There are 14 WRC cars on the entry list and while some will join later in the year – including a rumoured 1/2 season for Haydon Paddon, we take a look at the runners that will…

Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia celebrate their title (Photo: VW Motorsport)

Thanks for your support in 2013 – a mini year in review

It was a year that saw Sebestian Loeb step down from the throne of the WRC kingdom. It was a year that ALMS and Grand Am ended their separate runs. It was a year that Allan McNIsh retired from factory driving as WEC Champion. It was a year that we lost too many drivers. We…

Allan Simonsen in the camouflage Maranello Motorsport Ferrari 458GT3 goes over Skyline

The Bathurst 12 Hour – A Class Preview

The trip to Bathurst has obviously taken sportscar racing by storm. In just a few years, the Bathurst 12 Hours has gone from just a handful of GT3 cars with smallish grids to a capacity 55 car that features 20 cars in the outright Class A field. Over the coming days, we will be taking…

Could McKlein’s McRae, Toivonen or Group 4 bring Christmas cheer?

Well, in a word – yes In the lead up to Christmas, shopping is a pain and people can be hard to buy for but if you know a rally fan, these three books from the McKlein agency are sure to impress. Colin, Just McRae The first, McRae, Just Colin is the latest to come…

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