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RIP Murray Walker: The Voice of My Childhood Weekends is Gone

Growing up in my household, we cared little for football or rugby or whatever other sport may have been on TV. No, when I was a child, Formula 1 was a religion, and you were a devout follower of one of two sects: Ferrari or McLaren. Either way, come race … Read more

Formula 1 Legend, Niki Lauda, has Died at 70

It’s a sad day for Formula 1 fans and petrolheads alike, as in the early hours of this morning it was announced that the legendary Formula 1 driver, Niki Lauda, had died at 70 years of age due to complications believed to be linked to kidney failure. The Formula 1 … Read more

Alfa Romeo Returns to F1 with Sauber

To those who aren’t au fait with their racing history, Alfa Romeo partnering up with the Sauber Formula 1 team might seem like a desperate attempt at relevance for a brand trying to declare themselves as a real contender in a performance market. But this isn’t the first time the … Read more

David Coulthard Calls for SA F1 Grand Prix

Bernie Ecclestone is gone, Liberty Media is in, and they’re looking to make Formula 1 a more globally appealing and entertaining sport once more as it was once before. That means they may be looking at expanding the race calendar to elsewhere in the world, and once again South Africa … Read more

‘Win on Sunday, sell on Monday’ is dead… (Opinion)

'Win on Sunday, sell on Monday' is dead... but it doesn't have to be, nor should it be. How much of a role does motorsport play in vehicle sales nowadays? Would we hype up our supercars if it weren't for their motorsport heritage?

I’ve been involved in 2 different, but not entirely exclusive discussions today; one comparing the original NSX with the new, 2016 model, and one about the ‘win on Sunday, sell on Monday’

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James Hunt to be inducted into the Motorsport Hall of Fame:

Later this month four legendary racing icons will be inducted into the Motorsport Hall of Fame, including James Hunt, the 1976 Formula 1 world champion. James Hunt, famous for his rivalry with Austrian racer, Niki Lauda, will have his name immortalised amongst racers such as Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, … Read more

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