Formula 1
The legendary Mercedes-Benz W196 of Juan Manuel Fangio, which had been abandoned in a warehouse, eventually to auction house Bonhams, which took place on the sidelines of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed , sold for $29,650,095 (£19,601,500 / €22,701,864), far exceeding expectations the house, who thought that will be sold somewhere close to € […]
As expected, Renault officially unveiled today the turbo V6 engine, which will take part in the turbo era, and has been named Energy F1-2014. It has power close to 760 bhp, the fuel consumption is 35% less (defined by regulations at 100 pounds of fuel per hour) as the speed limiter will fall at 15,000 […]
Renault signed with Spark Racing Technology to jointly manufacture cars for the championship Formula E of FIA. The agreement states that the two companies will build 42 electric cars that will be available from the first season. The name of the single seater “Spark-Renault” the engineers from Renault Sport F1, the Renault Sport Technologies and […]
A new video of the particular prototype of Renault inspired by Formula 1 released from the presentation held in Valladolid, Spain. In the video initially without sound towards the end that sounds practically the silent electric motor. The Twizy Renault Sport F1 Concept distinguishes highly aggressive bodykit storyline from F1, consisting of front spoiler, diffuser, […]
The Wolfgang Hatz, head of research and development of Porsche revealed that his company had analyzed the prospects to return to Formula 1. He said there were several important people of Volkswagen Group who wanted a Porsche to return to Formula 1, but ultimately chose to return to Le Mans with an LMP1 race. The […]
The mystery prototype of Renault inspired by Formula 1, is the Twizy Renault Sport F1 Concept. Distinguishes highly aggressive bodykit storyline from F1, consisting of front spoiler, diffuser, side spoilers, rear spoiler big, slick tires and the system KERS. The original is a collaboration of engineers Renaultsport and Renaultsport F1 who worked together, and apply Formula […]
Mark Webber will run? Next year with Porsche in the WEC?
The news came to the fore yesterday, at night, shortly after they finished six hours of Silverstone, first date valid for the World Endurance Championship (yes, the WEC ), which I will discuss in a few hours. Radio Le Mans, the “official broadcaster” WEC for retransmissions, and the absolute reference in any news that surrounds […]
Infiniti has just released a video where Sebastian Vettel (and Sébastien Buemi) contribute their views and experience in the set-up of the new Infiniti Q50.
Williams presents his FW35 at the Circuit de Catalunya
These are push-rod, while the front of the car features a flat design. The pontoons are more stylized, with its air intake above, and playing with ways to encourage the Coanda effect of the exhaust, which by the way have a small piece that serves as a “hat” and could be considered illegal.