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RIP Racer Niki Lauda

RIP Racer Niki Lauda

The motor racing community and the entire Daimler Family are in mourning for the devastating loss of Niki Lauda. The three-time Formula One World Champion and businessman passed away peacefully on Monday evening at the age of 70 surrounded by his closest family members. ... Continue reading

F1 - 1000th Race, Nicholas Frankl Shares Memories

F1 - 1000th Race, Nicholas Frankl Shares Memories

I don’t recall much of my first F1 championship race. It was May 1971, Monaco (where else you, might say) and I was traveling with my yet-to-be-discovered twin sister, Annabelle, who was still ‘cooking’ beside me inside our mother, June. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Featuring "Don't Miss" Car and Truck News Made April 14-20, 2019

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Featuring "Don't Miss" Car and Truck News Made April 14-20, 2019

NY Auto Show; World Car Awards; Ward's Inside Story; Lincoln Corsair; Autobrake Stops; Ford and Mahindra Developing; Dieselgate Continues; European Car Sales Sputter; Mazda and Dodge Recalls; Park For Off-roaders; 1000th F-1 GP; Dakar Back To Africa; Cars2Go Mercedes Went; Notre Dame Rebuild Fund Helped By Nissan ... Continue reading

Formula One 2019: The Carlton Sports Guide

Formula One 2019: The Carlton Sports Guide

The world's best-selling Formula One Grand Prix handbook is back with its 23rd edition and here's what you can look forward to from this essential resource for the 2019 season. * The most up-to-date reference guide available anywhere, filled with facts on the 20 drivers and 10 teams who compete for the World Championsh ... Continue reading

Mexico City next stop for DS Virgin Racing

Mexico City next stop for DS Virgin Racing

Latest news from DS Virgin Racing Formula E . ... Continue reading

Dakar Stage 12 Canceled Due To Heavy Rain

Dakar Stage 12 Canceled Due To Heavy Rain

Dakar organizers made the decision to cancel the first half of Stage 12 on the night of January 17, due to safely concerns. The predicted heavy fog in the early morning, when the bikes start, was a concern, preventing the race-control helicopter to secure the safety of the stage, and heavy rain had caused the rivers to ... Continue reading

RIP DAN GURNEY

RIP DAN GURNEY

Dan Gurney ... Where to start? Just his name alone stands for so much in our world ... a lifetime of contributions to motorsports, the way that he never seemed completely satisfied with the status quo, his effortless skill behind the wheel, and the upbeat spirit that he expressed endlessly. He was our hero for so many ... Continue reading

Alfa Romeo Returns to Formula 1, But Only By Name

Alfa Romeo Returns to Formula 1, But Only By Name

Last April, Sauber confirmed it would end their engine deal with Ferrari and begin a new contract with Honda engines next year. ... Continue reading

McLaren and Honda to Conclude F1 Partnership

McLaren and Honda to Conclude F1 Partnership

"It is unfortunate that we must part ways with McLaren before fulfilling our ambitions, however, we made the decision with a belief that this is the best course of action for each other's future. On behalf of Honda, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to fans who have been very supportive of the team as well a ... Continue reading

Honda to Supply F1 Power Units to Scuderia Toro Rosso

Honda to Supply F1 Power Units to Scuderia Toro Rosso

Everyone in our team is very much looking forward to working with Honda. Ever since its founder Soichiro Honda entered his motorcycles in events, racing has always been a central part of the company's ethos. It's a very exciting challenge and I hope that both parties will gain a great deal from it as we develop togethe ... Continue reading

Bernie Has Gone. Long live Bernie! 2017 And All That!

Bernie Has Gone. Long live Bernie! 2017 And All That!

F-1 Desk The Auto Channel Auto Central March 23, 2017; With Mr. E shuffled off into an honorary / advisory retirement role after the buyout of the commercial rights of the sport by John Malone, and the appointment of new CEO Carey, with Ross Brawn and Sean Bratches as support team, it’s worth a little reflection on t ... Continue reading

Motorsport Network acquires Autosport & the Haymarket Media Group’s motor racing portfolio

Motorsport Network acquires Autosport & the Haymarket Media Group’s motor racing portfolio

MIAMI—Motorsport Network, the Miami-headquartered publisher of Motorsport.com and Motor1.com, today announced the acquisition of six business operations that make up the Haymarket Media Group’s interests in motorsport publishing, photography and events. The acquired businesses in the Autosport portfolio include Aut ... Continue reading

F-1 Notes: The Summer’s Over – Back To Work Boys!

F-1 Notes: The Summer’s Over – Back To Work Boys!

Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motorsports Correspondent. The drivers and teams are all back from the enforced summer break, when the teams shut off their emails and send staff packing! It’s a great way to recharge the batteries when ‘you don’t have homework’ as Alonso commented upon arriving at SPA, where t ... Continue reading

Acura Unveils NSX GT3 Racecar in New York

Acura Unveils NSX GT3 Racecar in New York

NEW YORK, March 23, 2016 -- Acura took the wraps off a NSX GT3 racecar today at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, announcing its intention to campaign the twin-turbocharged NSX supercar in North America starting in 2017. The NSX is currently undergoing testing and slated for homologation as an FIA GT3 class ra ... Continue reading

Honda 2016 Motorsports Program Overview

Honda 2016 Motorsports Program Overview

Honda 2016 Motorsports Program Overview ... Continue reading

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