2019 Corvette ZR1: Return of the King
Nov 14, 2017
The fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever retakes its supercar crown The fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever – the 755-horsepower 2019 ZR1. The fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever – the 755-horsepower 2019 ZR1. ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2017
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motor Racing Correspondent The Auto Channel With a record 70 pole positions and currently 34 points ahead of the fast but seemingly fragile Ferrari – also celebrating a 70th anniversary this year - Lewis Hamilton is looking good for his 4th World Championship. His record of finish ... Continue reading
Axalta and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Celebrate Win at Singapore Grand Prix
Sep 18, 2017
Spies Hecker has been responsible for the paint on the high-impact, instantly-recognizable liveries of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team’s race cars for the past three years, including the cars of their three-time World Constructors’ Champions success. (Photo: Axalta) Axalta’s Spies Hecker has been respon ... Continue reading
McLaren and Honda to Conclude F1 Partnership
Sep 16, 2017
"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
Sep 16, 2017
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
Toyota and Global Institute for Motor Sport Safety Launch
Jun 19, 2017
Four-Year Joint Research Project Using THUMS Virtual Human Model Toyota City, Japan, Jun, 15 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation and the Global Institute for Motor Sport Safety (Global Institute)(1) have launched a four-year research project using Toyota's Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) with the aim ... Continue reading
2017 Chinese Grand Prix - Sunday
Apr 9, 2017
Lewis claims first victory of 2017 with Valtteri sixth in topsy-turvy Chinese Grand Prix Lewis took his 54th Formula One victory today – his fifth at the Shanghai International Circuit, his first of the 2017 season and the third Grand Chelem (pole position, race win, fastest lap, leading every racing lap) of his F1 c ... Continue reading
Bernie Has Gone. Long live Bernie! 2017 And All That!
Mar 23, 2017
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
Honda Reaches 100 Million Worldwide Automobile Production Milestone
Dec 22, 2016
TOKYO - December 22, 2016: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the company has reached the 100 million-unit milestone in cumulative global automobile production. ... Continue reading
Motorsport Network acquires Autosport & the Haymarket Media Group’s motor racing portfolio
Oct 6, 2016
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!
Aug 28, 2016
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
Apr 6, 2016
Toyota City, Japan, Apr, 05 2016 - Takamoto Katsuta and Hiroki Arai, two young rally drivers receiving ongoing training under the Toyota GAZOO Racing Challenge Program, will participate in the RC2 class(1)at Neste Rally Finland (the eighth round of the FIA World Rally Championship) to be held July 29-31. Toyota GAZOO R ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2016
Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motorsports Correspondent Another season, much anticipation, and three good positives to start! New drivers from exotic countries with no F1 history, a whole new team from the USA, plus all the favorites back to do battle on, and off, the track. Donât be surprised when Bernie anno ... Continue reading
Acura Unveils NSX GT3 Racecar in New York
Mar 23, 2016
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
NEC and Sahara Force India Extend Partnership for the 2016 F1 Season
Mar 21, 2016
NEC and Sahara Force India Extend Partnership for the 2016 F1 Season ... Continue reading
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