Tom Hartley Jnr will place five McLaren Formula 1 cars, from 1991 MP4/6As to Lando Norris’s 2023 MCL37A, with private collectors worldwide.
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F1 Is Returning To Africa With A New Track
Rwanda’s Bugesera circuit near Kigali must reach FIA Grade 1 standards before the planned African Formula 1 Grand Prix can join the calendar.
Deep dive: Bugatti Tourbillon aerodynamics
The Bugatti Tourbillon’s standout feature is an 1,800-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a high-revving V-16, but Bugatti didn’t forget about the aerodynamic work needed to make use of the immense power on tap. The goal was to surpass the Bugatti Chiron in slipperiness, Paul Burnham, chief engineer for the Tourbillon, said in a videoContinue reading “Deep dive: Bugatti Tourbillon aerodynamics”
World’s only 2013 Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2 headed to auction
The last concept car produced by legendary Italian design house Bertone is up for grabs. That car, the Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2, is scheduled to be auctioned off by Dore & Rees on Mar. 29. Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva auto show, it was slated to go into production, according to the auction house,Continue reading “World’s only 2013 Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2 headed to auction”
2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix preview
The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship continues this weekend with round two, the Chinese Grand Prix, taking place once again at the Shanghai International Circuit. The circuit stretches 3.4 miles and features 16 turns. It’s known for fast corners, a smooth surface, and plenty of overtaking opportunities. Around 80% of a lap is spent cornering,Continue reading “2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix preview”
Karma reveals sultry Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe
Karma Automotive on Thursday unveiled the new Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe during the company’s first Create Karma product presentation event held in Irvine, California. Karma was gearing up to launch a separate coupe, the fully electric Kaveya, in 2026, but the company on Thursday said it would delay that model to 2027 due toContinue reading “Karma reveals sultry Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe”
Bugatti Tourbillon gains Équipe Pur Sang package boasting 8 exhaust tips
Bugatti’s Tourbillon hypercar, with its carbon-fiber chassis and V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain generating 1,775 hp, seems nearly perfect—but Bugatti has found a way to elevate it even further: adding eight exhaust tips. That’s more than the famous six exhaust tips of the iconic Type 57SC Atlantic and serves as a nod to the two banks…
F1 personality Eddie Jordan dies aged 76
Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and television personality, has died at the age of 76. Born in Dublin in 1948, Jordan initially pursued a career in banking before discovering his passion for motorsport. He began racing karts in the early 1970s, eventually moving up to Formula Ford and Formula Three. However,Continue reading “F1 personality Eddie Jordan dies aged 76”
2027 Audi SQ9 spied for first time
Audi finally appears to be preparing a full-size SUV to take on the likes of the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. A prototype for what is believed to be the first Audi Q9 has been spotted ahead of an expected debut early next year, which would likely mean a 2027 model-year arrival forContinue reading “2027 Audi SQ9 spied for first time”
Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrids recalled for loss of drive power
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for certain plug-in hybrid models from its AMG performance division due to a software error that may cause a loss of drive power. The affected models include the AMG S 63 E Performance, AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, AMG SL 63Continue reading “Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrids recalled for loss of drive power”
