SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Max Verstappen, last season’s dominant force in Formula One, now faces stiff competition from a pack of chasers led by McLaren’s Lando Norris at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen will also have to overcome a 10-place grid penalty due to his team installing a fifth power unit in his
Almost four years ago, Chevy amazed the enthusiast community with the most potent naturally aspirated V8 ever placed in a production car. In 2024, GM Performance is back with another groundbreaking achievement: a turbocharged Corvette ZR1 boasting over 1,000 horsepower. If you thought the Z06 was the ultimate performance Corvette, think again. This is not
If you weren’t aware, actor Ryan Reynolds, along with a group of investors, acquired a $218 million (24%) stake in the Alpine F1 team in 2023. This news is crucial to the context of today’s livery reveal, as Alpine has unveiled a special “Deadpool & Wolverine” livery for the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix. Coinciding with
BUDAPEST — Former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher received support from Lewis Hamilton and other F1 personalities after revealing that he is in a same-sex relationship. Schumacher, 49, who is the younger brother of F1 legend Michael Schumacher, competed in the sport from 1997 to 2007 and secured victory in six races. He recently
Kyle Larson’s ambitious goal of completing 1,100 miles of racing in a single day was thwarted by rain in Indianapolis and Charlotte, but now he is back in town for the Brickyard 400 with a new perspective and determination. Reflecting on his experience at the Indianapolis 500, Larson acknowledged the historic significance of the track’s
Replace CHICHESTER, England — The United States needs something like the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It is part racing event, part auto show, part Cars & Coffee and part family-friendly festival with more than a dollop of fancy, Champagne-soaked frivolity about, but it’s not a focus. Some car events on our fair shores come close,
CHICHESTER, England — There was apparently some pushback from higher-ups in the Subaru organization regarding the Project Midnight livery: all black. The emphasis was on a completely black design, making it difficult to see the iconic blue and yellow Subaru brand emblems. Despite 45 rounds of discussions on possible livery designs, the decision was made
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a thrilling event for car enthusiasts and manufacturers to showcase their fastest and most impressive vehicles. While there is no shortage of exciting displays and competitions, some participants take the hill climb very seriously, competing for the fastest time. This year’s Shootout results are in, and one unique vehicle
Travis Pastrana expressed his intention to prioritize aggression during his final ascent up the Duke of Richmond’s driveway at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. His actions certainly reflected that decision. Shortly after sharing this sentiment with a small group of journalists, the renowned racer and stunt driver approached the Molecomb turn with excessive speed in
This rugged off-road vehicle is the Ford Raptor T1+, designed specifically to compete in the Dakar Rally. Unveiled at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, this Ford was created in partnership with Ford Performance and M-Sport Ltd, a renowned UK-based motorsports engineering company with a strong rally pedigree. It is powered by the 5.0-liter Coyote
