Rene Rast made the most of his fast Audi RS5 and the mild conditions at Hockenheim to take his 17th DTM race win. BMW’s Marco took 2nd place in his M4, while Mike Rockenfeller continued his strong second half of the season to secure the final podium spot for Audi. From pole position, Rast built … Continue reading “DTM: Rast wins first Class One ‘joint race’”
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“DTM: Rast makes it two from three”
Rene Rast reclaimed the DTM crown in stellar fashion at the Nürburgring this weekend, as rivals Nico Müller and Marco Wittmann stumbled.
“DTM: Ekström storms to win at wet Hockenheim”
Mattias Ekström made the most of worsening conditions at the Hockenheimring today to take the 18th DTM victory of his career.
“DTM: Green takes first win with Audi”
Jamie Green grabbed his first with Audi since his move to the marque in 2013, with an inch perfect performance in Race One at the Hockenheimring. After taking pole, Green – driving the Rosberg Audi – made a stellar start to leap into a supreme 2.3s lead over HWA Mercedes man Pascal Wehrlein after one … Continue reading “DTM: Green takes first win with Audi”
“Sleeping Beast”
Designed by Dave Wass and powered by a BMW straight-4 turbo engine, the Arrows A8 certainly knew how to growl.
“Dr Thomas Betzler (1949-2014)”
The Deputy Chairman of DTM rights holder ITR, Dr Thomas Betzler, passed last week following a serious illness.
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Rockenfeller wins in Russia to extend DTM lead”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Rockenfeller wins in Russia to extend DTM lead”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Hamilton dominates in Hungary; HTP Mercedes take Spa 24 Hours victory”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Hamilton dominates in Hungary; HTP Mercedes take Spa 24 Hours victory”
“Catsburg on a charge at Spa”
Three-and-a-half hours into the 65th Total 24 Hours of Spa and Nicky Catsburg is on a charge.
“Getting it Right”
At Brands Brands in May, the BMW team spent much of the Friday evening practicing pitstops with Bruno Spengler's car.
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Rockenfeller triumphs at Brands”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Rockenfeller triumphs at Brands.”
“Thoughts on Toto Wolff, Timo Glock and Money”
At a time when Formula One teams are readying their launch efforts for the season ahead, Williams, Marussia, McLaren and Mercedes have made significant changes to their personnel.
Starworks Ford-Riley secure Daytona 24 Hours pole ahead of Corvette power
Ryan Dalziel took pole position for the 50th Daytona 24 Hours in his Starworks Motorsport Ford-Riley yesterday.
Nasr Impresses at the ‘Roar Before the Rolex 24’, but Chevrolet Command
Chevrolet-Corvette’s may have dominated the DP Class at the “Roar Before the 24” practice sessions at Daytona International Speedway last weekend, but it was British Formula 3 champion, Felipe Nasr, who turned heads with a confident display throughout the three-day blitz at the circuit.
Aimless Ramblings About Renault / Group Lotus
When Kimi Raikkonen was announced as the lead driver for Group Lotus’ 2012 F1 push on Tuesday, Team Principal Eric Boullier was conspicuously absent.
Previewing the 2011 Daytona 24 Hours
For many in the world of motor racing, January represents something of a lull period. The silence that follows post-season testing leaves January feeling like a month stripped of any kind of competitive allure. It is a month that also brings us the 24 Hours of Daytona.
…and the Rest?
Several weeks ago, I posted a review of Formula 1's Championship challengers. Now, as the New Year bell's approach, it's about time that I finally get to the rest of the field.
Mark Webber Drives the Marina Bay Street Circuit
Now that the European section of the 2010 Formula 1 season now a memory, the Championship moves towards its final showdown. Five races remain and there are still five drivers in with a title shout - especially following a messy Grand Prix at Monza two weeks ago for both Mark Webber and Lewis Hamilton. With … Continue reading Mark Webber Drives the Marina Bay Street Circuit
The Economy’s of Attraction
Economies do strange things to motor racing. During the boom times, you will no doubt see manufacturers throw hundreds of million of Pounds/Euro/Dollars at a team in a bid for success and during the crashes, you often witness the large companies run for cover as plucky privateers with bigger ideas than budgets make the best … Continue reading The Economy’s of Attraction