Just a few days ago Audi wowed the world with a brand new supercar called the Nuvolari (original article here) . The mid-engined machine came as a bit of a surprise as we had been told that there’d be no replacement for the discontinued R8. But that seems to have changed and fans of the […]
Audi’s Nuvolari1 is its first production supercar, blending a mid-engine layout, carbon body, and hybrid F1 tech for an unprecedented street experience.
Receiving the esteemed Trofeo Bandini at 17, Kimi Antonelli’s F1 trajectory is accelerating, marking him as a significant Mercedes prospect with high.
Allan McNish has spent enough time around the four rings to know where the sharp edges are
The South African Minister of Sport, Art and Culture has said so much about the likelihood of an SA F1 bid that it is hard to keep track (no pun intended) any more. He has been quiet for a few months, but has now made the most interesting comments regarding the likelihood of a race […]
The transition into the 2026 Formula 1 season has been anything but smooth, marked by a technical overhaul that has split opinion straight down the middle of the paddock to create metaphorical potholes in every race since March. At the heart of the storm is Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, who has recently (and to […]
Regular Formula One contributor, Graham Duxbury, takes a look at Honda’s current F1 form and how it echoes another troublesome season. Aston Martin’s 2026 Formula One season has been plagued by a number of technical setbacks, notably severe vibration in Honda’s power unit, resulting in reliability issues, driver discomfort and operational challenges. Perhaps surprisingly, given Honda’s […]
Dallara is one of those firms that, although pretty unknown in the mainstream, is a central nerve in the world of motorsport and high-performance motoring. Company founder, Giampaolo Dallara, cut his teeth at the biggest name of Italian motoring. These include Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini where he famously engineering the Miura, which just turned 60. […]
The 2026 Formula One season is already in for surprises. And this season is not because of performance, not because of weather swings or technical changes, but because the calendar prepared some surprises. A few races have been dropped out, and that’s enough to change how the season feels before you even get into who’s […]
On this very day, 29 January, 140 years ago the story of the modern motor car began. Karl Benz filed a patent for his Motorwagen in 1886, forever changing the world. Benz’s patent, followed by Gottlieb Daimler’s motorised carriage, or Motorkutsche, set the wheels in motion for one of the most significant inventions of humankind, […]
As the year draws to a close we bring you our traditional list of top 5 stories. Double Apex attracted an ace writer/commentator this year in the form of Graham Duxbury, whose F1 columns can be read at this link, and plenty classic car content. The top 5 stories of 2025 as enjoyed by our […]
2026 is an exciting one for Formula One fans. In addition to a completely new powertrain and aero set of regulations, two new teams will be joining the grid. We’ve already written about Cadillac, as you can read here. The other is Audi, which has shown the Audi R26 Concept F1 car as a precursor […]
Debates will continually rage about who is the greatest F1 driver off them all. But for many, there is only one: Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian, many felt, had supernatural skills behind the wheel, the likes of which no other human possessed. Now, one lucky (and extremely wealthy) fan will be able to own a car […]
In Formula 1, everything is a number. Lap times, tyre pressures, pit-stop seconds. But some numbers mean more than data as they carry stories, pride, and echoes of speed. A car’s number might seem like a small detail painted on carbon fibre, yet for fans, it’s a banner. It’s the mark that makes one flash […]
Earlier this week, we jokingly said that new hypercars are launched at a rate of one a week. (Original article here.) Well, make that two a week as another new player has entered the market. Say hello to the Capricorn 01 Zagato. This is the end result of a joint effort between leading motorsport outfit […]
This 2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The seventh round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, the 6 Hours of Fuji, was marked as the 100th event of the world endurance championship. To clarify, it is the […]
Formula 1 loves tradition. Ferrari in red. Mercedes silver. McLaren orange. The old names carry weight, and they’ve been around long enough to feel untouchable. But every once in a while, a new team steps in looking for a place on the podium, and when they do, the whole sport and Formula 1 betting feels […]
Customer racing is big business for automakers, particularly in recent times. Even better is a racecar that can’t actually race. Say hello to the Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16. This new machine isn’t homologated. This means that it does not have to meet any racing series requirements or restrictions. Just 30 units will be made, each […]
A few months ago Mercedes-AMG pulled the wraps of an all-new, full electric vehicle called the Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT XX. The AMG GT XX set several new world records for endurance, showcasing how serious Mercedes and AMG are about the technology. Over the last few days the all-electric model has been lapping the world-famous […]
Racing has the Monaco F1 Grand Prix as its crown jewel and that similar mantle is held by Monterey Car Week, which has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of the preeminent automotive gatherings in the world. We take a closer look at this prestigious week-long showcase. If you are just learning about it, […]
Think about supercars and many country names may pop into you head: Italy, Germany, maybe Sweden and a few others. But Lithuania isn’t likely to be high on that list. Well, Vėjas Pajarskas and Julius Garnelis are aiming to change that as they unveiled a production-ready version of the Rhino RR01. A pre-production version was shown […]
F1 The Movie is a 2 hour 35 minute ad that is truly amazing, if you’re not a fan, says long-time Formula One enthusiast Etukenyen Edwin Akpan. I watched Joseph Kosinski’s Top Gun: Maverick back in 2022. I enjoyed it. I don’t know how many factual or technical inaccuracies it presented on screen, but it […]
The FIA World Motor Sport Council recently met in Macau and made a few vital decisions regarding the top echelons of the sport. Among the decisions that were ratified include 2025 calendars for all the FIA World Championship events. Sadly, there will be no No F1, Formula E or W2RC for SA in 2026. Follow […]
This 2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Imola race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The second round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship took place at Imola, Italy. It is a circuit steeped in history, even though it was only introduced to international racing […]
We’ve heard the comment countless times before: XXX racecar produce so much downforce it can drive upside down. Formula 1 cars could, theoretically, be driven upside down. This is due to the amount of downforce that they generate at speed. However, it has never been attempted. Well, one manufacturer has made good on this claim as […]
