Regular Formula One contributor, Graham Duxbury, tries to answer one of the ongoing debates in F1: Is it the Car or the Driver? As Formula One heads deeper into the second half of the 2026 season, the sport finds itself confronting a familiar question. Are races won by the driver or by the car? The […]
The 2026 Formula One season is on its mid-season (Euro summer) break. This means fans across the world are suffering withdrawal symptoms as their favourite athletes take a breather before the second part of the campaign kicks in. We are sure that, like us, you are sick and tired of reading every speculative article based […]
Receiving the esteemed Trofeo Bandini at 17, Kimi Antonelli’s F1 trajectory is accelerating, marking him as a significant Mercedes prospect with high.
We read about them, we ogle them and lust after them; but only a few get to enjoy and experience supercar ownership first hand. Secret Supercar Owner, Mr S, is one of those fortunate people. He has agreed to share his journey with us through all the joy and pitfalls. In Secret Supercar Owner – […]
F1 analyst and racing legend Graham Duxbury takes a closer look at the 2026 F1 engine regulations as well as some history of the sport over the decades. Formula One has always been a sport of reinvention. From the screaming naturally-aspirated engines of the past to the turbo-hybrid power units of today, the technological landscape […]
Racing legend and F1 commentator Graham Duxbury takes a closer look at the changing times in F1. Formula One has always been defined by its rivalries, and the 2025 season is no exception. With the championship now reaching a critical phase, it’s abundantly clear that we’re witnessing another fascinating battle – one that blends cutting-edge […]
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Nineteen former Formula One drivers will line up at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. F1 drivers usually go to the famous French endurance event after a career in single seaters. However, Michael Schumacher is a notable exception since he competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans before going into F1. During the […]
Michael Schumacher has driven many Ferraris over the years, most of them at extremely high speeds around racetracks all over the world. Some of those come up for sale occasionally, but they aren’t user friendly. However, Michael Schumacher’s former Ferrari F355 GTS is ideal for anyone who can’t squeeze into or wants to drive an […]
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Giniel de Villiers has completed nearly two dozen Dakar Rally events. The Capetonian started competing in 2003 with Nissan and moved on to the works Volkswagen Motorsport effort. In 2009, he claimed the German outfit’s first win. He was an integral part of the team and helped team-mates to two successive wins after his own. […]
This weekend marks the end of an era in F1 as Lewis Hamilton leaves his long-time home at Mercedes-AMG. The Brit has served as the team’s lead driver for 12 years and this will be his last F1 race with the team. Many people questioned his move from McLaren to the German outfit, one that […]
There used to be a time when the most expensive classic cars on sale hailed from Italy. They had a Prancing Horse on their badges and typically wore some evocative alphanumeric combination. However there has been a shift of late as there are mega money Mercs taking centre stage. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]
It was a completely unexpected piece of news, that Lewis Hamilton signs with Ferrari F1 from the 2025 season. There were rumours around that there’d be a seismic shift in the driver market, but no one saw this coming. The news went out via the Mercedes-AMG F1 website first. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]
Should provenance matter when it comes to car sales? It’s a question that has crossed our minds many times over the years and a few more times in recent months. This occurred mostly while reading mainstream automotive websites and/or advertisements for classic or sportscars. Provenance is defined as the history of ownership of a valued […]
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Michael Schumacher is considered, by many, to be the greatest Formula One driver of all time. The German has seven F1 world titles to his name and sits second on the list of all-time race wins behind Lewis Hamilton. Few may know that the ex-Ferrari pilot started his F1 career at Jordan F1. Now, the […]
The world of Formula One feels a little sadder this week and it’s not just because it is the last last race of the season. Sebastian Vettel will retire from the sport after 15 competitive years at the peak of the motorsport pyramid. With that in mind we bring you ten facts about Sebastian Vettel […]
A few weeks ago we brought you the story, below, about the Michael Schumacher Ferrari F2003-GA F1 car that was up for sale. We’ve updated the article with the sale price, which is a new record for modern F1 cars. There have been few drivers on the world motorsport stage who left as strong a […]
The 19th round of the 2022 F1 season saw the championship return to the US for the second time this year. Our resident F1 writer Nick van der Meulen outlines the race in his report titled F1 Review USA 2022. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The Circuit Of The Americas (COTA) […]
The Formula One circus descended into Japan this week for the first time in three years. The series was unable to race in the Land of the Rising Sun thanks to strict travel restrictions placed during the Covid-19 epidemic. Once the traditional season-ending race, the Japanese race takes place much earlier in the calendar. With […]
Formula One took a month-long hiatus during the European summer. The world’s fastest sport returned to action with a triple-header. Two rounds have already been complete with the Italian F1 Grand Prix taking place this coming weekend. With that in mind, we bring you five facts about Monza that you may not already know. Follow […]
The 14th round of the 2022 F1 season took place in Belgium. We outline the race in our report F1 Review Belgium 2022. The Spa Franchorchamps racetrack in Belgium is a legendary street/road circuit that held its first race in 1925. It is one of the most demanding circuits, the highest and lowest points of […]
The Formula One summer break is finally over and racing will resume this coming weekend. The first race after the hiatus takes place at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. This track is a firm favourite among fans and drivers alike. The wide array of corners, steep elevation changes and long straights make for great racing. […]
News from the world of Formula One today is that Sebastian Vettel will retire at the end of the 2022 season. The German driver will see out his current contract with Aston Martin Racing. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Vettel on making his announcement: “I have had […]
Formula One returns to the home of motor racing this weekend as the series descends on France. Practice sessions start on Friday with qualifying on Saturday and the race taking place on Sunday afternoon (SA time). We bring you five facts about the French Grand Prix that you may not already know to whet your […]
The British F1 Grand Prix takes place this weekend. Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit will play host to the event. This Northamptonshire facility is steeped in tradition. It has often been the site of many memorable races over the years. Ahead of the race, we thought we’d share 5 facts about Silverstone that you may not […]
The Canadian Grand Prix was skipped both in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic. However, it returns to the schedule this weekend at the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve near Montreal. The 4,31 km circuit is not going to be smooth sailing, especially for teams that are still struggling to get their bouncing/porpoising under control. […]
