McLaren’s 788HS Marks The End Of An Era For Its Supercar Lineage
McLaren concludes a significant supercar lineage with the 788HS, its ultimate track-biased High Sport model, building on the legacy of the 720S and 750S.
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Six JDM Legends That Created a Generation of Fans
The term JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) evokes images of flame-spitting turbochargers, high-revving powerplants, drifting and a tuner-centric car culture that exploded in the 1980s and 1990s. During this era, a handful of Japanese performance cars achieved legendary status worldwide, inspiring countless enthusiasts. Below we highlight six JDM Legends – each a cult hero in its […]
Audi R26 Concept F1 Car Unveiled Ahead of 2026 Season
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 […]
Ayrton Senna’s 1991 McLaren MP4/6 Up For Grabs
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 […]
Changing Times in F1: How do Today’s Championship Battles Differ From Those of Seasons Past?
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 […]
The Roles of Nationalism and Identity in F1
How do the roles of Nationalism and Identity in F1 play out? Racing legend and F1 commentator Graham Duxbury takes a closer look. National pride has long played a role in Formula One, with teams being seen as national icons for their countries of origin. Back in the 1950s and ’60s F1 teams like Ferrari, […]
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2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Imola: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]
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 […]
Lando Norris’ Exotic Car Collection
In our experience, many racing drivers aren’t really petrolheads. At the top end of the sport it’s about competition rather than loving cars. However, Lando Norris’ exotic car collection proves that the rising star is a car lover, the same as anyone else who follows this website. As you will read below, Lando Norris has […]
2025 F1 Season Preview: Prepare for Battle
This month we welcome a new new name to the Double Apex writing team in the shape of Graham Duxbury. His first submission is a preview of the 2025 F1 season. Graham Duxbury is a former professional racing driver, celebrated SA champion, and acclaimed motorsport administrator and commentator. A South African Hall of Fame inductee, […]
Five Cars Named After Formula One Drivers
There are plenty of cars manufacturers that are named after people. Many of the bigger brands take the name of their founders such as Ford, Toyota, Citroen, etc. This holds especially true for sportscar makers such as Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Porsche, et al. However, it is pretty rare to have a car named after […]
10 Incredible Facts About the McLaren W1 Supercar
First there was the groundbreaking and record-setting McLaren F1. Then came the hybrid McLaren P1. And now we have the McLaren W1. This is the latest in the ‘1’ bloodline from the British sportscar manufacturer. The new model draws on technology from the company’s F1 expertise to make it the fastest-lapping and fastest accelerating McLaren […]
The Most Iconic Cars To Wear The GTR Badge
The letters ‘G’, ‘T’ and ‘R’ have become synonymous with extreme performance motoring. Some will already have an image in their heads of a car that wears these famous letters. But that image will differ across petrolheads. The reason is that this badge has been applied to many performance derivatives over the decades. We take […]
Senna Sempre Liveried F1 and Senna Road Car
May is usually an emotional time for F1 fans of old. This May is even more so as it is the 30th anniversary of the passing of Ayrton Senna. To commemorate this event McLaren has produced Senna Sempre liveried versions of its Senna road car and the Formula One team will run in similar colours […]
5 Motorsport Movies to Watch This Festive Season
We know many are taking a break over this (SA) summer. So here are 5 motorsport movies we recommend for you and your family to enjoy this festive season. Whether you’re a die-hard racing fan or just love a good adrenaline rush, these five motorsports movies will leave you glued to the screen, feeling the […]
Petrolhead Gift Guide 2023
The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the annual challenge of finding the perfect gift for loved ones. But for the petrolhead in your life, the quest can be particularly daunting. Fear not. This year, ditch the mundane and embrace the spirit of the season with gifts that truly appeal to the […]
F1 Review: Canada 2023
We take a quick look back at the most recent race of the season in our post, F1 Review Canada 2023. While practice and qualifying were dampened by rain, there was not a cloud in sight during the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton had an explosive start and quickly snatched P2 from Fernando Alonso. […]
Ten Facts About Sebastian Vettel
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 […]
F1 Review: Brazil 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
The latest race of the 2022 F1 season saw the championship head to South America. Our resident F1 writer Nick van der Meulen outlines the race in his report titled F1 Review Brazil 2022. The F1 circus visited Interlagos, Brazil for the penultimate round of the 2022 world championship. The circuit is situated not far […]
F1 Review: Japan 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
The 18th round of the 2022 F1 season Returned to Japan for the first time in three years. Our resident F1 writer Nick van der Meulen outlines the race in his 100th report for our site, titled F1 Review Japan 2022. The Japanese Grand Prix is an event that has been run since 1963. It […]
5 Facts About Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit
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 […]
F1 Review: Monaco 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
Our man in Europe, Nick van der Meulen, takes a look back at the most glamourous Formula One Grand Prix in his report F1 Review Monaco 2022. The Monaco F1 Grand Prix is generally the most glamorous round of the F1 calendar with the richest and most famous seen in the principality. F1 teams also […]
F1 Review: Emilia-Romagna (and F1 ramblings)
Nick van der Meulen, recounts the most recent Formula One Grand Prix in his report F1 Review: Emilia-Romagna. The Gran Premio Del Made in Italy E Dell’Emilia-Romagna (a mouthful – gone are the days of just referring to it as the San Marino Grand Prix) took place at the Autodromo Dino e Enzo Ferrari, also […]
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Multi-Way Drag Race Features Seriously Quick Cars [video]
Only in America can you arrange a multi-way drag race like this. Not only does it feature four extremely quick cars, but also a plane for good measure. In fact, the best part is that none of these cars are manufacturer/press units, each is privately owned. Check out loads more drag race videos by clicking […]
F1 Review: Brazil 2021 (and F1 ramblings)
Our regular F1 correspondent outlines the humdinger Sao Paulo Formula One Grand Prix in his race report F1 Review Brazil 2021. The F1 circus made a welcome return to Brazilian shores, the first time since 2019. The circuit is situated not far from the country’s financial hub, Sao Paulo. According to Rubens Barrichello, the run-off […]
F1 Review: Italy 2021 (and F1 ramblings)
The recent, contentious Formula One race in Italy is outlined by our regular contributor Nick van der Meulen in his report F1 Review Italy 2021. The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is synonymous with the Italian Grand Prix (the only time the Grand Prix was not hosted at the legendary circuit was in 1980, when it […]