2026/27 Formula E Calendar – Why the Series Is Swapping City Streets for Grand Prix Circuits
With the arrival of the powerful 600kW GEN4 car, Formula E’s traditional city-centre circuits are becoming too small and dangerous for the new speeds.
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BMW Unveils 325iS and 333i Homage Editions
The 325iS and 333i badges should not need any explanation to local petrolheads. These two E30 BMWs are the stuff of legend. Now, BMW SA is paying tribute to these classics with modern-day interpretations known as the 325iS and 333i Homage editions. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The BMW 325iS and […]
F1’s Most Competitive Season, Ever
Many fans believe Formula One’s ‘excitement barometer’ is based on the number of different winners and the closeness of the championship chase during the year. Regular F1 contributor Graham Duxbury outlines F1’s most competitive season. Based on this metric, the 1982 season must go down as one of the most exciting and the most competitive. […]
What To Expect At The 2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Here’s a quick look at what you can expect this weekend at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix. The second half of the Formula 1 kicks off around the seaside track in Zandvoort. While Zandvoort was only recently added back to the F1 calendar, the local support is electric, with 99% of fans all backing their […]
F1 Review: Holland 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
The 15th round of the 2022 F1 season took place in the Netherlands. We outline the race in our report F1 Review Holland 2022. Zandvoort initially hosted the Dutch F1 Grand Prix from 1950 to 1985. The Grand Prix in 1985 saw Niki Lauda keep McLaren teammate and archrival Alain Prost at bay to take […]
F1 Review: Belgium 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
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 […]
F1 Review: Netherlands 2021 (and F1 ramblings)
The return of Formula One to the Netherlands, and the Zandvoort racetrack is outlined by our regular contributor Nick van der Meulen in his report F1 Review Netherlands 2021. Zandvoort has been the circuit that hosted the Dutch F1 Grand Prix from 1950 to 1985 (four years in this period did not stage the Grand […]
F1 Review: Belgium 2021 (and F1 ramblings)
The recent rain-soaked race at Spa is outlined by our regular contributor Nick van der Meulen in his report F1 Review Belgium 2021. Spa Franchorchamps, Belgium, is a street/road circuit that is steeped in motorsport history. With its first race held in 1925, it is regarded as one of the last, and most demanding, “old […]
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Take A Dutch Road Trip With Red Bull Racing [video]
The 2020 Formula One season was supposed to start in March but, as we reported, that was not the case. We all know that the world is in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, which has halted live sport of nearly every code. F1 fans will be happy to know that the series organisers are […]
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Porsche Crash at Zandvoort [video]
Earlier today was the very first race at the revised Zandvoort Grand Prix Circuit. The track was recently updated and renovated for its reintroduction into the 2020 Formula 1 calendar (you can read our earlier story at this link). And today was also the first Porsche Crash at Zandvoort in its new format. Follow Double […]
Cape Town F1 experience by Red Bull Racing
In a little over two days, fans of the world’s fastest sport will enjoy a Cape Town F1 experience. Red Bull Racing will be hosting an exclusive event on the streets of Cape Town on June 2 from 12:00 midday until 17:00. Our original story on the Red Bull Racing F1 experience being hosted in […]
Dutch F1 GP Returns in 2020 [w/video]
European F1 fans will have reason to cheer as the Dutch F1 GP returns in 2020. The announcement was made earlier today by FIA head, Jean Todt. The French former head of Ferrari F1 stated that the 2020 race will the first of three races at the circuit and that Heineken will be the title […]
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Rampaging trio of Red Bulls on track [video]
Red Bull Racing is known for pulling off some great PR stunts. Like that time it sent an F1 car up a ski run. More recently, the energy drinks company with an F1 problem set up a pretty cool display event for Dutch fans at Zandvoort racetrack in the Netherlands. Click here to see our […]
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Porsche Cup incident [video]
Things got a bit messy at the start of a Porsche Cup race at Zandvoort on Sunday May 20. There were cars going off in all directions and one was stranded on the track. Without the Safety Car deployed a marshal decided to effect a rescue, trying to tow the stricken car out of harm’s […]