Racing

Alonso wouldn’t be first: these rookies won Indy 500

Pole position for Scott Dixon means that he’s in the prime starting spot for the Indy 500 on Sunday. However, it’s not uncommon for…

As Indy 500 approaches, a look at that insane Indy Lights finish

The Indy 500 is just over a week away, and the race is infamous for having some jaw-dropping finishes over the years. There was…

GIF: Fernando Alonso kills two birds with one car during Indycar test

Fernando Alonso stepped into his McLaren Honda Andretti for the first time yesterday, attracting scores of YouTube views for his first ever Indycar test….

Fernando Alonso to race Indy 500, miss Monaco

In what might be the biggest news in motorsport this year, McLaren has announced that Fernando Alonso will be racing in the Indy 500….

McLaren to use 3D printer at F1 races

3D printing has gone from being a crazy phenomenon to a regular part of life in many industries. Now, the McLaren-Honda F1 team has…

Was it a fluke? F1 reactions to Vettel win

Ferrari’s testing pace left many to wonder whether the team could take on Mercedes this season. Now, with the first F1 race done and dusted,…

Formula E to ditch mid-race car swaps next year

The all-electric Formula E series has seen some solid growth since its inception, featuring notable drivers and big-name manufacturers. Now, the series has revealed…

Bumped from Haas, Esteban Gutierrez joins Formula E

Esteban Gutierrez may have lost his Haas F1 seat to Kevin Magnussen, but the Mexican will continue single-seater racing by moving to Formula E….

Some F1 corners will no longer be corners in 2017 – McLaren

2017’s Formula One cars will have so much downforce and grip that some corners will no longer be classified as corners, a McLaren representative…

Formula E: first virtual race dishes out big prize money

The first Formula E esport race took place over the weekend at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, with Dutch driver Bono Huis winning the…

Watch: the craziest motorsport crashes of 2016

Ah, motorsport crashes… As long as no-one is killed or seriously injured, you have to admit they make for some interesting viewing. Fortunately, YouTuber…

That was quick! Felipe Massa set for return to F1

Talk about a short-lived retirement… Felipe Massa has reportedly agreed to a Williams drive for the 2017 season. According to Motorsport.com, Massa has taken up…

Watch: Porsche says goodbye to Audi in awesome tribute

As Audi takes its leave from the WEC, many of its competitors might be glad to see the dominating force depart from the series….

Watch: 2016 F1 season review in 8-bit gaming form

It hasn’t exactly been as crazy a season as 2012, but the 2016 F1 season still had plenty of drama, spills and general crazy…

Watch: all the major crashes, mishaps from 2016 F1 season

Let’s be honest: nothing will top Fernando Alonso’s dramatic crash at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Still, there were plenty of thrills and spills…

David Perel: interview with SA’s Blancpain GT racer

When it comes to the SA racing scene, there are a few prominent drivers making a name for themselves overseas. One of the standout…

Volkswagen Motorsport enjoy a victorious season

The Sasol GTC Africa season ended with Volkswagen Motorsport taking three podium positions. David Rowe took the GTC Production season while Mandla Mdakane took third…

Nico Rosberg retires: but who to replace him?

Late Friday saw the F1 world shattered when newly crowned world champion Nico Rosberg announced his retirement, effective immediately. The German driver’s exit means…

F1: Nico Rosberg claims first world title

Lewis Hamilton may have won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but Nico Rosberg claimed the F1 world drivers championship by finishing second. The Brit…

Volkswagen takes first place in SA’s GTC series

Daniel Rowe and his Volkswagen team took first place at the Sasol GTC Series on 26 November 2016 at the Zwartkops Raceway. Rowe outdid…

F1 title race: where Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton need to finish

The last race of the Formula One season takes place this weekend, as the title fight goes down to the wire in Abu Dhabi….

Watch highlights from the first African Formula E race

It’s a travesty that there’s no Formula One race on the African continent, despite the series previously coming to several countries in the past….

F1: Felipe Massa gets emotional send-off at Brazil

The Brazilian Grand Prix is a strong contender for the craziest F1 race of the year, featuring several red flags, aquaplaning cars and jaw-dropping…

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