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In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Ferrari's groundbreaking GTO supercar, the esteemed marque is set to host the GTO Legacy Tour 2024 later this year.
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Ferrari to host second GTO Legacy Tour

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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of its first supercar, the 1984 288 GTO, Ferrari will host its second GTO Legacy Tour.


Porsche's lap record for its Taycan Turbo S on the Nurburgring Nordschleife was 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds, set by Porsche development driver Lars Kern in August 2022 in a current-generation vehicle with the performance package. On 2 January 2024, Lars walloped his own lap time in a pre-series next-generation Taycan Turbo S by an eye-watering 26 seconds, making this the fastest electric car from Zuffenhausen!
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Taycan Turbo S Smashes PREVIOUS Nurburgring Lap TIME

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Pre-series Taycan Turbo S ripped through the Nordschleife 26 seconds quicker than the current version.


The Abu Dhabi season finale just wrapped up, and it was a rollercoaster of high-speed drama, unexpected moves, and a dash of controversy that Formula 1 is renowned for. In this high-octane showdown, Max Verstappen, the maestro of speed, clinched the victory, leaving Ferrari's Charles Leclerc biting the dust.
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Formula 1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Recap

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Verstappen wins 2023 finale as Mercedes secures second


Harley-Davidson just concluded their second edition of Asia Harley Days, and it was a massive event encompassing over 2,500 bikers and moto-maniacs, including the cool cats from 80 H.O.G. Chapters, who flocked to the iconic Legend Siam in Pattaya on October 28, 2023.
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Harley-Davidson Concludes Second Asia Harley Days

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Following the successful edition in 2022, Asia Harley Days, the moto-music event of the region, welcomed over 2,500 festival goers in 2023.


Max Verstappen has etched his name once again into the annals of Formula 1 history, clinching his 16th win of the season and tying legend Alain Prost. From the third slot on the grid, he unleashed a lightning getaway that left everyone dazed. At Turn 1, he made his move, overtaking Charles Leclerc. In that heated moment, Sergio Perez made contact with Leclerc. The collision sent Perez's hopes of glory spiralling into the abyss, and he was left to rue what might have been.
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Formula 1 - Mexican Grand Prix Race Recap

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Verstappen's Record-Breaking Race in Mexico.


Harley-Davidson is revving up for an epic moto-music festival, and you're invited to join the roaring party. On the 28th of October, 2023, Pattaya, Thailand, is set to come alive with the second edition of Asia Harley Days at the iconic Legend Siam. If you're a fan of music, motorcycles, or just plain good times, this event is your golden ticket. So, what's on the menu? Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping program that's bursting at the seams. We're talking international and regional musical sensations that'll have your eardrums dancing, and your soul soaring.
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Asia Harley Days 2023 Happening In Pattaya, Thailand

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Harley-Davidson will be hosting the second edition of Asia Harley Days in the picturesque village of Pattaya, Thailand.


Picture this: a record-breaking crowd of 54,700 fans gathered at Fuji Speedway, setting the stage for one of the most thrilling races in recent memory. It's a tale of Toyota versus Porsche in the Hypercar category, and boy, did it deliver. The heroes of the day? None other than Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and José María López, steering the #7 GR010 HYBRID to a glorious victory. But let's not forget Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa, who brought the #8 GR010 HYBRID home in second place, just 39.119 seconds behind their teammates. Talk about a one-two punch!
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World title for Toyota Gazoo Racing after Fuji win

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The 6 Hours of Fuji - the penultimate race of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, and this time, a homecoming celebration for Toyota Gazoo Racing.


Let's journey back through the corridors of time, where the echoes of roaring engines and the scent of burning rubber still linger. There, we find the genesis of a legend, the Lamborghini Gallardo. A saga of innovation, determination, and the pursuit of the extraordinary.
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2003 – 2023: 20 Years of the Lamborghini Gallardo

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The Lamborghini Gallardo, presented at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, was the first Lamborghini with a V10 engine. It went on to become an incredible commercial success, achieving sales record after sale


Harley-Davidson has been building iconic motorcycles since 1903. To celebrate its 120th anniversary, a four-day event called Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival saw moto enthusiasts worldwide descend in record numbers upon venues across the Milwaukee area.
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Record Attendance at 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival

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Harley-Davidson celebrates 120 years of moto culture.


And this win meant even more to the team, which included Charlie Cooper, the grandson of the legendary John Cooper - the inventor of the Mini Cooper.
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Bulldog Racing Team’s MINI John Cooper Works Finishes on Podium at 24 hours of Nürburgring.

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Second place and smiling faces among the team after a spectacular comeback.


This is also the first time the Philippine national anthem, Bayang Magiliw, was played during a professional podium ceremony. 18-year-old Bianca, racing in the #16 PREMA, had an exceptional weekend in Valencia, showcasing her impressive skills and determination. Bustamante began her weekend with excellent performances in both Free Practice sessions and continued her form into Qualifying, setting faster lap times each time around the 4km Grand Prix circuit. However, despite securing P2 and P5 in both race grid-setting sessions respectively, she was later classified P8 in Q1 and P13 in Q2 due to post-session lap time deletions caused by track limit infringements.
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Milestone weekend for Bianca Bustamante in Valencia with maiden career victory

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The second round of the 2023 F1 Academy series witnessed a historic moment as Filipina racing driver Bianca Bustamante secured her maiden victory in Race 2.


And how have they done it? By achieving carbon-neutral manufacturing at its Gaydon and St Athan facilities. Aston Martin has continued to make progress in reducing its environmental impact, following business-wide initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions from its manufacturing processes and wider supply chain.
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Aston Martin intensifies sustainability strategy, achieving carbon-neutral manufacturing

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One year on from announcing its ambitious ‘Racing. Green.’ sustainability strategy, Aston Martin today takes another positive step to become a world-leading sustainable ultra-luxury business.


Connor De Phillippi (USA) and Nick Yelloly (GBR) repeated their Sebring success, finishing second again in the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 in the first sprint race of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA series).
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BMW M Team RLL secures second podium finish for the BMW M Hybrid V8 At Long Beach

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After clinching second in the GTP class at the Twelve Hours of Sebring (USA), BMW M Team RLL again enjoyed podium celebrations at Long Beach (USA).


Valentino Rossi certainly needs no introduction. He is a nine-time motorcycle world champion, and is one of the most successful motorcycle riders of all time and has a whole roster of records to his name. His successes on the racetrack and his personality have quite rightly made him a living legend. Some may not know this, but Rossi has also proved that he is an excellent driver too. He has since shown that car racing has become his second motorsport home. Now, swapping his two wheels for four, he will be joining the BMW M Works driver roster for their 2023 season.
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Valentino Rossi Set to Become New BMW M Motorsport Works Driver

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Valentino Rossi, one of the greatest MotoGP riders ever in existence, will be joining the BMW M works driver squad for the 2023 season.


Formula One hasn’t turned a wheel in anger at the Nuburgring’s Nordschleife since 1976, but now, it’s back with a bang. That’s because Mercedes-AMG has just claimed the Green Hell lap record with its One hypercar, with a 6min 35.183sec lap around the 20.8km circuit. That’s 8 seconds faster than the previous record for road-legal cars, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR (a GT2 RS with aero and handling mods by Manthey Racing), and 13 seconds faster than the previous production car record holder, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series.
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Mercedes-AMG One blitzes Nurburgring lap record: 6m 35s

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F1-engined hypercar cuts 8 seconds off the previous record time.


With 30 years of competitive experience, Sauber is one of the most renowned and traditional teams in Formula 1. The Swiss racing team is currently in a partnership with Alfa Romeo. Sauber will be responsible for planning and executing race operations during the Formula 1 season. With its new collaboration with Audi, the power unit will be developed at Audi’s Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg an der Donau, while Sauber will produce the Formula 1 car at its site in Hinwil (Switzerland). Development of the power unit, which consists of the MGU-K, battery, control systems and a V6 hybrid engine, is already in full swing at Audi’s racing facility.
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Audi Partners Sauber For Formula 1 Entry

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Following the announcement of its entry into Formula 1 at the end of August, Audi has now confirmed its new partner in the sport.


As a hypercar brand, Pagani produces some of the most beautiful machines on Earth. It’s certainly not an easy task to improve upon its existing portfolio, but the marque approached former Pagani owners in order to get insights on what they wished to see in a new car. These three distinct terms were prevalent each time they replied: simplicity, lightness, and the pleasure of driving.
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Pagani Utopia - The Quest For Perfection

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Pagani as a company turns 30 this year, and what better way to celebrate than to release an all-new model?


That’s because the company from Ingolstadt has announced plans to join the world’s apex racing series, when new power unit technical regulations come into effect in 2026. This comes after months of speculation and questions over it and corporate cousins Porsche’s involvements in the sport.
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Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026

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The German manufacturer will become the fifth engine supplier to the sport


That's because that’s what the car will be known as when it enters production in 2026, after starting its life as the Polestar O2 Concept. And it’s people power we have to thank for turning this EV roadster from a concept into reality. “With the overwhelming consumer and press response, we took the decision to put this stunning roadster into production and I am so excited to make it a reality,” says Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO.
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Polestar O2 concept confirmed for production

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Sexy drone-equipped roadster will become Polestar’s 6th model, in 2026.


If you're not familiar with the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, or simply Pikes Peak as it's known to petrolheads worldwide, it is one of the most challenging motorsports events in the world. Consisting of 12.42 miles (20km) and 156 turns of serpentine mountain roads with an average gradient of 7%, and with a finish line that's 14,115 feet (4,302 metres) above sea level (remember, aircraft cabins are pressurised to only 8,000 feet), this 'hill' climb's challenges of corner complexities, weather conditions, and altitude changes push both driver and machine to extremes no other racing event can match. Don't take my word for it - here are some examples of unintended excursions at Pikes Peak... And not forgetting the one in a Tesla Model 3 by the famous Randy Pobst: While doom and gloom are par for the course where thrills and spills are concerned, Lamborghini, together with Pirelli test driver, hill climb champion and 2018 rear-wheel drive Pikes Peak
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Pikes Peak SUV Record Smashed by Lamborghini

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Facelifted Urus' bellows reverberate through the Rocky Mountains like a war cry



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