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This move marks a shake-up in the management structure as Audi prepares for its 2026 debut. From August 1, Binotto will take on the dual roles of chief operating officer and chief technical officer, stepping into the hot seat to drive Audi’s F1 ambitions. This appointment comes on the heels of some major exits, with Sauber CEO Andreas Seidl and Oliver Hoffmann, previously chairman of the board of directors, departing the project. Why the sudden change of guard? It’s simple. Audi is ramping up its F1 preparations, and it's becoming increasingly clear that tighter control and enhanced infrastructure are critical. Currently, Sauber, the team Audi will be taking over, has yet to score a point this season - a situation Audi aims to dramatically improve.
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Audi Appoints Former Ferrari Boss Mattia Binotto to Lead Formula 1 Project

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Audi has just dropped a bombshell by appointing former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto to spearhead its Formula 1 project.


It’s been a long time since 1959, and the British sportscar brand is ready to make history again. Between now and next year’s Le Mans, a comprehensive development schedule is in order to get it race-ready for FIA homologation this autumn, aiming for a competitive debut in early 2025. Notably, the Valkyrie AMR-LMH is the first to meet Hypercar regulations for both the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the US-based IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA).
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Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH Tested For The First Time

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The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH has hit the tarmac for the very first time, kicking off a rigorous testing program ahead of Aston Martin’s ambitious bid to clinch the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year.


We’ve all seen this coming, but now it’s official: the sun is setting on the petrol-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman. Come mid-2025, these beloved mid-engined sports cars from Stuttgart will take their final bow.
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The Porsche 718 Will No Longer Be Petrol-Powered From 2025

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It’s a sad day for enthusiasts - Porsche's petrol-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman will bow out in 2025.


Mercedes' George Russell clinched an unexpected victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. The race took a dramatic turn in the final laps when Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collided while battling for the lead, dropping Verstappen down the order and forcing Norris to retire.
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Formula 1 2024 Austria Grand Prix Recap

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George Russell claims surprise win in Austria after Verstappen and Norris collide in battle for the lead.


The latest model from the in-house bespoke division, Q by Aston Martin, is limited to just 38 units globally, and are all fully allocated. Sorry if you were thinking of taking out your checkbook.
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Aston Martin Unveils New Valiant

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Aston Martin has just announced Valiant, an ultra-exclusive, track-focused, road-legal monster.


The #50 Ferrari 499P, driven by Nickas Nielsen, Antonio Fuoco, and Miguel Molina, took the chequered flag, leaving a 14-second margin over the #7 Toyota GR010 HYBRID.
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24 Hours of Le Mans - Ferrari Triumphs at Le Mans With Back-to-Back Wins

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Ferrari has just delivered a masterclass at the 92nd running of Le Mans.


What's the best antidote to two weeks of Home Improvement Program-induced dust, noise and disruption? Why, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce of course! Before anyone clicks away thinking that this writer has finally gone stark raving barmy, hear me out. We'd already endured eight working days of hacking, drilling, cementing, tiling, plumbing et al at home by the time the Stelvio Veloce was ready for collection.
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2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce - Still Exciting la Famiglia

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La famiglia will come to know that the Stelvio Veloce is NOT just simply a soccer-mom SUV.


Last weekend, Absolute Racing's fleet of four Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 cars secured multiple wins and podium finishes. Leading the charge were the New Zealand PRO duo, reigning champion Marco Giltrap and the prodigious 18-year-old Clay Osborne. These two were the fastest drivers in both qualifying sessions. Race one started with high hopes; Giltrap and Osborne had climbed to a commendable fourth place when disaster struck. An opponent spun across their path, resulting in a collision that left the Lamborghini Auckland team with a damaged front left.
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Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Thunders In Australia

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Absolute Racing dominated at The Bend.


And it was a GT300 Class win at Japan’s premier endurance racing championship, the AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series. A historical first for the British luxury brand in this highly competitive series.
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New Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Clinches First International Win

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Just four months after its grand unveiling at Silverstone, the new Aston Martin Vantage GT3 roared to its first international triumph.


Max Verstappen recaptured his winning form at the Canadian Grand Prix, weaving through unpredictable weather and fierce competition to clinch a victory.
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Formula 1 2024 Canada Grand Prix Recap

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The rain made Canada a memorable race, with Verstappen beating Norris and Russell to victory.


Today marks the end of an era for Bentley Motors in the Asia Pacific region, as they bid farewell to the venerable 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that has been the beating heart of the Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur model lines.
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Bentley Will Be Retiring Its Current-generation V8

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We are not saying goodbye to the Bentley V8 just yet, but they’ll return as hybrid powertrains.


The persistence of certain traditions often holds a touch of the theatrical, much like the revered performance of a well-tuned orchestra in the heart of Vienna.
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Keeps The V12 Alive And Well

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With the new Ferrari 12Cilindri, the famous Italian V12 engine lives on, laughing in the faces of eco-conscious movements.


Aston Martin’s V12-engined behemoths - a line that has defined the zenith of grandeur for a quarter-century. Of course, the firm doesn’t want to give up on its famed engine any time soon, so it recently unravelled the details of a new updated V12, a powerhouse that not only sustains the legacy of its predecessors but propels it into a new era with unmatched gusto. Boasting 823hp and 1000Nm of torque, this V12 is the result of an extensive overhaul aimed at enhancing every microscopic detail of the combustion cycle. The technical ballet performed to bring this engine to life includes fortifying the cylinder block and conrods, revamping cylinder heads, and recalibrating camshafts. The repositioned spark plugs and new, more voluminous fuel injectors orchestrate a symphony of optimised combustion. Meanwhile, the turbochargers promise a responsiveness that can only be described as telepathic.
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Aston Martin Ushers In New Era of V12 Engines

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Aston Martin has once again planted its flag firmly with the introduction of a groundbreaking new V12 engine.


Lamborghini has once again set the automotive world abuzz with the introduction of the Urus SE. What sets the Urus SE apart is its groundbreaking plug-in hybrid technology, marking a significant evolution in Lamborghini's storied lineage.
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Lamborghini Unveils New Urus SE

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Lamborghini has unveiled its first-ever plug-in hybrid SUV, the Urus SE, and it comes to town with a load of upgrades.


Lamborghini has recently pulled the wraps off the Huracan STJ, a limited-edition model that marks the end of the line for their iconic V10 engine. With only ten units in production, the Huracan STJ is a reverent nod to the engine that has powered some of Lamborghini's most exhilarating moments on the track. The heart of the Huracan STJ, the naturally-aspirated V10, is a piece of Lamborghini's soul and a cornerstone of the Huracan family's success. This engine will make way for a new hybrid powertrain.
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Lamborghini Unveils Swansong Huracan STJ

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Just 10 units of the Lamborghini Huracan STJ will be produced, marking the end of the V10 era.


On Monday 15 April, in a show full of energy that anticipates an exciting new journey into the future, Maserati staged “Made in Thunder”, an overture to the Folgore, the new 100% electric chapter of the House of the Trident. After two young Italian stars had enthralled all in attendance, the stage was taken over by the world premiere of the car taking a leading role in Maserati's electric era, with the same disruptive force as thunder - GranCabrio Folgore, the 100% made-in Modena and 100% full electric convertible.
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Maserati Presents GranCabrio Folgore

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GranCabrio Folgore ushers in Maserati's new electric era.


Automobili Lamborghini presented a limited edition ‘All Terrain’ Ad Personam special series of the Huracan Sterrato at Italy’s prestigious Milan Design Week. The 12 cars, with exclusive liveries developed by Lamborghini’s Ad Personam studio in conjunction with its Centro Stile, are inspired by four different terrains to which the Huracan Sterrato especially lends its talents: snow, sand, off-beat tracks, and the earthiness of arid deserts.
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Huracan Sterrato All Terrain Ad Personam Presented

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Exclusive 12 units of Ad Personam special series Lamborghini presented at Milan Design Week.


If the sheer magnetism of the DB12’s power, ravishing aesthetics, and lavish comforts aren’t quite enough to captivate your senses, Aston Martin Singapore has just released another ace up its sleeve: the DB12 Volante. This open-top incarnation of what’s affectionately known as the world’s first Super Tourer (a delightful hybrid of ‘supercar’ and ‘grand tourer’) recently made its grand debut.
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Aston Martin DB12 Volante Debuts in Singapore

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How do you make the already gorgeous Aston Martin DB12 even sleeker? By chopping off its roof, giving you full access to its bi-turbo V8.


Harley-Davidson released a preview of Push the Limit: Harley-Davidson Racing Season 2, a dramatic new docuseries on YouTube that follows the Harley-Davidson Factory Race Team and other racers during the 2023 season of the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series. The adrenaline-fueled docuseries puts fans behind the scenes and right in the middle of the wheel-to-wheel action, showcasing the excitement of King of the Baggers racing and providing a behind-the-scenes perspective of the immense effort these racers and teams make to achieve victory. The six-episode docuseries will be released episodically, with a new episode debuting each week, beginning Friday, April 5 at SGT 11pm (GMT +8) on the Harley-Davidson App for members, followed by a YouTube release on Tuesday, April 9 at SGT 8am (GMT +8). Push the Limit: Harley-Davidson Racing Season 2 follows select King of the Baggers racers throughout the 2023 season, including the most successful racer in MotoAmerica King of the Baggers history, Factory Harley-Davidson pilot Kyle Wyman. Wyman won seven races during the 2023 King of the Baggers season and finished third in the season championship. Wyman has won 14 of 26 events since the start of the series in 2021 and earned the 2021 championship. King of the Baggers 2023 and defending champion Hayden Gillim, and racers James Rispoli, Travis Wyman, Cory West, Jake Lewis, Patricia Fernandez-West, Frankie Garcia, and others also appear in the docuseries. The MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series offers exciting competition between American V-Twin touring motorcycles that have been prepared for competition and equipped with a fairing/windscreen and saddlebags. The 2024 season was expanded to 18 races over nine double-header weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike Series. The season’s first races were held in Daytona the first weekend of March. For the 2024 season, the Harley-Davidson Factory Race Team is sponsored by Mission Foods, Rockford Fosgate, Brembo, Öhlins, Protolabs, SYN3 lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts and Accessories. 2024 MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Remaining Schedule (Two races each weekend) April 12-13: Circuit of The Americas - Austin, Texas (Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas) April 19-21: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta - Braselton, Ga. May 31-June 2: Road America - Elkhart Lake, Wis. June 14-16: Brainerd International Raceway - Brainerd, Minn. July 12-14: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - Monterey, Calif. August 16-18: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course - Lexington, Ohio September 13-15: Circuit of the Americas - Austin, Texas September 27-29: New Jersey Motorsports Park - Millville, N.J.
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Harley-Davidson Announces Push The Limit

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Dramatic six-Episode Docuseries on Youtube provides behind-the-scenes perspective of the 2023 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Race season


Just two weeks after grappling with appendicitis, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz clinched a remarkable victory at the Australian Grand Prix, following an early retirement by Max Verstappen due to a dramatic turn of events. Sainz, who had to sit out the previous race in Saudi Arabia, wasn't even sure he'd be racing in Melbourne until Friday. Yet, he delivered a flawless performance to bag his third F1 career win.
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Formula 1 - 2024 Australia Grand Prix Recap

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Sainz wins in Melbourne two weeks on from appendicitis, bravo!



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