Archive
28/09/2024
The History of Colors in Racing: From the 1920s to the Singapore GP
From national racing colors to advertising tools, Formula 1 cars have transformed since the 1920s. This article explores how colors once defined nations and evolved with sponsorship, featuring iconic examples like Ferrari’s red and Mercedes’ silver.
28/09/2024
Le Mans Yesterday and Today: Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo secured four Le Mans victories from 1931-1934, dominated by the 8C 2300. Despite later efforts, including attempts in the 1960s, they never won again. Today, hopes remain for Alfa's return under Stellantis' wing.
28/09/2024
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 3: From V12 to Twin-Cylinder
Ferrari's engine innovations range from the 2013 hybrid LaFerrari to experiments with twin-cylinder and V6 engines. Though some projects were abandoned, Ferrari's pursuit of performance excellence continues to leave a legacy on both track and road.
28/09/2024
Bonhams at Goodwood: The Right Cars in the Right Place
The Bonhams Goodwood Revival auction saw a mixed performance, with lower overall sales but notable record-breaking car prices. Despite weather and racing distractions, top lots like the Porsche 911 Turbo 993 and Ford Escort 1.6 FVA stole the show.
27/09/2024
Unforgettable Car Geniuses: Giampaolo Dallara. The engineer who, almost anonymously, builds more racing cars than anyone else in the world.
From Ferrari to Lamborghini to his own brand, Giampaolo Dallara shaped motorsport with innovation, passion, and race-bred cars.
27/09/2024
Art and imagination in architecture created for the automobile. The Key tells the story
Cars shaped more than mobility—they transformed factories, garages, and petrol stations into cultural and architectural icons.
27/09/2024
Broken Dreams: Ford GT90. Ford’s dream of returning to the top
Ford’s 1995 GT90, a 720hp V12 supercar concept, never reached production but paved the way for the modern Ford GT.
21/09/2024
RM Outperforms Gooding in Auction Success
This analysis compares RM's July auction in Tegernsee with Gooding's August auction in London. While RM outperformed in car sales and turnover, Gooding's top lots broke records despite selling fewer vehicles. Both auctions illustrate market trends.
21/09/2024
Le Mans Yesterday and Today: Toyota
Toyota's journey at Le Mans began in 1985. After years of setbacks, they claimed victory in 2018 with Alonso, Buemi, and Nakajima. They dominated for five consecutive years but have been chasing the title again since 2023.
21/09/2024