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BMW Will Return In The World Endurance Championship With A GT Car
BMW Will Return In The World Endurance Championship With A GT Car

27 Sep 2016, 16:36 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / BMW has announced its return to the World Endurance Championship. It will battle Porsche, Aston Martin, and Ford with a new GT car, which has not been specified

 
Electric GT Unveils the Tesla Model S Race Cars the New Championship Will Use
Electric GT Unveils the Tesla Model S Race Cars the New Championship Will Use

23 Sep 2016, 14:57 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The second all-electric racing championship will debut next week in Ibiza, but unlike the Formula E, this will be held on established racing circuits

 
Formula E Final Race This Season Will Take Place in New York City
Formula E Final Race This Season Will Take Place in New York City

22 Sep 2016, 11:03 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The Big Apple gets to host the most important stage in the FIA Formula E calendar this season: it's the double race that concludes the whole season

 
Citroen C3 WRC Concept Unveiled Before Paris Motor Show, It's Ready For WRC 2017
Citroen C3 WRC Concept Unveiled Before Paris Motor Show, It's Ready For WRC 2017

20 Sep 2016, 09:52 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Citroen has revealed the C3 WRC in concept form. To us, it looks like the real deal. The car will be exhibited in Paris, and will race in Monte Carlo in 2017

 
Peugeot Unveils New Rallye Raid Contender, The 3008 DKR
Peugeot Unveils New Rallye Raid Contender, The 3008 DKR

13 Sep 2016, 15:57 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Peugeot has revealed the 3008 ahead of its Paris unveiling, as the car was showcased with the brand's Dakar 2017 contender, the 3008 DKR. This looks promising

 
13-Year-Old in Lamborghini Racecar Passes Adults Like a Pro, Aims for F1 Debut
13-Year-Old in Lamborghini Racecar Passes Adults Like a Pro, Aims for F1 Debut

9 Sep 2016, 17:38 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / We've talked about this lightning-fast teenager on multiple occasions and now he's moved from straight line racing to time attack shenanigans

 
Jaguar I-Type 1 Is the Manufacturer’s Official Entry Into Formula E
Jaguar I-Type 1 Is the Manufacturer’s Official Entry Into Formula E

8 Sep 2016, 12:44 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / For better or for worse, Jaguar is a sporting car brand at heart. After endurance racing and Formula 1, the manufacturer now tries its hand at Formula E

 
The Moment When a Porsche Racecar Does the Nurburgring on the Rim
The Moment When a Porsche Racecar Does the Nurburgring on the Rim

7 Sep 2016, 20:27 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / One of the most interesting aspects of the Nurburgring is the randomness that can sometimes be delivered by the infamous German track

 
Bernie Ecclestone Could Still Lead Formula 1 Even If Sale Proceeds, Reports Say
Bernie Ecclestone Could Still Lead Formula 1 Even If Sale Proceeds, Reports Say

7 Sep 2016, 19:13 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / We recently reported that Formula 1 might be for sale for $8.5 billion. The sale would have brought the departure of Mr. Ecclestone, but reports say it won't

 
Formula 1 Might be For Sale After All, Rumors Say $8.5 Bn Deal Is In Final Phase
Formula 1 Might be For Sale After All, Rumors Say $8.5 Bn Deal Is In Final Phase

5 Sep 2016, 18:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The most expensive branch of motorsport might get a new owner, which would pay a reported $8.5 billion for a controlling stake in Formula 1. There's no deal yet

 
Jenson Button: “To Be Clear, I’m Definitely Not Retiring”
Jenson Button: “To Be Clear, I’m Definitely Not Retiring”

5 Sep 2016, 05:35 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Jenson Button has chosen to take a step back from racing and let rookie Stoffel Vandoorne take the hot seat. Hence, he's definitely not ready to retire just yet

 
Every 2017 Cadillac ATS-V And CTS-V Brings Free Performance Driving Training
Every 2017 Cadillac ATS-V And CTS-V Brings Free Performance Driving Training

2 Sep 2016, 17:55 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Customers of the 2017 Cadillac ATS-V and CTS-V models in the USA will get free performance driving training with their purchase. You have to pay for your flight

 
Audi Becomes Involved In Formula E, Will Run Factory-Backed Team Starting 2017
Audi Becomes Involved In Formula E, Will Run Factory-Backed Team Starting 2017

2 Sep 2016, 17:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Audi has decided to increase its involvement in Formula E. Starting with the 2017/2018 season, it will have a factory-backed team in the sport

 
Formula E Drivers Will Race eSports Players in rFactor 2 For $1 Million Prize
Formula E Drivers Will Race eSports Players in rFactor 2 For $1 Million Prize

2 Sep 2016, 16:36 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Are you any good at rFactor 2? Well, if you qualify for "The Road to Vegas," you could race Formula E drivers. The prize fund is $1 Million

 
Pink Floyd's Nick Mason Sees His Daughter Racing Ridiculously Pink 34 HP Austin
Pink Floyd's Nick Mason Sees His Daughter Racing Ridiculously Pink 34 HP Austin

31 Aug 2016, 16:14 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Sure, the output in the title above might not sound like much, but the Austin A35 is quite famous in the retro motorsport realm

 
Legendary Rally Driver Jean Ragnotti Turns 71 Today
Legendary Rally Driver Jean Ragnotti Turns 71 Today

29 Aug 2016, 12:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Jean Ragnotti, the famous French rally driver most known for this accomplishments in Renault cars, celebrates his 71st birthday today

 
WRC 6, The Official Game Of The FIA World Rally Championship, Is Closing In
WRC 6, The Official Game Of The FIA World Rally Championship, Is Closing In

26 Aug 2016, 14:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Are you a fan of the World Rally Championship, or just love racing? Well, prepare gaming tools for what looks like a treat - WRC 6 is one month away from launch

 
Never-Restored Porsche 550 RS Spyder Estimated to Fetch Up to $8.2 Million
Never-Restored Porsche 550 RS Spyder Estimated to Fetch Up to $8.2 Million

25 Aug 2016, 11:52 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The most original example of the extremely rare Porsche 550 RS Spyder is heading to auction next month at the Bonhams Goodwood Revival sale

 
Honda and Dunlop Had Two Racers Swap Vehicles to See Who's Fastest, Both Were
Honda and Dunlop Had Two Racers Swap Vehicles to See Who's Fastest, Both Were

19 Aug 2016, 18:30 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Motorsport has many branches, but some brands are be involved in several. This time, Honda and Dunlop wondered what would happen if two racers switched seats

 
Porsche And Jaguar Feud Over Silverstone Circuit, JLR Might Not Buy It
Porsche And Jaguar Feud Over Silverstone Circuit, JLR Might Not Buy It

11 Aug 2016, 16:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / When you hear the words Porsche, Jaguar, and Silverstone, you immediately think of racing, right? Well, there's a different battle going on the circuit