Aston Martin and Red Bull to build ‘next generation’ hypercar
Red Bull Racing and new ‘Innovation Partner’ Aston Martin to create ‘next generation’ hypercar together Ever wondered what it might be like if Formula 1’s Adrian Newey and Aston Martin’s design chief...
View ArticleTop 10 Formula 1 Season Openers
The 2016 Formula 1 season kicks off this weekend, and to prepare for the first race in Australia we’ve been looking back at the opening events from previous seasons. Here, in chronological order, are...
View ArticleVIDEO. F1 cars come to the Dubai Autodrome
Ever fancied driving an F1 car? Well, now you can at the Dubai Autodrome in the Middle East. If you’ve ever dreamt of driving a Formula 1 car now’s your chance, as Dream Racing can now offer you an...
View ArticleVIDEO. Brembo issues brake facts for the Gulf Air Bahrain GP
Brembo has issued some pretty cool braking facts, ahead of this weekend’s Gulf Air Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, in the form of a video. Brembo has issued a video including some very cool braking...
View ArticleVIDEO. Red Bull Racing in the Middle East
Red Bull Racing and former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard tread on Matt Damon and Indiana Jones’ former stomping ground [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] A Formula 1 racing car in the...
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OPINION. Formula 1 Spanish GP. Who was really to blame?
You’ve seen it, you’ve read it, you’ve spoken about it. Just who exactly was to blame for the collision that eliminated both Mercedes-AMG F1 cars at the recent Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix? Our man has...
View ArticleTop 10 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix moments
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most iconic and glamourous races on the Formula 1 calendar, and the 2016 event takes place this weekend. We thought we’d have a look back at some of the best moments...
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McLaren celebrates 50 years in F1 with M2B-inspired livery
*NOW UPDATED WITH VIDEO* McLaren celebrates 50 years in the business with a 1966 M2B-inspired special edition 570S livery. Engine Power Torque 0-100kph Top speed Weight Basic price (as standard) V8,...
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Top 10 McLaren Formula 1 cars
This year marks 50 years since McLaren first entered Formula 1. To celebrate, we’ve picked our Top 10 McLaren Formula 1 cars, using the criteria of what won a lot, which were historically significant...
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VIDEO. On-board a trip through every McLaren F1 car ever
Even if you’re not massively into Formula One; this trip through every single McLaren F1 car since 1975 is pretty darn cool. Classic F1 takes you on-board a trip through every single McLaren F1 car...
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10 Unforgettable F1 British Grand Prix moments
This weekend the Formula 1 circus makes its way to Silverstone for the 2016 British Grand Prix. At a time when newer ‘facilities’ are joining the calendar, it’s gratifying to see that after 66 years –...
View ArticleVIDEO. F1 2016 game is coming…
Codemasters drops the first official trailer and a selection of screenshots for the upcoming F1 2016 game [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] Though it might not rank among Formula 1’s...
View ArticleVIDEO. Evolution of Racing Helmets. Donut Media
Donut Media shows the Evolution of Racing Helmets in motorsport during the last century. Pre-war motor racing was piss terrifying… In its latest ‘Evolution of’ video, Donut Media walks us through close...
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Making of… Hunting for Victory. James Hunt
Czech art house Unique & Limited create ‘Hunting for Victory’ to celebrate James Hunt ‘s 1976 F1 title win at Fuji. New McLaren video goes behind the scenes September 1976. Niki Lauda crosses the...
View ArticleVIDEO. Evolution of F1 Steering Wheels. Donut Media
Donut Media walks us through ‘the evolution of F1 steering wheels’. Turns out a lot has changed since 1957… We’re aware that Formula 1 – pretty much any part of Formula 1 – is mind-rottingly complex,...
View ArticleAWESOME IMAGES from 2016 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg secures his first Formula 1 World Championship, and equals a record in the process at the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix We cannot display this galleryIt took 20 years, but Damon...
View ArticleVIDEO. MotoGP champ Lorenzo tries Hamilton’s F1-winning Mercedes
Three-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo tests Lewis Hamilton’s 2014 Formula 1 championship-winning Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid at Silverstone. Turns out being a Monster Energy affiliated athlete comes with...
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INTERVIEW. Red Bull Racing Reflects…
We caught up with Formula 1 Red Bull Racing stars Daniel “Rock ‘Ard” Ricciardo and “Mad Max” Verstappen, along with team supremo Christian “Gingers Make Me Hot” Horner at a dune-bashing session in the...
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OPINION. Who should replace F1 champion Nico Rosberg?
Formula 1 is reeling from the shock of newly crowned World Champion Nico Rosberg’s immediate retirement. But who should Mercedes F1 promote to its now vacant race seat? We’ve conducted some wishful...
View ArticleINTERVIEW. UAE’s first ever winner of Infiniti Engineering Academy
In 2016, the United Arab Emirates announced its first ever winner of the Infiniti Engineering Academy. But how does 23-year-old Shihab Solaiman feel ahead of his 12-month internship with Infiniti and...
View ArticleTRAILER. Bruce McLaren , the movie
‘ McLaren ‘, a new documentary on the life of eponymous Formula 1 team owner Bruce McLaren, is set to hit cinema screens later this year. Regularly scheduled programming for the non-Formula 1 fans...
View ArticleVIDEO. Emerson Fittipaldi’s ‘dream car’. EF7 Vision Gran Turismo
Former Formula 1 and IndyCar champion Emerson Fittipaldi develops his ‘dream car’ – the EF7 Vision Concept – in partnership with Gran Turismo and Pininfarina The last time two-time Formula 1 World...
View ArticleVIDEO. ‘ Unexpected Race ‘ for miniature McLaren F1 cars
McLaren F1 teammates Fernando Alonso and Stefan Vandoorne enjoy an ‘ Unexpected Race ‘ around team sponsor Chandon’s vineyards. Expect comments about Honda’s engine… The thought of either Fernando...
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EIGHT things you might not know about the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
This week the Yas Marina Circuit announced that tickets are now on-sale for the 2017 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, further details of which you can read about HERE. However, given that our publishing...
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INSIDE GP Extreme. Showroom, simulator, race team. Dubai, UAE
If you thought GP Extreme was ‘just’ a showroom for Formula 1 memorabilia…well, okay, you’d be partially right. It’s what lies behind the showroom though that’s peaked our interest… We cannot display...
View ArticleRenault R.S. 2027 Vision. The future of F1?
*NOW UPDATED WITH VIDEO* Renault unveils its future of Formula 1 – the R.S. 2027 Vision – at this year’s Shanghai Motor Show We cannot display this galleryThose of you curious to know what Formula 1...
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TEASER. F1 2017 feat. ’88 McLaren, ’92 Williams and ’02 Ferrari
Codemasters teases three classic Formula 1 cars – the 1988 McLaren MP4/4, the 1992 Williams FW14B and the 2002 Ferrari F2002 – that will star in the upcoming ‘F1 2017’ videogame Hopefully most of you,...
View Article40 Years of Renault in F1. Nico Hulkenberg drives 1977 RS01 and 1983 RE40
Renault begins its 40th Formula 1 anniversary celebrations by introducing 2017 driver Nico Hulkenberg to a 1977 RS01 and a 1983 RE40 You could forgive Nico Hulkenberg for wondering why he bothered...
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Delivery mileage McLaren F1 goes up for sale
Still wrapped in protective film, a McLaren F1 is going up for sale with 240km on the clock. We cannot display this gallery The McLaren F1 is the car that set the modern hypercar template and is hugely...
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Lewis Hamilton is now four times Formula 1 champion of the world
Scoring enough points to put him on the top of the list, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton just got his fourth F1 world championship. pic | Sutton Images After last night’s Mexico GP, Lewis Hamilton...
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Inside WIlliams – the people, cars and moments that made the F1 team great
Spectacular innovation is the norm for racing outfit Williams. We chart the cars and the people that have made it a motorsport legend We cannot display this gallery Williams Grand Prix Engineering...
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Racing back in time. Gulf Historic.
Old racers never die, they just end up in private collections and are rarely seen in the outside world. Gulf Historic is set to change that and offered c&p’s editor the drive of his life We cannot...
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Red Bull reveals its 2018 F1 entry – plus our 2018 F1 season preview
2018 Red Bull RB14 launched, has it caught up with Mercedes and Ferrari? We cannot display this gallery Red Bull is the latest team to reveal its 2018 race car, seen here in the team’s usual pre-season...
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Senna’s iconic McLaren MP4/8A F1 car sells for $4,949,000
Senna won the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix in the car – and sold in Monaco for a sizeable fee Ayrton Senna’s 1993 MP4/8A F1 sold for $4,949,000 (including the buyer’s premium) at Bonham’s Monaco sale, which...
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McLaren Speedtail is the name for BP23 ‘hyper-gt’
Faster than the F1, the next Ultimate Series McLaren is to be known as the Speedtail McLaren’s next ultra-limited ‘Ultimate Series’ hypercar is to be called the Speedtail when it is finally revealed...
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2019 Mercedes-AMG Project One – prototype images and full details on...
Spotted testing at Millbrook proving ground in the UK, the AMG Project One is fast approaching the road We cannot display this gallery The Mercedes-AMG Project One has been on the radar now for over a...
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McLaren Speedtail: 3-seat Mclaren F1 successor due for October 26 launch
The next Ultimate Series McLaren is to be known as the Speedtail and we’ll see it in a few days time We cannot display this gallery McLaren’s next ultra-limited ‘Ultimate Series’ hypercar is to be...
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MSO reveals bespoke McLaren P1 GTR in Senna livery
McLaren Special Operations’ latest project marks 30th anniversary of Senna’s maiden F1 Championship [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] McLaren Special Operations has revealed its latest...
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F1-inspired Vandal One R revealed with 1000bhp per tonne
Going head-to-head with models such as the BAC Mono, the Vandal One R features a power-to-weight ratio twice that of the Bugatti Veyron We cannot display this gallery Following drip-fed information on...
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McLaren F1 built to LM spec to star in RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale
One of only two F1s later converted to LM specification, could it set a new value record? [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] More than a quarter century on from launch, the McLaren F1 still...
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Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 – further details revealed
A true successor to the McLaren F1, Gordon Murray Automotive has revealed more about its spectacular T.50 hypercar Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) has given further details of its groundbreaking new...
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F1 team owner buys stakes in Aston Martin
British firm receives much-needed cash injection on eve of DBX launch Billionaire businessman Lawrence Stroll has bought a $240million stake in Aston Martin, equating to just under 17 percent of the...
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What is DRS? Drag Reduction Systems explained
F1’s Drag Reduction System assists overtaking manoeuvres, but how does it work and can it be used on road cars? [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] Is there anything quite as exciting as a...
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Revised 2020 Formula 1 calendar announced – Silverstone primed to host two...
F1 organisers take first tentative steps confirming a behind-closed-doors season opening from 5 July Formula 1 organisers have confirmed a start date for the revised 2020 F1 calendar, with the opening...
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Lamborghini boss Stefano Domenicali named new F1 CEO
Lamborghini’s CEO to take charge of F1 from 2021. Stefano Domenicali, the former boss of Ferrari’s Formula 1 team has left his role as CEO of Lamborghini to replace Chase Carey as CEO for Formula 1....
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Driving an F1 car at Spa-Francorchamps
Nothing can fully prepare you for the challenge of driving a Formula 1 car, as Adam Towler finds out – at Spa-Francorchamps, on race weekend [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] ‘Why don’t...
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FIA approves sustainable fuel for Formula 1 – F1 to be carbon neutral by 2021
Motorsport governing body, the FIA has approved the use of biofuels by F1 [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] The FIA has approved the use of sustainable biofuels in Formula 1 from 2021,...
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New F1 safety car-inspired Aston Martin Vantage special edition teased
Aston Martin has teased a new Vantage with aero and styling upgrades [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] Aston Martin has teased a new variant of its Vantage coupe which will take...
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BRM Type 15 continuation enters development – 12,000rpm V16 fires into life...
One of history’s most ambitious F1 racing cars to be reborn to celebrate 70 years of the BRM V16 [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] The historic name of British Racing Motors, Britain’s...
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Red Bull RB17 hypercar revealed – Porsche power for track only 1250bhp hybrid...
Red Bull, the four-time F1 world championship winning team is developing a track only hypercar you can’t race Red Bull has officially announced it is developing a new $6m hypercar called the RB17....
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