Coverage tagged Motorsport.
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Lotus has introduced a new aerodynamic device on Kimi Raikkonen’s car at the 2012 German Grand Prix, trialling a double DRS concept distinct from the Mercedes design.
Marussia’s internal investigation finds no technical fault with the F1 car following Maria de Villota’s serious accident at Duxford in July 2012.
Genii Capital, owner of the Lotus F1 team, is considering a €500 million move into European football, targeting second-tier clubs and related businesses.
Marussia F1 test driver Maria de Villota is in a critical but stable condition following surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, after sustaining serious head and facial injuries during a test at Duxford Airfield.
Finnish driver Toomas Heikkinen crashed his Ford Fiesta during X Games Los Angeles Rallycross practice, sustaining a broken ankle and abdominal injuries after failing to clear a 50-foot jump.
Santander’s vision for a London Grand Prix, backed by Bernie Ecclestone and McLaren drivers, imagines 200mph F1 cars racing past city landmarks in a bid to rival Monaco.
Renault’s Alpine A110-50 concept, a one-off tribute to the original A110, made a rare appearance in action at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, showcasing its motorsport-inspired engineering.
Red Bull’s Helmut Marko has claimed the 2012 European Grand Prix safety car was deployed to close up the field, echoing Sebastian Vettel’s frustration after his retirement from the lead.
Racing One has revealed a comprehensive upgrade package for the Audi R8 V10, raising power to 602bhp and fitting the car for dedicated track use.
Toyota Motorsport GmbH aims to expand beyond racing by developing a TMG-branded performance line for both Toyota and Lexus, targeting rivals like AMG and M.
Audi and Toyota led the 2012 Le Mans LMP1 field with advanced diesel and hybrid prototypes, as technical regulations shaped a diverse grid of petrol, diesel and hybrid contenders.
Dany Bahar, ousted as CEO of Group Lotus in June 2012, is reported to be suing parent company DRB-Hicom for wrongful termination following allegations of misconduct.
Audi secured its 11th Le Mans victory in 2012 with the R18 E-Tron Quattro, marking the first time a hybrid car has won the 24-hour endurance race.
Skoda’s upcoming Rapid saloon has been spotted for a second time undergoing high-speed testing on the Nürburgring ahead of its European launch later in 2012.
Leaked images and details confirm the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept as a 400bhp, Megane Trophy-based tribute to the Berlinette, set for its Monaco debut.
German tuner Boba Motoring has transformed a Volkswagen Golf Mk2 with a 1.8T engine and 920hp, delivering performance that eclipses many modern supercars.
Ferrari has handed MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi the keys to a 458 Italia, strengthening ties between the Italian icons at Monza in April 2012.
Volkswagen introduced the Polo R WRC rally car and a new Polo R-Line trim at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, signalling fresh performance and styling directions for the popular supermini.
Red Bull prepares to unveil its 2012 RB8 Formula One car, with Helmut Marko claiming the new design is sleeker than Ferrari’s controversial F2012 nose.
Red Bull Racing is considering a technical partnership with Nissan, via Infiniti, to tap into battery expertise for its Formula One KERS system from 2013.
Red Bull Racing's KERS reliability problems drew few public explanations from Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber after the opening rounds of the 2011 Formula One season.
Sebastian Vettel secured pole position for Red Bull at Sepang, edging out Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren and repeating the top three from Melbourne.
Ferrari has revealed the 599XX Evolution package at the Bologna Motor Show, adding active aerodynamics, more power and less weight to its exclusive track-only V12 flagship.
BMW has revealed the 2012 M3 DTM safety car, based on the outgoing E92 model, as the marque prepares its return to the German touring car series.