It isn’t often in heated political battle that such a perfect middle ground is decided upon. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) recently laid down a mandate to switch Formula 1 race cars from their current 2.4-liter V-8s to turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-fours in an effort to show environmental awareness; the effort also would have included a reduction of maximum engine speed from around 18,000 rpm to just 12,000. The teams were understandably upset  … More
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Senna’s remarkable story, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of SENNA, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend’s years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later. Far more than a film for F1 fans, SENNA unfolds a remarkable story in a remarkable manner, eschewing many standard documentary techniques in favor of a more cinematic approach that makes full use of astounding footage, much of which is drawn from F1 archives and previously unseen
Ken Block’s plans to test Pirelli’s Formula 1 car at Monza in August have hit an early hurdle after it was discovered he is too tall to fit into the car.
The WRC driver, who is famous for his Gymkhana videos, had planned to test the former Toyota F1 car on the final day of a Pirelli test at the Italian Grand Prix venue … More