Racing-History

All about the history of motorsports and historic motorsports

$51.155 Million Euro! A New Record for a Formula 1 Icon

A record-breaking auction: The legendary Mercedes-Benz W 196 R, once driven by Juan Manuel Fangio, has been sold for $51.155 million. This historic Formula 1 car now holds the title of the most expensive Grand Prix racer ever sold.

Mazda RX-7 by Müllerbräu Team

Underdog on a Mission: The Mazda RX-7 in European Touring Cars

Long Beach 1976: A Snapshot of Formula 1’s Evolution

Step back to Long Beach 1976, where Formula 1’s transformation was just beginning.

The Forgotten Racer: Harald Ertl’s Lotus Europa Group 5 Project

A bold experiment in motorsport that pushed the boundaries of Group 5 regulations—but fell short of glory.

Why Porsche shelved its LMP 2000 project?

Porsche LMP 2000: The Forgotten Le Mans Contender
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How racing cars got their aerodynamics – The Evolution of Wings in Motorsport

60 years ago, race cars sprouted wings, transforming motorsport forever. Discover how aerodynamics reshaped racing history!

Sauber C8 to sell

With the Sauber C8, Mercedes-Benz returned as an engine supplier to the global motorsport stage. Ascott Collection now offers one of the three Sauber C8s built in time.

Ford vs. Ferrari: The True Story

The GT40 Triumph – How Ford Defeated Ferrari at Le Mans.

Porsche in Formula 1

The last appearance was a flop!

Copying is part of Formula 1

Is the new Aston Martin a copy of the Red Bull? Probably, but even a quick look at Formula 1 history shows that copying is not a new topic in Formula 1. It only gets really interesting when the teams „took over“ (almost) the whole car. Three stories stand out in particular.