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Ligier JS23 – A Restart Without Fortune

From time to time, we dive into our archives and select an image that isn’t seen every day. The photo of these two Ligier JS23s certainly fits that category.

How Porsche’s 1979 Le Mans Dream Turned into an Essex Nightmare

Porsche's factory team failed spectacularly, while its main sponsor, Essex, turned out to be built on shaky ground.

$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.

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

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

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!
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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.

What is a Formula 1 team worth today?

Build or by? What's faster? What's cheaper? And which way is the way to success?

Ford in Formula 1

600 races, 176 wins and 13 Drivers‘ Championship from 1966 to 2003