The organizers of the US Grand Prix have revealed the design of the circuit to be built near Austin, Texas. Created by track designer Hermann Tilke and Full Throttle Productions, the 3.4-mile track has 20 turns and 130 feet of elevation change.
As the Belgian Grand Prix approaches, Formula 1 drivers are getting ready to race at one of the most stunning tracks in the series. Sebastian Vettel, currently third in driver standings, is hard at work in preparation, but he took the time to give viewers a look at the course from the perspective of his driving simulator.
The Gullwing just got a little cooler, thanks to makeover by Brabus. The tuner added a titanium exhaust, electronically adjustable suspension, a carbon fiber aeroynamic package, lightweight wheels, and a custom interior to the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
Organizers behind the return of Formula 1 to US soil have taken an important step today, announcing the location for the upcoming track facility, as well as identifying key players in the funding of the project.
Happy Birthday, America! For Independence Day, we wanted to celebrate with an appropriate list. We thought we’d combine one of our favorite things—the automobile—with everyone’s favorite part of the Fourth of July (apart from, of course, our freedom from the redcoats).
BMW wonks over at 5post.com have dug up some early first images of the F10 5-Series in M Sport tr
US F1 will not be seeking entry into the 2011 Formula 1 season, and the team will liquidate its assets.
Formula 1 and Indy have some exciting races this weekend. What are your predictions?
With the Turkish Grand Prix this weekend, the Red Bull team is getting ready, hoping for another blowout. That means lots of practice. Ahead of getting onto the track on Friday, Mark Webber prepares himself using a custom-built simulator, demonstrated in this video.
Since we reported that a U.S. Grand Prix would be coming to Austin, Texas in 2012, a few more details have emerged, by way of the Austin American-Statesman.
It’s official: the United States will be hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2012. According to Formula1.com, the 2012 U.S. Grand Prix will be held in Austin, Texas, and will remain in the Lone Star State until 2021.
A letter published by AutoWeek revealed that Monticello Motor Club president Ari Strauss has been in talks with Bernie Ecclestone, president and CEO of Formula One Management, about hosting a grand prix at the private New York track.
Yes, it has a stupid name, but we understand the problem. “Z4” just doesn’t tell us enough information anymore, not with the complex and wonderful thing that is the 2011 BMW model line at hand, anyway. So we’re stuck with having to refer to this particular roadster as the Z4 sDrive35is, or at least as the Z4 35is, because that last little “s” makes a pretty big difference.
Yesterday, we reported that Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, was a possible venue for a US Grand Prix. Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy disagrees.
Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey may be the host to a United States Formula 1 grand prix. According to reports, a venue with the New York City skyline as a backdrop is being discussed for 2012 to 2016, and the park has emerged as a possible location.
Earlier, we brought you information on the upcoming Codemasters title, F1 2010, which will come to consoles in September. Now, we have more screenshots from the game, as well as the second “Developers’ Diary” video.
Because he can’t drive F10 every day, Bahrain GP winner Fernando Alonso has selected a fine Maserati GranCabrio for himself, in the color of Grigio Granito.
Video game developer Codemasters has released a video giving an insight into the development of F1 2010. The newest F1 game is due out September for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.