Formula 1 would not be understood without the great rivalries that have existed throughout history. Of all of them, the one that at the end of the 80s and the mid-90s maintained Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. Two great champions, who even reached sharing a team at McLaren. The two fought for many titles, with unforgettable images such as those of Japan, where a couple of World Cups were decided in which the controversy was predominant. Touch, tell me and say… everything. Now, Alain Prost has spoken in ‘L’Equipe’ about how his relationship with Senna, both before and after Alain’s retirement from F1. Something that, as is understood from his words, changed everything. “When I retired, I talked a lot with Senna. He called me a lot. Sometimes even twice a we...
Xiaomi’s foray into the automotive industry has been talked about for quite some time. The Chinese technology giant stands out worldwide for its smartphones that offer a good price-quality ratio, but it also has a huge number of products in its portfolio, including some in the field of mobility, such as electric skateboards. But making a vehicle is not easy, which is why the brand has been preparing this new product little by little, and It seems that it is ready to go on the market, since an image of the final model has been leaked. Xiaomi baptized this model as MS11, and we know that it will be a 100% electric vehicle with autonomous driving options. The leak has taken place in specialized media in China, and thanks to it we can see what the exte...
Genesis, the Hyundai luxury signature, has been in the motor world for a relatively short time. It is currently arriving in Europe gradually with models as interesting as the G70 Shooting Brake. And the future that awaits them is quite hopeful. In fact, it is practically confirmed that the Genesis X Convertible It will go into production almost unchanged. Despite the fact that the big convertibles have been disappearing, the Koreans want to make theirs a reality. This is how he revealed it recently Peter Lanzavecchia, head of Genesis dealers in the United States. The Genesis X Convertible is a prototype that was presented a few months ago, arousing public interest. First of all, because of its condition as a four-seater convertible, with a completely new design language. Second, because it...
It is one of the first steps a driver should always take when joining a new Formula 1 team: design your seat in the car. One of the first and most important. The comfort of the pilot is essential to find his best performance behind the wheel. Fernando Alonso He has already made his seat at Aston Martin, his new team starting this season. The team has published on their website all the steps to create the “perfect seat”. A total of seven, all of them accompanied by images of the Asturian and his teammate, Lance Stroll. The first and fundamental one is that the pilot sits with the overalls and boots ons. It can be directly on the chassis of the car or on a model. The second, that the pilot feels comfortable. That is, reproduce the usual movements when he competes in a race or in ...
During the past year, we have suffered from the increase in the cost of raw materials, shortage of chips, and interruption of the supply chain due to the war between Ukraine and Russia, in addition Since the start of the pandemic we have experienced an increase in the purchase of cars, which is why vehicle dealers had difficulties to keep up with the demand for new models, which pushed buyers to look for used vehicles, resulting in an increase in prices . Due to low supply in 2022, cars from recent years have come to be worth more than when they came on the market, with increases of more than 30%. According to a study carried out by Clupp on the prices of more than 2,400 vehicles in Mexico, we know that: The 2014 to 2017 model veh...
It seems that in the electric car charging not everything is written. Looking to the future, manufacturers are working on all kinds of solutions so that the user is not limited to plugging the vehicle into a fixed charging point. There is a lot of talk about the possibilities of induction charging, although solutions such as Tesla’s robot-snake have also been seen. This is the same style wireless charger that looks like a Roomba and that it has been done by the specialist EFI Automotive. This French company has made to order by Stellantis, which continues to look for various charging options for its electrics for years to come. He was at CES in Las Vegas, specifically at the Ram booth, which is working on its electric pick-up, the 1500 Revolution BEV. The goal remains to make chargin...
3 photos Enlarge CDA January 30, 2023 0 A spectacular Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II belonging to Rowan Atkinson, the popular Mr. Bean, goes up for auction. Rowan Atkinson He is popular for being a British comedian and actor and playing the character of Mr. Bean, but in the motoring world he is also known for being a great car lover and possessing an enviable collection of automobiles. Precisely, one of them, a Lancia Delta Integrale, will soon leave the garage of the British actor, as it has been announced that it will be auctioned in a few weeks. He does not seem to have convinced the protagonist of films like “Bean” or “Johnny English” too much, because the actor has only had it for two years in his possession. It can be sold for about 85,000 euros 3 photos Row...
Even the most experienced Formula 1 they have to deal race after race with that ’emotional side’. With those feelings. With a section far from the rational that can completely influence the course of a test. Which can affect the result. to the points. And to a World Cup. Yes, it is the case of for example Lewis Hamilton. The Englishman hasn’t exactly been in F1 for long, because only Fernando Alonso he adds more laps than he of the current drivers on the grid, but even today he has those “psychological battles” in the lap by lap of each Grand Prix. He has told it in ‘On Purpose’, a podcast in which he took part and whose statements have been echoed in ‘GPFans’. “There is a whole psychological battle with oneself. A great emotional...
Sustainability is the buzzword in the motor world. It is almost mandatory that cars emit less throughout their production process. In fact, regulations are tightening around them and (much to our regret) we have an expiration date for some technologies, such as combustion engines. It also applies to the materials from which vehicles are made, which tend to be recycled and more environmentally friendly. Just look at the latest from Callum. The company founded by the legendary British designer, Ian Callumin addition to doing amazing things like the Aston Martin Vanquish 25 or the Callum Lounge Chair, He also dares with the interiors. In this case, they have used that of a retromod Porsche 911 to investigate different sustainable materials and how their application could be in different areas...
Enlarge CDA January 30, 2023 0 Insulting Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, could be expensive for Jeremy Clarkson: Amazon could enforce his dismissal. Various information maintains that the Jeremy Clarkson’s latest controversyformer host of “Top Gear” and current co-host of “The Grand Tour” with Richard Hammond and James May, may be hard on you. Apparently, Prime Video plans to dispense with Clarkson’s services after his controversial comments about Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry. The presenter stated that Markle should be forced to “walk naked” across Britain as people “throw bits of excrement” at him. After the comments were heavily criticized, including by Prince Harry himself, Clarkson issued numerous apologies for her words. Clarkson th...
Fernando Alonso smiles with the green. Smile, in the Aston Martin outfit. He does it because he knows what’s out there. Because he knows something. Because, after what he has seen and after so much accumulated experience, he knows that it is the place where he has to be. what is there where more chances you have to win. That he is in a team that shares his same desire: to win the Formula 1 World Championship. Which, piece by piece, is assembling everything that is needed to make it. They have the money, with which they are going to invest significantly in facilities to be at the forefront of the engine. It has to names, with Dan Fallows and Eric Blandin, former Red Bull and ex Mercedes. It has the two-time champion, with Fernando Alonso. And it has the engine. It has the power unit. ...