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The SLS AMG GT3, under construction.

Building The SLS AMG GT3, Step Two: Time Lapse Video

In the last installment of this video series, Mercedes-Benz showed us the early steps in the process of transforming a bare SLS AMG chassis into an SLS AMG GT3 racer. The video ended with the mating of the powertrain and chassis, which is (roughly) where this week’s installment begins...

February 2, 2012 by 
 
2011 Lotus Renault GP R31

FIA Outlaws Reactive Ride Height Systems In Formula 1

In the world of Formula 1, there’s no such thing as a small aerodynamic advantage. In a series where qualifying times can be separated by mere hundredths of a second... January 23, 2012 by  4


 
MINI WRC Rally d'Italia Sardegna (Sardinia)

MINI Is Back For The 2012 World Rally Championship

After missing a key deadline for entry into the 2012 World Rally Championships, it looked like MINI would be watching the 2012 WRC season from the sidelines. As is often the... January 5, 2012 by 


 
2011 MINI WRC

Did MINI Miss Its Chance To Race In The 2012 WRC Season?

Races are never won on the opening lap, although they certainly can be lost on lap one. As MINI is finding out, sometimes entire seasons can be lost, too, even before the... December 20, 2011 by 


 
2012 Audi LMP1 race car

Audi Heads To Sebring For Testing Of 2012 LMP1 Race Car

With much to prove on its 2011 R18 LMP1 race car, whose best result came this past summer during the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi Sport is taking an active approach to testing... December 18, 2011 by 


 
Hayden Paddon shakes down his championship-winning 2011 WRX STI. Image: Paddon Team Green

Subaru Repeats Its 'Subaru Challenge Award' For 2012

The FIA’s Production Car World Rally Championship (PWRC) can often be a stepping stone to bigger and better things in the world of motorsports. Run under FIA Group N... December 16, 2011 by 


 
Grand-Am photo

Grand-Am Hires FIA Veteran Gabriel Cadringher

Grand-Am has hired Gabriel Cadringher--who has 30 years of expertise working at international motorsports' highest levels within the FIA--to be chief technical consultant to... December 14, 2011 by 


 
Circuit of the Americas logo

Austin Remains On 2012 F1 Calendar, But Hurdles Remain

Officially, the Circuit of the Americas had until today’s FIA World Motor Sport Council Meeting in India to deliver a check to Bernie Ecclestone, for an amount said to... December 7, 2011 by 


 
Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) logo

Ferrari And Red Bull Quit Formula 1 Teams Association

The Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) was founded in Maranello, Italy in July of 2008, which gives an idea of how committed Ferrari has been to the organization... December 5, 2011 by  1


 
Lola 2012 IndyCar prototype proposal

Lola Wants To (Again) Field A Team In F1: Report

Race-car builder Lola’s last entry into the world of Formula 1 almost brought about the demise of the company. Backed by MasterCard, Lola was forced to launch its F1... November 9, 2011 by 


 
Team Lotus F1 car with new Caterham livery

FIA Ends F1 Confusion By Renaming Team Lotus To Caterham F1

The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile has put an end to the current confusion in Formula 1 by adopting a series of proposed chassis name changes for the 2012 season... November 7, 2011 by 


 
Audi R18 TDI #2 wins 24 Hours of Le Mans

Le Mans Rules Tweaked For 2012

The winning Audi in action Photo: Anne Proffit The Automobile Club de L'Ouest ACO is moving to further equalize LMP1 engines at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in the new FIA World... October 13, 2011 by 


 
The McLaren MP4-12C GT3. Image: McLaren Automotive

McLaren Announces Teams Running The MP4-12C GT3 In 2012

Orders for the first McLaren MP4-12C GT3 race cars have been filled, and, like the MP4-12C road car, demand was higher than available inventory. Initially, McLaren will... August 17, 2011 by 


 
2011 Turkish Grand Prix

2011 Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix Preview

This weekend the spectacular that is Formula 1 is in Istanbul for the 2011 Turkish Grand Prix, where wet weather is proving daunting for drivers and should ensure some... May 6, 2011 by 


 
2011 BMW Z4 GT3 race car

2011 BMW Z4 GT3 Race Car Roars Into Action

After its inaugural year, BMW’s Z4 GT3 privateer race car is back for another season of tarmac action, this time with a number of modifications to keep it abreast of... April 9, 2011 by  1


 
2010 Audi TT GT4 Race Car Concept

Audi Rolls Out TT GT4 Concept

As awesome and impressive the GT1 race cars are, they are typically based on cars most mere mortals could never afford. Except for perhaps the Nissan GT-R and the former... November 28, 2010 by 


 
 
 

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