Racing
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Here’s What Makes the Ford GT40 So Special The Ford GT40 model (1964-1969) was born out of a failed business deal between Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari. So, the improvisational engineering of Ford’s legendary supercar was an act of revenge on the Italian mogul who disrespectfully backed off from an acquisition agreement at the wrong…
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“Everything at once,” answers Carrie Schreiner when asked by DW whether she feels more anticipation or tension before the first race. “The tension is rising. It’s definitely a mix of joy and excitement, but also nervousness.” This weekend, the F1 Academy, the new women’s racing series under the Formula 1 umbrella, kicks off its inaugural…
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Rider Guillaume Martens lies on the ground after falling from his KTM motorbike during Stage 7 of Dakar 2018 between La Paz and Uyuni, Bolivia, on January 13, 2018 Franco Caimi crashes in a muddy track during Stage 7 between La Paz and Uyuni on January 13, 2018 Chilean rider Patricio Cabrera is helped by…
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This year’s Dakar Rally, its 40th annual competition, kicked off with a ceremonial start in Lima, Peru, on 6 January. A group of 335 competitors started the two-week off-roading adventure through Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina, with “power” vehicles which include specialized cars, trucks, motorcycles, and quad bikes. The supercharged race events are currently on stage…
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