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Allan McNish has spent enough time around the four rings to know where the sharp edges are

The South African Minister of Sport, Art and Culture has said so much about the likelihood of an SA F1 bid that it is hard to keep track (no pun intended) any more. He has been quiet for a few months, but has now made the most interesting comments regarding the likelihood of a race […]

Nissan Formula E

Double Apex attended round six of the FIA Formula E world championship. We were guests of the Nissan Formula E team to learn more about the team, its ambitions and relevance of the series. The formation of Formula E, over a decade ago, was a big swing by Alberto Longo. He somehow predicted the rise […]

No F1 In SA soon

Sad news for local Formula One fans is that there is no F1 in SA anytime soon, so says the minister of sport, art and culture. The minister made the admission during a recent interview with news outlet eNCA. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Well, next year, definitely not, because we have underestimated […]

Full Electric Porsche Cayenne

The all-new full electric Porsche Cayenne has just been shown to the world. The latest-gen of the brand’s top-selling SUV will be offered alongside hybrid and ICE variants. This is a bit of a turnaround as it seemed that Porsche was committing both of its SUVs to battery powere only going forward, as it is […]

A new, Formula E Gen3 racecar has just been unveiled. The new racer will compete in the 2026/7 FIA Formula E World Championship. Unfortunately, SA fans are unlikely to see the new car compete on local soil as the series has already announced its calendar, with no stop planned for the African continent. Gen4 is […]

Porsche Ditches FIA WEC

We have religiously covered the recent FIA WEC with regular race reports. We really enjoy endurance racing and the unique challenges that it offers. That’s why we were really surprised to learn that Porsche ditches FIA WEC from the end of the 2025 season. Porsche is the second casualty after Lamborghini pulled the plug on […]

No F1, Formula E or W2RC for SA in 2026

The FIA World Motor Sport Council recently met in Macau and made a few vital decisions regarding the top echelons of the sport. Among the decisions that were ratified include 2025 calendars for all the FIA World Championship events. Sadly, there will be no No F1, Formula E or W2RC for SA in 2026. Follow […]

2024 WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain

This 2024 WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The eighth and final round of the FIA World Endurance Championship took place in Bahrain in hot and humid conditions. As it is to be expected for endurance racing, there was tension […]

Is F1 in SA a short-term reality? This seems to be the overwhelming impression created by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, after he attended the Azerbaijan F1 GP last weekend. The Minister posted the following on social media: Just completed a very important meeting with Stefano Domenicali, Formula One Group CEO. […]

Formula E Season 11

Formula E season 11 calendar has just been announced. The provisional calendar is set to be the biggest yet, with 17 races taking place across 11 locations. Sadly, the series does not seem to include a stop in Cape Town as it did two years ago. The season starts in December this year and will […]

Formula E Gen3 Evo

A new, Formula E GEN3 Evo was unveiled in Monaco this week. The new racer will compete in next year’s FIA Formula E World Championship. SA fans will be hoping the new car in action. This will only happen if the series returns to Cape Town in 2025. The local race was left off the […]

McLaren was supposed to be the British foil to Italians such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. However, rapid expansion and mounting debt means that company ownership now completely rests with the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take […]

When it comes to the intersection of cars and anime, one cannot overlook the legacy of Initial D. With its intense drifting scenes and the unforgettable portrayal of the famous AE86 gliding through treacherous mountain passes. Initial D has etched its place in the hearts of anime and car enthusiasts alike. However, the anime world […]

The 2024 Formula E calendar has been ratified by the World Motor Sport Council, the arm of the FIA tasked with such matters. The body has given the green light to a 16-round calendar for the 2024 Formula E season. Unfortunately, for local race fans, the schedule excludes the Cape Town E-Prix. Follow Double Apex […]

2023 FIA World Rallycross Killarney

Double Apex attended the recent 2023 FIA World Rallycross Killarney event to bring you this report and exclusive gallery of images. The FIA Rallycross championship visited South Africa after a long hiatus. The last round of the series held on African soil took place just before Covid-19 sent the world into turmoil. This visit was […]

Gran Turismo Movie

If you thought that Jann Mardenborough’s rise through motorsport is nothing short of a Hollywood script, then you are right. His incredible story is now the subject of a big screen movie. Jann’s story takes centre stage in the official Gran Turismo movie. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car […]

2021 Kyalami 9 Hour

Kyalami loses the 9-hour race that has been a part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge for GT3 cars since 2019. This is according to the provisional calendar as released by the series organiser. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Shrinking Calendar A provisional 2024 IGTC calendar was shown […]

Spanish Grand Prix

Formula 1 has returned to a more conventional setup for the Spanish Grand Prix. Over half the teams have brought upgrades to the track, including Red Bull. While there is the risk of rain on race day, the modified track is ideal for testing out new upgrades. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car […]

This past weekend was a bumper few days for South African motorsport fans. Johannesburg played host to the IGTC Kyalami 9 Hour. Closer to ‘home’ for Double Apex was the inaugural Cape Town E-Prix. It is the latter event we attended and, we have to admit, we walked away thoroughly impressed. Follow Double Apex on […]

Formula E In Cape Town

In just a few days the FIA Formula E World Championship will descend on Cape Town. The Mother City will play host to round five of this year’s calendar on February 25. Although Formula E has been to Africa before, namely Morocco, this is its first visit to the tip of the continent. Some of […]

2023 Formula One cars

Formula One fans will be glued to their computer screens in the coming days as the 2023 Formula One cars start to break cover. Well, as we have learned, teams no longer show the real 2023 racer until first testing. These unveils are in essence to show off the livery the 2023 Formula One cars […]

Top 5 Stories of 2022

Here’s our list of the top 5 stories of 2022 as read by you, our loyal readers. Double Apex entered its fourth year of operation in 2022. Our proudly South African automotive portal has grown from strength to strength increasing its viewership, both locally and abroad. Our little slice of the internet has been viewed […]

Rallycross Returns to SA

The FIA announced its 2023 World Rallycross calendar yesterday. The good news for local fans is that World Rallycross returns to SA in 2023. The event will return to Killarney International Raceway after a hiatus of a few years. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. “We are pleased […]

F1 Review Abu Dhabi 2022

The last race of the 2022 F1 season saw the championship head to the Gulf Region. Our resident F1 writer Nick van der Meulen outlines the race in his report titled F1 Review Abu Dhabi 2022. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has not been known for providing scintillating F1 racing over the years. The last […]