Trofeo Bandini Anoints Kimi Antonelli as F1’s Next Big Thing
Receiving the esteemed Trofeo Bandini at 17, Kimi Antonelli’s F1 trajectory is accelerating, marking him as a significant Mercedes prospect with high.
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Minister Gains Presidential Interest in SA F1 Bid
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 […]
The Meteoric Rise of Kimi Antonelli to Formula One Stardom
F1 analyst and racing legend Graham Duxbury outlines the rise of Kimi Antonelli to F1 stardom. Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s journey to Formula One has been meteoric. The young Italian, born on 25 August 2006, has been a standout talent in junior categories, displaying exceptional skill in karting before swiftly climbing the single-seater ladder. In only […]
No F1 in SA Anytime Soon, According to Minister
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 […]
Happy Birthday Mercedes-Benz and the Modern Motor Car
On this very day, 29 January, 140 years ago the story of the modern motor car began. Karl Benz filed a patent for his Motorwagen in 1886, forever changing the world. Benz’s patent, followed by Gottlieb Daimler’s motorised carriage, or Motorkutsche, set the wheels in motion for one of the most significant inventions of humankind, […]
2026 F1 Engine Regulations: From V10 glory to F1’s Much-debated Future
F1 analyst and racing legend Graham Duxbury takes a closer look at the 2026 F1 engine regulations as well as some history of the sport over the decades. Formula One has always been a sport of reinvention. From the screaming naturally-aspirated engines of the past to the turbo-hybrid power units of today, the technological landscape […]
2026 Fun Cup Season Starts At Kyalami, First Visit to Africa
Fun Cup is a well known motorsport series in Europe that has been going for almost 30 years. Big news for the series is that it will start its 2026 season with its first ever visit to the African continent. The 2026 Fun Cup schedule opens with a race at the world famous Kyalami Grand […]
Max Verstappen and the Legacy of F1’s True All-rounders
Racing legend and F1 commentator Graham Duxbury takes a closer look at the legacy of F1’s true all-rounders. Max Verstappen’s recent triumph at the Nürburgring in a GT3 car has reignited the debate about the value of versatility in motorsport. Many hailed the victory as further proof that Verstappen is not only Formula One’s dominant […]
2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]
This 2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The seventh round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, the 6 Hours of Fuji, was marked as the 100th event of the world endurance championship. To clarify, it is the […]
Monterey Car Week: The Automotive Calendar’s Crown Jewel
Racing has the Monaco F1 Grand Prix as its crown jewel and that similar mantle is held by Monterey Car Week, which has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of the preeminent automotive gatherings in the world. We take a closer look at this prestigious week-long showcase. If you are just learning about it, […]
McLaren To Auction Three Racecars Before They Even Race
McLaren to auction three racecars before any of them has even turned a wheel in anger. This is completely unprecedented in the world of racing, where cars are usually sold long after they are retired. The first to go under the hammer will be Lando Norris’s or Oscar Piastri’s 2026 F1 car. The second is […]
F1 at the tip of Africa: SA’s Amazing Grand Prix Era
There has been plenty of chat about Formula One returning to SA of late. Few may know what we used have our very on F1 series that was hosted entirely on local soil. Regular F1 contributor Graham Duxbury takes a closer look at SA’s amazing Grand Prix era. While the Formula One World Championship grew […]
F1’s Most Competitive Season, Ever
Many fans believe Formula One’s ‘excitement barometer’ is based on the number of different winners and the closeness of the championship chase during the year. Regular F1 contributor Graham Duxbury outlines F1’s most competitive season. Based on this metric, the 1982 season must go down as one of the most exciting and the most competitive. […]
The 2025 Monaco GP Two-Step, Err, Two-stop
This weekend is the 2025 Monaco GP. It is considered, by many, to be the crown jewel of the F1 calendar, along with Indy and Le Mans – the Triple Crown of motorsport. The Monaco Grand Prix is a unique social event, a mix of sport, elegance and glamour, generating a unique atmosphere. However, there […]
The Roles of Nationalism and Identity in F1
How do the roles of Nationalism and Identity in F1 play out? Racing legend and F1 commentator Graham Duxbury takes a closer look. National pride has long played a role in Formula One, with teams being seen as national icons for their countries of origin. Back in the 1950s and ’60s F1 teams like Ferrari, […]
F1’s Calendar: Battleground Between Tradition and Progress
Our new Formula One contributor, Graham Duxbury, take’s a closer look at F1’s calendar and the current battleground between tradition and progress. Formula One’s calendar has always evolved, adapting to economic, political and safety considerations. However, the last two decades have seen an accelerating shift away from traditional circuits in favour of new, commercially-driven venues. […]
The Unrepeatable Feat of F1 Winner Giancarlo Baghetti
In just a few days Lewis Hamilton will make his race debut for Scuderia Ferrari. This will be the third team Hamilton races for at this level of the sport. He’ll no doubt be thinking about his impressive debut season 2007 when he claimed a podium on debut, and 11 more during the year. However, […]
2025 F1 Season Preview: Prepare for Battle
This month we welcome a new new name to the Double Apex writing team in the shape of Graham Duxbury. His first submission is a preview of the 2025 F1 season. Graham Duxbury is a former professional racing driver, celebrated SA champion, and acclaimed motorsport administrator and commentator. A South African Hall of Fame inductee, […]
Mercedes-Benz W196R Stromlinienwagen Becomes The Most Expensive F1 Car Ever
This Mercedes-Benz W196R Stromlinienwagen has just become the most expensive F1 car to ever be sold. Leading auction house RM Sotheby’s auctioned the car for €46,5m. When all fees were added, Sotheby’s confirmed the final sale price was a whopping €51 155 000. You can do the mathe, but that’s just shy of a billion […]
Formula 1 in South Africa: Ticket Prices, Bid Committee, and Latest Updates
South African F1 fans hearts’ are revving up as the country aims to potentially host Formula 1 in South Africa by 2027, as announced by minister of sports, arts and culture, Gayton McKenzie, during a press conference earlier this week. On December 18th, the minister unveiled the formation of a dedicated bid steering committee (BSC), […]
No F1 in Africa Before 2028 – F1 Boss
From almost the day he took office, the minister of sports, arts and culture, Gayton McKenzie, has been talking about bringing Formula One to SA. He stated that his term as minister would be a failure if he did not bring F1 (to SA). His words are positive, but how is this project proceeding? We […]
Production Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Debuts [w/video]
The Mercedes-AMG Purespeed Concept was shown at the 2024 Monaco F1 Grand Prix. That car was a precursor to a production version that was just unveiled by Mercedes. The car that will go on sale is near identical to concept. The purely roofless machine will be made in production run of just 250 units. Follow […]
The End of an Era in F1 as Lewis Hamilton Leaves Mercedes-AMG
This weekend marks the end of an era in F1 as Lewis Hamilton leaves his long-time home at Mercedes-AMG. The Brit has served as the team’s lead driver for 12 years and this will be his last F1 race with the team. Many people questioned his move from McLaren to the German outfit, one that […]
2024 Porsche Supercup Season By The Numbers
Porsche Supercup is one of the most successful monotype race series anywhere in the world. The 2025 Porsche Supercup season was the 32nd of this tin-top formula. This season consisted of eight rounds, each of which was a curtain-raiser for Formula One. 2024 marked the first year of Porsche Supercup running exclusively on predominantly fully […]
F1 In SA – The Hard Truths
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. […]