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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A few months ago we brought you the article, below, about the apex M2 derivative, called the CS. We also confirmed that BMW SA will be receiving an allocation of these coupes for local fans. The local subsidiary has just added SA pricing to its website. Check the bottom of this post for BMW M2 […]
Fans of Group N and Touring Car racing were recently treated to a night of nostalgia. Two BMW racing legends, Farouk Dangor and Deon Joubert, were reunited in Cape Town on 22 October. These former on-track rivals met for a special night organised by Double Apex and hosted by our managing editor, Sudhir Matai. The […]
The 325iS and 333i badges should not need any explanation to local petrolheads. These two E30 BMWs are the stuff of legend. Now, BMW SA is paying tribute to these classics with modern-day interpretations known as the 325iS and 333i Homage editions. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The BMW 325iS and […]
The Formula One grid grows from 2026 with the entry of US automaker Cadillac. F1 and motorsport expert Graham Duxbury takes a look at the history of American F1 teams in the sport. In the fast-moving world of Formula One, 2026 will see a new addition to the grid. Cadillac, under the aegis of General […]
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 […]
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. […]
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), […]
There are plenty of cars manufacturers that are named after people. Many of the bigger brands take the name of their founders such as Ford, Toyota, Citroen, etc. This holds especially true for sportscar makers such as Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Porsche, et al. However, it is pretty rare to have a car named after […]
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 […]
The 2025 motorsport season will kick off in just a few weeks with traditional season opener, the Dakar Rally. We take a closer look at what fans can expect from the most popular ‘car’ category in our 2025 Dakar Rally Preview. Formula One, WRC, WEC, Nascar, Indy and so many other racing series have all […]
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 One has been on a massive expansion these last few years. As a result, local fans thought that the series would be coming back to South Africa in the near future. However, it seems F1 may be heading to Africa, just not near the Southern tip. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where […]
The 2024 BMW M Fest is a go. The event returns to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 25 – 27 October 2024. The biggest M Fest in the world is a high-performance showcase that offers fans of the brand the opportunity to get up close with all their favourite M cars. Follow Double Apex […]
There are more sports-, super- and hypercars in the world than ever before. This comes from the fact that there are more millionaires and billionaires than ever before. However, there are also millions more ‘regular’ cars on the roads. The road network has not increased at the same rate as our car park, which is […]
Audi has already confirmed that upcoming performance models will be electrified. ICE versions are slowly being phased out, with each spawning a final edition before bowing out. We expect that the Audi RS6 Avant GT will be the last performance uber-wagon from the Four Rings. Just 660 units will be made and one is heading […]
The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the annual challenge of finding the perfect gift for loved ones. But for the petrolhead in your life, the quest can be particularly daunting. Fear not. This year, ditch the mundane and embrace the spirit of the season with gifts that truly appeal to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Audi South Africa has just introduced the RS6 Avant and RS7 Performance derivatives into the local market. These are more extreme versions of the top two models in Audi’s RS passenger car line-up. These are now the only versions of the RS6 and RS7 available locally. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we […]
Australian Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen made history in Nascar this past weekend. The New Zealander clinched a stunning victory in his first-ever Nascar start. He led the final five laps to the finish line on the streets of Chicago. The thrilling victory marks the first time in Nascar’s modern era that a driver has […]
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 […]
Formula 1 is one of the most elite and expensive sports in the world. It’s no secret that teams spend hundreds of millions of dollars to develop the most advanced racecars possible. Every year, Formula 1 puts on massive events in the Middle East, Americas, Asia (not Africa), and across Europe, the most famous being […]
