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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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 Drivers’ Personal Car Collections
A few weeks ago we ran an article that outlined the incredible car collection of Lando Norris (link here). It seems the young Brit isn’t the only one who enjoys a good/classic road car. These speed kings just casually collect amazing cars that change what a “dream garage” even means. Forget boring daily cars – […]
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. […]
Lando Norris’ Exotic Car Collection
In our experience, many racing drivers aren’t really petrolheads. At the top end of the sport it’s about competition rather than loving cars. However, Lando Norris’ exotic car collection proves that the rising star is a car lover, the same as anyone else who follows this website. As you will read below, Lando Norris has […]
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 […]
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. […]
F1 Heading to Africa, But Not South Africa
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 […]
Bertone GB110 Is The Company’s First Supercar
Design houses build their reputations on penning beautiful creations for others. Pininfarina bucked that trend when it produced its very own car, called the Battista. Now Bertone has jumped on the bandwagon to create its own car. The Bertone GB110 was created to celebrate 110 years of the styling house. It was unveiled in Monaco […]
Formula E Season 11 Calendar Announced – Still No Cape Town
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 […]
Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Concept Debuts in Monaco
The Monaco F1 GP will take place this weekend and one automaker has taken advantage of this glitzy setting. Say hello to the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Concept, which broke cover in the harbour of this famous principality. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. “The Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed offers a glimpse of what is […]
Senna Sempre Liveried F1 and Senna Road Car
May is usually an emotional time for F1 fans of old. This May is even more so as it is the 30th anniversary of the passing of Ayrton Senna. To commemorate this event McLaren has produced Senna Sempre liveried versions of its Senna road car and the Formula One team will run in similar colours […]
Formula E Gen3 Evo Unveiled
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 […]
Jody Scheckter’s Title-winning Ferrari 312T4 F1 Car for Sale
Just nine drivers have won the Formula One driver’s world championship while driving for Ferrari. Among this hallowed group is South African Jody Scheckter. He claimed the 1979 title behind the wheel of a Ferrari 312T4. That title-winning car will soon be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we […]
Top 5 Stories of 2023
Here’s our list of the top 5 stories of 2023 as read by you, our loyal readers. Double Apex entered its fifth year of operation in 2023. Our proudly South African automotive portal has grown from strength to strength increasing its viewership, both locally and abroad. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in […]
Six McLarens Called 3-7-59 Celebrate Triple Crown
The triple crown of motorsport is one of the most difficult achievements in all of world sports to achieve. It refers to winning the Monaco F1 GP, the 24 Hour of Le Mans and the Indy 500. Many drivers have won each of the individual races, but Graham Hill is the only driver to have […]
Cape Town E-Prix Off 2024 Formula E Calendar
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 [Gallery]
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 […]
F1 Review: Belgium 2023
We take a quick look back at the last race before the F1 summer break in this post title, F1 Review Belgium 2023. The Belgian Grand Prix may have appeared to introduce a few twists and turns, but the podium was stacked with familiar faces. Max Verstappen worked his way from sixth place to win […]
F1 Review: Britain 2023
We take a quick look back at the British race in our post, F1 Review Britain 2023. The British Grand Prix brought on many twists and turns, with a late safety car shuffling the order even more before the chequered flag. McLaren had an amazing qualifying session yesterday and brought that momentum with them for […]