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The Allure of the Dakar

By Banzai Matai Opinion

It was a comment from a former racing driver, an ex-SA champ, on social media: Dakar is so exciting. Love it. That got me thinking, what is the allure of the Dakar? Dakar, of course, refers to the famous off-road race, the Dakar Rally and not the capital city of Senegal from which it takes […]

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Artificial Intelligence in F1: The Hidden Driver

By Graham Duxbury @TheRealDux F1, Opinion

Racing legend and F1 commentator Graham Duxbury takes a closer look at Artificial Intelligence in F1: the hidden driver.  Behind the advanced aerodynamic shapes and mouldings that characterise Formula One cars in the current ground-effect, hybrid-powertrain era lies a less visible but unquestionably formidable and transformative force: Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has an increasingly powerful […]

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Changing Times in F1: How do Today’s Championship Battles Differ From Those of Seasons Past?

By Graham Duxbury @TheRealDux F1, Opinion

Racing legend and F1 commentator Graham Duxbury takes a closer look at the changing times in F1.  Formula One has always been defined by its rivalries, and the 2025 season is no exception. With the championship now reaching a critical phase, it’s abundantly clear that we’re witnessing another fascinating battle – one that blends cutting-edge […]

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F1’s Most Competitive Season, Ever

By Graham Duxbury @TheRealDux F1

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. […]

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Liberty Media Set To Acquire MotoGP

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

Motorsport fans may be familiar with the name Liberty Media. The American firm is the current owner of Formula One. The same company is now set to acquire MotoGP. The deal will see Liberty Media acquire Dorna Sports, the current commercial rights holder to the MotoGP World Championship. Liberty Media will acquire 86 percent of […]

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Marc Marquez To Leave Honda

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

Marc Marquez is set to leave Honda at the end of the 2023 season. The Japanese motorcycle maker is releasing the multiple MotoGP world champion a year earlier than the planned four-year contract. Both parties agreed it was in their best interests to each pursue other avenues in the future to best achieve their respective […]

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Ultimate Drag Race [video]

By Staff Writer Videos

The ultimate drag race pits a KTM MotoGP Bike, a WRC car, a World Rallycross car and a crazy Ford SuperVan against a Formula One car over the standing quarter mile. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South Africa on orders over R349. […]

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Top 5 Stories of 2022

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News

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 […]

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