Allan McNish Steering Audi to F1 Glory
Allan McNish has spent enough time around the four rings to know where the sharp edges are
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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 […]
BMW Racing Legends Reunite At Special Motorsport Retrospective
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 […]
Audi Sport Racing Legends: Historic Prototypes Now Available for Collectors
For the first time in its storied motorsport history, Audi Sport is offering enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of racing royalty. The newly launched Audi Sport Racing Legends program is making select LMP (Le Mans Prototype) and DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) prototypes from its factory racing archives available for purchase. These meticulously restored […]
An Unlikely Racing Hero – a Ford Figo 1,4
Racecars come in all forms. From high-tech, hybrid single-seaters and endurance prototypes to production-based GT and Touring Cars, we love them all. However, there is an old saying that we enjoy repeating: Any car can be a racecar if you have the b***s to race it. And that’s exactly where this unlikely racing hero comes […]
Best Modern Racing Games
Racing games have become a staple in the video game world. Whether you play solo or with a crew, nothing beats the rush of a virtual race (without the real-life danger, of course). They’re awesome for parties, provide a challenge for serious gamers, and might even help with your real-world driving skills (bonus). Now, let’s […]
Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge Now in SA
In the first half of 2021 Volvo SA announced that it would be bringing EVs to SA. The very first model scheduled to arrive would be the XC40 P8 Recharge. Earlier this week the very first example of automaker’s battery powered SUV touched down in SA. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we […]
2021 Kyalami 9 Hour Back On [w/video]
It was just recently announced that the 2021 Kyalami 9 Hour will be taking place. The event has been scheduled for the first weekend of December, with the feature race taking place on Saturday December 4. This will be the third and final race of the heavily truncated 2021 Intercontinental GT Challenge. Previous rounds were […]
Pure ETCR Electric Touring Car Opening Weekend [w/video]
Electric racing is here to stay, regardless of how strongly the purists feel. This weekend another series debuts that relies purely on battery power for motivation. The Pure ETCR hosts its very first race meeting at Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi near Rome. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. […]
Mamma Mia! Alfa Romeo 155 V6 Ti Touring Car On Auction
If you are old enough you’ll recall the heydays of DTM whereby Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Opel and co brutally fought for manufacturer honours. But the German party was spoiled by an Italian interloper in the shape of the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 Ti. And now, one lucky bugger will get to relive their childhood fantasy as […]
Youngtimer Historic Touring Cars For SA
Regardless of who you chat with in the motorsport arena they always speak of the “good ol’ days”. For each generation that seems to be many years ago, usually when the fan in question was enjoying a care-free life and the cars/brands racing are his/her favourite. However, there were some really high points in SA […]
VW Golf Spitze: the Forgotten GTI
Ever heard of the secret VW Golf Spitze? No? Well, Double Apex brings you an exclusive interview with someone who was intimately involved with the stillborn, SA-specific homologation-special Golf Mk2 that was bred for the track. Special thanks to Sagren Nair for his input, without whom this piece would not have been possible, and to Tony […]
Hyundai Veloster N ETCR [w/video]
The ETCR racing series for all-electric touring cars kicks off next here. It is already attracting attention from various manufacturers including Seat, and now Hyundai. The Hyundai Veloster N ETCR was unveiled at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show (see our show highlights at this link) and made its on-track debut this week. Learn the latest […]
Opinion: State of South African Motorsport
Felix Sourgrapes is back and he takes a close look at the state of South African motorsport. You can read his earlier rant on the new Toyota Supra here. The recent F1 showcase event in Cape Town, in which David Coulthard, driving an old museum piece, dazzled a huge crowd with some donuts, burnouts and […]
South Africa’s First DTM Driver
South Africans have risen to the top ranks of world motorsport. We have a Formula One champion in Jody Scheckter, two-wheel champs in Ekerold and Binder, and we even have a Dakar Rally winner in Giniel de Villiers. Now we have South Africa’s First DTM Driver. Joburger Sheldon van der Linde will make his DTM […]