Formula One’s Ross Brawn Considers Turning to Gamers to Test New Rules
If there’s one thing hardcore gamers are really good at doing, it’s repeatedly testing the boundaries of a game’s limits and figuring out what works and what doesn’t. Plus, the fact that a gamer playing a racing video game can put in thousands of laps in exotic cars around various global tracks at a fraction […]
F1 Strategy Group to Discuss Helping McLaren Honda Team
I’ve written plenty about McLaren Honda’s woes since 2015. What was once one of the top teams in Formula 1 has fallen all the way to the bottom, or nearly there, and with the first three races and in-season test of 2017 now behind has shown no signs of improvement. At a meeting tomorrow, the […]
Every 2017 Formula 1 Car in Pictures
The first day of pre-season testing has concluded today, which means every car that will participate in the 2017 Formula 1 championship has finally been revealed. This is of particular importance because of the new regulations for 2017, which have completely transformed the cars’ look compared to the previous three years in a bid to […]
Formula 1 Expansion Dreams Die with Manor Racing Bankruptcy
Last week, I briefly mentioned that if Pascal Wehrlein felt aggrieved for not getting Nico Rosberg’s seat at Mercedes, he should at least feel relief in knowing he has a Formula 1 seat at all for the upcoming season—the reason being that Manor Racing, his old team, may not even be around this year. It […]
F1 Suspension Controversy Puts Mercedes and Red Bull in a Tough Spot
Throughout the history of Formula One, there have been technological innovations that gave teams a major edge, sometimes advantageous enough to lead them to championship victory. In their never-ending quest to improve performance, F1 engineers are constantly coming up with new tricks and tools that exploit loopholes in the FIA’s technical regulations. Inevitably, other teams […]
Max Verstappen Wins F1’s “Best Overtake of the Year” Award
Over a year ago, I wrote about how bringing 17-year old Max Verstappen into Formula 1 had turned out to be a great idea, and how he had quickly dispelled doubts about the potential risks of bringing such a young driver into the pinnacle of single-seater motorsports. Since then, he has done nothing but reaffirm […]
Formula 1 2017 Expectations
The 2017 Formula 1 race season has been announced, and while it is no surprise that Germany has been left off the calendar, it was certainly a major disappointment for race fans. A June 30th race at Hockenheim had been on the preliminary schedule, but a satisfactory deal could not be struck, as the racetrack […]
Valtteri Bottas Poised to Fill Vacant Mercedes F1 Seat
Less than a month ago, Nico Rosberg won the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship. Only a few days later, he announced his retirement, effective immediately. In doing so, he left behind something akin to a power vacuum. According to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, nearly ever driver on the current Formula 1 grid gave the […]
What Is the Economic Impact of Motorsports? A New Study Seeks to Find Out
Motorsports provide a real, tangible economic incentive to auto manufacturers. For many, they serve as both an R&D program and advertising platform, where they can simultaneously develop and test new technologies and flaunt their performance relative to other manufacturers when they do well. In addition, they also provide jobs for the drivers and everyone involved […]
Honda and McLaren’s Relationship (and Results) are Improving
Before the start of the 2015 Formula 1 season, there was a lot of hype behind the reunion of McLaren and Honda. The two organizations had had a legendary partnership in the late 80s that culminated in 1988 when together, the team won all but one of the races of the year (and would have […]
Hurry’Cup! Review: A Fast-Paced, Family Racing Game
If there’s one thing motorsport racing isn’t, it’s definitely not slow. The best races are when drivers put the pedal to the metal. So why are many car racing board games so slowly-paced and take forever to play? Most fans of racing enjoy it for that–the race. So a heavily-involved, strategic tabletop ordeal doesn’t really simulate the thrill […]
Photos: Aston Martin AM-RB 001 is More Spaceship than Hypercar
It may have four wheels, but Aston Martin’s new AM-RB 001 hypercar looks more like a spaceship than a car. And no, it’s not a concept—this is actually what the production model will look like, give or take a few minor changes. We’ll give you a moment to pick your jaw up from the floor. […]
Ferrari SF15-T Formula One Car Soon Available in Your Home
If you were to take a glance at some of the content I’ve written for this site, you would quickly learn that two things I love are Formula One and simulation racing. You might imagine, then, that I would be ecstatic at the announcement that the Ferrari SF15-T—the car used by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi […]
Chevy Offers 2 of the Most Powerful Cars for Less than $40,000
There are many points to consider when shopping for a new vehicle, but if you’re the type of person who’s simply looking for the most powerful car possible without having to break the bank, then you’ll be happy to find out that Chevrolet offers two vehicles that cost less than $40,000 and have more than […]
Chevrolet Pays Tribute To Prince
2016 has been a pretty rough year in terms of losing great entertainers. We lost David Bowie only two weeks into the year, followed swiftly by the likes of Alan Rickman, Glenn Frey, Merle Haggard, and more. Yesterday, the legendary American performer Prince passed away at the age of 57, leaving a music world that […]
Audi and Captain America Partner for New Movie
Through the years, the members of the Avengers have driven a wide array of vehicles. At one point, Tony Stark’s ride of choice was an Acura, and the Washington, DC portrayed in Captain America: The Winter Soldier seemed to be populated only with vehicles from General Motors. In May’s much-anticipated Captain America: Civil War, it […]
Famous 500 Card Game Review: “The World’s Smallest Car Racing Game”
To simulate the excitement of an auto race on a miniature scale, you might assume that you need a lot of components–a big racing board, model cars, die, dozens of cards, and a big rule book. But, the pocket-sized Famous 500 card game proves that successful tabletop racing is more about the technique than the components. […]
INDYCAR Unplugged – Motor Racing Board Game Review
For as many NASCAR board games that have been released over the years, it’s surprising that IndyCar racing hasn’t received the same attention–especially since the motorsport has been around for a hundred years. One of the few tabletop racing games that embraces American Championship car racing is the colorful, family-oriented INDYCAR Unplugged from Good Ole Games. The […]