Tag: Formula 1
Volkswagen Almost Entered F1 in the 1980s With a VR8 Turbo Engine
The low-back Brabham that the Volkswagen F1 cars would have resembled.Photo: Michael King (Getty Images) Two of the biggest stories of this year’s Formula 1 season have revolved new manufacturers entering the world championship for the 2026 season. Audi announced its entry, partnering with Sauber for its factory team. Porsche came close to finalizing a
EA and Codemasters announce F1 22 release date and brand-new game additions – including F1 Life
F1 22 will be released worldwide on July 1, and include the new Miami circuit plus layout changes to the likes of Australia and Abu Dhabi, F1 Sprint events and the new era of Formula 1 cars with overhauled rules. It will also include PC VR functionality via Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Players have a
Fernando Alonso signs to Aston Martin for 2023 on multi-year contract
Aston Martin have moved swiftly to announce a replacement for Sebastian Vettel, swapping one world champion for another with Fernando Alonso agreeing to join the team in 2023 on a multi-year deal. Alonso returned to Formula 1 in 2021 with Alpine after a two-year sabbatical and has delivered a string of impressive drives alongside Esteban
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The last incidence was at the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix when the race was known as off after simply 3 laps behind a safety car due to torrential rain. A major rule shake-up in 2014 saw the 2.4-litre naturally-aspirated V8 engines changed by 1.6-litre turbocharged hybrid power models. This prompted Honda to return to the