Top Gear’s most sought-after record has been broken in the midst of what is a pretty average few weeks for Lewis Hamilton. Check out the new lap record here.
Say what? Looks like some cracking news for F1 fans down south as plans are in place to bring a race back to South Africa. But wait, it gets even better.
Prince Harry will always cause headlines when seen with a new lady-friend on his arm, and this one is so beautiful that it’s a wonder all girls the world over aren’t sobbing into their ice-cream tubs.
If you’re not making your way to Abu Dhabi for the Formula One final, shame on you. It’s set to be life changing for the Mercedes-AMG teammates, who might have to unfriend one another.
So, Formula One teams are having to find funding from the poor now… And they’re doing this by crowd funding. I suppose every cent does help.
Michael Schumacher has had a very tough 2014, but as he slowly wakes up, so more information about his ski accident comes to light.
Jules Bianchi, the beautiful man that races for Marussia F1, managed a car crash of epic proportions. Sit back and don’t relax whilst you watch…
I’m sure putting a diamond on the front of a car that had a very good chance of crashing seemed a good idea at the time. In hindsight, probably not so much. Surely Danny Ocean could have just stolen another one?
Lewis Hamilton comes out and claims that Nico Rosberg crashed into him intentionally during the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend.
Motor Racing is not exactly one of the safest sports around. High speeds, highly competitive drivers, high pressure situations… they all make for an explosive environment and an extremely dangerous one.
There’s a storm coming to SA, as Red Bull is bringing the noise and action to Pretoria with the final stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour,
While the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal may generate some tourism revenue, it also helps bump another problematic industry in the city…
Susie Wolff will drive in two practice sessions for Williams this year. She will be the first woman in more than 20 years to take part in a Formula One event. She will drive in the practice sessions before the British and German Grands Prix.
French newspaper L’Equipe has reported that Michael Schumacher is waking gradually from his artificially induced coma and is responding positively to treatment. The seven-time F1 champion has been in a artificial coma since 29 December, and has started the phase of gradual awakening this week. However, after five weeks in a medically induced coma, there are […]
The new engines that are coming in to Formula 1 this year are ridiculous. So ridiculous, in fact, that Formula 1 has decided not to call it an ‘engine’ but rather, a ‘power unit’.
Daytona drivers Matteo Malucelli and Memo Gidley are both badly injured from a collision during the Rolex 24 race over the weekend, but seem to be in stable conditions according to the Ferarri and Gainsco teams respectively. Malucelli suffered a “severe cerebral concussion” and remains under observation, whilst Gidley underwent surgery on his left arm and leg. […]
Bernie Ecclestone, the age-old, talismanic director of Formula One’s holding company is to step down from his role until the court proceedings against him have ended.
Every year at around this time, all the major action-sports brands head over to Utah for the Red Bull Rampage, an event that has been going on for years, hosting the worlds greatest x-athletes. Oakley sets up a ridiculously massive ramp called the “Oakley Sender”, and the worlds best bikers do some insane stunts on camera.
A race in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Saturday took an interesting turn. A bump in the behind led to the driver retaliating, but unfortunately he was taken on a rather dangerous joy ride.
This isn’t something you see everyday. Dirt bikers from the 2013 Red Bull Hare Scramble event have ended up providing a bit more entertainment than they intended. The track proved a little difficult when the dirt bikes crashed into a pit one after each other, resulting in a massive pile up. Watch how no matter how […]
On Friday Seth had a chat with double F1-World-Champion, Mika Hakkinen, during The Premier Show on 2ov Radio. If you missed it – don’t panic – you can listen to it right here and find out how Mika Hakkinen nearly joined the circus!
Tune in to The Premier Show tomorrow morning on 2oceansvibe Radio (2ov.fm) with Seth and Bruce, and find out why it’s SA’s #1 online radio show. We’ll be drinking Jack Daniels and interviewing F1 legend, Mika Hakkinen!
Wheels24 has reported that Formula 1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone has reiterated his desire for an African Grand Prix, and he wants it in Cape Town. I want to be in Cape Town. I’ve been offered Durban but I think we would be better off in Cape Town. Shem, Durbs. We still love you. But Durban […]
Remember last year’s Top Gear Festival in Durban’s sexual Moses Mabhida Stadium? We do. There was a world record-breaking loop-the-loop, if memory serves. It would be difficult for the 2013 edition to top that. But just when you thought it couldn’t possibly get any better, they drop Mika Hakkinen on us. Remember Mika Hakkinen? The […]
Cape’s most prestigious horse racing event, L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate is one of the most stylish events on the South African calendar, and, while quadrupedal contenders will compete for the R1 million prize, race-goers will be looking to land the honours of Best Dressed and the Best Hat. Since the inaugural race in 1861, the event has followed […]
Michael Schumacher announced earlier today that he will be retiring from Formula One at the end of the current season. This will be the second time he is retiring from professional racing.
The Silverstone circuit in England held an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “The Largest Parade of Ferrari Cars” this weekend. And break the record they did! A total of 964 Prancing Horses attended the parade on Saturday, shattering the previous record of 490 cars dating back to 2008 at Japan’s Fuji Speedway Circuit. The parade was led by Felipe Massa and Marc Gene, and included members from the UK Ferrari Owners Club and the Ferrari North Europe Club.
Ken Block is back with another crazy-ass stunt drive around San Francisco with Gymkhana 5, and it has gone viral, hard. The video has gained 7.8 million views since it went up on Monday, getting half of that in the first 24 hours.
Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One’s billionaire chief executive, has offered to pay more than £35 million to stage a grand prix in London. Plans are due to be announced later today for a five-kilometre route around some of London’s most famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square.
In terms of advertising, I would rather watch a race car driver catching little balls in a car going 180 miles an hour, than a dog talking from a bakkie. It’s a little silly, but definitely worth a watch, even if it is just to hear how genuinely excited Coulthard gets when he catches the ball.