“You’ve come a long way baby to get where you’ve got to today” Philip Morris used this famous line in the 1960s to market their product, but it applies equally to Hyundai and particularly the Hyundai i30 N that I’m reviewing. And I’ve got a very particular opinion on this car as a former Volkswagen […]
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The 2021 Russian Grand Prix. It was Norris’ for the taking. His crew was begging him to come in and change to intermediaries and he said emphatically NO. Wiser heads in the Mercedes AMG Petronis team prevailed – Lewis Hamilton ignored them once, but when Bono said Lewis “Box Box”, he did what was suggested.
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What a race – from the first corner at the Monza circuit, Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo took the lead and apart from his pit stop was never headed. Congratulation Dan. The 2021 Italian Grand Prix is a major Formula 1 win on your resume. Of course, there were two other highlights – the crash between Lewis
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Start to finish, massive Dutch crowds in a sea of orange – Max Verstappen rewarded his home country supporters with a magnificent race from pole position. Frankly, the Silver Arrows team didn’t stand a chance with pure race speed and despite efforts to undercut Verstappen and Red Bull twice, it was for naught. Besides second
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It was the wettest of races for the 2021 Belgium Grand Prix at the Spa Circuit this weekend. After 2 laps behind the pace car, Max Verstappen was awarded the race, George Russell for Williams in 2nd and Lewis Hamilton on the third step. Fortunately for the Mercedes AMG team, only half points were allocated
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Before I read this story from autoweek.com my guess was the podium most expensive cars sold at auction would be a Ferrari. And I was right, but not only did Ferrari hold the coveted number 1 spot, but also took out 10 other places in the top 20, including the other two podium steps. Why?
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Formula 1 welcomed a first-time winner to the top step of the podium when Esteban Ocon, driving for Alpine, overcame the first turn drama to win the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, his first. Madness ensued with 13 of the 14 remaining cars pitting on the 2nd formation lap leaving Lewis Hamilton to start the race
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This is a small update to my recent post on the Kia Niro Hybrid. One of the important reasons that I test drive and review various brands, is to provide an honest opinion on the worthiness of the vehicle. Recently, courtesy of Kia Motors Australia, I reviewed a brand new Kia Niro Hybrid. (Scroll down
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As dominant as Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team has been over recent years, it’s looking like its Red Bull’s turn to take the front. Max Verstappen was a class above the rest of the field, even having sufficient room to pit late in the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix for a new set
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As visually confusing as the Circuit Paul Rickard was for the French Grand Prix was, the Red Bull Ring, in Speilburg Austria is lush and visually magnificent for the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix A purpose built race track, home to the Red Bull Racing Team, the circuit may be short, but track times for Formula
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