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Tech rewind: When Formula 1’s launch season turned ugly

But with the countdown now well underway to the unveiling of the 2024 cars, it is a good moment to reflect on that moment 10 years ago when F1’s regulations opened the door for perhaps the ugliest cars we had ever seen.

Motorsport

If You Hate Convertibles, You're Wrong

The ultimate expression of the sports car has no roof, and there's no hiding from that.

Motor1

Who are the oldest F1 drivers, world champions and winners?

Formula 1 has just a handful of drivers still living who competed in the early days of the sport.

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Own The First-Gen Lotus Elise That Skirted Regulations To Become US-Legal

The original Lotus Elise made it to America through an importer who used Integra Type R power. Now you can own one.

Motor1

24 transportation design innovations for 2024

From electric cars to new airports and sports boats, here’s a non-exhaustive list of 24 of the most interesting transportation design innovations to expect in the coming year

Wallpaper

Who are the oldest Formula 1 drivers, world champions and race winners?

Formula 1 has just a handful of drivers left from the early days of the sport, with just two world champions over the age of 80 still alive. The first-ever world championship was recorded in 1950, with Hermano da Silva Ramos, the oldest driver still alive, racing in 1953.

Autosport

In Tragic Twist Of Fate, It's Toyota Parts Giving This Lotus Electrical Problems

This Evora shifts into neutral at random while driving. And for once, it's not a British part causing the issue.

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What’s in store for EVs in 2024? Massively better charging and exciting new cars - and we can't wait

2024 is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be a very interesting year for EVs.

TechRadar

The Vauxhall Lotus double act that spawned a 30-year friendship

De Ferran and David Coulthard went on to enjoy long and successful careers in motorsport after their year together at Paul Stewart Racing in 1990. The Brazilian IndyCar legend reflected on their season together and explained why Formula 1 veteran Coulthard was his favourite team-mate.

Motorsport

Gil de Ferran obituary: Indy 500 winner and two-time IndyCar champion dies aged 56

De Ferran, who has died aged 56, beat his great friend, and fellow Brazilian Team Penske team-mate, Helio Castroneves by 0.299s after a fierce battle for honours in America’s biggest open-wheel race.

Autosport

The Human Struggle Behind The World's Best Sports Car

The two-hour film dives deep into the creation of the very first Lotus Elise, with everything from purchasing to engineering covered.

Motor1

FIA’s F1 structure set for reshuffle with sporting director Nielsen set to depart

The highly respected Nielsen was originally appointed at the start of this year, having had a lengthy career in grand prix racing at a number of teams including Lotus, Tyrrell, Benetton, Williams and AlphaTauri prior to working at Formula 1 management.

Autosport

F1 drivers who have won BBC Sports Personality of the Year

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2023 was awarded to Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps. The Lioness footballer beat cricketer Stuart Broad, golfer Roary McIlroy, jockey Frankie Dettori, wheelchair tennis player Alfie Hewett and athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson to win the title.

Autosport

Year in review: the top 10 cars of 2023, as selected by Wallpaper’s Jonathan Bell

What were the best four-wheeled offerings of 2023? Transport editor Jonathan Bell takes us through the year’s most intriguing automobiles

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These are the EVs we're most excited about for 2024

The next 12 months will see new electric cars by everyone from Mini to Maserati – and we can't wait to drive them

Motor1

Radford Motors Will Sell You The Car It Raced Up Pikes Peak For $1 Million

The 710-hp track car can hit 60 mph in 2.2 seconds and weighs just 1,898 pounds.

InsideEVs

China's Zeekr Brand Has Big Plans. Maybe For America, Too

Here's why you should be paying attention to Geely's other EV brand—yes, the one that isn't Volvo, Polestar or Lotus.

Lotus takes on Tesla with ultra-fast EV charger of its own

The Chinese-owned car company reveals a 450 kW charger, but you can’t use it just yet

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Lotus aims to beat Tesla at its Supercharger game with water-cooled EV chargers

Lotus reveals its Liquid-Cooled Charging Unit and Power Cabinets that are capable of delivering 450kW of charging power.

InsideEVs

Lotus' 450 kW DC Charger Can Add 89 Miles Of Range In Five Minutes

The powerful liquid-cooled DC fast charger is already available in China and will arrive in Europe and the Middle East in Q2 2024.

Motor1

This Lotus EV Charger Adds 89 Miles Of Range In Five Minutes

The 450 kW DC charger replenishes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes.

Autosport

Hamilton's 2013 Mercedes F1 car sells for whopping £15.1million

Mercedes W04 chassis #4 was campaigned by Hamilton - who joined the Three-Pointed Star for the 2013 season as team-mate to Nico Rosberg to end his six-year spell at McLaren - in 14 of the 19 rounds.

Motorsport

Hamilton's 2013 Mercedes F1 car sells for whopping $18.8m in auction

Mercedes W04 chassis #4 was campaigned by Hamilton - who joined the Three-Pointed Star for the 2013 season as team-mate to Nico Rosberg to end his six-year spell at McLaren - in 14 of the 19 rounds.

Motor1

Is It Time To Buy A Chevy Corvette C4 ZR-1 Or LT4? This Video Offers An Answer

These are two of the more desirable variants of the C4 Corvette. But, is one of them better?

Autosport

How the Lotus legend is kept alive in historics

Classic Team Lotus holds a unique place in the world of historic motor racing. Established in 1992, it overlapped the active years of the original Team Lotus and, with Clive Chapman – son of marque founders Colin and Hazel – at the helm, it provides a direct link between today…

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