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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

Several Porsche Carrera GT sports cars, part of a 2026 Porsche Plática event, are parked in a circular pattern on a stone courtyard, surrounded by trees and people in the background.

By Khris Bharath – August 02, 2025

After 18 Carrera GT Showcase 'Porsche Plática' Ups The St...

Porsche Plática, a Porsche-exclusive community gathering organized by Harper Porsche in Knoxville, Tennessee, has locked in the date for its event next year. While this year’s event drew 18 Porsche Carrera GTs, come Sunday, May 3, 2026, and the spotlight will be on the Porsche 911 R. Fresh off the heels of a wildly successful 2025 inaugural edition back in May, which drew over 3,500 enthusiasts and featured around 60 rare Porsche models, the focus will now be on both the original 1967 911 R and its 2016 spiritual successor. “Platica is a great example of the thriving passion for Porsche that is alive and well in the automotive community” - John Cappella, Executive Vice-President and COO of Porsche Cars North America The 911 R holds a special place in the Porsche world. Originally built as a lightweight motorsport homologation special, only 20 units of the 1967 model were built. Nearly five decades later, the badge was once again revived in 2016 with the same basic focus and ethos, and only 991 examples were made, making it rarer than the Carrera GT’s 1,270 production run. Powered by the 4.0-liter flat-six from the 991.1 GT3 RS and fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox, the modern 911 R ditched the rear wing in favor of a more subtle design with the signature stripes and visceral performance that puts the driver front and center. It sold out instantly, becoming a modern cult classic, and well-preserved examples demand top dollar today. “This year, we were proud to assemble 18 Carrera GT models, possibly the largest gathering of this supercar in the world. We hope to repeat this feat next year with the 911 R, and are looking forward to spending an exciting and memorable day with our partners and Porsche enthusiasts,” - Shannon Harper, President and Dealer Principal of Harper Porsche The Carrera GT lineup in 2025 was a tribute to what many consider the last of the analog supercar greats, owing to its high-revving V10 howl, manual transmission, and zero electronic driver aids. It’s also 25 years since the Carrera GT concept first broke cover at the Paris Auto Show in 2000, and to mark the milestone, Porsche and designer Arthur Kar are preparing to release a capsule collection that nods to the supercar’s enduring legacy. Plática joins the ranks of popular Porsche events in the United States, such as Luftgekühlt and Air|Water, which are primarily West Coast-centric. However, Luftgekühlt will soon be heading east to North Carolina, and along with Plática in Tennessee, it will be yet another major Porsche gathering in the east. Now we still don’t know exactly how many 911Rs will show up at Plática, but if this year’s turnout of incredible CGTs is any indication, expect an eclectic mix of Porsches in May next year. Watch this space. View All Porsche 911Rs For Sale Source: Porsche

A man with light brown hair and a light beard smiles while standing outdoors on a sunny day, wearing a white and green collared shirt. The blurred road hints at the excitement of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion with Grand Marshal Jenson Button.

By Charles Bradley – July 30, 2025

Jenson Button Named Grand Marshal For 2025 Rolex Monterey...

Formula 1 World Champion and endurance racing superstar Jenson Button has been named Grand Marshal of the 51st Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, set for August 13-16 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The renowned British driver, known for his versatility and style both on and off the track, will headline the annual gathering that ranks among the most prestigious vintage racing events in North America. For fans of high-performance heritage, luxury automotive culture, and motorsports history, Button’s appointment brings added star power to an event already rich in provenance. With over 400 meticulously prepared, period-correct race cars competing across 14 race groups – including the eagerly-anticipated debut of a dedicated IROC class – this year’s Rolex Reunion promises a rare blend of authenticity, speed, and celebrity. “I am incredibly honored to be named Grand Marshal of this legendary event,” said Button, who now lives in California. “This is the ultimate gathering of motorsports history and icons from the racing world, and I couldn’t be prouder to play a part.” As Grand Marshal, Button will take part in a variety of ceremonial and fan-facing activities, including the opening ceremonies, autograph sessions, and guest commentary during the Mario Andretti Trophy race – an F1-themed battle that’s part of the official Formula 1 75th Anniversary celebrations. Button will also suit up and compete behind the wheel in several groups. He’ll campaign his 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Jr., a 2011 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup car, and a 1996 IROC Pontiac Firebird in the Unser Family Cup IROC category – a crowd favorite expected to channel the golden era of cross-discipline motorsport rivalries. Best known for his 2009 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship with Brawn GP, Button enjoyed a 17-year F1 career with 15 wins and nearly 1,000 points scored. Today, he races for Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA in the FIA World Endurance Championship, and recently celebrated a podium finish at Interlagos, Brazil. His motorsport repertoire spans nearly every major series, from the Rolex 24 at Daytona to the NASCAR Cup Series and the Race of Champions. This year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is built around the global celebration of Formula 1’s 75th anniversary. A highlight of the weekend will be daily demonstrations and races featuring 25 historic F1 cars from the 1966–1985 non-turbo era – machines that defined Grand Prix racing’s most visceral decades. The paddock display will be equally compelling, offering fans a close-up look at 30 rare and important Formula 1 cars. Among them: a 1956 Maserati 250F, the legendary 1966 Eagle Mk1, a turbocharged 1986 Benetton-BMW B186, and – most recently – a 2024 McLaren-Mercedes MCL38, the Constructors’ Championship winner driven by Lando Norris. By blending championship-caliber driving talent like Button with a historic grid of motorsport legends, the Rolex Reunion bridges past and present with exquisite authenticity. As an experiential lifestyle event, it attracts collectors, connoisseurs, and vintage racing fans alike – united by a shared passion for high-performance machines and timeless design. Whether you come for the cars, the competition, or the culture, this year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion promises to be one of the most dynamic yet. View All Exotic Cars For Sale Image Source: Friends of Laguna Seca

By Khris Bharath – July 18, 2025

Petersen Museum’s Upcoming Exhibit To Put Wedge-Shaped Wo...

In the world of automotive design, few shapes have disrupted and defied convention quite like the wedge has. Angular, low-slung, and futuristic, wedge cars didn’t just challenge tradition, but they pretty much rewrote the rulebook. Now, a new exhibition at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles will put those bold machines back in the spotlight. Opening August 2, The Wedge Revolution: Cars on the Cutting Edge will explore the emergence, evolution, and impact of wedge-shaped automotive design from the 1960s through the 1980s. Located in the museum’s Design Gallery, the exhibit is co-curated by Tesla Chief Design Officer Franz von Holzhausen, who is a noted wedge design aficionado himself. Throughout the 1950s and early ’60s, cars flaunted chrome, fins, and curvaceous forms rooted in postwar optimism. But as the space age dawned, designers soon began to experiment with sharper silhouettes and the exhibition highlights that transformative era when automotive styling shifted from swoopy curves and chrome to clean lines, flat surfaces, and geometric forms. The exhibit will feature a diverse mix of both concept models and production cars, including early icons like the 1966 Cannara I, the first known wedge-shaped car, designed and built by Ray Cannara. It predates better-known icons like the 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo and Bizzarrini Manta. Also on display: the 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero, the 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 “Periscopio,” which redefined the supercar archetype, the mid-engine 1976 Chevrolet Aerovette, an experimental Corvette from GM’s design labs, and the 1979 Aston Martin Bulldog, a one-off V8-powered wedge aimed at hitting 200 mph. Modern references like the Tesla Cybertruck and the 2016 Lo-Res Car will show how wedge DNA still pulses through cutting-edge design in modern-day car design. Crucially, this exhibit will also highlight the critical role that Italian coachbuilders have played in shaping the wedge era. Studios like Bertone, Pininfarina, Italdesign, and Ghia turned radical sketches into rolling statements, collaborating with several automakers in the Italian motor valley. Marcello Gandini’s work, in particular at Bertone, including the Stratos Zero and Countach, defined the genre. Sergio Coggiola, William Towns, and Jerry Palmer also feature prominently for their bold, geometry-led visions. Earlier this month, we reported on The Last Wedge: the one-off Bertone Nuccio, created for the brand’s centennial anniversary. With Petersen’s exhibit opening at the same moment, it brings the wedge story full circle, a modern-day salute to a genre that once looked ahead to the future and, in many ways, it still does. Whether you’re a design enthusiast or a fan of supercars and exotic cars, understanding the wedge era is essential, as it was a foundation that shaped everything that followed. The visual language of today’s hypercars can be traced directly to the angular experiments of the 1960s through the ’80s, conceived by visionaries who believed that design could challenge physics, aesthetics, and even logic. The Wedge Revolution runs through September 2026, and if you’re in the LA area, this is an exhibit you don’t want to miss. View All Cars For Sale On duPont REGISTRY Source: Petersen Automotive Museum

Left side: SOC Classic vintage icons parked near a mountain hotel. Right side: Sports cars, including modern exotics, line up on a curved dam road with people walking nearby.

By Khris Bharath – July 03, 2025

SOC Classic Roars Back to Andermatt With a Stunning Mix o...

If you’re a gearhead, roads like Highway One, Route 66, and the Great Ocean Road are probably on your bucket list. But when it comes to some of the best mountain roads in particular, you can’t argue with the fact that few places can rival the drama of Switzerland. The landlocked nation certainly has a lot to offer, and for one weekend this past June, a particular ribbon of tarmac offered something most public roads don’t: total exclusivity. The iconic Furka Pass was closed to the public, but for the SOC Classic, the annual gathering hosted by the highly coveted Supercar Owner’s Circle (SOC), it was wide open and reserved exclusively for a curated convoy of automotive legends that tore through the snowcapped Alpine scenery. Taking on everything from the ancient cobblestone Tremola to ascending the Gotthard Massif, SOC Classic returned to its spiritual home, Andermatt, for a celebration of cars, craftsmanship, and camaraderie. Held between June 27-29, the event marked the first SOC Classic since the Supercar Owners Circle was acquired by the duPont REGISTRY Group earlier this year. With global expansion on the horizon, the acquisition signals a new era for the ultra-exclusive network of car collectors, all while preserving the invite-only spirit that has defined SOC since its founding in 2014. "This event is not only a celebration of automotive passion, but a moment to reflect on our journey and look ahead with renewed energy. We are deeply grateful to our members, partners, and the Andermatt community for making this edition so meaningful." - Florian Lemberger, CEO & Co Founder, Supercar Owners Circle and COO Paolo Balladore While SOC Classic, as the name implies, centers around vintage and classic metal like the Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing, Porsche 356, air-cooled 911s (including restomods), Alfa Romeos, Lancias, and old-school Ferraris, the mix of cars that showed up this year spanned several eras. Supercars from the 1980s, 90s, and even 2000s. Modern classics, if you will. Think Lamborghini Countach, Ferrari 512, F40, F50, Superamerica, and more. Even more modern-day exotics like the Porsche Carrera GT and a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 were in attendance. Among the standouts was a pristine 1970s 3.0 CSL with the BMW M colors, a motorsport-bred coupe that still draws admiration from old-school purists to young collectors. But perhaps, the biggest star of the action-packed summer weekend had to be the setting itself: Andermatt. Perched high up in the Swiss Alps, it is the gateway to some of the best roads in the world, including the legendary Furka Pass. Stretching around 20 miles, through the German-speaking Canton of Uri, the Furka Pass peaks at 7,969 feet above sea level and offers dramatic views of glaciers, valleys, switchbacks, and hairpins en route. Typically only open during the warmer months of the year, June through October, the Pass is closed during the winter due to snow and the risk of avalanche. But besides the visual drama, what sets the Furka Pass apart from other great European drives like the Col de Turnini or Stelvio is the historical mystique. Bond fans among you will know that it was here in 1964 that Sean Connery drove the Aston Martin DB5, in Goldfinger, in a face-off against Tilly Masterson’s Mustang convertible. This cinematic moment put the Furka Pass on the map, and perhaps the only thing that comes close is the opening scenes from the 1969 film The Italian Job, where a vibrant orange Lamborghini Miura takes on the Great St. Bernard Pass in Italy. As for SOC Classic, many photo ops are dotted throughout out weekend for owners and collectors, including at the Andermatt Swiss House, the Oberalp Pass, the historic Gletscher-Restaurant Belvédère perched beside the Rhone Glacier, and atop the imposing Santa Maria arch dam, one of the tallest in Europe. The event culminated with SOC’s signature Gala dinner at Chedi Andermatt, where the underground garage was transformed for the private SOC event, complete with candle-lit tables, fine wine, and the cars themselves. It’s almost ironic that Switzerland, a country where motorsport has been banned since the mid-1950s owing to the tragic Le Mans disaster in France, offers no permanent race track. But when nature itself paves the way for some of the most engaging and scenic drives on earth, perhaps no circuit can truly do justice. If this year’s SOC Classic is anything to go by, you can most certainly expect future iterations to be even more special. Stay tuned for our in-depth coverage of the 2025 Edition of SOC Classic on Petrolicious. View Supercars And Exotics For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUPERCAR OWNERS CIRCLE (@supercarownerscircle) Images: @unframed_films @moritzablinger

Experience European elegance at Rétromobile NY, an indoor Manhattan car show where visitors admire classic cars, including a silver convertible in the foreground and a white sports car on display in the background.

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 27, 2025

Rétromobile NY Brings European Elegance to Manhattan Next...

For the first time ever, Rétromobile is heading to NYC. The 50th-anniversary edition lands at the Javits Center in November 2026. For decades, Rétromobile has been the benchmark for international classic car shows, a celebration of vintage motoring that feels more like stepping into a curated time capsule than your typical automotive event. Now, for the first time in its 50-year history, Rétromobile is leaving Paris and heading stateside for a brand-new chapter in New York City. Photo André Ferreira / DPPI Taking over the Javits Center from November 19–22, 2026, Rétromobile NY aims to combine that familiar French love for design and history with the nonstop energy of Manhattan. Think rare and timeless vehicles, immersive displays, thoughtfully curated artwork, and a top-tier auction by Gooding Christie's held just blocks from the West Side Highway. Photo André Ferreira / DPPI The original Paris-based show has long been a gathering point for the global car collector community, from historians and restorers to seasoned buyers and young enthusiasts just getting their start. Over the years, Rétromobile has helped shape the way classic vehicles are appreciated, not just as museum pieces but as cultural touchstones that continue to influence design, engineering, and lifestyle today. It's a place where a Bugatti Type 35 can sit comfortably next to a Citroën SM and where modern collectors connect with artisans, keeping coachbuilt traditions alive. Rétromobile's impact is part marketplace, part time machine, and part cultural. As it makes its debut in New York, Rétromobile brings all that heritage with it while opening up to new possibilities. The show promises to offer a fresh, American twist while staying true to its roots. Expect an international crowd, carefully staged exhibitions, and the kind of historic vehicles that rarely cross the Atlantic. Whether you're a collector, an admirer of timeless design, or simply someone with a soft spot for all things automotive, Rétromobile NY is shaping up to be one of 2026's most anticipated events. Learn More Source: Rétromobile US

A driver in a blue vintage Formula 1 car with "elf" and "Goodyear" logos prepares to race at the Goodwood Festival, surrounded by a crowd, showcasing one of the era-defining cars of motorsport history.

By Khris Bharath – June 23, 2025

7 Formula 1 Champions to Drive Era-Defining Cars at Goodw...

It’s not every day that you get to witness, not one, not two, but seven of Formula 1 World Champions under one roof, unless, of course, that roof is of the iconic Goodwood House in England. This year, between July 10-13, as the Festival of Speed (FOS) marks 75 years of F1, the weekend event that is set to draw a crowd of nearly 200,000 strong, is pulling off a once-in-a-generation gathering with a lineup of some of the sport’s most celebrated personalities, each with their own trackborne battle scars, trophies, and stories to share. They include: Sir Jackie Stewart: The humble Scotsman dominated Formula 1 in the late '60s and early '70s, securing championships in 1969, 1971, and 1973. Known as much for his relentless push for driver safety as for his pace, Stewart will be reunited with both the Tyrrell 003 and 006. Emerson Fittipaldi: A trailblazer for Brazilian motorsport, Fittipaldi became the youngest F1 champion at the time when he won in 1972, before claiming a second title in 1974. He will take to the hill in the McLaren M23. Mario Andretti: One of the most versatile drivers in racing history, Andretti won the 1978 Formula 1 title in the revolutionary ground-effect Lotus 79. The American racing legend will once again be seen in that very car. Alain Prost: Popularly known as the ‘Professor,’ he went up against the likes of the great Ayrton Senna. The Frenchman triumphed in the 1985, 1986, 1989, and 1993 seasons. He will drive the McLaren MP4/2 B. Nigel Mansell: Yet another F1 legend who took on Senna, the British driver for his gritty driving style and unmistakable mustache, Mansell stormed to the 1992 title in the technologically advanced Williams FW14 B. That’s the same car he’ll pilot up the hill at Goodwood. Jacques Villeneuve: Son of the legendary Gilles Villeneuve, Jacques carved out his own path by winning the 1997 championship in only his second F1 season. He returns to Goodwood as one of Canada’s most successful racing drivers to date. Mika Häkkinen: The Flying Finn is best known for his fierce battles with seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher in the late '90s. Häkkinen took back-to-back championships in 1998 and 1999. He’ll drive the sleek and dominant silver McLaren MP4/13. With a collective 14 titles to boast between these drivers, the balcony moment on Saturday, July 12, will be a historic one, with interviews to be hosted by none other than F1 driver and presenter, Karun Chanhok. On Sunday, the spotlight will be on Prost, as Goodwood will commemorate 40 years since his first 1985 title, as he arrives in the famed red and white livery McLaren MP4/4. That same day, the “Ultimate Grid” hillclimb will see all manner of Formula 1 cars, old and new, taking part, celebrating the full 75-year history of grand prix racing. It is also worth noting that the event won’t be confined to drivers alone, as some of F1’s brightest minds: Adrian Newey, Professor Gordon Murray, and Ross Brawn, who helped shape the modern era of the pinnacle of Motorsport, will also be on site. While tickets for the event are almost gone, if you’re an F1 fan, this summer event is going to be pretty action-packed and one that you won’t want to miss, even if it is on the live stream. Image Source: Goodwood

A classic red Ferrari sports car is parked on grass in front of a stone wall with TAG Heuer Drivers Club signage and a large racing driver poster at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where TAG Heuer is the Official Timing Partner.

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 10, 2025

TAG Heuer Returns to The Goodwood Festival of Speed as Th...

TAG Heuer heads to The Goodwood House with an exclusive new watch. For the past 32 years, automotive manufacturers, car collectors, and motorsport fanatics have flocked to The Goodwood House in West Sussex, England, for the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed. Held on the prestigious grounds of Charles Gordon-Lennox (11th Duke of Richmond), around 200,000 spectators gather for a three-day celebration that welcomes some of the world's most influential and historic automotive and motorsport examples. The main attraction of the fuel-driven weekend is the coveted hillclimb, where modern and historic cars compete in a timed sprint up the 1.16-mile road course that is typically used as a driveway for the residence. TAG Heuer is officially back at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, making its return as the event's Official Timing Partner just in time to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Formula 1. TAG's legacy is deeply rooted in motorsport history, from the first dashboard chronograph in 1911 to its partnerships with names like Red Bull Racing, Porsche, and the Indianapolis 500. Goodwood's 2025 theme, "The Winning Formula – Champions and Challengers," sets the perfect stage for the Swiss watchmaker to shine. To celebrate the occasion, TAG Heuer is releasing a limited-edition TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Festival of Speed models. It features a 42mm case, TH20-00 in-house movement, classic British Racing Green dial, red accents, and a comfortable brown leather rally strap. Designed as a nod to vintage motorsport style, only 100 pieces will be produced and first offered exclusively to Goodwood Road Racing Club members. From hillclimb competitions to new vehicle debuts and interactive paddocks, Goodwood remains one of the most exciting car events of the year. Shop All TAG Heuer Watches Source: TAG Heuer

A blue futuristic sports car displayed indoors above three racing cars in action on outdoor tracks, each captured at speed from different events, celebrates the thrill of Formula 1 and 75 Years of F1 racing heritage.

By Khris Bharath – June 06, 2025

3 Of Formula 1’s Brightest Minds Will Join The Goodwood F...

Held annually since 1993, the Festival of Speed (FOS) has never lacked spectacle, but this July, the tree-lined drive of Goodwood House will become Formula 1’s grandest hall of fame. With the pinnacle of Motorsports celebrating 75 glorious years in 2025, the venue that plays host to the iconic hill climb event will bring together over 100 historic F1 cars and eight world champions, including the likes of Alain Prost, Mario Andretti, and Nigel Mansell. Running between July 10 and 13, the spotlight this year is on three of the most influential engineers and designers of the modern Formula 1 era: Adrian Newey, Professor Gordon Murray, and Ross Brawn. Statistically, the most successful designer in F1 history, with 223 Grand Prix victories and 26 World Championships to his name. Newey (nearly two decades at Red Bull Racing as CTO), now the Managing and technical director at Aston Martin Formula One, is teaming up with Goodwood to curate the Innovators Class, one of six storytelling pillars of the sport at this year’s event. These categories are Prologue, Pioneers, Innovators, Underdogs, Champions, and Teams, respectively, and they aim to capture the essence of F1’s pursuit of speed, innovation, and technological advancements made over the past 75 years. But beyond his four decades of design brilliance, Adrian will also showcase two iconic cars from his personal collection: the Lotus 49 that inspired his career and the futuristic Leyton House CG901, a car he penned during the 1990 season. As for Gordon Murray, the South African-born motorsport titan was the creative genius who came up with Brabham’s radical “Fan Car” and McLaren’s all-conquering MP4/4. His post-F1 masterpiece, the McLaren F1, which triumphed at Le Mans in 1995, is often considered one of the greatest road cars ever made and will share the space with a stunning collection of machinery from Gordon Murray Automotive, this year’s featured marque at Goodwood. Ross Brawn, a central figure behind Michael Schumacher’s dominance in F1, comes with the ultimate underdog story: the championship-winning 2009 Brawn BGP 001 piloted by Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, complete with its double-diffuser setup. Brawn also laid the foundation for Mercedes’ dominant streak in the past decade, but his influence didn’t end on track, and as F1’s recent Managing Director of Motorsport, he led a sweeping push towards modernisation. Tickets for the event are nearly sold out, Friday through Sunday, but a handful of Thursday passes are still available. If you are lucky enough to be attending in person, you won’t just witness a parade of F1 legends, but the living story of Formula 1 and some of the brightest minds that have shaped the sport. Image Source: GoodWood

A large crowd gathers on a palm-lined street in Beverly Hills, with various cars and a helicopter on display during the June 15 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance outdoor event.

By Khris Bharath – June 05, 2025

30th Annual Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance Returns To Be...

This year, the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance, held annually on Father’s Day, will turn 30. To celebrate this milestone, on Sunday, June 15, the heart of Beverly Hills will transform into an open-air exhibition of heritage and speed. This year’s theme is ‘Luxury in Motion’, and between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, the palm-lined blocks of Rodeo Drive that are home to some of the world’s leading fashion houses and brands, will once again play host to the free-to-attend gathering of vintage classics, exotic supercars, and cutting-edge hypercars that many rarely see outside of private collections or museums. Hosted by the City of Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive Committee, the show’s headline display will be O’Gara Coach Beverly Hills: the event’s presenting sponsor, a dominant force on the West Coast that deals in several high-end marques. Expect to find a spectacular array of some truly stunning automobiles in unique hues and bespoke specs from the likes of McLaren, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Pagani, Bentley, and more. Making their North American public debut are two highly anticipated Lamborghinis: the all-new Temerario, Lambo’s next-gen hybrid supercar, and the Urus SE, the Italian brand’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. Beyond the car show, you can also find a fleet of gourmet food trucks and fine dining options nearby. Interactive exhibits and a skills demo by the Beverly Hills Police Department Motor Unit round up the festivities. The event also carries a cause, with proceeds going towards supporting the Beverly Hills Police Foundation and Firefighters’ Association. A special fundraising event will be dedicated to restoring a retired 1975 Cadillac ambulance, a fitting nod to the city’s legacy of service and style. With its blend of prestige, elegance, and high-octane thrills, the 2025 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance is shaping up to be quite an event and a highlight this summer. If you’re in the L.A. area, this is one event that you won't want to miss. If you wish to display your pride and joy at this prestigious venue, applications to enter your vehicle are now open. " width="680"> Here's all the action from last year's event. Source: Rodeo Drive BH, O'Gara Coach, Beverly Hills

Aerial view of the Miami Concours 2025 event, with luxury cars displayed on a red carpet, surrounded by award winners, guests, and trees on a sunny day.

By Edward Jones – June 02, 2025

A Look Back at Miami Concours 2025 Event and the Award Wi...

Miami Concours 2025 brought together some of the rarest supercars and most passionate collectors for a weekend celebrating automotive artistry, innovation, and elegance. Whether guests experienced it in person beneath the palm-lined streets of the Miami Design District or followed along online, this year's Concours stood out as a masterclass in automotive excellence. From heritage icons to futuristic hypercars, Miami Concours offered an unforgettable glimpse into the world of elite car culture. The event was a vibrant blend of design, craftsmanship, and community, perfectly framed by South Florida’s luxury lifestyle. Award-Winning Standouts Miami Concours 2025 was not just a visual spectacle—it was a showcase of engineering pedigree and automotive storytelling. The official award winners included: Best in Show: McLaren F1 – Revs Institute People’s Choice: Eccentrica V12 Best Youngtimer: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Best Ferrari: Ferrari 250 MM Best Hypercar: Ferrari Daytona SP3 Miami Design District Award: Pagani Utopia Sport The World’s Fastest: Ruf Yellowbird A Car Show With Style Miami Concours blends both the high-end automotive community and the culture that surrounds it. Guests were treated to immersive luxury experiences, curated exhibits, and exclusive access to some of the most significant automotive creations ever made. With its signature blend of street-style presentation and museum-quality vehicles, the event once again solidified its place as a must-attend date on the international concours calendar. Looking Ahead: Miami Concours 2026 The team is already preparing for another jaw-dropping showcase in 2026. With exclusive events, insider experiences, and new surprises on the horizon, enthusiasts are encouraged to stay ahead of the curve and be the first to hear updates. Visit MiamiConcours.com

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