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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

By duPont REGISTRY – July 16, 2026

Luxury Rally Club to Join the duPont REGISTRY Group Ecosystem

July 16, 2026 – MIAMI, FL – duPont REGISTRY Group ("dRG"), the world's premier luxury automotive platform, today announced that it has executed definitive agreements to add Luxury Rally Club ("LRC") to its growing luxury automotive ecosystem. The move will further strengthen dRG’s integrated platform spanning commerce, content, community, and technology while expanding its experiential offerings alongside brands including Canossa Events, Cavallino, and Supercar Owners Circle. Luxury Rally Club has established itself as a leading presence during Monterey Car Week, hosting the exclusive Santa Lucia Preserve Concours & Cocktails and curating bespoke programming throughout the week. Throughout the year, LRC produces exclusive rallies and collector experiences that complement dRG’s portfolio of more than 120 automotive events, which welcomed over 120,000 attendees in 2025. Together, dRG and LRC will continue creating curated collector experiences, luxury hospitality, rallies, and brand activations that bring together enthusiasts, collectors, luxury partners, and industry leaders through a shared passion for the automotive lifestyle. Founded by Trevor Johnson in 2018, LRC has become known for producing some of the automotive community's most celebrated enthusiast experiences, including the Pre-War Motoring Classic, 50 Years of Lamborghini Countach Rally, Bentley 100 Years Celebration Rally, Porsche Carrera GT Rally, and a collection of collector-focused experiences during Monterey Car Week. These events have brought together collectors, industry leaders, luxury brands, family offices, and enthusiasts from around the world. "This represents a natural evolution for Luxury Rally Club," said Trevor Johnson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Luxury Rally Club. "By joining the duPont REGISTRY Group ecosystem, we will have an opportunity to elevate the collector experience, while creating new ways for our members, partners, and brands to engage across the broader luxury automotive landscape. Together, we can continue building the curated experiences our community values while giving them access to an even broader collection of events, services, and opportunities." "At duPont REGISTRY Group, our mission is to be the ultimate platform for the luxury automotive lifestyle, transforming ordinary transactions into memorable experiences," said Cristina Cheever, Chief Marketing Officer of duPont REGISTRY Group. "Luxury Rally Club has earned an exceptional reputation for bringing collectors together through thoughtfully curated experiences built around access, relationships, and shared passion. Bringing LRC into our ecosystem will expand the ways our clients, partners, and brands connect, while strengthening our ability to serve enthusiasts throughout every stage of the ownership journey." During Monterey Car Week 2026 (August 7–16), dRG will have an expanded presence across many of the week's leading gatherings, including Luxury Rally Club's Rally to Car Week, Supercar Owners Circle Get Together Monterey, the invitation-only Santa Lucia Preserve Concours & Cocktails, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, Exotics on Broadway, Concorso Italiano, and the Monterey Motorsports Festival. Together, these experiences demonstrate the breadth of dRG’s growing ecosystem while creating meaningful opportunities for collectors, enthusiasts, dealers, OEMs, and luxury brands to connect throughout Monterey Car Week. dRG’s growing portfolio of trusted brands, marketplaces, financial services, technology, content, and events continues to create new opportunities for collectors, enthusiasts, dealers, OEMs, and luxury partners to buy, sell, connect, and experience the luxury automotive lifestyle through a single integrated ecosystem. The transaction’s closing is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the transactions contemplated by the purchase agreement will be completed. About duPont REGISTRY Group duPont REGISTRY Group (dRG) is the world’s premier luxury automotive ecosystem, encapsulating the culture, community and commerce of the high-end automotive lifestyle. For more than 40 years, dRG has served as a trusted source for the vibrant global community of collectors and enthusiasts looking to buy and sell luxury vehicles. Using data insights and advanced technology to build a seamless and scalable digital marketplace, dRG facilitates billions of dollars in transactions and redefines how enthusiasts and collectors engage within the luxury automotive world. Its portfolio includes Canossa Events, Cars on 5th, Cavallino, duPont REGISTRY, Elferspot, FerrariChat, LLP Exotic Auto Finance, Petrolicious, Retromobile USA, Sotheby's Motorsport and Supercar Owners Circle. For more information, visit www.duPontREGISTRYGroup.com. About Luxury Rally Club Luxury Rally Club (“LRC”) is a premier luxury automotive experiential platform serving ultra-high-net-worth collectors and enthusiasts across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Founded by Trevor Johnson in 2018, LRC produces curated rallies, concours experiences, and hospitality-driven automotive events that bring together collectors, luxury brands, family offices, and enthusiasts from around the world. Beyond automotive, LRC develops bespoke experiences for family offices, wealth management firms, luxury partners, and private organizations globally. As a founder-led experiential platform within the duPont REGISTRY Group ecosystem, Luxury Rally Club will continue to create extraordinary experiences rooted in access, community, and shared passion. Media Contact: ICR duPont@icrinc.com

By Charles Bradley – July 12, 2026

Is Chevy’s 1,064-HP Corvette Really a Supercar You Can Drive Every Day?

As a child of the 1970s, one of my very favorite shows growing up was Battlestar Galactica, one of those Glen A. Larson series that felt like catnip for an under-10 would-be space adventurer. The human heroes battled their robotic enemy, the Cylons, in surely the coolest spaceship on television – the Viper. While it’s ironic that name was adopted by another American marque for its supercar, what stuck in my mind was the launch sequence – where the Vipers would accelerate at fantastic speed from stationary on the Galactica’s launch pad, rocking back the pilot’s head as the scenery became a blur. It’s exactly how I felt when flooring the loud pedal of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. To truly appreciate this, on its centrally mounted, customizable 12-inch color digital gauge cluster you can pull up real-time numbers that show dynamic horsepower and torque. I’ll be honest here, I never made it all the way to the C8 ZR1’s 1,064 horsepower available from its 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged, flat-plane crank LT7 V8 engine. Thanks to the traction control, the most I saw was 850 hp before prudence – and the desire to retain my clean driver’s license – forced me to back off. But the feeling of that head-rocking 828 lb-ft of torque was quite incredible. Its 0-to-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds is amazing, given that this isn’t a four-wheel drive machine. If you’d like to read an undiluted review of this car’s performance, my colleague Michael Van Runkle got to enjoy it around the Circuit of the Americas, the home of Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix, where he could top 180 mph without fear of spending a night in a jail cell. And, of course, Chevrolet has since topped that with the insane ZR1X, which adds all-wheel drive and electrical hybrid power, and you can read a review of that car here. But, due to my schedule when I had the ZR1 in my possession, it was a regular work week. So, my review is very much about what it’s like to live with this car on a day-to-day basis, and being based in Miami, my choice of decent roads to drive is pretty limited. However, my commute does involve the causeways, from Miami Beach to the mainland, made famous by another of my favorite TV shows as a child, Miami Vice. The first thing you notice is the startup – my neighbors didn’t appreciate the howl with which the ZR1 fires up. But ensuring it was in Touring mode soon quietened down the noise, and one of the most remarkable aspects of this machine is that, despite its hypercar-rivaling performance, it disguises that capability during everyday driving. Beneath its aggressive styling lies a machine that feels surprisingly approachable, rewarding restraint just as comfortably as it unleashes ferocity. Around town, the ZR1 is remarkably civilized. The power delivery is linear and predictable, never feeling like it wants to overwhelm the rear tires during casual driving – unless you dip your right foot suddenly. Especially in Touring mode, the dual-clutch transmission settles into smooth, unobtrusive shifts while the active exhaust quiets to a subdued murmur. In traffic, the experience is similar to a standard C8 Stingray rather than a 1,000-plus-horsepower flagship. Its dual personality extends to the chassis. The standard adaptive suspension strikes an impressive balance between precision and comfort, absorbing speed bumps, broken pavement and highway expansion joints with a level of compliance that seems at odds with the car’s extraordinary capabilities. For buyers intending to spend meaningful time on public roads, the standard suspension is arguably its sweet spot. Braking performance is, of course, equally impressive. Massive carbon-ceramic rotors measuring 16.5 inches up front, clamped by enormous 10-piston calipers, deliver staggering stopping power with complete confidence. Yet they remain surprisingly easy to modulate in everyday driving, avoiding the grabby behavior and the annoying squeal often associated with high-performance carbon-ceramic systems. Chevrolet has also addressed one of the C8’s most divisive interior design elements for 2026. The long row of climate-control buttons that once bisected the cabin has been removed, replaced by a cleaner layout featuring a passenger grab handle. A redesigned three-screen digital cockpit modernizes the user experience, while revised cupholders accommodate a handily broad range of beverage sizes. These changes make an already driver-focused cabin feel more intuitive and refined. Practicality is another string to the Corvette’s bow. Like every mid-engine C8, the ZR1 retains enough luggage space to swallow a set of golf clubs or two midsize travel cases, reinforcing its credentials as a grand tourer rather than a weekend-only exotic or track-day car. But you can forget about the frunk, as a huge radiator takes that space. The only notable compromise is rearward visibility, which remains limited even without the optional high-mounted rear wing – but I found I got used to it, and the side mirrors are enormous. And it’s that balance between everyday usability and extraordinary capability is what ultimately defines the Corvette ZR1. It is an engineering marvel that successfully blends hypercar performance with genuine grand-touring livability, proving that one of the fastest American sports cars doesn't require constant sacrifice. I found it could commute through traffic in the morning and evening, then deliver breathtaking performance whenever an opportunity arose away from the lights during a lunch run. It’s a hypercar-adjacent all-rounder; perhaps the most complete Corvette ever built. Images by Charles Bradley

By duPont REGISTRY – July 11, 2026

Women on Leadership: FIFA World Cup 26 Miami Executive, Cash & Rocket CEO at Miami Concours

What defines a world-class city? According to Janelle Prieto, it's not simply the caliber of its events, but the lasting impression they leave on the people who experience them. That theme was central to a conversation at this year’s Miami Concours, where Prieto, Chief Marketing and Community Officer for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee, joined Cash & Rocket founder and CEO Julie Brangstrup for a discussion exploring leadership, luxury and the growing influence of women across automotive, sport and lifestyle. Moderated by Estefania Lacayo, the panel examined how major cultural events are reshaping both industries and destinations. For Prieto, whose role places Miami on one of the world's biggest sporting stages ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26, that included the official FIFA Fan Festival in Miami, which took place at Bayfront Park. This free, family-friendly event serves as a central hub for matches, featuring giant screens, food vendors, cultural activities, interactive games, and live entertainment for tens of thousands of fans. But successful events are about far more than attendance figures: They become an extension of a city's identity, showcasing its culture, hospitality and global ambitions to audiences that extend well beyond those physically present. That philosophy aligns naturally with the Miami Concours, where automobiles serve as the catalyst for conversations that reach into fashion, design, philanthropy and luxury living. The discussion also explored how influence has evolved in today's luxury landscape. Rather than being measured solely by scale or exclusivity, the panel emphasized the importance of authenticity, trust and thoughtful curation – qualities increasingly valued by discerning audiences. As luxury experiences continue to merge with sport, entertainment and automotive culture, creating meaningful connections has become just as important as creating memorable moments. As a successful female entrepreneur and mother of six, Brangstrup recognised the security, love, and encouragement that she was able to receive and give and wondered how things might be different without the resources and support that she had. This led to the creation of Cash & Rocket in 2011 to bring women together as a catalyst for good through a unique lifestyle experience. Looking ahead, Prieto also reflected on the opportunities for the next generation of women leaders. Progress, the panel suggested, won't simply be measured by representation, but by creating environments where authenticity and expertise are recognized without compromise. As Miami continues to cement its reputation as a global destination for world-class events, conversations like these demonstrate that the future of luxury is shaped as much by visionary leadership as it is by extraordinary experiences.

By Jordan Aquistapace – July 10, 2026

Lanzante Reveals The $1.3M 3-Seater 95-59 Supercar at Goodwood

On June 18, 1995, Lanzante made history with a first-place victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the McLaren F1 GTR. For a small UK-based company, it was the kickoff that defined its ongoing legacy. Thirty years later, that same racing spirit continues to shape everything Lanzante does, from road-going conversions of track-only McLaren models to completely bespoke creations built for collectors. The newest example of that is the 95-59, a three-seater supercar unveiled at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed that celebrates where Lanzante came from while showing where the company is headed next.The name 95-59 tells the story behind the car, combining the year of Lanzante's famous Le Mans victory with the race number of the winning McLaren F1 GTR. Based around a McLaren 750S platform, the 95-59 takes the familiar supercar formula and completely reworks it into something much more focused around the driver. The launch-spec revealed at Goodwood features a full carbon-fiber body finished in Ueno Grey, matching the color of the Kokusai Kaihatsu Racing McLaren F1 GTR that crossed the finish line first at Le Mans three decades ago.While the 95-59 shares its foundations with the McLaren 750S, almost everything visible has been redesigned. Created by automotive designer Paul Howse, the body features smooth carbon-fiber surfaces, carefully shaped aerodynamic channels, and a design that’s purposeful from every angle. Details like the floating active rear wing, titanium exhaust, and lightweight forged wheels give it an entirely new vision, but the overall look is subtle and stealthy compared to most modern supercars and hypercars.The biggest change is found inside the cabin, where Lanzante brings back one of the most memorable layouts in automotive history. The driver sits in the center, with two passenger seats positioned on either side and integrated directly into the carbon-fiber chassis. Much like the original McLaren F1, the idea is to put the driver behind the wheel in the best possible position. The interior follows the same design approach as the exterior, with minimal distractions, essential controls, and a focus on the driving experience. At the same time, Lanzante wanted the 95-59 to be something owners could actually use, adding luggage space and a larger fuel tank for longer journeys.Power comes from a reworked 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 producing more than 850 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, paired with a seven-speed transmission. With the optional LM30 Pack, Lanzante brings the weight down to 2,755lbs with titanium parts, lightweight wheels, and other secret weight-saving measures. That results in an impressive 700 horsepower-per-ton power-to-weight ratio. Limited to just 59 examples worldwide with pricing starting at $1.3 million, the 95-59 represents everything Lanzante has learned over the past 30 years. Source: Lanzante Limited

By duPont REGISTRY – July 10, 2026

FTC Pricing Update: Staying Ahead of Industry Changes

At duPont REGISTRY, we’re continuing to monitor developments surrounding the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed Vehicle Shopping Rule and what it could mean for dealers. While portions of the rule were recently set aside by the courts, we believe transparency remains the right long-term approach. Rather than waiting for future regulatory changes, we’re taking practical steps today that help provide additional context for consumers while supporting our dealer partners. As part of this effort, we’ve added the following disclosure to every Vehicle Details Page (VDP): Prices are dealer-provided and may exclude additional fees or taxes. Contact the dealer directly to confirm final out-the-door pricing. Additional fees and charges may apply when using dealer financing. You can view an example of this in the image below, highlighted in the red square. The disclosure is available through an informational hover on pricing and is designed to give shoppers additional clarity without changing how vehicle pricing is displayed. We’re also continuing to monitor regulatory developments, dealer feedback, and broader marketplace trends. If additional requirements emerge in the future, we’ll continue working closely with our partners to ensure the platform evolves alongside the industry. Our goal is simple. Stay informed, remain proactive, and make updates that benefit both dealers and consumers.

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 02, 2026

McMurtry Spéirling Pure Production Spec Revealed

In 2022, McMurtry Automotive made a splash at the Goodwood Festival of Speed when a prototype of its Spéirling electric track-only hypercar broke the Goodwood Hillclimb record. After that, the Spéirling broke the Top Gear test track record in 2025, which was previously held by a 2004 Renault F1 car, and it also became the first car to ever drive upside down in 2025. Now, the final production version of the Spéirling PURE has been unveiled, and it’s a track-only, all-electric hypercar with some of the most impressive performance-focused engineering in the automotive world. It’s the result of a decade of research and development with thousands of miles of testing accumulated by the prototypes, and the production version features 95% new components compared to the prototypes. About the new production Spéirling, Thomas Yates, co-founder and managing director of McMurtry Automotive, said, “The Spéirling PURE marks the beginning of a new era in track driving with mind-bending performance to suit all levels of owner, from weekend enthusiasts to professional drivers. In production form, the car is significantly more usable, but no less outrageous. In terms of exhilaration, grip, acceleration, sound, aesthetics and technology, we offer something that no other manufacturer is able to.” <- Gallery -> Compared to the prototype, the production Spéirling PURE features an increased battery capacity of 100kWh, a standardized battery design, an increased wheelbase, a new carbon fiber monocoque, a swan neck-style wing, headlights, new fan blades for its Downforce-on-Demand system, a new hydraulic-assisted power steering system, and many more tweaks and improvements. The ownership of the new McMurtry Spéirling PURE is designed to be a “plug-and-play” experience. Track days and competitive events are a perfect venue for the Spéirling PURE, with little effort required to run the car, but a full factory support program is available as well. The new Spéirling PURE also boasts eligibility for Global Time Attack and European Time Attack Masters. During the order process, customers get the privilege of working with an in-house designer to create a truly bespoke car. At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, a McMurtry Spéirling PURE will be on display, with its official public debut set for August at one of Monterey Car Week’s most prestigious events, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. With a 0-60 time of just 1.55 seconds, a top speed of 190 mph, 4,400 lbs of downforce from a standstill thanks to its Downforce-on-Demand, and 1,000 horsepower on tap, the Spéirling PURE is one of the most exciting new track-only hypercars yet, and it will carry a starting price of roughly $1.3 million, with deliveries set to begin later in 2026. View All Luxury & Exotic Cars For Sale Image Source: McMurtry Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 24, 2026

Why This New Hypercar Startup Is Rethinking the Driver's Seat

While automotive design differs in many ways, giving each car, truck, and SUV its own personality and identity through distinct visual characteristics, the fundamental design principles remain the same. The position of the driver has been one of those constants since the beginning, with street-legal cars like the Gordon Murray T.50, McLaren F1, and McLaren Speedtail pushing that boundary with a center-seat design. Sanrivatti, a new automotive startup based in the Netherlands, is challenging that idea even further by developing a hypercar centered on its revolutionary ‘Apex Position’.The idea comes from founder Santiago Sánchez Rivero's fascination with motorcycles. On a superbike, riders feel every movement, every shift in weight, and every change in direction almost instantly. Instead of positioning the driver behind the front axle in a low, reclined seating position like most hypercars, Sanrivatti moves the driver farther forward within the chassis. The goal is to create a stronger connection between the driver and the car while improving visibility, awareness, and overall engagement. Moving the driver forward also offers a larger field of view, which helps with placement, especially during high-speed track sessions. The brand says its developing new technology that will allow the driver to move more naturally with the car during acceleration, braking, and cornering.While the vehicle itself is under development, Sanrivatti has already started assembling a team with experience in the automotive industry. One of the most notable additions is Paul Arkesden, who joins as Executive Director of Technology Partnerships. His resume includes leadership positions at Singer Vehicle Design, McLaren Automotive, McLaren Special Operations, and work on the legendary McLaren P1 program. Commercial advisor Geoff Dowding also brings decades of experience from Lotus, Bentley, Harley-Davidson, and Al Habtoor Motors. The hypercar market has grown significantly, with manufacturers competing for higher top speeds and more horsepower. Sanrivatti will be taking an entirely different route by focusing on the driver, cockpit design, and the connection between human and machine. If its Apex Position delivers, it could offer one of the more interesting new ideas the hypercar world has seen in years. Source: Sanrivatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 03, 2026

A Koenigsegg Jesko And An F1 Car Were Crane-Lifted Onto A $75 Million Superyacht In Monaco

One of the highlights of Formula 1’s action-packed, global calendar, the Monaco Grand Prix has not only become a historic event in itself, but it's also evolved into an ultra-luxury showcase of wealth. From hypercar-lined streets leading up to the race to a marina packed with some of the most expensive superyachts you’ve ever seen, it seems as though every year becomes bigger and better. Over the past few Monaco Grand Prix weekends, an unofficial tradition has emerged of displaying rare supercars and hypercars on the decks of yachts. The viral trend was popularized by Ultimate Superyacht founder Tom Claeren, who first drew attention with a Ferrari F40 before following it up in later years with a McLaren Solus GT. This year, just days away from the kickoff, Claeren and his team have organized a serious spectacle for the weekend, featuring a Formula 1 race car, a multi-million dollar hypercar, and a monumental work of automotive art. And if you’re wondering what type of vessel holds the type of space needed to display these full-size masterpieces, while also meeting the requirements of the Monaco Marina, it’s the massive 236-foot ‘Stella Maris’ built in 2015 by Italian shipyard Viareggio Superyachts. Designed to accommodate 12 guests and 19 crew members with a luxurious seven-cabin layout, a week of chartering Stella Maris on the open sea will cost you $755,500 during peak season. Ample deck space on the bow, stern, and onboard helicopter pad proved perfect for displaying an Audi Revolut F1 Team race car, a brand-new Koenigsegg Jesko, and a Formula 1 sculpture by French sculptor Antoine Dufilho. And while seeing these perched on the deck of a $75 million superyacht during one of the biggest weekends on F1’s calendar is an event in itself, witnessing the process of making this all happen is just as impressive. Tom Claeren took to Instagram to show just how much work goes into organizing and executing the incredible feat. With a large crane sitting dockside and a team of eyes to make sure every move was precise, the Audi Revolut F1 race, Koenigsegg Jesko, and F1 sculpture were hoisted into the air and onto the superyacht for all of Monaco to see. Now that you have a first-hand sneak peek at what’s to come this weekend during the Monaco Grand Prix, tune in to see if you can catch a glimpse of Stella Maris and its four-wheel VIP guests. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Claeren - Monaco (@tomclaeren) Source: @tomclaeren Instagram

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 26, 2026

Sotheby’s New York Spring Season Reaches $908.6 Million With Record-Breaking Art Sales

It’s no secret that investment-grade collectibles are fueling fascination for 2026, with world-renowned auction houses reporting record-breaking sales figures, whether it be exclusive exotic and classic cars or rare and prestigious works of art. Sotheby’s is celebrating a monumental end to its coveted New York Spring Season with an impressive $908.6 million in sales, hosted over the past two weeks from its new headquarters at the Breuer building on Madison Avenue. The nine-figure sales results were achieved through Sotheby’s two main art categories throughout the month of May, including Now & Contemporary (14th-15th) and Modern (19th-20th). Jean-Michel Basquiat — Museum Security (Broadway Meltdown) Contemporary Auction Highlights Jean-Michel Basquiat — Museum Security (Broadway Meltdown) — Sold for $52,717,500 Willem de Kooning — Untitled III — Sold for $26,000,000 Andy Warhol — Brigitte Bardot — Sold for $24,830,000 Mark Rothko — Untitled — Sold for $16,465,000 Lucio Fontana — Concetto spaziale, Il cielo di Venezia — Sold for $16,492,500 Roy Lichtenstein — Half Face with Collar — Sold for $12,985,000 Agnes Martin — Untitled #10 — Sold for $8,904,000 David Hockney — The Valley, Mountains in Var (Near La Garde Freinet) — Sold for $6,586,000 Alexander Calder — Mobile Blanc — Sold for $8,425,000 Joan Mitchell — Loom II — Sold for $7,806,000 Sotheby’s auctions served as a massive showcase for modern and contemporary art, bringing together some of the biggest artistic names of the past century alongside a new generation of rising talent. Covering around 80 years of art, the sales featured everything from Postwar abstract works and colorful Pop Art pieces to Minimalist creations and newer contemporary works. Leading the season was Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Museum Security (Broadway Meltdown), along with major works from artists like Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, Lucio Fontana, Roy Lichtenstein, and Alexander Calder. The sale also featured pieces from the Jean and Terry de Gunzburg collection, curating a lineup with museum-quality works and some of the most recognizable names in art history. Henri Matisse — La Chaise lorraine Modern Auction Highlights Henri Matisse — La Chaise lorraine — Sold for $48,405,000 Pablo Picasso — Arlequin (Buste) — Sold for $42,640,000 Vincent van Gogh — La Moisson en Provence — Sold for $29,430,000 Alberto Giacometti — La Clairière (Composition avec neuf figures) — Sold for $23,105,000 Henri Matisse — La Séance du matin — Sold for $20,000,000 Wassily Kandinsky — Rote Tiefe (Red Depth) — Sold for $14,480,000 Auguste Rodin — Penseur, Taille de la Porte dit "Moyen Modèle" — No final sale price listed Pierre-Auguste Renoir — Baigneuse assise sur un rocher — Sold for $8,660,000 Georgia O'Keeffe — Inside Clam Shell — Sold for $8,904,000 Pablo Picasso — Tête de femme sur fond jaune — Sold for $7,745,000 The Modern Day auction offered a look at how art evolved over more than a century, moving from Impressionist works into experimental styles that changed the art world. Instead of focusing on one specific movement or region, the auction showed how artists from Europe and the Americas pushed boundaries, borrowed ideas, and influenced one another across generations. The lineup included well-known names like René Magritte, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, Edward Hopper, Joan Miró, and Salvador Dalí, along with works from notable private collections assembled by collectors like Robert Mnuchin and Adele and Enrico Donati.

By Khris Bharath – May 25, 2026

Maserati Reveals Full Motor Valley Fest Lineup With MCPURA, Fuoriserie, And Racing Icons

Earlier this month, we touched on Maserati’s plans for the upcoming eighth edition of the Motor Valley Fest, where the Italian marque confirmed it would host two exclusive “Trident Talks” events at its historic Modena headquarters. That announcement formed part of a wider year-long celebration marking 100 years of the Maserati Trident and the brand’s first motorsport appearance at the 1926 Targa Florio. Now, with the festival just days away, the Italian marque has revealed the full scale of its presence across Modena as it marks one of the most important milestones in its 112-year history. The centerpiece will be the new Maserati McPura, displayed in the courtyard of the Modena Military Academy, wearing a striking Ai Aqua Rainbow finish created through Maserati Fuoriserie, the Italian marque’s bespoke customization program. The iridescent paint shifts under sunlight, revealing pearlescent blue tones inspired by the breakdown of light through a prism. It is a fitting showcase for a car assembled at Maserati’s Viale Ciro Menotti factory, the same historic site where the company continues to build the GranTurismo, GranCabrio, GT2 Stradale, and other halo models. The festival also arrives just weeks after Maserati officially marked the April 25 centenary of the Trident emblem designed by Mario Maserati and the debut of the legendary Maserati Tipo 26 at the Targa Florio. That race launched Maserati’s motorsport legacy when Alfieri Maserati secured victory in the 1500cc class and eighth overall. The company has since celebrated the milestone with a dedicated heritage campaign, a commemorative Italian postage stamp, and a new video tracing Maserati’s evolution from the Tipo 26 to the MC20 and modern GT2 race program. Beyond the display cars, Maserati will once again open the doors of its historic Viale Ciro Menotti headquarters for the previously announced “Trident Talks.” Hosted inside the Ron Arad-designed showroom and the BOTTEGAFUORISERIE atelier, the sessions will feature senior executives, designers, historians, and special guests, including Massimo Bottura, Matteo Panini, and Alberto Maserati. Topics will range from the Trident’s century-long evolution to the future of Maserati personalization and racing. The broader Motor Valley Fest schedule will also include conferences featuring Maserati leadership discussing global automotive trends, heritage preservation, customer experience, and the future of racing, with appearances from Santo Ficili, Maserati COO and Alfa Romeo CEO, and Vincent Biard, Head of Maserati Corse. The event will once again transform Modena into the center of Italy’s auto industry, bringing together more than 2,900 companies connected to Emilia-Romagna’s famed Motor Valley region. View All Maseratis For Sale Images: Maserati

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