The Fab Five – the Kiwis out for Supercars success in 2018
There could be wins all over the place for the New Zealand drivers over the 2018 Supercars season. Here's the lowdown on the drivers who'll be flying the flag for this side of the Tasman.
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Brendon Hartley gives thumbs-up to new Honda Formula 1 engine
Brendon Hartley is hailing his Toro Rosso Formula 1 team's first winter test as a huge success.The Kiwi driver managed to get plenty of laps in on his first day behind the wheel of the Honda-powered Toro Rosso.
Kiwi Evans making a name for himself in Porsches
The opening round of the 2018 Supercars' championship launched into action on Thursday under blue skies. Fans of the V8s will have to wait until Friday to see their respective favourites in action, however, another up and coming young New Zealander was in practice action.
Why Adelaide is so challenging
Well folks, the Supercars' championship kicks off this weekend in Adelaide. It's the 20th time the big bangers have visited the mean streets of Adelaide and 2018 is the 15th time the event has been the opening stanza of the series.Adelaide... ...
Why Adelaide is so challenging
Well folks, the Supercars' championship kicks off this weekend in Adelaide. It's the 20th time the big bangers have visited the mean streets of Adelaide and 2018 is the 15th time the event has been the opening stanza of the series.
Pressure on Scott McLaughlin as Supercars championships hits the starting grid
Kiwi Supercars drivers will be in action this weekend as the opening round of the 2018 Australian Supercars Championship gets underway in South Australia. The Adelaide 500 has always been a top event and a favourite amongst Supercars drivers, teams and fans. While Australian Jamie Whincup from Red Bull Holden Racing will be defending last season's title, the pressure will be on Kiwi team mates Scott McLaughlin and Fabian Coulthard at Shell V-Power Racing.
Fabian Coulthard’s flying under radar
Kiwi Supercars driver Fabian Coulthard seems to be the forgotten man heading into this weekend's opening V8 round on the streets of Adelaide.The 35-year-old is rated fifth favourite for the title by the bookmakers.
RNW interview’s Victor Franzoni
Hi, Victor, I would like to thank you for taking the time to answer our questions here at RNW as we get to know you a bit more!
PRECOTE HERBERTH MOTORSPORT WILL COMBINE EXPERIENCE WITH YOUTH IN THE ADAC GT MASTERS
Team Precote Herberth Motorsport will field the driver pairing of Robert Renauer (32, DEU) and Mathieu Jaminet (23, F) in the 2018 ADAC GT Masters. Renauer has been with the team from the small Bavarian town of Jedenhofen for a couple of years while newcomer Jaminet was formerly with KÜS Team75 Bernhard. The squad will … Continue reading → ...
THE AUDI SPORT R8 LMS CUP GOES GLOBAL AT 2018 SEASON OPENER IN AUSTRALIA
Familiar faces join exciting newcomers for the start of an electrifying new era for the Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup at Australia’s demanding 3.219km Adelaide Street Circuit. The Asia-based line-up is complimented by a strong Australian driver contingent, reflecting the Cup’s strategy to attract local entries at the season’s signature events. Rounds 1 and 2 … Continue reading → ...
Another good day for Toro Rosso
Brendon Hartley's Toro Rosso Formula 1 team enjoyed another solid day in the pre-season test in Barcelona.With the Kiwi's teammate Pierre Gasly behind the wheel, the Toro Rosso was able to complete 82 laps of the circuit.
Manawatū teen claims national speedway title and steps into open wheelers
Louis Redshaw, 13, hopes one day to race in the NASCAR stock cars in America. He's still just 13, but his foot is firmly on the pedal and his eyes locked to American NASCAR.
Exclusive interview: Louis-Philippe Dumoulin Nascar Pinty’s driver
L.P. Dumoulin is an accomplished driver having raced in many race series, now he races in the Pinty's Nascar Series and is hoping to win another championship in 2018, he had a bit of spare time to answer our interview.
Brendon Hartley runs world champion Lewis Hamilton close in F1 testing
Kiwi driver Brendon Hartley has made a more than promising start to Formula One's pre-season by driving his Toro Rosso car awfully close to the same time recorded by defending world champion Lewis Hamilton on the track near Barcelona on Monday (Tuesday NZ time).
Encouraging signs in Brendon Hartley’s 2018 debut
New Zealand's Brendon Hartley posted the eighth fastest time on the first day of Formula 1's first winter test in Barcelona.In an encouraging sign for Toro Rosso Hartley ran 93 laps in his new Honda-powered car.
Coley battles Caughey to the wire in SuperBoat championship
Whanganui's Rob Coley and his new Nissan twin-turbo boat have moved up to a share of second place in the MouthFresh SuperBoat championship, although there is now a lot of daylight to Canterbury's reigning champion Peter Caughey.Coley... ...
Brendon Hartley’s 2018 Formula 1 car unveiled
Kiwi Brendon Hartley has helped unveil the 2018 Toro Rosso Formula 1 car in Barcelona.Hartley, who will contest his first full season as a Formula 1 driver this year, drove the car at a short track debut last week in wet conditions.
Dixon – Chevrolet have lost their advantage
Four-time Indycar champion Scott Dixon thinks the series' move to a universal aerokit will hurt Chevrolet more than Honda.
ALLAM KHODAIR: “I WANT TO HELP MARCELO HAHN TO CLAIM THE GT OPEN PRO-AM TITLE”
Brazilian Khodair managed to break GT3 qualifying record at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya last week. He and his teammate Marcelo Hahn expect to continue dominating form at Circuit Paul Ricard with their Drivex Mercedes AMG GT3. You approach your second season in the International GT Open with Drivex and the Mercedes AMG GT3, what is … Continue reading → ...
Pay drivers and halos a Formula 1 reality
The new for 2018 Formula 1 cars are now being launched and the first of those was that of the HAAS Formula 1 team, closely followed by the Williams, Red Bull, Renault and Sauber launches and then a couple of days later the Mercedes and Ferrari teams and today in England the McLaren team.
