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Motorsport: 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.

Drivers

RNW interview’s Victor Franzoni

February 28, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

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!

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PRECOTE HERBERTH MOTORSPORT WILL COMBINE EXPERIENCE WITH YOUTH IN THE ADAC GT MASTERS

February 28, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

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 → ...

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THE AUDI SPORT R8 LMS CUP GOES GLOBAL AT 2018 SEASON OPENER IN AUSTRALIA

February 28, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

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 → ...

FORMULA 1

Another good day for Toro Rosso

February 27, 2018 Charles Côté

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.

CLOSED WHEEL

Manawatū teen claims national speedway title and steps into open wheelers

February 26, 2018 Charles Côté

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.

2016 – CTMP1 – LP Dumoulin – Photo Matthew Manor CSCG

Drivers

Exclusive interview: Louis-Philippe Dumoulin Nascar Pinty’s driver

February 26, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

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.

FORMULA 1

Brendon Hartley runs world champion Lewis Hamilton close in F1 testing

February 26, 2018 Charles Côté

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).

FORMULA 1

Encouraging signs in Brendon Hartley’s 2018 debut

February 26, 2018 Charles Côté

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.

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Coley battles Caughey to the wire in SuperBoat championship

February 26, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

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... ...

FORMULA 1

Brendon Hartley’s 2018 Formula 1 car unveiled

February 26, 2018 Charles Côté

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.

Indycar

Dixon – Chevrolet have lost their advantage

February 25, 2018 Charles Côté

Four-time Indycar champion Scott Dixon thinks the series' move to a universal aerokit will hurt Chevrolet more than Honda.

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ALLAM KHODAIR: “I WANT TO HELP MARCELO HAHN TO CLAIM THE GT OPEN PRO-AM TITLE”

February 24, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

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 → ...

FORMULA 1

Pay drivers and halos a Formula 1 reality

February 23, 2018 Charles Côté

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.

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Armstrong amped for career-defining year

February 23, 2018 Charles Côté

The 17-year-old has been tipped as a potential Formula 1 star of the future and is embarking on his second year as part of the Ferrari Driver Academy. Should he succeed at Formula 3 level this year he will seriously be on the path to the top echelon of the sport.

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Manfeild will host the NZ Grand Prix for next two years, but improvements needed

February 22, 2018 Charles Côté

Manfeild will host the New Zealand Grand Prix until 2020, but the Feilding facility has some improvements to make if it is to hang on to the event any longer.

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Motorsports Manager American Racing Series Mod

February 22, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

ACE Mod adds everything that one Fan Manager would want in an American series on top of that you get nearly all of the potential US drivers available on the driver market to date.

Formula 4

Great opportunity for Kiwi racing teen

February 22, 2018 Charles Côté

He's not legally allowed to drive on our roads on his own but teenage Kiwi race driver Conrad Clark will head to the United States this year to race in Formula 4.The Taupo product has agreed to a deal with Kiwi Motorsport.

FORMULA 1

Ferrari launches new F1 car for 2018 season

February 22, 2018 Charles Côté

Presenting the SF71H model on Thursday, Ferrari technical director Mattia Binotto said the main differences from last year's car were a slightly longer wheelbase, more aggressive side ducts, and "a very narrow body''.