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SECOND PLACE FOR SIGNATECH ALPINE IN SHANGHAI AND REMAIN IN CONTENTION FOR THE WORLD TITLE

November 5, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The cars lined up on the starting grid in grey, overcast conditions at the Shanghai International Circuit. The no.36 Alpine A470 began in fifth place in the LMP2 class following a frustrating time in qualifying, during which André Negrão had been held up on his fastest lap.

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FIRST FERRARI CONFIRMED FOR AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL 2018 WITH 70 DAYS TO GO

November 2, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Ferrari 488 Challenge is the first car to be confirmed for the Ferrari main feature at Autosport International 2018

Drivers

Feature: Alonso, McLaren hungrier than ever

November 2, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Fernando Alonso and McLaren will stick together in 2018, both parties pushing for a return to winning ways.

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MOPAR UNLEASHES ‘HELLCRATE’ 6.2-LITER SUPERCHARGED CRATE HEMI® ENGINE KIT AT SEMA

October 31, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The Mopar “Hellcrate” 6.2-liter supercharged Crate HEMI Engine assembly (Part Number 68303089AA) is available for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $19,530. The Mopar “Hellcrate” 6.2-liter supercharged Crate HEMI Engine Kit (Part Number 177072452) is available at an MSRP of $2,195.

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FERRARI FXX-K EVO: AN INNOVATIVE NEW PACKAGE FOR THE LABORATORY CAR

October 29, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The Finali Mondiali provided the backdrop to the world premiere of the new FXX-K Evo which will be available both as an extremely limited-run model and as an upgrade package for the existing XX cars. This latest arrival marks a significant evolution of the XX programme launched in 2005 with cars developed specifically to play on the track

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“READY TO RACE”: NEWLY DEVELOPED BMW M4 GT4s DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER TEAMS FOR THE FIRST TIME

October 25, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The first newly developed BMW M4 GT4s have been delivered. After completing around 30,000 test kilometres, numerous hours in the wind tunnel, extensive application drives and successful test outings in race conditions, the first models were received by their new owners around the globe on Wednesday.

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THOMAS LAURENT TO TEST THE TOYOTA TS050 HYBRID

October 25, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will have a new driver behind the wheel of a TS050 HYBRID in Bahrain next month when Thomas Laurent takes part in the annual FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) rookie test. Thomas, 19, made his LMP2 debut in WEC this season and has quickly established himself as a rising start of endurance racing.

Formula E

RENAULT TO EXIT FORMULA E AT THE END OF SEASON 4

October 25, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Renault today confirmed it will exit Formula E at the end of Season 4, in July 2018. An inaugural partner in Formula E, Renault e.dams clinched its third consecutive FE Teams’ title in Montreal at the end of July 2017 and will soon begin Season 4.

Formula E

NISSAN TO JOIN FORMULA E ELECTRIC RACING FROM 2018-19 SEASON

October 25, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Nissan will become the first Japanese automotive brand to compete in the all-electric FIA Formula E racing championship starting in 2018. The move to participate in the growing Formula E series gives Nissan a highly visible global platform from which to spread the message of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – the company’s three-pillar strategy to redefine how its vehicles are driven

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MERCEDES-AMG CUSTOMER RACING OUT TO REGAIN FIA GT3 WORLD CUP TITLE IN MACAU

October 24, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Following victory in 2015 and third place last year, the goal for the 2017 FIA GT World Cup in Macau is clear: to bring the GT3 title back to Affalterbach. As such, Mercedes-AMG is travelling with a strong contingent of drivers and teams: from 16 to 19 November, four Mercedes-AMG GT3 will go in pursuit

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JMW MOTORSPORT WINS ELMS TITLE

October 23, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

In 2016 it was heartbreak for JMW Motorsport when they were denied the ELMS title by an accident in what was already a difficult race because of some technical issues. Twelve months later it was all smiles in the JMW Motorsport garage as Jody Fannin and Rob Smith took the title in Portimão finishing second

Drivers

PAUL DI RESTA TO JOIN UNITED AUTOSPORTS FOR ROLEX 24 HOURS AT DAYTONA

October 19, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

United Autosports have confirmed that Paul di Resta will join the team for the 2018 running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January. Di Resta is best known for racing in the Formula One World Championship from 2010 to 2013 for the Force India F1 Team.

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ASTON MARTIN RACING FIRED UP FOR FUJI FIGHT

October 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Aston Martin Racing is set to take on the 7th round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, as the series visits the spectacular Fuji Speedway in Japan.

GT World Challenge Europe

DREYSPRING AND GILBERT SEAL BLANCPAIN GT SERIES ASIA GT3 POLES AT ZHEJIANG

October 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Lamborghini Super Trofeo racer Chris Dreyspring was a late addition to VSR’s #66 line-up but made an immediate impression by claiming pole position in his maiden Blancpain GT Series Asia qualifying session. The 19-year-old German snared top spot for Saturday’s race by beating championship contender Aditya Patel by 0.422s,

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WEATHERTECH RACING JOINS FORCES WITH SCUDERIA CORSA FOR IMSA WEATHERTECH SERIES IN 2018

October 10, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

WeatherTech Racing today announced that they will be joining forces with Scuderia Corsa to campaign a GTD Class 2018 Ferrari 488 GTE in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next season. Cooper MacNeil (Hinsdale, ILL.) will be teamed with Alessandro Balzan (Italy) for the 11-race schedule.

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HISTORY MADE AS SUPER CAR GTM WRAPS UP THE TSS SEASON IN BURIRAM

October 10, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Super Car GTM closed off the 2017 season with one of the most dramatic and sensational races – not just of the decade and a half existence of the power pumped headlining national motorsports category, but of contemporary Thai racing history – during the season closing round of Thailand Super Series (TSS) 2017 in Buriram.

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LEXUS CLOSES OUT DEBUT SEASON WITH THE RC F GT3 AT ROAD ATLANTA

October 9, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The 3GT Racing Lexus RC F GT3s both finished in the top-10 and led laps in Saturday’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season-finale race at Road Atlanta to close out the debut season for the Lexus RC F GT3 competing in the GTD class.

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Sonoma Raceway Officials Battling Wildfires

October 9, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Fire companies and Sonoma Raceway officials are working to keep wildfires from encroaching upon speedway property.

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AUDI R8 LMS CUP ADDS GT4 CATEGORY TO FLAGSHIP GT3 SERIES FROM 2018

October 7, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Audi Sport customer racing Asia has announced the new Audi R8 LMS GT4 will join the Audi R8 LMS Cup from the 2018 season onwards, swelling the ranks of the world’s premier GT3 brand series.

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IMSA PETIT LE MANS ROAD ATLANTA QUALIFYING ROUND UP

October 7, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Front Row on Petit Le Mans Grid for Michael Shank Racing with Curb/Agajanian Acura NSX GT3 Defending race winners Michael Shank Racing with Curb/Agajanian secured a GTD class front row starting spot on the Petit Le Mans grid when Andy Lally wheeled the No. 93 Acura NSX GT3 to second with a fast lap time

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