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Motorsport: Great opportunity for Kiwi racing teen

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''.

RALLY

Sweden debrief: Part Two

February 22, 2018 Charles Côté

Rally Sweden's signature test, Vargåsen was in tip-top condition this year and highlighted the unique appeal of this rally brilliantly. Run twice on Saturday, a fresh dusting of snow created a perfect winter scene, while the flat out section near the start and a series of corners and crests deep in the forest made it a favourite with drivers.

FORMULA 1

First Look: Ferrari SF71H

February 22, 2018 Charles Côté

Here is our first look at the Ferrari SF71H Formula One car for the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship.

Endurance

RICHARD MEINS RETURNS TO UNITED AUTOSPORTS ALONGSIDE WAYNE BOYD FOR 2018 MICHELIN LE MANS CUP

February 22, 2018 Charles Côté

United Autosports have confirmed that Richard Meins and Wayne Boyd will race together in the 2018 Michelin Le Mans Cup. Richard rejoins the team after making his debut in the Michelin Le Mans Cup last year alongside Shaun Lynn, with Andrew Bentley stepping in as his team mate for the Paul Ricard and Portimao rounds.

FORMULA 1

First view of the Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+

February 22, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Bottas takes the first run at the 2018 F1 Mercedes Challenger

FORMULA 1

Mercedes launch a new F1 “diva” as Hamilton seeks to equal Fangio

February 22, 2018 Charles Côté

Toto Wolff launched his team’s new Mercedes F1 car at Silverstone today, describing his team as being ‘flat out’ to try to win a fifth consecutive world championship.

Drivers

CLAUDIA HURTGEN RECRUITED TO THE RWT RACING ADAC GT MASTERS SQUAD

February 22, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

RWT Racing have announced a new driver pairing for the 2018 ADAC GT Masters. Joining team regular Sven Barth (37, GER) is new signing Claudia Hürtgen (46, GER). The team will once again be pinning their hopes on a Corvette C7 GT3-R, the same make and model which won the championship in 2017. The opening … Continue reading → ...

News

Big opportunity for Kiwi co-driver

February 21, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Kiwi rally co-driver Malcolm Read has been given a huge career boost by linking with leading driver Molly Taylor and Subaru Australia in the Australian Rally Championship.Read has agreed to partner the 2016 champion and one of the... ...

NASCAR

Cole Custer to make Monster Energy Series debut in Vegas

February 21, 2018 Charles Côté

Officials from Rick Ware Racing (RWR) confirmed today that NASCAR Next alumnus Cole Custer will make his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) debut March 2-4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

News

Hutt teen takes unofficial national ministocks racing title

February 21, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

A young driver has taken out one of the country's most coveted ministock youth races in his final crack at the event. ...

PRODUCTION CARS

World premiere for the new BMW X4

February 21, 2018 RNW Staff

New Cars for 2018

FORMULA 1

New look Toro Rosso F1 car unveiled

February 21, 2018 Charles Côté

Toro Rosso has revealed the first image of their 2018 Honda-powered car that it will use in the 2018 Formula 1 season.Kiwi driver Brendon Hartley gave the STR13 its track debut at a wet Misano circuit overnight.

PRODUCTION CARS

Kia Motors has previewed its flagship luxury sedan, the K900, ahead of its world debut later in the year.

February 21, 2018 RNW Staff

The new model combines sophisticated exterior design, effortless performance and a spacious cabin distinguished by luxurious materials and elegant styling.

News

Supercars season set to soar

February 21, 2018 Charles Côté

I was at the launch of the 2018 Supercars' drivers at Fox Studios in Sydney last week and the category do really know how to put on a show. The best thing for New Zealand is there are five full time drivers in the line up and all of them are capable of winning a race, and three of them are title contenders.

RALLY

Sweden stars’ WRC sabbatical

February 21, 2018 Charles Côté

Citroën driver Breen recorded the best result of his career with second place in Sweden, but will miss the next two rounds in Mexico and Corsica. Paddon [pictured above], who finished fifth, faces a longer three-month break from WRC competition. Rising star Breen has a 10-round programme with Citroën this year and will also miss the penultimate round in Spain, as nine-time champion Sébastien Loeb returns to drive the manufacturer's third C3 WRC at the three fixtures.

Regulations and Schedules

MONTAPLAST BY LAND-MOTORSPORT WITH STRONG SQUAD OF FOUR DRIVERS IN THE ADAC GT MASTERS

February 21, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Montaplast by Land-Motorsport will tackle the 2018 ADAC GT Masters campaign with two former champions and two young drivers. The 2016 title winner, Christopher Mies (28, DEU), will have a new team-mate, Alessio Picariello (24, B). The two brothers, Kelvin van der Linde (21, ZA) and Sheldon van der Linde (18, ZA) will share the … Continue reading → ...

FORMULA 1

Halo to all that

February 21, 2018 Charles Côté

After last year’s wide-ranging raft of aerodynamic rule-changes (wider tyres, dorsal fins, sloped-back front and rear-wings), the biggest addition to the 2018 technical regulations is the adoption of the halo safety device. Its introduction has been somewhat controversial.

News

EXCITING NEW APP IS SET TO TAKE THE MOTORSPORTS COMMUNITY TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL

February 21, 2018 Charles Côté

A unique and informative new mobile application has been launched that allows members of the motorsports world to connect with each other via the first industry-specific social media network. Track Report, with its sleek interface, is the newest and most advanced way to stay up to speed with your favorite motorsport on any cell phone, tablet, or mobile device.