Nissan’s PS3 graduates too quick for their own good
Here’s a weird one for you: the latest batch of PlayStation 3-trained Nissan GT Academy winners’ bid to enter the real life semi-pro British GT Championship has been refused on the grounds …
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Volkswagen Polo R takes maiden WRC win in Sweden
Up and coming star Sébastien Ogier has clinched the Volkswagen Polo R’s first victory in the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Sweden, in what was only the team and car’s second competitive …
Toyota GT 86 GT4 by GPRM – going racing next year
Here's another racing version of the Toyota 86, but the first one designed to meet FIA regulations in the GT4 category. Developed by GPRM, a UK-based motorsport and engineering company, the GT …
Jack Cunningham, 1952-2013
Words by Azrai Razuan, formerly Deputy Commercial Director, A1 Team Malaysia. Jack Cunningham, as many of you know, was my former A1 Team Malaysia boss. As a Malaysian in motorsport, I feel …
Petronas Motorsports launches Talent Development Programme 2013 and presents this year’s drivers
Jazeman Jaafar, Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah, Mohd Ramdan Mohd Rosli, Farique Hairuman, Dominic Ang, Melvin Moh, Afiq Ikhwan and Nabil Jeffri – you may have heard of them, some are already household names …
Peugeot 208 Type R5 begins test programme trials
The Peugeot 208 Type R5 - which made its debut in Paris - has undergone its first field test programme. The replacement of the 207 Super 2000 was put through its paces …
2013 F1 Malaysian GP tickets – early birds get 50% off!
Early bird gets the worm, and in this case, the wriggly thing is a 50% discount for tickets to the 2013 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang. To be held …
Proton R3 scores 1-2 finish in Sepang 1000km Race
The 2012 edition of the annual Sepang 1000km Endurance Race that happened last weekend was won by Proton R3 Motorsports Racing Team, which dominated proceedings and clinched a 1-2 finish at the …
Honda Malaysia Racing Team misses out on podium at the Sepang 1,000 km Endurance Race
[UPDATE: Full race result now included.] By the fourth hour, the grandstand is barren save for a few bored-looking souls. The racing is not coming hard and fast either. Some of the …
Honda Malaysia Racing Team makes final preparations for the Sepang 1000 km Endurance Race
A few weeks back, we ran a story about Honda Malaysia Racing Team getting back on track, literally. And that they will be fielding two souped-up Honda Jazz cars to compete in …
Rolex to be official timekeeper for F1 from 2013
Something to watch then. Rolex has been announced as Formula 1's new official timekeeper. The Swiss watchmaker replaces Hublot in the role - and also as that of official timepiece - from …
Johor race track confirmed, part of Motorsports City
It's a go for the new race track project in Johor - reports confirm that a JV agreement has been inked between Singaporean company FASTrack Autosports and UEM Land for the development …
Singaporean Peter Lim to build RM3b Johor race track
Reports have emerged from across the Causeway that Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim is into a RM3 billion (S$1.2 billion) race track project in Johor's Iskandar region. The car enthusiast tycoon will partner …
Lotus F1 Team ready to burn for 2013
Red Bull, EQ8 and Lucozade won't be the only energy drinks on the F1 grid come the 2013 season. Swedish brand burn, owned by Coca-Cola, is also set to join the fray …
Honda Malaysia announces participation in the 2012 Sepang 1000 km Endurance Race, with the Jazz!
Honda Malaysia Racing Team (HMRT) is back to its racing ways. The last time we saw the team gunning for top honours was way back at the 2010 Malaysian Merdeka Endurance Race …
Petronas Syntium Team claims fifth consecutive overall Super Taikyu championship in Japan
After their Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race success, the the Petronas Syntium Team (PST) went back to Japan for Round 5 of the Super Taikyu Series 2012 with a target - to secure …
Toyota Motorsport breaks own EV lap record at the Nürburgring – EV P002 achieves 7 mins 22.329 secs
Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) has set a lap time of Germany's Nürburgring in 7 minutes 22.329 seconds, over 25 seconds quicker than its previous record run set in August 2011. Once again, …
Ford Performance Vehicles COTF Falcon – showcasing changes in V8 Supercar series for 2013
Some news which might be of interest for Oz V8 Supercar racing fans. Ford Performance Racing will be showcasing its "Car of the Future" Falcon at the Australian International Motor Show in …
Hyundai i20 WRC – the return to rallying in 2013
After an absence of 10 years, Hyundai is poised to return to the FIA World Rally Championship next year. The Korean automaker will participate in the 2013 WRC season with its i20 …
Thailand set to join F1 with a night race?
Things are looking likely to heat up on the Formula 1 front in the region. Singapore has already announced that the Singapore Grand Prix is set to remain on the F1 calendar …
