Arguably, 1972 was the last year of the great ones. The ’72 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, FORMULA & TRANS AM, however, still delivered head-turning style, sporty car ride & handling, plus big-block performance! Chrysler and Ford followed GM with a vengeance, not only reducing compression ratios but killing some great engines and models. This resulted in GM’s … Continue reading ’72 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, FORMULA & TRANS AM
Formula One’s regularly evolving schedule sees the list of contracted Grand Prix venues change almost every single year. In some ways, the addition of new venues keeps the competition fresh and exciting, although there is always the factor that fan-favourite tracks are occasionally cut. Here we will look at the most iconic former F1 venues … Continue reading Formula One’s Most Iconic Former Venues: Should Some Fan-Favourites Return?
With plans to begin testing their new F1 powertrain design by the end of the year, Audi’s glorious return to F1 gets closer. Audi Works Team Audi provided an update on their highly anticipated Formula 1 entry during a presentation at the Auto Shanghai exhibition. This announcement comes after their confirmation last year at the … Continue reading Audi Details Plans to Enter Formula One in 2026
Formula One is a competitive environment, with teams always searching for new ways to gain an edge over their rivals. In recent years, one area that has come under particular scrutiny is traceability. The FIA announced new traceability standards for the 2023 season and beyond, and as a result, Formula One teams are increasingly turning … Continue reading How laser marking helps Formula 1 teams meet 2023 traceability standards
By Mark Powell, Business Unit Director at Broughton Lubricants Working on a classic car is an endlessly rewarding hobby, whether you have significant experience with older engines or are picking things up as you go. If you are restoring a vintage vehicle to make it road-worthy, intending to display it in competition or just working … Continue reading Why you should use specially formulated engine lubricants for classic cars
