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F1 Tyres Breaking The Compounds
06-06-2021
3 mins
As it is with any vehicle be it on-road or off-road, the tyres are one of the
most important element of an Formula 1 vehicle. The tyres are the only medium of
contact between the car and the road, making it extremely crucial to use
high-performance tyres to be safe and simultaneously go faster with confidence.
However, a good set of tyres should also be able to withstand immense braking
pressure. Well, the Formula 1 tyres and road tyres only have one thing in
common, the round shape. Other than
Mazzanti Evantra
29-05-2021
2 mins
Not many of us must have heard about Mazzanti Automobili based out of Italy.
However, back in 2013, they had launched a high-performance coupe, christened
the Evantara. Mazzanti Automobili was founded by Luca Mazzanti and Walter
Faralli in 2002. Mazzanti came up with the concept of handcrafted supercars and
maybe that is why not many people know about it. However, in terms of
exclusivity, Mazzanti owners are at the top of the pecking order because no two
handcrafted supercars are ever the same.
Stelvio Pass
28-05-2021
2 mins
We have a few roads in the world that every motorhead dreams of driving on. The
Autobahn, the Transfagarasan Highway, Kolli Hills, the Ring Road and Route 66
are a few on our list of holy tarmac. But wait. We are missing out on one. It is
none other than the mesmerising Stelvio Pass in Italy. Italy being the heaven of
supercars, surely has one of the most angelic driving routes in the world.
Just a few metres away is the Swiss border from the Stelvio Pass, just for your
information. The Stelv
Lamborghini Countach
27-05-2021
2 mins
It was a good day, the year was 1971 and the date was the 11th of March. The
city of Geneva was busy and was all set to raise the curtains at the Geneva
Motor Show. The Lamborghini booth was buzzing, after all the most anticipated
supercar was about to be revealed. Ferrari’s arch-rival was coming up with a
supercar for the generations and once the veil was lifted, everyone in the room
dropped their jaws to the floor. The Lamborghini Countach was presented to the
public. What a spectacle that mus
History of Fiat - The most distinguished brand in Automotive History
20-05-2021
3 mins
Fiat has always been a niche brand and especially in Italy, it has been at the
forefront of the Italian automobile industry. In 1899, Società Anonima Fabbrica
Italiana Automobili Torino was founded in Turin, with Giovanni Agnelli as one of
the Board of Directors. However, the innovative vision and a grand scheme for
the company, saw Agnelli being appointed as the Managing Director of Fiat in
1902. When founded, the Fiat factory was small and only employed 150 people that
too on daily wages. Howe
Understand Your Car
Red Bull Motorsports – Omnipresent
15-02-2021
5 mins
“Gives you wings” – is definitely the apt tagline for the Austrian energy drink
giant Red Bull looking at its involvement in various extreme motorsports
worldwide. It is this association of the brand which gives it an ‘extreme’ image
in front of the world. It also sponsors talented drivers and athletes to give
them a chance to rise and shine in their area of expertise. In today's story, we
take a look at some of Red Bull’s ventures.
Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Team
The Red Bull Racing Formula 1
Push Button vs Key
11-02-2021
3 mins
Those were the good old days when you had a key that did most of the stuff in
your car. Well, by most of the stuff, I mean, opening the door and then actually
turning on the car. Wait, that sounded wrong, but you get it. Slowly, the car
key came with buttons and you used those to lock and unlock the doors. But then,
as we got lazier, the key turned into a key fob and the slot where the key used
to go in, became a button. A Start/Stop button. Today, you even have wristbands
to open your can and y
VW Modular System
26-12-2020
3 mins
Sometimes when we talk about cars, we use acronyms such as MQB, MLB and MEB, but
why? And what do they mean? All these acronyms belong to the Volkswagen Group
and the platforms that they use across the range of brands under the group.
Before we go any further we should talk about what are modular platforms?
Modular designs or product platforms are a form of building a broader portfolio
for the customers, including niche products, by putting in fewer efforts and
maximizing profits. Modular platfo
IIT-Bombay Racing Team - Radiators
21-12-2020
2 mins
Today when we talk about IIT- B and its students, we all directly jump to the
conclusion that it is the most prestigious college in India and every student
there has the potential to make a mark in the world. With this said, the IIT-B
racing team had to be one of the best in the country and currently are living up
to their reputation. The IIT-B team is the first in India to use an electronic
differential and also holds the highest rank in the Formula Student UK as an
Indian team. So we know that
Understanding Your Car: Paddle Shifters
29-10-2020
3 mins
So here we are in a time when slowly manual transmission cars are dying out and
customers and manufacturers are both shifting to automatic gearboxes. Is this a
world we want our children to grow up in? As a true car enthusiast will say,
manual cars are more engaging and who even drives an automatic car? And why the
torture? But traffic is increasing. Cars are being reprimanded of free spaces to
stretch their legs, every country doesn’t have an Autobahn and hence automatics
have started to make s
Car Reviews
Mazzanti Evantra
29-05-2021
2 mins
Not many of us must have heard about Mazzanti Automobili based out of Italy.
However, back in 2013, they had launched a high-performance coupe, christened
the Evantara. Mazzanti Automobili was founded by Luca Mazzanti and Walter
Faralli in 2002. Mazzanti came up with the concept of handcrafted supercars and
maybe that is why not many people know about it. However, in terms of
exclusivity, Mazzanti owners are at the top of the pecking order because no two
handcrafted supercars are ever the same.
Lamborghini Countach
27-05-2021
2 mins
It was a good day, the year was 1971 and the date was the 11th of March. The
city of Geneva was busy and was all set to raise the curtains at the Geneva
Motor Show. The Lamborghini booth was buzzing, after all the most anticipated
supercar was about to be revealed. Ferrari’s arch-rival was coming up with a
supercar for the generations and once the veil was lifted, everyone in the room
dropped their jaws to the floor. The Lamborghini Countach was presented to the
public. What a spectacle that mus
History of Fiat - The most distinguished brand in Automotive History
20-05-2021
3 mins
Fiat has always been a niche brand and especially in Italy, it has been at the
forefront of the Italian automobile industry. In 1899, Società Anonima Fabbrica
Italiana Automobili Torino was founded in Turin, with Giovanni Agnelli as one of
the Board of Directors. However, the innovative vision and a grand scheme for
the company, saw Agnelli being appointed as the Managing Director of Fiat in
1902. When founded, the Fiat factory was small and only employed 150 people that
too on daily wages. Howe
Mille Miglia Tributo - 1000 Miles
08-05-2021
2 mins
Italians have always been passionate about cars and many alluring cars that we
ogle upon come from Italy. This Italian zeal stems from the time automobiles
were invented and where there are cars, there are races. Who doesn’t want to be
the fastest right? Well, in the early 1920s, the inhabitants of Brescia were
very happy that the Italian Grand Prix took place at their homeplace and
everyone could enjoy the roar of the engine and the smell of petrol in the air.
Unfortunately, the Italian Grand P
The Prancing Horse - Scuderia Ferrari
05-05-2021
2 mins
Monza - Scuderia Ferrari - Michael Schumacher. The perfect recipe to create
history. Today, Scuderia Ferrari is synonymous with Formula One. Every new kid
on the block, even without prior knowledge in motorsports knows that if there is
a Formula One season, Ferrari is going to be on the grid no matter what.
Scuderia Ferrari was founded in 1929 and its partnership with Alfa Romeo saw a
quickly gaining popularity among motorsport enthusiasts. However, the
partnership did not last long and Ferrari
You're Everyday SuperCar - Ferrari 488 GTB
29-04-2021
2 mins
As automobile enthusiasts, we never thought that Ferrari could replace the
beloved 458, but that’s the thing about the industry, every creation can be and
will be bested in a certain amount of time. And Ferrari has done the same with
the 488 GTB. Ferrari also has claimed that the car is 85% newer than the 458
meaning that you are not getting the same 458 that is been rebadged to 488. In
the market, the 488 GTB competes against the likes of McLaren 720S and Porsche
911 Turbo S. Both of these cars
Motorsports News
F1 Tyres Breaking The Compounds
06-06-2021
3 mins
As it is with any vehicle be it on-road or off-road, the tyres are one of the
most important element of an Formula 1 vehicle. The tyres are the only medium of
contact between the car and the road, making it extremely crucial to use
high-performance tyres to be safe and simultaneously go faster with confidence.
However, a good set of tyres should also be able to withstand immense braking
pressure. Well, the Formula 1 tyres and road tyres only have one thing in
common, the round shape. Other than
Rev Mechanics - India's Only MotoStudent Team
19-05-2021
4 mins
Coming out of Vellore Institute of Technology, we have one of the first teams to
participate in the MotoStudent competition. Team REV Mechanics is one of the few
teams from India to participate in the prestigious MotoStudent competition. This
student team’s short-term goal is to excel in the MotoStudent event and is also
on the course to change the stigma against motorsports in India. Often
considered as a rich man’s sport and a sport with low monetary output and high
investments, not many want
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix or Imola GP
12-05-2021
3 mins
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is one of the most intense and fastest circuits in
the Formula One calendar. This year’s race was pretty intense and to see the two
Mercedes struggle to dominate the race might be one of the highlights of the
race. However, before we talk a bit more about this year’s Imola GP, we should
brief up about the track.
Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'emilia Romagna is the
full name of the circuit. However, let’s stick to calling it Imola. Imola is
The Prancing Horse - Scuderia Ferrari
05-05-2021
2 mins
Monza - Scuderia Ferrari - Michael Schumacher. The perfect recipe to create
history. Today, Scuderia Ferrari is synonymous with Formula One. Every new kid
on the block, even without prior knowledge in motorsports knows that if there is
a Formula One season, Ferrari is going to be on the grid no matter what.
Scuderia Ferrari was founded in 1929 and its partnership with Alfa Romeo saw a
quickly gaining popularity among motorsport enthusiasts. However, the
partnership did not last long and Ferrari
Lancia Delta : The Best of both worlds, Road and Rally
27-04-2021
2 mins
The Lancia Delta was a road car with a niche rally pedigree. Launched in 1979,
the Delta was one of the hottest four-door hatchbacks one could buy and during
that period, Lancia was also dominating the rally world. This led to more
explicit publicity and a huge fanbase for the Delta and its various iterations.
Lancia introduced 3 generations of the Delta, which spanned from 1979 to 2008,
but as the years went by, the express desire to own a Delta died down too.
The Lancia Delta was as good on t