In the English language, there is a term that fits this Brawn BGP 001 very well. In the music industry, they speak of a “One hit wonder.” This refers to an artist or music group that achieved only one success in their career. This is also somewhat applicable to this Brawn F1 car. The Brawn GP team drove in F1 for only one year and won both the drivers’ and constructors’ titles. It is an almost unbelievable story that is more like a fairy tale.
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ZOLDER HISTORIC GRAND PRIX
That the Zolder Historic Grand Prix is undergoing a revival following the arrival of a German organiser you have already read in our previous coverage. The formula with the Youngtimer Trophy, the Kampf der Zwerge and a historic championship up to 1965 creates a lot of enthusiasm on the circuit.
Read moreCELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF “24 HOURS OF FRANCORCHAMPS” DURING CROWDSTRIKE SPA 24 HOURS
Part 2: Atmosphere in the paddock, the parade and the 24-hour race itself.
A centenary deserves an extra celebration. SRO, the organiser of the ‘Crowdstrike Spa 24hours’, holds history in high esteem and a lot of efforts had been made to give the centenarian a good celebration.
Read moreCelebrating centenary “24 Hours of Francorchamps” during the Crowdstrike Spa24hours.
Part 1: Heritage Touring Cup.
After the centenary in 2021, of the Francorchamps circuit itself, and last year’s celebration of 100 years of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it was now the turn of the 24 Hours of Francorchamps to blow out 100 candles.
Read moreRETROSPECTIVE 11: BMW 30 CSL Art Car nr 1 by Alexander Calder
Recently, BMW presented its twentieth Art Car in Paris. At the “Centre Pompidou”, the curtain was pulled back on the BMW M V8 Hybrid Hypercar that, with start number 20, will participate in the 24 hours of Le Mans.
Read moreThe SPA Summer Classic: start of a new historic circuit motorsport season in Belgium
Last year, we paid our first visit to the Spa Summer Classic. This meeting then took place in the middle of summer ( the name says it all ). For this edition, there was a change in Francorchamps’ calendar and the Summer Classic was moved from July to April.
Read moreFrom Rétromobile 2023 to Rétromobile 2024: 10 x Porsche 917
The Porsche 917 is a rare racing car. When a car enthusiast comes across this iconic car, they are super happy.
Read moreRETROMOBILE 2024: TOP 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL RACING CARS
We already told you in our general report on Rétromobile: 2024 was another top edition with the most beautiful classic cars. Besides all the beauty you have already been able to get to know by now, we have kept some of them separate. We still owe you the ten most beautiful, unique or spectacular racing cars. We take you for a second time through the halls of Rétromobile for ten more gems.
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