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F1-memorabilia is booming: Maar hoe weet je of het echt is?
Om deze vragen te beantwoorden, sprak Motorsport.com met Marc Jans, een expert bij Catawiki, een gerenommeerd online veilingplatform dat gespecialiseerd is in het aanbieden van een breed scala aan verzamelobjecten, waaronder sportmemorabilia. Het bedrijf uit Amsterdam kwam onlangs breder onder de aandacht van Formule 1-fans nadat een samenwerking met het team van AlphaTauri was aangekondigd. In zes veilingen worden meer dan 300 zorgvuldig geselecteerde items aangeboden.
Blog: Eén dag bij AlphaTauri, van halfnaakte auto’s tot kostbare memorabilia
Op uitnodiging van veilingplatform Catawiki reisde een select gezelschap aan de vooravond van de Grand Prix van Oostenrijk af naar Faenza, de thuisbasis van AlphaTauri. De hobbelige weg over het industrieterrein tussen panden met achterstallig onderhoud doet niet vermoeden dat hier een Formule 1-team is gevestigd. De bus stopt bij een wit gebouw met rode accenten. Zitten we hier wel goed?
Increíble subasta de Fórmula 1 con recuerdos especiales
28 jun 2023 7:36 Este martes, en el taller de pintura AlphaTauri de Faenza (Italia), se presentaron a la prensa algunos de los más de 300 objetos seleccionados. El objeto más llamativo de la primera subasta es el monoplaza STR11, que se utilizó en la segunda parte de la temporada 2016 de F1. Aunque Max Verstappen no pilotó ese coche, algunas de las piezas sí que las usó el neerlandés antes de ascender a Red Bull, y se estima que se alcance un precio de 425.000 euros.
Bijzondere memorabilia van Verstappen en De Vries onder de hamer
In paint shop van AlphaTauri in het Italiaanse Faenza werden dinsdag aan geselecteerde pers enkele van de in totaal meer dan 300 geselecteerde objecten gepresenteerd. Blikvanger voor de eerste veiling is de STR11 racewagen, die in het tweede deel van het F1-seizoen van 2016 is gebruikt. Hoewel Max Verstappen niet in deze auto heeft gereden, zijn enkele onderdelen wel te herleiden naar de Nederlander voordat hij naar Red Bull Racing promoveerde. De racewagen moet ongeveer 425.000 euro opbrengen.
Dutch GP 2023 niet grootser, maar beter: “Op alle vlakken impact maken”
Wie Circuit Zandvoort betreedt, ziet dat de toegangsweg is aangepakt en de eerste tribunes zijn opgebouwd. In totaal moeten er 89.310 stoeltjes beschikbaar komen en wordt er gewerkt aan een nieuwe ‘Champions Lounge’ op het talud in bocht 14. “Het blijven bizarre aantallen [stoeltjes] die we neerzetten. Vanaf 3 juli gaan we de grotere hospitality’s opbouwen en dat betekent dat ergens eind juli het circuit ook dicht gaat voor de reguliere activiteiten”, beschrijft Van Overdijk.
24 names in Formula E's Drivers' Club
The FIA Formula E Championship has revealed another eight drivers that have signed-up to the ‘Drivers’ Club’. New names include Jaime Alguersuari, Nicolas Minassian, Alex Brundle, Robert Doornbos, Christian Klien, Conor Daly, Katherine Legge and Ben Collins, bringing the total to 24 former Formula 1, Indycar, DTM and Le Mans drivers that are eager to join the fully-electric racing series which starts in Beijing, September 2014.
Acciona first team to finish Dakar Rally with an electric vehicle
The team Acciona 100% EcoPowered is the first ever entry with an electric vehicle that made it to the finish of the Dakar Rally. Driver Ariel Jaton and co-driver German Rolon completed the journey in 111 hours. The team managed to overcome the extreme weather conditions over Bolivia and northern Argentina that caused several stages to be shortened and cancelled. The team was classified 53rd.
Formula E true proving ground for new technology - Griffiths
Exciting times in Formula E as teams may now modify their powertrain and recently a new constructor signed up for season three. Looking at the current Formula E starting grid, apparently specialized technology companies and OEMs are keen to join to race for greener and smarter vehicles. But it doesn’t go without a challenge as it is more difficult than it sounds to replace the season one powertrain with another package. The Andretti Formula E team experienced that.
Zandvoort set to lose its place on 2019 DTM calendar to Assen
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DTM drops Zandvoort race, Assen in frame for 2019
Sources have confirmed to Motorsport.com that Zandvoort's contract extension has been waived to make room for Assen. Zandvoort had been on the DTM calendar since 2001, with local driver Christijan Albers notably winning his home race two years later. New addition Assen's contract is reportedly for a duration of three years and the race weekend is set for July next year.
Gallery: The career of Gilles Villeneuve
Villeneuve won back to back Formula Atlantic titles in 1976 and '77. Here he can be seen sitting in a March 75B at the Mont-Tremblant circuit. Villeneuve made his F1 debut with McLaren in 1977. His Ferrari chance came when Niki Lauda left the team, two races before the end of the season. Villeneuve was given the opportunity to shake down the 312 T3 at Ferrari's fest track in Fiorano in 1978. Later that year he won in front of his home crowd in Canada.
De Vries joins Racing Team Nederland WEC squad
De Vries will take the seat of Dutch veteran Jan Lammers, who will retire from racing after making his 24th Le Mans start this June. Racing Team Nederland steps up to the WEC this year with a Dallara P217 after racing in the European Le Mans Series in 2017, unveiled its livery for the 2018/19 superseason. Team owner Frits van Eerd and ex-Formula 1 driver Giedo van der Garde will join Lammers for the Spa season-opener and Le Mans before de Vries makes his WEC debut at Silverstone in August.
McLaren junior de Vries to join LMP2 team during 2018/19 WEC season
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Zandvoort F1 return 'realistic', according to circuit co-owner
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Electric GT Championship announces first team - ElectricAutosport.com
The Electric GT Championship has announced its first participating team for the inaugural season, which will commence in 2018. SPV Racing, a Swedish-Spanish team, will field two Tesla’s Model S EGT P100D. It also eyes an entry in the new eSports championship. Spanish drivers Alvaro Fontes and Javier Martinez are named as development drivers. The team currently operates in the European LeMans Series and the Le Mans Cup, with the aim of making its 24 Hours of Le Mans debut in 2019.
Kobayashi to make Formula E debut with Andretti - ElectricAutosport.com
Kamui Kobayashi will make his Formula E debut with MS&AD Andretti Formula E team at the Season 4 opener in Hong Kong on December 2 and 3. Kobayashi will pilot the No. 27 Andretti ATEC-003 car and will have António Félix da Costa as his teammate. Tom Blomqvist featured on series’ entry list published by the FIA, but was never announced by the team. Kobayashi, a former F1 driver, currently competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and Super Formula Championship.
Van der Mark back to Tech3 in MotoGP replacing Folger for Valencia
Michael van der Mark will reprise his role as Jonas Folger's replacement at Tech3 Yamaha for next weekend's MotoGP season finale at Valencia.World Superbike regular van der Mark was handed his premier class debut at Sepang on October 29, with Folger forced to miss the race due to illness.The Dutchman qualified 22nd and last after a crash, but recovered to 16th in a wet race, narrowly missing out on scoring a point on his debut.It had been expected that Folger would also miss the race in...
Van der Mark back to Tech 3 in MotoGP replacing Folger for Valencia
Michael van der Mark will reprise his role as Jonas Folger's replacement at Tech 3 Yamaha for next weekend's MotoGP season finale at Valencia. World Superbike regular van der Mark was handed his premier class debut at Sepang on October 29, with Folger forced to miss the race due to illness.
Max Verstappen 'didn't mean to hurt anyone' in US GP post-race rant
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Formula E teams up with the Climate Group - ElectricAutosport.com
Formula E has teamed up with The Climate Group as a Global Ambassador for EV100 – to help promote the widespread uptake of electric vehicles. The announcement was made during Climate Week in New York. EV100 is an initiatieve to actively encourage world-leading companies to commit to the quicker and smoother transition to electric – helping to deliver on sustainability goals and future-proofing operations.
Robert Kubica tests Formula E car - ElectricAutosport.com
Former Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica has tested a Formula E car at Donington Park on Tuesday, Motorsport.com revealed. It adds to speculation that the Pole will make a return to single-seater racing. The test took place in secrecy at the British track that has been used for official pre-season testing. Kubica drove his first laps in six years in a single-seater last month when he stepped into a GP3 car during a private test.
EGT to set up base at Circuit Pau-Arnos - ElectricAutosport.com
The Electric GT Championship has announced to build its headquarters at the Circuit Pau-Arnos in France. While the championship based on Tesla’s Model S is preparing for it’s first event on the 25th of November at Circuit Paul Ricard, a new building will act as the principal hub for all test and development programmes both on and off the track.
Electric rallycross championship E/RACING starts drafting regulations - ElectricAutosport.com
Following the recent introduction of the multi-make electric powered rally car racing series E/RACING, sanctioning body Speedleague announced today the addition of motorsport veterans Tony Cotman and Scot Elkins to their competition staff. Drafting regulations Both Cotman and Elkins have extensive motorsport sanctioning experience at the executive level of race officiating, regulatory matters and safety oversight for multiple national and international championships.
New junior electric single-seater racing car revealed
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FIA president Todt convinced of future for hydrogen technology in racing - ElectricAutosport.com
The landscape of motorsports categories is set to change, FIA president Jean Todt predicts. With a global series as Formula E as a trendsetter, other types of racing will follow. Racing with electric GT cars is not far away and the first rulebook for electric rallying is being drafted. Todt is a frontrunner when it comes electric racing. He was first to provide a global platform for new sustainable technologies.
Di Grassi: “Electric GT’s Tesla as fast as GT3” - ElectricAutosport.com
Lucas di Grassi has tested the development version of Electric GT’s Tesla. He was impressed by its performance and is confident that the upgraded race vehicle will leave its mark. The Brazilian driver can be seen as an ambassador for electric racing. He was there at Formula E from the start to show up and test drive the Formulec demo car in various cities around the world. No wonder the Audi works driver found himself a seat at the Audi Abt team and battling for championship titles ever since.
Formule 1-kijkcijfers in Groot-Brittannië naderen dieptepunt
De kijkcijfers van de Formule 1 in Groot-Brittannië zijn de afgelopen twaalf jaren niet zo laag geweest. Het verloor ruim vijf miljoen kijkers. Er werd van de BBC overgeschakeld naar Channel 4 en daarnaast worden de frustraties van Lewis Hamilton ook als een van de factoren aangemerkt. Volgens een rapport dat The Independent heeft ingezien, werden de 21 races bekeken door 21,8 miljoen mensen. Het verlies van vijf miljoen kijkers is de helft van wat de sport wereldwijd moest inleveren.
Terugblik: De laatst gereden race van Jos Verstappen
Jos Verstappen maakte in 2012 in de hoofdstad Baku kennis met het GT-racen. Samen met voormalig F1-wereldkampioen Jacques Villeneuve deelde de Limburger een BMW Z4 GT3. Hoewel hij in eerste instantie een kleine bedenktijd nodig had, had Verstappen geen moment spijt van zijn deelname aan de City Challenge invitatierace in 'het land van vuur' en de prachtige stad in de Caucasus dat in 2016 voor het eerst een Formule 1-wedstrijd zou organiseren. Na de F1-carrière was Verstappen senior nog wel actief.
Catsburg joins Bjork and Girolami in expanded 2017 Volvo WTCC team
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Spark Racing Technology releases first concept images of new Formula E car - ElectricAutosport.com
The car will be the successor of the SRT01, which was also developed by French company. The new SRT05e will be put in action by season five (2018-2019) and features a futuristic design that was required by the FIA and Formula E. It also contains a form of aeroscreen as cockpit protection that was first trialled by the Red Bull F1 Team.
Ratel doesn't fear competition from ACO GT3 series
Ratel, through his company SRO, has built one the strongest GT racing championships, with up to 57 cars in the Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup and 39 in its sprint division. The Frenchman has been involved in motorsports over 25 years and seems to have found the key to create a GT competition in which drivers, despite racing different machinery, can make the difference in a level playing field.
Ratel: Youngsters should chase GT3 deals over F1 dreams
While young, ambitious and talented drivers in the past have tended to aim solely for a Grand Prix seat, a switch to GT racing wasn’t considered as a serious alternative. But that’s changing with the arrival of more youngsters in GTs, and some of them have specifically targeted this discipline from the outset. One of the recent examples is Dries Vanthoor, the 18-year-old younger brother of Laurens Vanthoor.
Formula E presents 8 manufacturers for season 2
The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile has revealed the eight manufacturers who will enter the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship in season two – further increasing the series’ credentials as a test bed for the development of electric vehicle technology. For the inaugural 2014/2015 season, the 10 Formula E teams all compete using identical single-seaters – the Spark-Renault SRT_01E – utilising a powertrain by McLaren Electronic Systems.
Manufacturers in Formula E: what to expect?
The FIA Formula E Championship is currently a one-make series. Twenty top level drivers are using the same equipment during the ten rounds of the inaugural season. But that will change. The all-electric racing series has been designed to build a platform for manufacturers to showcase and develop new electric vehicle technologies. Starting from season two, the cars’ powertrain will be improved.
Formula E in numbers: brand exposure and TV viewers
The FIA Formula E Championship is almost halfway its championship. Ahead of the fourth ePrix in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the all-electric racing series published its first numbers regarding generated exposure. In pursuit of new sponsors and credible business results for those involved, Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag said: “I am very happy with this start. The result of the analysis of the data collected so far by independent companies such as Formula Money and SMG.
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