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"The two days of tests for the exclusive activities of F1 Clienti and XX Programmes are over. Ten Formula 1 cars took part along with 21 cars from the XX Programmes, including the FXX K EVO, FXX K, 599XX EVO, 599XX and FXX. Grippy surface. The Formula 1 cars took full advantage of the new Paul Ricard asphalt with its unprecedented grip. A 1995 412 T2 took to the track, the last car in the Scuderia’s top category equipped with a V12 engine. Along with it some of the most successful single-seaters in history took turns on the Côte d’Azur circuit: from the F1-2000 of the famous Alba Rossa, to the F2002, F2004, and F2007. They were joined by a F300, a 248 F1, a F2012 and a F138 of 2013. Plenty of power The XX Programmes put five cars on track. From the FXX, the first in the series, to the FXX K EVO presented for the first time at the 2017 Mugello Finali Mondiali and in action since 2018. This car too, which unlike the 2014 FXX K is equipped with a revolutionary aerodynamic kit, took full advantage of the increased downforce to achieve superior performance on corners as well as straights, where it could already exploit the more than 1000 hp provided by the combined action of the V6 thermal engine and the Hy-Kers hybrid system derived from F1. Now to Monza. With the Le Castellet test day the F1 Clienti and XX Programmes have also come to the end of their ‘regular season’, and are ready to make their way to Monza where a record number will be unleashed on the faster World Formula 1 circuit, from 1 to 4 November."
Audi Sport customer racing experienced a strong start in the European SRO racing series with its customer teams. Within the total of 112 GT race cars in three classes, no fewer than 25 Audi R8 LMS were on the grids at Imola. While Team WRT won the GT3 endurance race, LP Racing and PK Carsport shared the victories in the GT2 European Series. Team Fullmotorsport and its drivers lead the Am standings in the GT4 European Series.
125 years ago: the start of a unique success story. In July 1894, the world's first competitive Horseless Carriages Contest takes place from Paris to Rouen. This is the initial spark that kindles Mercedes-Benz's successful motorsport history as two of the winning cars are powered by engines developed by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. For 125 years, engines and vehicles made by Mercedes-Benz and its predecessor brands have secured countless triumphs. Innovative technology + an the will to succeed = success. From the first competitive car race in history in 1894 to current motorsport events: the motorsport activities of Mercedes-Benz and its predecessor brands tell a success story that has its roots in the early days of the automobile. Since the 19th century, these racing and rally cars have frequently been seen in winning positions in sporting competitions. Their triumphs testify to innovative technology, the drivers' uncompromising will to win and excellent teamwork. No other brand has the topic of motorsport built into its DNA over such a long period and as intensively as Mercedes-Benz.
The hardest braking point on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is in front of turn 10. The driver has to slow down around 222 km/h over just 58 meters. The calculated brake energy involved is 1,962 kW. The driver is subjected to 5.2 g, while he pushes with 148 kg onto the brake.
The McLaren Senna GTR was unveiled to the public at the Geneva International Motor Show in the Palexpo convention centre on Tuesday. Inspired by Formula 1 icon Ayrton Senna, the $1million supercar is made of lightweight carbon fibre and comes in five colours, including the same yellow and green scheme used by Senna. Each Senna GTR takes over 1,000 hours to produce, which contributes to the eye-watering price tag.
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