Why McLaren Seems Okay With Gordon Murray’s S1 LM Tribute
The Gordon Murray S1 LM is a five-car tribute to the McLaren F1 LM, styled by Florian Flatau and guided by Murray. McLaren hasn’t protested, perhaps because the run is small, investors overlap, and collectors crave exclusivity. Could this be a test case for future collaboration?
Daniel Ricciardo Retires, Auctions $3M Aston Martin Valkyrie, and Signs On With Ford Racing
Daniel Ricciardo is hanging up his helmet, putting his $3M Daniel Ricciardo is hanging up his helmet, putting his $3M Aston Martin Valkyrie up for auction, and up for auction, and stepping into a new role as Ford Racing Ambassador — just as Ford gears up for its 2026 Formula 1 return with Red Bull.
Ayrton Senna’s Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Could Be Yours at RM Sotheby’s
Ayrton Senna’s personal Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16, tied to his Nürburgring breakthrough, is set for RM Sotheby’s London sale this November.
Luca de Meo Exits Renault, Leaving Alpine’s Future Uncertain
Luca de Meo will step down as Renault CEO on July 15, 2025, marking the end of a pivotal era for the French automaker. His departure raises key questions about Alpine’s F1 ambitions, Renault’s EV strategy, and a likely shift to Kering’s luxury empire.
When F1 Dreams Go Up in Smoke: Another Mercedes-AMG One Lost to Fire
Another Mercedes-AMG One hypercar has caught fire and burned down in Germany, raising renewed scrutiny over the car’s ambitious F1-derived hybrid system and its real-world reliability.
Mercedes Builds a Real AMG GT for Brad Pitt’s Fictional F1 Team
Mercedes-AMG takes Hollywood to the pit lane with the GT 63 APXGP Edition—a 52-unit collector’s coupe inspired by Brad Pitt’s upcoming Formula 1 film. It’s fast, rare, and wrapped in race-ready theatrics that blur the line between fiction and engineering brilliance.
Russell’s AMG ONE: When Your Daily Driver Is Practically an F1 Car
George Russell now owns a $2.7 million Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar. With F1-derived tech, 1,049 horsepower, and just 275 made, this isn’t a garage queen—it’s a race car with number plates.
