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Felipe Massa ended his F1 career in 2017 after 15 seasons, 269 races, 11 wins, 41 podiums, 16 pole positions and 1167 career points. An experienced driver like Felipe is undoubtedly missed because he is charismatic, especially about circuit and car safety. But Felipe’s motorsport career has not ended after he retired from Formula 1. Let’s find out when and where he performed throughout these years and in which projects he was involved.

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Felipe debuted in Formula E in 2018, signing a three–year deal with Venturi. The Brazilian driver expressed clearly his opinion about the new motorsport category.

“I think what makes things interesting in Formula E, and I hope it happens with me, is that many drivers can win the race. Many drivers can win the championship. It is a championship I can race not only for one year, and that’s it. I can race for a few years and still enjoy my career until I decide to stop. I want to keep having fun like I have done all my life.”

Team Massa was alongside Swiss Driver Edoardo Mortara in Venturi, and the team principal was Susie Wolff. In his first season, after a difficult beginning, he scored 36 points, getting, as best result, third place in Monaco. In his second season in this category, he scored only three points before parting ways with the team in August 2020.

This was his statement after leaving the team:”Leaving a team is never an easy decision,” said Massa. “We’ve made some good memories together, and it’s allowed me to learn something completely different from what I’m used to, so first of all, I want to thank [Venturi president] Gildo [Pastor] and [team principal] Susie [Wolff] for their faith in me”.

When it comes to shipping a car, choosing the right car shipping company is crucial to ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. With so many car shipping companies available, knowing which one to trust with your valuable asset can be challenging. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve compiled a list of important questions to ask a car shipping company before hiring them.

What Services Do You Offer?

The first question to ask a car shipping company is what services they offer. Different car shipping companies offer various types of services, including open or enclosed carriers, door-to-door delivery, terminal-to-terminal transport, and more. Understanding the specific services offered by the car shipping company will help you determine which services are necessary for your shipment.

For example, if you need your car delivered to your doorstep, door-to-door delivery would be an essential service. On the other hand, if you’re on a tight budget, you may opt for terminal-to-terminal transport to save on costs.

What Are Your Rates?

Understanding the pricing structure of the car shipping company is essential to avoid any surprises down the line. Inquire about the rates for the specific services you require and ask about any hidden fees or additional costs that may apply.

Some car shipping companies charge additional fees for oversized vehicles, pick-up or drop-off outside business hours, or expedited shipping. Ensure that you have a clear understanding of the total cost of shipping your vehicle before hiring a car shipping company.

The luxury car market is a realm that caters to discerning customers seeking high-end vehicles equipped with premium features, superior comfort, advanced technology, and exceptional performance. When venturing into the world of luxury cars, there are several factors you need to consider to ensure you make the right choice.

This compact guide will help you navigate the luxury car market with ease, eliminating confusion and providing clarity on your journey to acquiring your dream vehicle.

1. Understanding Your Needs And Preferences

Your journey in the luxury car market begins with self-understanding. What exactly do you want in a luxury car? Are you seeking an exhilarating performance experience, an embodiment of tech-savvy features, a cocoon of comfort, or a distinctive design that makes a statement? Understanding your preferences is pivotal to narrowing your search. Also, think about practical aspects such as the number of passengers you generally accommodate, the driving you predominantly do, and the features that are non-negotiable for you.

2. Budgeting Your Luxury

Ferrari yesterday unveiled the latest addition to its One-Off series, the Ferrari KC23. One of the Prancing Horse’s leading collectors commissioned the latest in the marque’s Special Projects programme. The Ferrari KC23 one-off is a bold and extreme vision of what the closed-wheel racing of the future may look like. An excellent new take on the most successful track car in Maranello’s 76-year history, the 488 GT3 in its ‘Evo 2020’ version, it pulls off the incredible feat of exuding elegance when at a standstill and thrilling the viewer once on the move, thanks to ground-breaking aerodynamic solutions, such as motorised air intake vents and an imposing rear wing.

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Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre led by Flavio Manzoni, the KC23 is based on the 488 GT3 Evo 2020 platform from which it inherits its layout, chassis and engine. The base for the project was exceptional indeed: the 488 GT3 has been racing since 2016, and to date, it has triumphed in the world’s most prestigious endurance races, racking up over 530 victories and winning more than 119 championships, making it the most successful racing Ferrari in history.

Given the extreme nature of its engine, chassis and suspension set-up, the Ferrari KC23 was designed exclusively for non-competitive track use. Its most unusual feature is its dual configuration. At a standstill, the car’s layout showcases its clean, sleek, sinuous forms. However, once it is on track, its impressive air intakes open automatically, and its commanding rear wing dominates its visual stance.

From the very earliest days of the project and in agreement with the client, the Ferrari Styling Centre focused on creating a radical one-off car completely free of homologation constraints and clothed in the kind of timeless lines that would make an instant classic whilst also providing a tantalising glimpse of the future of supercars. That challenging goal demanded that all 488 GT3 Evo 2020’s lines be redesigned, glass surfaces and light clusters included.

Valour celebrates Aston Martin’s 110th anniversary by honouring its unique tradition of superlative special edition front-engined sportscars. Bespoke 6-speed manual transmission uniquely mated to a 5.2 litre Twin Turbo V12 for maximum driver engagement and timeless classic appeal. The last of an era, Valour fuses unmistakable looks, relentless performance and intense dynamic character to delight purists with the ultimate visceral driving experience. Production is limited to 110 units globally.

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In celebration of its 110th anniversary, Aston Martin is proud to reveal Valour – a spectacular, ultra-exclusive V12-engined, manual transmission special edition built to honour the marque’s long tradition of excellent front-engined sports cars and delight purists who crave undiluted and visceral driving experiences.

Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll said:

Valour is a celebration of Aston Martin’s passion for driving and extraordinary heritage, but it is also emblematic of today’s vibrant and revitalised brand. A modern icon that fuses classic character with contemporary execution, Valour captures the essence of excitement and exclusivity that defines this storied automotive marque. A showcase for our world-class design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities, Valour further proves Aston Martin’s position as the driver’s champion and maker of the world’s most exciting, exclusive and desirable ultra-luxury high-performance cars.

Aimed squarely at those who relish a truly involving driving experience, Valour’s commitment to era-defining performance and stimulation is second to none. The only front-engined V12 sports car available with a manual transmission, its purist approach is unique in 2023 and a thrilling tribute to a golden era of driving.

This November, for the first time in 41 years, Formula 1 is returning to the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip.

With 190 miles of high-intensity racing in the scorching Nevada sun, the debut of the Las Vegas Grand Prix is primed and ready to be the biggest racing event of 2023. But what can Formula 1 fans expect out of the newest edition to the calendar? 

Vegas Grand Prix: Speed on the Strip 

The second it was announced in 2022, you just knew that the Las Vegas Grand Prix was going to be a special stop for Formula 1. 

Set in the heart of one of America’s most recognizable cities, Las Vegas is set to serve as perhaps the unique background on the grid that has the potential to combine the celebrity flair of Monaco with the high-octane racing of Monza. 

And the track certainly matches the city. With long straights and few sharp turns, Vegas will undoubtedly be one of the fastest courses on the calendar, which will be a dream for teams with lots of straight-line speed.

Alpine announces the appointment of Bruno Famin as VP of Alpine Motorsports and member of the Alpine Management Committee, reporting directly to Laurent Rossi, Alpine CEO. Bruno Famin will lead Alpine’s activities across all motorsport disciplines in this position.

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This new organization will further simplify and reinforce Alpine’s governance under Laurent Rossi’s leadership, through the creation of functional hubs, following the nominations this year of Philippe Krief as VP of Engineering and Product Performance and Antonino Labate as VP of Sales, Marketing & Customer Experience.

With this announcement, Alpine confirms its ambition to establish itself in the long term as a reference in top racing categories. Bruno Famin will manage all teams ranging from Formula 1 to Endurance, to customer racing and competition such as Rallye-Raid, with Alpine providing technical support to Dacia on its Dakar project. Bruno Famin will also lead the Alpine Academy, with the aim of detecting and developing drivers, thus serving as a feeder to all Alpine’s motorsports endeavours. Last but not least, Bruno Famin will continue to serve as MD of Alpine Racing’s factory in Viry-Châtillon (France), supplying high-performance powertrains to all these categories.

All current leaders of Alpine motorsport activities will thus report to Bruno Famin.

 

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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcame an early attack from McLaren rival Lando Norris to triumph in an action-packed 2023 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, marking his first-ever victory at this event and extending his current winning run to six races.

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Formula 1 and Official Charity Partner UNICEF are fundraising at this weekend’s British Grand Prix to help the world’s most vulnerable children access quality education and aid UNICEF’s humanitarian response around the world.

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Over the next three years, it is estimated that the partnership between Formula 1 and UNICEF, which was announced earlier this year, could help 6.5 million children from vulnerable and marginalised communities access quality education, including in key areas such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), and enable UNICEF to provide temporary learning places for children in emergencies.

This weekend, fans at Silverstone will have the chance to show their support for this important cause, with UNICEF volunteers stationed throughout the Fan Zone and Paddock to collect donations. Fans can also donate by visiting the UNICEF website or by scanning the QR code on one of the interactive donation posters in the Fan Zone and Paddock or via the fundraising video that will be played on the big screens at Silverstone over the Grand Prix weekend.

UNICEF’s State of Global Learning Poverty 2022 update estimates that in 2022, 70 per cent of the world’s 10-year-olds lacked basic literacy skills. Limited access to the internet and digital devices, an issue exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has widened inequalities and the digital divide. Those from disadvantaged backgrounds were less likely than their peers to have access to the internet to be able to continue their learning.

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110 Aston Martins celebrating the past, present, and future of the iconic British brand have taken to Silverstone Circuit for a thrilling celebratory lap marking the company’s 110th anniversary.

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Ahead of Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team’s home race in the F1 World Championship, the incredible line-up of 110 cars is a new record for the most Aston Martins on track at one time.

2023 marks 110 years since founders Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford officially formed the partnership that went on to create the first Aston Martin car, igniting more than a century of ultra-luxury high-performance sports cars, cutting-edge British innovation, and high-octane racing success.

Spanning 11 decades, among the 110 sportscars impressing crowds were the A3, Aston Martin’s oldest surviving car dating back over a century, DB3S, driven by many of the greatest British drivers of the 1950s, including Sir Stirling Moss, the unmistakable DB5, synonymous with James Bond, the ultimate hypercar, Aston Martin Valkyrie and the fastest SUV in the world, DBX707, as well as its latest production model, the world’s first Super Tourer, DB12.

W Series, the first international women’s racing series in motorsport history, has gone into administration as all attempts to find new investors have failed and due to financial difficulties in the W Series championship, the 2022 season ended ahead of schedule. The new administration announced that the W Series season would not be launched in 2023 due to liquidity problems. Let’s try to understand what happened to the women’s championship, declared loudly in 2019.

The history of the world’s first racing series exclusively for female drivers has ended. The W Series championship has been declared bankrupt and has gone into administration. Kevin Ley and Henry Shinners of Evelyn Partners LLP have been appointed Joint Administrators of the Series.

Modern motorsport embodies entertainment and commerce, driven by the imperative to generate revenue. The idea that motorsport should focus on the female gender gave rise to the W Series — the female equivalent of Formula 1. However, the problems started in the first season and have reached their apex. With the departure of the sponsor, the 2022 season was abruptly halted, with the final three stages, originally scheduled for October in the United States and Mexico, being cancelled. Despite assurances from organisers to resolve these matters promptly, their promises remained unfulfilled by the current moment of the current year.

Negotiations with potential investors on a possible rescue of W Series continued for eight months, but they were unsuccessful.

Back in the May issue of the «Formula for Success» podcast, David Coulthard, one of the shareholders of W Series, accused potential investors of not fulfilling their promises: “I tried to help the founders of the series, and most of all I was upset that with all the efforts they made and the money they spent, there were many companies that invest in motorsport, but their rants about the need to promote diversity and inclusivity have remained conversations.”

Alpine reveals its new A110 S Enstone Edition limited series on 5 July ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The A110 S Enstone Edition celebrates the excellence and know-how of Alpine’s two factories in Enstone, UK (F1) and Dieppe, France (A110).

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Its cockpit incorporates carbon elements made in the same Enstone workshop and the same materials as those used to manufacture its Formula 1 cars: the visor, centre console and drop zone confer its unique character. The 300-unit limited series will be available in two shades of matt grey in an exclusive combination with a matt black hood available with an elegant Union Jack.

Powered by the A110 S’s 300 bhp engine, the Enstone Edition accelerates from 0-100 kph in 4.2s and has a top speed of 275 kph on track (with an optional aero kit).

Alpine will begin taking orders for the A110 S Enstone Edition from Alpine Centres in France on 6 July at €85,000, including VAT.

Valvoline Global joins AMF1 Team as Official Lubricant Partner ahead of British Grand Prix – celebrated via special one-off livery.

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Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team (AMF1 Team) and Valvoline – two brands rich in motorsport history – proudly announce a long-term technical and brand partnership.

Valvoline Global becomes AMF1 Team’s Official Lubricant Partner, with the partnership commencing at this weekend’s Aramco British Grand Prix at Silverstone (7-9 July), where the AMR23 cars of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will carry the iconic Valvoline brand colours.

The AMF1 Team and Valvoline will work closely together to develop Valvoline products that will enhance the performance and success of the AMF1 Team. This will also benefit the Valvoline brand’s global reach and development of future products to help drive the automotive world toward a more sustainable future.

Amazon Music strengthens its relationship with Renault Group, becoming the first music streaming service to collaborate with an F1 Team.

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BWT Alpine F1 Team is proud to announce Amazon Music as the official music streaming sponsor of the team. This move further strengthens the company’s relationship with the Renault Group, having previously collaborated on the launch of the music streaming service on the Megane e-tech and Austral.

From the 2023 Formula 1 British Grand Prix taking place this weekend, July 7-9, at the iconic Silverstone Circuit, the brand will be featured on the team’s A523 Formula 1 cars as well as on the helmets of race drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, with further collaborations to come.

David Gendry, VP of Alpine Sponsoring, Partnerships and Communications, said:

We are delighted to be collaborating with Amazon Music, and we look forward to working with such a powerful and inspiring global brand. This collaboration will provide not only enhanced visibility for both BWT Alpine F1 Team and Amazon Music but it will also provide a host of unique activations and opportunities matched by common interest for both parties. We are very excited to begin this collaboration, and we welcome them to the team from this weekend’s British Grand Prix, the home race of the Enstone team.

Being in a car crash can be one of the most challenging and overwhelming experiences a person ever goes through. Not only is it emotionally draining, but there is often the additional stressor of making sure you receive adequate compensation for your injuries due to negligence on behalf of another driver. That’s why proper documentation is vital when filing a car crash claim – and we’re here to help you understand how!

In this blog post, we will explore the intricacies of documenting your car crash and what pieces of evidence will strengthen your case.  We’ll also provide insights as to exactly how this process works so that you feel fully informed throughout the entire procedure.

Why Documentation is Vital for Your Car Crash Claim

If you have experienced a car crash, you understand the chaotic and stressful nature of such incidents. Amidst the chaos, it is common to overlook proper documentation, but neglecting this crucial step may result in missing out on entitled compensation. Documentation plays a vital role in ensuring a successful outcome for car accident cases as it provides substantial evidence to support your claim. This involves gathering information about the other driver(s), capturing photographs of the vehicle damage, and obtaining witness statements. By having well-documented evidence to substantiate your case, your chances of achieving a favourable resolution significantly increase.

What Documents Should You Collect After a Car Accident

Car accidents can be extremely stressful and overwhelming, leaving you in a state of shock and confusion. It’s important to remain composed and collect the necessary documents at the scene of the accident in order to ensure a smoother claims process and protect your rights in the event of a lawsuit. First and foremost, you should gather the other driver’s contact and insurance information, as well as the names and contact information of any witnesses. You should also take photos of the scene and any damages to both vehicles. If the police are called, make sure to obtain a copy of the police report. Additionally, be sure to keep any medical reports and bills related to injuries sustained in the accident.

How to Store and Secure Your Documents

In this digital era, it’s essential to keep your important documents secure. We all have those valuable records that we don’t want to lose track of, and storage is one of the most critical aspects of document management. Storing documents physically or electronically depends on what works best for your needs, but it’s critical to have them safe and secure. Keeping them in a safe place or locked cabinet is an option for physical storage, while using password-protected file storage is an option for electronic storage. It’s vital to take precautions to withstand any potential danger or theft, and organizing and backup your documents is also necessary. Keep in mind that safely storing and securing your documents can save you hours of stress and worries in the long run.