Red Bull Racing duo Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel took some time out of their German GP preparations to flog a couple of company cars around the awesome Nürburgring Nordschleife. With an Infiniti M each the pair trade wisecracks as they lap the old circuit. It would appear, even in a gig like this, that […]
The German Grand Prix is clearly a big event for manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz. It’s their home race and the history of the Nürburgring allows a great chance to maximise the marketing potential the F1 travelling circus brings. A perfect opportunity, then, to bring out some old Silver Arrows for a run around the Nordschleife. […]
We were surprised to see Red Bull Racing testing a new ring-taxi concept after last night’s German Grand Prix. We think catching a pax lap in a Formula One car around the Ring would be an awesome experience. We didn’t see the RB7 head out to the Nordschleife, but think Red Bull Racing should definitely […]
That’s the question being asked over at the ‘Race of Two Worlds’ blog. Here’s a snippet from the article: In a bye-gone age when true road racing over mammoth stretches of tarmac still existed the confines of the Nordschleife still managed to conjure up fear in even the most daring drivers. Nobody conquered the 14 […]
Falken Tyres brings us this fascinating footage filmed inside their Porsche 911 GT3 R during the 2011 Nürburgring 24 hour race. Strap yourself in for 9 minutes 55 seconds of the most daunting motorsport footage you’re ever likely to see. It’s enough to try and master the ‘Green Hell’ on a clear sunny day; in […]
This weekend the German Grand Prix will be held at the Nürburgring. Reigning Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel grew up not too far away from the Ring and he will be a huge drawcard. Indeed organisers are expecting record crowds. But will this be enough to ensure the Nürburgring maintains its position on the F1 […]
Apologies for such a long break between drinks as far as Nürburgring 24 hour race post mortems go. Sister site AUSmotive has been demanding our attention during the Australian International Motor Show. To help get us back on track here’s a short highlights clip from Aston Martin. Incidentally, they have just announced they will be […]
