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🌟 Introducing the Ferrari ‘125 S’ 🌟 The 1947 May 11th 125 S was Ferrari's first sports car and the first to use Colombo's revolutionary engine. Purpose-built for sports car racing, it won the company's debut race at the 1947 Grand Prix of Rome, driven by Franco Cortese. Of the ten races entered, the car won six, finished second in one, and retired in three. Cortese stated that when compared to his competitors, the 125 S "was a more modern machine, indeed exceptional for those days." During its anniversary celebrations, Ferrari frequently refers to the 125 S as the beginning of its history, citing 1947 as the year it was founded. The 125 S was designed alongside the 125 F1 and debuted during the 1948 Grand Prix season. The engine of the open-wheel racer was similar to the one in the 125 S, with the exception of a single-stage supercharger, which was required by regulations. It debuted at the 1948 Italian Grand Prix, when its impressive performance persuaded Enzo to continue the company's expensive Grand Prix racing program. #Automotive#SolidBrain#Ferrari

#GRRhistoric #video. The Estoril Classics, held at the legendary Estoril circuit (the scene of Ayrton Senna's first F1 victory in 1985), has become a popular event on the historic motorsport calendar. #goodwood #goodwoodelevenses The Goodwood Group #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #automotiveinnovation #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

The end of an era. 1957's 1000 Miglia and Ferrari's Heritage 1957 marked the conclusion of an extraordinary chapter in the history of motorsport: it was when the last edition of the legendary Mille Miglia took place, a race that for thirty years had defined the essence of road racing, mixing skill, courage and technological innovation. For Enzo Ferrari and his team, that race represented not only a win, but also an emotional and strategic turning point in motor racing. With its 1,000-miles (approx. 1600 km) route through Italy, from Brescia to Rome and back, it was a race famous for its unique challenges, both for the drivers and the cars. That tested human endurance and automotive innovation, attracting spectators from all over the world. But the 1957 edition would sadly mark the end of this incredible adventure due to a series of fatal accidents, including one that cost the lives of Spanish driver Alfonso de Portago, his co-driver and ten spectators. For Enzo Ferrari, the Mille Miglia had always been more than just a race. It was a manifestation of his love for racing cars and a showcase for the technical superiority and passion that defined his team. Ferrari had already left a big mark on the race, winning several times and setting new records. In 1957, Ferrari came to the race to dominate once more, fielding drivers of the calibre of Piero Taruffi, who would go on to win that last edition, thus writing the last chapter of the Mille Miglia legend. His victory was not only a sporting triumph; it was also a moment of deep reflection for Enzo Ferrari. The tragedy of that year affected him deeply and led him to reconsider his team's approach to racing. Ferrari began to focus even more on driver safety and the sustainability of motor racing, gradually shifting his attention to other prestigious races such as Formula 1, where he was already racing, and the Sports Prototype World Championship. That last year of the Mille Miglia remains a significant moment in the history of motorsport, a symbol of an era when passion and courage merged with speed. For the Drake, it represented a valuable lesson and a new beginning that consolidated his legend in the world of motor racing, making him a pillar of innovation and excellence in motorsport. Racefever: you can’t control speed. Tommaso Fatichi #Racevefever #1957 #1000Miglia #writing #racing

Fabio Quartararo has been having a difficult time at Yamaha Factory Racing. He has issued an ultimatum "We have not a lot of time to make a revolution" “The future, right now, is not in my hands. It’s in Yamaha’s hands" “Of course, I prefer to stay at Yamaha. But if they don’t make what I want - a competitive bike - I’ll have to consider myself moving for 2025" "Mentally, it has been tough" “t’s difficult when you’re fighting three years in a row for the championship - wins, podiums, every race - then you fight for one podium, and it looks like you’ve made it" “Sometimes a rider can cover, a little bit, the problems" “But the problems are bigger and I can’t do anything" “Basically, it’s three years we’ve had a really similar bike. It’s not a massive change and we can’t make improvements" "For the next year and the future, it’s all in Yamaha’s hands to make a better bike, and see how it goes" #FabioQuartararo #FQ20 #Yamaha #M1 #MotoGP #Champion #MotoGP2021 #Motorcycle #Racing #1TimeChamp #469Motorsports

#GRRhistoric #video. This video from Belgian Motorsport shows the Lola Aston getting a good workout around Spa-Francorchamps. #goodwood #goodwoodelevenses The Goodwood Group #autos #autosport #automotive #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

Peugeot's V-10 Might Be the Best-Sounding V-10 https://lnkd.in/eC4nScCy The Peugeot 905 was born in 1990, a time cylinder-count and revs were still the solution to all-out speed. Raced in the World SportsCar Championship through 1993, it remains one of the best-sounding V-10-powered race cars we've ever heard. The SA35, as the engine was called internally, was designed in-house by Peugeot for Group C competition. It displaced 3.5 liters and made around 650 horsepower at 12,500 rpm (though redline was a bit over 14,000). That explains the noise, then. Paired to a six-speed sequential and mounted into a carbon-fiber monocoque, the 905's SA35 took Peugeot to new heights in the racing world, achieving nine wins in 17 races—a success rate greater than 50 percent. Two of those wins happened at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in 1992 and 1993. The V-10 sounds just as good now as it did back then. Robbert Alblas on YouTube managed to get some in-cabin footage from a 905 running at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium during a recent event, giving us a front-row seat to the glorious noise. Driver Erik Maris doesn't seem to be going easy on the car, either, despite its exceptional provenance. Formula 1 V-10s aside, this might be the greatest racing 10-cylinder we've heard.

In the year in which it celebrates its 90th anniversary, Dell'orto Spa confirms its commitment alongside Aprilia Official Racing in the MotoGP™ World Championship. A collaboration that has distant origins and has its roots in the 125cc and 250cc categories, continuing in World Superbike with the multi-winner RSV4 and arriving in MotoGP in 2015. In the top category of two-wheel prototypes, Dell’Orto is the supplier of the throttle body used on the Aprilia V4 engine. A 1000cc unit capable of delivering more than 270 horsepower with a rotation speed well in excess of 17,000 rpm. All this while withstanding the tremendous stresses of modern MotoGP, a hyper-competitive championship in which Aprilia and Dell’Orto together challenge the world's top competitors. #Aprilia #DellOrto #MotoGP #RacingPartnership #MotoGPWorldChampionship #RacingCollaboration #ApriliaRacing #DellOrto90thAnniversary #MotorcycleRacing #RacingEngine #ApriliaV4 #HorsepowerBeast #RacingInnovation #HighPerformance #MotoGPCompetitors #RacingSuppliers #MotorsportsNews #MotoGP2023 #469Motorsports

The Golden Age of Sports Racing Cars In the 1920s and 1930s, sports racing cars experienced their golden age. These decades witnessed the greatest triumphs and innovations in the world of auto racing. Legendary drivers such as Tazio Nuvolari, Louis Chiron and Gustave Larnek became famous behind the wheel of magnificent cars, among them the inevitable members of the Ferrari fleet. Italian automaker Enzo Ferrari founded his company in 1929 and quickly gained a reputation for creating superb racing cars. The models he produced were renowned for their elegance and unstoppable speed. But more importantly, each car was thought out to the smallest detail and assembled using advanced technology. The competitions of those years have gone down in history as the era of the greatest races: the Grand Prix, Le Mans, Targa Florio. These tracks became testing grounds for new technical solutions, and Ferrari cars embodied the best of them. The golden age of sports racing cars ended in the 1940s, when World War II brought changes to the automobile industry. But its legacy has continued to influence the future of motorsport and shape the image of Ferrari as a true legendary brand. #sportsracingcars #goldenage #1920s #1930s #autoracing

#motorbikes #GRRmodern. Racing, much like life itself, is a process of renewal and progress - today’s records, and today’s top riders, are tomorrow’s history. #goodwood #goodwoodelevenses The Goodwood Group #bike #motorbike #motorcycle #bikes #motorcycles #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

Each week brings in a piece of the MotoGP Mercato puzzle. Marc Marquez (currently Gresini Racing ) has been officially announced today to be Pecco Bagnaia’s team mate at Ducati Motor Holding Lenovo for 2025 and 2026 seasons. Enea Bastianini (currently Ducati Motor Holding Lenovo ) is said to move to KTM Bike Industries who are wanting to put 4 orange bikes on the track next season. The market moves and with it the intricacies of the sponsors contracts. Between personal sponsors, team sponsors, factory sponsors, there must be a piece of the cake for everyone but it is sure giving some extra work to get around! Who will be the next pilot to be officially announced for next season? #motogp #motogpmercato #motogpchampionship #mercato #sponsors #sponsoring #partnerships #moto #pilots #marquez #bagnaia