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Toyota Gazoo Racing – 2017 WEC Plans

February 10, 2017 by: Glen Smale | Leave a Comment

#5 Toyota TS050 at the end of the 24H Le Mans race

So near…and yet so far, is the story of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s record at Le Mans. The world watched in stunned silence when in 2016 the #5 Toyota TS050 Hybrid rolled to a stop on the penultimate lap of the race. Having the title of the world’s toughest endurance race snatched from your grasp with the finish line in sight was the cruellest outcome for a team who had worked so … [Read more...]

Silverstone Classic 2016

July 29, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | 2 Comments

The Silverstone Classic is the biggest historic motor racing spectacle in the world! From 29-31 July, Silverstone in Northamptonshire will see more than 1000 race cars covering seventeen classes from across the decades descend on the circuit. The event celebrated its jubilee last year when more than 100,000 visitors spilled into the circuit over the weekend to enjoy the racing … [Read more...]

Le Mans 24H GTE AM

June 3, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at the prospects of the 24H GTE PRO and LMP1 classes at the Le Mans 24-Hour race, which takes place in about two weeks time. So, this week it is the turn of the Le Mans 24H GTE AM, guys. While this class caters for one-year old cars driven by Gold, Silver and Bronze drivers, there are also some Platinum drivers here too. Last year … [Read more...]

Le Mans 24H GTE PRO

May 27, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | 2 Comments

This week we are looking at the Le Mans 24H GTE PRO class, and who is likely to do what in the forthcoming duel at the Circuit de la Sarthe. Last week we stuck our neck out and predicted a Porsche win in the LMP1 class, so let us examine who stands out in the tightly contested manufacturer GT class. Firstly, we have fourteen cars in the Le Mans 24H GTE PRO class this … [Read more...]

Silverstone Surprise

April 29, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

The opening round of the 2016 WEC season delivered a Silverstone surprise on a number of different fronts, from a snow shower to a spectacularly dramatic accident, including a post-race disqualification. The results have been splashed across the covers of numerous magazines and websites, so we thought some of the other achievements would make for interesting reading. LMP1 – … [Read more...]

PORSCHE 911 RSR – MARCH OF PROGRESS

February 19, 2016 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

In 2014, its second year as a works racer, the Porsche 911 RSR finished second to Ferrari in the FIA WEC Manufacturers title race in the GTE PRO class. Porsche finished behind Ferrari, but ahead of Aston Martin. The Porsches scored two race victories to Ferrari’s four, but the 911s racked up six second places between the two cars, to Ferrari’s single second place. Although it … [Read more...]

British F1 Grand Prix 2015

July 17, 2015 by: Virtual Motorpix | 1 Comment

The British F1 Grand Prix 2015 is always a favourite with the British crowds, and with Lewis Hamilton leading the Driver's Championship, they were hoping that he might just pull off another win. They weren't disappointed! 2015 has been a very interesting year, what with my WEC accreditation, Le Mans accreditation and now FIA F1 accreditation for the British F1 Grand Prix … [Read more...]

From Firetruck to Formula 1

July 2, 2015 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

The day started like all days on the road do. Waking up in an anonymous motel, head buzzing with the plans for the day, and Formula 1 being the furthest from my mind. It was going to be a reasonably easy day. I was commissioned to shoot a car whilst it was undergoing development testing driven by the Stig. Some say he’s a really nice guy. I say, I agree. I arrived nice and … [Read more...]

Porsche at Le Mans

June 5, 2015 by: Virtual Motorpix | 1 Comment

The official 2015 Le Mans Test Day is now behind us, and what a sensational event it proved to be. Now we can look forward to seeing the biggest prototype field for many years on race weekend of 13/14 June. Last year’s winners, Audi, will be fielding three R18 e-tron quattro cars, Porsche at Le Mans will have three 919 Hybrid cars, Nissan, the newcomers, will have three GT-R LM … [Read more...]

WEC Spa 6 Hours Preview

April 29, 2015 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

#2 TS040 Hybrid at the 6 Hours of Silverstone 2015

It seems only a few days ago I was packing up and leaving the Silverstone media centre after witnessing a superb opening race to the WEC 2015 season. If this race was anything to go by, there is a very strong case for WEC to be the premier international motor sport series. What other championship offers the pinnacle of engineering and innovation, close racing, fair … [Read more...]

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