The World Rally Raid Championship touches down in South Africa, and the world is starting to see why South Africans are built so tough.
Toyota Gazoo Racing has established itself in the international spotlight, so it's now time for a new home in Kyalami.
The 15th Simola Hillclimb was the biggest yet, and Suzuki put on a show to remember.
Simola is back, and South Africa's most adrenaline-packed weekend is upon us.
The 2025 iLamuna is fast approaching, so break out the tools and donor cars because it's budget racing time.
A new year of racing has brought numerous changes, and before the season finally kicks off, here are seven new rules.
With one week to go before the 2025 F1 season kicks off, the sport's 75th year will start with an unconventional show.
An iconic racetrack sets the stage for another South African victory.
At the helm of the iconic number 7 Porsche 963 was last year’s winner, Felipe Nasr.
The year 2025 is a peculiar one for motorsports; the WRC, for one, is starting off with some 'updated' rules.
Yazeed Al Rajhi claimed victory in the dunes, creating a four-minute gap to Henk Lategan.
After a roller coaster Dakar 2025, can Henk win his first Dakar as the end is drawing near?
The 2025 Dakar is unfolding in spectacular fashion, with South African-made cars and SA drivers grabbing headlines.
An official F1 Bid Steering Committee has been set up, tasked to ensure an official and solid bid to F1
Verstappen wins the Qatar GP, and the constructors' championship plot thickens ahead of the season's final race.
This will be followed by the Defender Works team, which is expected to compete in the event in 2026.
Vegas decided the fate of the 2024 F1 Championship.
The Las Vegas GP could be the last obstacle in Verstappen's championship struggle as the 2024 F1 season draws to a close.
Sauber has replaced Bottas and Zhou with Hulkenberg and a promising F2 racer.
A wet and wild race offers Max Verstappen a statement-making opportunity.
Verstappen responds to Norris's dominance while Charles Leclerc steps up his performance.
While the partnership looks all set, the brand has reportedly ruled out a full return to Formula One.
Listen up, rally fans: South Africa will host a leg of the W2RC in 2025.
Reghard Roets emerged as the King of the Hill in his Nissan GT-R R35 after clocking a time of 53.257 seconds.
Three wide and grass approaching, DTM had its share of door-to-door racing.
The end of an era and the Shoeys that came with it.
It was an emotional day for Daniel Ricciardo, and Lando Norris continues to close the gap against Max Verstappen.
Last-lap drama at Baku causes heartbreak for both Ferrari and Red Bull.
Adrian Newey, RB's cheat code, will join Aston Martin ahead of the 2025 season.
McLaren's dominance, on the other hand, crumbles thanks to an ineffective strategy.
Lando Norris wins the Dutch GP by a massive margin, bringing home his second F1 win.
The drivers and teams to watch for next year’s premier motorsport series.
The Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2 is set to hit the tracks in 2025.
A South African victory in DTM with two South African wins at the Nürburgring.
Parys proved to be a tricky battleground in the Rally Raid Championship.
As of 2026, Jonathan Wheatley will hold the position of team principal at Audi F1.
Mika Abrahams has shown early promise, impressing on the international racing circuit.
A great race leads to heartbreak for Russell.
Kyalami celebrates 10 years of new ownership.
The FIA plans to introduce Rally4 and Rally5-class race cars into touring cars.
It was a massive weekend for McLaren, with a maiden win for Oscar Piastri.
Nissan wins final race. Porsche and Jaguar take the titles.
Inside the daily grind, and legacy, required to create a competitive rally bakkie.
Lewis Hamilton finally found himself reunited with the top step of the podium.
The 1000 Miglia race covered 2,200km with a number of hitches.
The world's most infamous race track couldn't get more challenging. Or so we thought.
Rally's most successful brand has returned with a new rally and road car.
With incredible performances from local heroes and a GP victory that is unbearably long overdue, it's a weekend for the books.
The Simola Hillclimb is back, and here is what to expect.
A new book documents Porsche's legacy at Kyalami.
The opening race of the F1 season has provided insights into what we can expect throughout the 2024 F1 calendar.
The 2024 F1 season is fast approaching, and here's what you need to know.
The Forever Rebl campaign seeks to highlight the role of the Red Bull culture.
We bet you haven’t heard of the FIAs tame ecoRallye.
While neither manufacturer has confirmed the move, it looks increasingly likely for Hamilton to take the red.
The rally season is upon us, and Toyota is rearing to go ahead of the 2024 season.
A fourth Dakar win for Sainz, Audi's first Dakar win, and the first time an alternative power unit has won.
Stage 11 proved to be another brutal stretch for the cars. The course involved traversing rocky passes, forcing more unwanted stops.
The Saudi desert takes its toll on cars, with numerous punctures and damaged suspensions taking a toll on drivers.
As Sebastien Loeb continues his hunt for the leading Audi, Nasser Al-Attiyah expresses great disappointment in his car as his chance at an additional Dakar win disappears.
Audi continues to impress with its EV performance as Carlos Sainz Sr. extends his lead.
Following the brutal Stage 6, there was calm in the desert as teams made the most of a much-needed break before the longest stage on the calendar.
The longest day yet of the Dakar has come and gone with its share of new challenges.
Stage 5 of Dakar continues to build on what, so far, has been an exciting rally and a better performance given by South African drivers.
Stage 4 finally allowed the drivers to open up their cars without as much concern about tyre damage, leading to some exciting racing at the front of the pack.
With 17 races ahead, it will be the longest season to date.
The world's most notoriously difficult rally is underway, and the initial stages provide an insight into this year's challenging landscape.
Toyota has another Dakar win in its sights with a new addition to the TGR fleet.
The Las Vegas GP was arguably the most anticipated race on this year's calendar, with its share of ups and downs.
This brings a thrilling series full of unexpected turns to a close.
Toyota now has a school that makes racing dreams a reality.
McLaren dominated the field, with the heat taking its toll on the drivers.
A ten-part series where we enter the 24-Hours of Lemons iLamuna Challenge
Red Bull makes history as Max Verstappen takes the all-time record for most consecutive race wins.
Despite all the challenges, the TGR team showcased its pursuit of excellence.
The event will feature all-electric vehicles for the first time.
The unpredictable weather made for a thrilling race in the Netherlands.
An electrified global racing series founded by some Saffers – in part
Mashigo kept his title hopes alive by clinching both the top spot and the win in the weekend's second race.
The latter half of the season promises to be thrilling.
Silverstone saw an impressive improvement in McLaren’s race pace, leaving Ferrari, Aston Martin, and especially Mercedes, in disbelief.
Another South African driver emerges as a rising star from the international racing scene.
Mokoena and Dylan Yip put on a show of speed this past weekend.
Toyota Gazoo Racing team left the competition in the dust as they tackled the Kenyan bush in style.
Mashigo preserves his advantage in the motoring journo championship
From tippy-toed GTs to iconic teams ending a drought. The centenary 24H had it all.
Cape Town’s inaugural Formula E race will be fondly remembered.
Le Mans was full of wet conditions, spinning cars and a Nascar, well, car…
The GR Supra GT4 will be making its debut at the Nordschleife.
The race will run from the 9th until the 12th of February.
Mattias Ekström beats Mick Schumacher, claiming ROC Champion of Champions status.
Another Dakar… Another number-one trophy.
21st birthday surprises don't come as sweet as a test in a Le Mans LMP3 Prototype around an F1 circuit.
Loeb chases Al-Attiyah deep into the Empty Quarter.
We're at the halfway mark… Al-Attiyah still in front.
The legacy of Adrian Pheiffer lives on. The man who was instrumental in establishing the motorsport scene in South Africa.
Audi suffers a double whammy in the desert.
Loeb flexes muscles in camel grass
The big deluge, Toyota climb to top spot, Baragwanath stay in the hunt
Audi took the spoils with Toyota topping the prologue. They wouldn’t have wanted this switch-up, but is Dakar, where anything can happen and usually does…
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