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How Goodyear Tires Made The McLaren F1's 240-MPH Top Speed Possible

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0000

McLaren managed a record-breaking speed of 240 miles per hour all the way back in 1993. But it couldn't have managed that without some help from Goodyear.

Let Carlos Sainz And Lando Norris Show You How Far Go-Karts Have Come Since The 1950s

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000

The difference between a 2000s kart and a 2026 kart is quite minimal, for example, but the gap between the 1950s and the 1970s is stark and dramatic.

I Miss The BMW That Was Daring Enough To Stuff A V8 In Its Z4 GT3 Race Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

This is the kind of car that just doesn't get built anymore.

Ayrton Senna's First F1 Car Will Be Auctioned Off This Month

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:24:03 +0000

Senna raced the Toleman TG183B-05 in the four opening rounds of the 1984 season in Brazil, South Africa, Belgium and San Marino.

Lewis Hamilton Drifting A Ferrari F40 Around Tokyo With Kim Kardashian Is The Coolest Hard Launch Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:47:40 +0000

In the latest video in his "Tokyo Drift" series, Lewis brought the F40 to a car meet at the Daikoku Parking Area, and the results were spectacular.

Ford GT Mk IV Is The Fastest American Car To Lap The Nürburgring, And The Third Fastest Car Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:38:14 +0000

The only two cars to ever boast faster lap times than the GT are the electric VW ID.R Pikes Peak racer, and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo.

Oliver Bearman's 50G Crash Could Force Changes To F1's Divisive New Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:28 +0000

A big speed differential that was a part of Sunday's Formula 1 crash could be a tipping point for the rules and regulations regarding this year's cars.

Here's What Happens To All Those IndyCar Tires After A Race

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:25:00 +0000

IndyCar tires are supplied by Firestone, with the latest season using over 32,000. What exactly is the fate of all those tires once the race is over?

Acura Builds Itself A 40th Birthday Present To Celebrate Its IMSA-Winning Heritage

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:51:31 +0000

It looks period correct, and more importantly, it looks like a hoot and a half to drive.

McLaren Reveals That A Software Glitch Bricked Lando Norris' Battery

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:15 +0000

The battery failure has already put Norris in a precarious position during the season's early stages.

Haas Ready To Ravage F1's Midfield With Godzilla On The Side Of Its Cars In Japan

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:01:22 +0000

It's a nice change of pace from styling cars like Haas CNC machines or NASA's retired Space Shuttle.

New Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Will Be Even More Extreme Than The GT3 Race Car It's Based On

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:46:15 +0000

The yellow-accented car seen here is the production Black Series, and it has a wilder aero package than the racer does.

Two-Time World Manufacturer Champion DS Automobiles Is Leaving Formula E To Focus On Golf

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0000

DS Automobiles has had significant success in Formula E, but they're leaving the checkered flags behind to pursue flags on the green.

Porsche Was Unstoppable At Sebring Despite Hauling 44 Pounds Of Added Ballast

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:40:29 +0000

The 1-2 victory sealed Porsche's second consecutive 36 Hours of Florida sweep, back-to-back wins at Daytona and Sebring in 2025 and 2026.

50-Year-Old Helio Castroneves Will Try To Win The Indy 500 For A Record Fifth Time

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:52:39 +0000

Good luck to the Brazilian aiming for a fifth. I'll be there in May cheering for him.

Porsche Penske 963s Will Race At Sebring With '90s Throwback 911 GT1 Livery

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The team is certainly hoping to continue its success after winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January.

Lamborghini Temerario GT3 Stuns In Lumberjack Plaid For IMSA Ahead Of Sebring 12 Debut

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The Italian monster will kick off its 2026 campaign slightly late, as it wasn't ready in time for the season-opening 24 Hours of Daytona in January.

The Mad Scientists At BMW Are Racing An M3 Wagon At The Nürburgring 24

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:33:47 +0000

The M3 Touring 24H race car was just an April Fool's joke last year, but BMW built it for real - and is racing it for real.

Unreliability Of F1's New Ruleset Rears Its Head In China

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:39:18 +0000

Obviously, no one would willingly sign up for a struggle and the drivers not at the front have been vocal about how much they hate these new cars.

Ferrari Might Put A Flippy Wing On Its F1 Car To Catch Mercedes And I Hope It Works

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:05:00 +0000

The world of F1 is putting pins and red string on a cork board right now trying to figure out what Ferrari knows that they don't.