The Mexican has replaced Alex Albon as Max Verstappen’s teammate this year, with Red Bull targeting a proper fight against Mercedes for the first time in the hybrid era. And although Perez has only worked with his new squad for a few months, he has already noticed some key traits that have impressed him. “The team is full of racers you know,” said Perez, who arrived at Red Bull after a seven-year spell at Racing Point. “Everyone is just a racer in the team. It is a very good atmosphere. It's all about winning, you know: the mentality, and the focus, it's very different. Straight away you can notice that. “They do everything to the limit, whether it's pitstops, whether it's a meeting, or whether it's related to performance. They just go flat out and that's something very impressive. “Of course there are areas that I was not used to, areas that I see that they can be improved as well. So it's all about growing together, and having an impact into the team as well.” … [Read more...] about Perez: Red Bull F1 team’s “flat out” attitude a standout feature
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Perez: Red Bull’s “flat out” attitude a standout feature
The Mexican has replaced Alex Albon as Max Verstappen’s teammate this year, with Red Bull targeting a proper fight against Mercedes for the first time in the hybrid era. And although Perez has only worked with his new squad for a few months, he has already noticed some key traits that have impressed him. “The team is full of racers you know,” said Perez, who arrived at Red Bull after a seven-year spell at Racing Point. “Everyone is just a racer in the team. It is a very good atmosphere. It's all about winning, you know: the mentality, and the focus, it's very different. Straight away you can notice that. “They do everything to the limit, whether it's pitstops, whether it's a meeting, or whether it's related to performance. They just go flat out and that's something very impressive. “Of course there are areas that I was not used to, areas that I see that they can be improved as well. So it's all about growing together, and having an impact into the team as well.” … [Read more...] about Perez: Red Bull’s “flat out” attitude a standout feature
Top 20 moments of 2014
News is happening 24 hours a day. Whether it's a new sponsor, a new driver, a young driver coming up, or sometimes the absolute most tragic, we lose a driver, the motorsports world is headline filled. But with the start of 2015, let's take one last look over the Motorsport.com top 20 moments of 2014. #20 - 100th Win for a Woman in the NHRA Courtney Force put the exclamation point on an amazing storyline. Women have been taking wins in the NHRA for years now, but the milestone win at Kansas this year was the icing on the cake for all women competing in the pro drag racing ranks. Full story here. #19 - The New Age of F1 Energy and fuel efficiency is a priority in today's automotive world. Continuous developments on road cars is being inspired by the efforts of racing worldwide, but this year Formula One took it two a whole new extreme. Part of the regulations (not mentioning the front wing regulations, but we prefer to not talk about that part) … [Read more...] about Top 20 moments of 2014
Honda Creates Adorable Odyssey ‘Minnie’ Van For Disney’s D23
It was all inspired by the magic of Disney. At this year’s Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, Honda unveiled a custom Odyssey that would look well at home in any Disney park (or any Disney fanatic's driveway). They call it the "Minnie" Van, and it's a clever play on words to honor one of Walt’s most popular characters, Minnie Mouse, inspired by the magic of Disney. The exterior is finished in hot pink with white polka dots to match Minnie's signature style. On the roof, a massive set of Minnie ears and a matching bowtie complete the package. It’s all part of Honda’s partnership with Disney-ABC and the "Disney Unlock the Magic Sweepstakes," which will see the Honda Odyssey make a special appearance on an upcoming Disney’s Mickey and the Roadster Racers special. As part of the "Disney Unlock the Magic Sweepstakes," one lucky winner will walk away with a grand prize vacation to Disneyland Resort in California, as well as an all-new Honda Odyssey minivan… … [Read more...] about Honda Creates Adorable Odyssey ‘Minnie’ Van For Disney’s D23
Saab Enthusiast Resurrects The Failed Swedish Brand With Renderings
Yay or nay? For automotive fans, the Saab brand is a familiar name that counts as a piece of history. The 2001 Saab 9-X Concept was a hopeful vision for the brand under GM's regime, but something that didn't materialize due to a number of hurdles that led to the Swedish marque's complete failure within the previous decade. Ernst Hellby recounts those times and imagines a Saab comeback through a set of renderings. It's a what-if-SAAB-was-back dream for him, and the resulting crossover utility vehicle actually looks good in our eyes. Gallery: SAAB Comeback Renderings 10 Photos Hellby said that classic artifacts found in the house he grew up in – like the Bruno Mathsson chair Pernilla or the Margaretha Bowls by Sigvard Bernadotte – inspired him to create these renderings of his all-time favorite cars. Obviously, the swoopy front lines as viewed from … [Read more...] about Saab Enthusiast Resurrects The Failed Swedish Brand With Renderings