MOTORSPORTS

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In the mid-1990s, SsangYong Motor Company, a South Korean manufacturer better known for its SUVs and trucks, made an unexpected foray into endurance racing. This bold attempt was supposed to break new ground by entering the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, making SsangYong the first Korean automaker to compete in the prestigious event. The effort was led by 1991 Le Mans winner and former Formula 1 driver Bertrand Gachot, who through his ingenuity and dogged determination brought the unlikely project into life.

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Ferrari plans to unveil its 2025 Formula 1 car at the headquarters in Maranello on February 19, 2025. It is going to be the follow-up after the sport made a history-opening season launch held in London’s O2 Arena for the 75-year anniversary of Formula 1.

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To most F1 fans worldwide, Ayrton Senna is the greatest driver in the history of the sport. Having started his career with Toleman back in 1984, the Brazilian went on to enjoy one of the most historic careers F1 has ever seen, claiming 41 wins and 80 podiums with Lotus and McLaren.

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General Motors will bring its Cadillac brand to F1 as the category’s 11^th team, starting in 2026. The team will be dependent on Ferrari power units and gearboxes at the outset, but that is a strategic arrangement which will see them through to 2028, by which time Cadillac should have developed its own engines. This reinforces F1’s growing appeal in the USA and GM’s commitment to motorsport at the very highest level.