Honda F1 technical director Toyoharu Tanabe says the numbers produced by the Japanese manufacturer’s all-new power unit on its dyno have matched its expectations. Honda initially delayed the introduction of its new engine to 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the company’s decision to exit F1 at the end of this year encouraged it…
Read moreEgginton: AT02 design focused on recovering aero losses
AlphaTauri technical director Jody Egginton says his engineering team spared no effort on its 2021 car to recover the aero losses induced by this year’s regulations changes. The Italian outfit presented its new AT02 on Friday morning, revealing a new smart-looking blue and white matte livery. But under the skin, the Honda-powered car has undergone…
Read moreWinner of the NEW FACES AWARDS 2020 as Best Fashion Designer HELENE GALWAS presents new Capsule Collection Terra Madre
The Capsule Collection IV Terra Madre AW21/22 by HELENE GALWAS, winner of the BUNTE NEW FACE AWARD 2020 as best upcoming fashion designer, is a declaration of love to Mother Earth and the warm colors she produces. Noble brown tones dominate this high-quality Capsule Collection, a shimmering green sets the highlight. The sophisticated cuts reflect…
Read moreIn Pictures: Bronx and Banco NYFW
Bronx and Banco gave us hope for the future with their latest collection. The day will soon come (hopefully by the end of this year) where cocktail dresses and sequins will become normal evening attire again, and we can say sayonara to sweatpants. photos: courtesy of Purple PR
Read moreNew subscription box brings African textiles into your closet
Jacqueline Shaw has built her career helping entrepreneurs and fashion brands build sustainable businesses with African-made goods. Her mission has been to open up the African opportunity; to help brands reimagine their supply-chain; and to interpret centuries-old textile traditions and techniques for the global market, specializing in creating sustainable solutions. Now she is launching her…
Read moreHonda says Red Bull engine program ‘the right thing to do’
Honda says that ceding its F1 engine program to Red Bull is “the right thing to do” to help both its customer teams Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri. Red Bull confirmed on Monday the transfer of the Japanese manufacturer’s power unit technology to Milton Keynes from 2022, likely for a duration of three years. The…
Read moreRalph and Russo adds sunglasses with Linda Farrow
Luxury fashion house Ralph and Russo, known for its couture and red carpet gowns, has collaborated with eyewear brand Linda Farrow on a capsule collection of sunglasses. The collection, which marks a brand new product category for Ralph and Russo, has been designed by co-founder and creative director Tamara Ralph and features two contemporary styles…
Read moreZhou F1 dream is ‘once in a generation project’ – Alpine
Guanyu Zhou’s bid to race in Formula 1 is a “once in a generation project” and China’s only chance to have a driver at the pinnacle of motorsport in the future says Alpine academy boss Mia Sharizman. Zhou was enrolled into Renault’s driver academy in 2019 and has enjoyed several F1 test outings with the…
Read moreKubica joins Team WRT for 2021 European Le Mans Series
Alfa Romeo reserve driver Robert Kubica will race in this year’s European Le Mans Series in the LMP2 class with Team WRT. The Belgian outfit founded in 2010 has been a successful contender in the past in the Blanpain, DTM and various GT series, its efforts often supported by Audi. But the 2021 season will…
Read moreF1 drivers to be included in salary cap working group
Formula 1’s drivers will have a seat at the table when a new working group begins its discussions on a salary cap proposal which the sport aims to introduce in the future. This year’s $145 million budget cap excludes, among other items, drivers’ retainers as well as the salaries of the three highest paid members…
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