Full Speed’ Netflix Docuseries Hopes To Capture The ‘Drive To Survive’ Magic

Screenshot: NASCAR/ YouTube Documentaries about the illustrious world of automobile racing are not a new concept, but never have we gotten such unprecedented access to the life of a NASCAR driver on the scale of Netflix’s new series. “NASCAR: Full Speed” will be releasing at the end of this month on the streaming service, and … Read more

Local Businesses Want Compensation After Allegedly Losing Money During Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

If you listen to Formula 1 or local officials from Las Vegas and Clark County, you’d probably think November’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix was a success. Some sources estimated that the city of Las Vegas made over $1 billion in revenue from the event — but there were plenty of complications. Not everyone wanted … Read more

Famous F1 family on edge after Wilson Fittipaldi Jr suffers cardiac arrest on Christmas Day

Motorsport’s famous Fittipaldi family is on edge after ex-Formula One driver Wilson Fittipaldi Jr suffered cardiac arrest on Christmas Day — the day he turned 80. He has remained in hospital ever since. The health situation, announced by his wife Rita and their ex-F1 driver son Christian on Instagram, occurred at dinner on December 25. … Read more

Michael Schumacher’s family gives rare access to son Mick Schumacher’s model girlfriend Laila Hasanovic

The extremely select few people permitted to see Michael Schumacher has been extended to include the girlfriend of his son, Mick. The Formula One legend’s health status has remained unknown since the 2013 skiing accident that saw him spend 250 days in a coma. His family, led by wife Corrina, have deliberately kept him shielded … Read more

Michael Schumacher’s children pen touching tribute as secrecy around F1 legend’s health continues

The children of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher have penned a touching tribute on his 55th birthday, as secrecy around his health status continues. The F1 star turned 55 just days after the 10th anniversary of his devastating ski accident, which left the German driver fighting for life. He suffered a severe brain injury and … Read more

Motorsport’s Love Of Sparkling Wine Has Been Evolving For Decades

The story of sparkling wine in motorsport tends to start in the same place: with that first accidental champagne spray by Jo Siffert on the podium for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and then Dan Gurney following suit intentionally the year after. That, though, is only part of a story that had spanned decades … Read more

Michael Schumacher’s family issues rare statement on fallen Formula One legend

Michael Schumacher’s family has shared a touching message about the Formula 1 legend on the 10th anniversary of the tragic skiing accident that almost killed him. The seven-time world champion was placed in an induced coma for 250 days and has never been seen since he crashed into a boulder while skiing with his son … Read more

Thirteen Jalopnik Writers Own A Total Of 41 Cars, Trucks And Motorcycles

Convertibles are amazing, and some of the best cars of all time. Everyone loves to put the top down on a beautiful day. Well, except Daniel. Daniel Golson – 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Image: Jalopnik This is my 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, which I bought back in the spring of 2021 about a year after moving to … Read more

Jalopnik’s Favorite Stories From 2023: Waymo, Formula 1, EVs

Photo: Cruise Yes, both of my favorite posts this year are about sex, and maybe that makes me immature, but hey, a guy’s gotta have fun somehow. And trust me, this was a fun post to write. I mean, I literally got paid to work every euphemism for sex that I could think of into … Read more

Max Verstappen Too Young To Rent AMG GT Sports Car On Vacation, Settles For BMW 5 Series

It turns out that being a three-time Formula 1 world champion doesn’t get you a leg up at the rental car counter, as Max Verstappen recently learned when on vacation in Portugal. As reported by The Sun, Verstappen’s family and friends arrived in Algarve on three different private jets, having booked 20 rental cars through … Read more