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Movido a Gasolina reúne 30 textos do jornalista-piloto Cassio Cortes, mesclando bastidores inéditos de matérias especialíssimas do programa Acelerados, como a visita à sede da equipe McLaren para se tornar o primeiro apresentador de TV do mundo a pilotar a mítica McLaren Senna e o desafio de pilotagem contra Sebastian Vettel em uma Ferrari 488 debaixo de chuva torrencial. Inclui também grandes reportagens publicadas em revistas internacionais como MAXIM, The Red Bulletin, Road & Track e Car and Driver, oriundas dos mais de dez anos de carreira de Cassio como repórter especial freelancer.

"Формулой-1" правят визуальные образы: гаснут огни стартового светофора, и яркие машины отправляются нарезать круги по живописным трассам; взмах клетчатого флага, и победитель становится героем на все времена, вроде Михаэля Шумахера, Айртона Сенны или Ники Лауды - человеком, олицетворяющим "королеву автоспорта". Эти небожители порой затмевают лучами своей славы пилотов, чьи истории подчас не менее знаменательны и драматичны, полны трагедий и триумфов. Пилотов, которые по праву могут считаться легендарными.

Five minutes to go. The claxon sounds, harsh as an air raid siren. Television crews attempt last-minute interviews with riders. The thousand yard-stares give it away: they're really not listening now. Four minutes to go. The grandstand is packed. Some racers tell their mechanics, 'I'll see you later for a pint' - just to make themselves believe they will. Three minutes to go. For the first man on the road, hidden dangers exist. He will have no-one to follow. And he is the hare that the greyhounds will be chasing.

In the high-stakes world of Formula One, only the fastest make it to the top. Few know this better than Australian Formula One legend Mark Webber. His career in F1 stretched an incredible 12 years, saw him earn 42 podium finishes and triumph in nine races, including twice-winning the crown jewel...

Racer and broadcaster Neil Crompton has had the best seat in the house for the last 40 years of Australian motorsport, an amazing lifetime upgrade to a first-hand, front row seat to see the biggest names, machines and events of this high-speed, high-octane sport. A kid from Ballarat in country...

Through a host of exclusive interviews with riders, mechanics, team bosses, and race organisers, Win, Lose or Die takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the world's most lethal sports, revealing the triumphs and tragedies, the blood, the guts, the sweat, and the tears that are involved in winning a road race. This is extreme sport at its most extreme and the definitive look at the biggest, most lethal, motorcycle road races from around the world.

Kevin Johnson lands a driving job with Baldacci Racing, a partnership led by football great Andy Baldacci. But Andy’s partners sell him out, leaving controlling interest in the hands of a company that Kevin wants nothing to do with. Even worse, they won’t allow him to be seen with his girlfriend Desiree in public. They’re holding all the cards too, since he’s under contract. So Desiree pitches her chassis setup skills to another team, to stay in the game and keep an eye on the competition … competition for Kevin. It isn’t that she doesn’t trust him; she just doesn’t trust ...

Kevin Johnson and his grandparents, plus his girlfriend and hers are launching his racing career on the sly so his stressed-out, on-the-brink-of-divorce parents won’t find out. But Kevin is getting a little stressed out himself. Doing impressive things alone in a BMW 3 Series is one thing. Competing on a racetrack full of determined drivers with equally fast cars is another. Everyone expects him to carry on the family legacy where his great-grandfather left off, but how can he live up to a legend?

Mick Walker - leading authority on all forms of motorcycle sport - examines the long career of the quickest and most determined competitors of all time in this enthralling biography. In the late 1950's John Surtees was the dominant rider in top-level British and European motorcycle racing. A precocious talent, he began riding competitively on Vincents in the early 1950's, then REGs and NSUs and Nortons. He swiftly established himself as one of the quickest and most determined competitors.

As Lewis Hamilton reaches the twilight of his extraordinary career that has seen him cement himself as one of Britain's greatest ever sportsmen, a new generation of young, exciting and fast British drivers have quickly taken the top seats of F1 and look set to dominate the sport for years to come - in particular, Lando Norris and George Russell.

¿Por qué? El automovilismo como todas las actividades humanas en el intenso trajinar de sus días genera hechos y realizaciones que, enhebradas, constituyen su identidad y con el devenir del tiempo conforman su historia. Pero detrás de historia oficial, conocida y valorada por los actores sociales, subyacen ocultas pequeñas circunstancias, variados episodios, múltiples anécdotas y que solo quedan registrados en la memoria de quienes han participado en ellas. El objetivo de este Anecdotario tuerca es justamente rescatar esa memoria colectiva, ese riquísimo acervo que tiene que ver con...

Rev up your engines and get ready for "Race to the Finish," the definitive guide to mastering the complexities of multi-race seasons! This compelling eBook dives deep into the fascinating world of racing competitions and reveals the secrets behind creating fair and competitive points systems. Embark on a captivating journey with an introduction to the allure of multi-race events and the evolution of racing formats. Discover the fundamentals of points systems with a historical perspective that sheds light on fairness and competitiveness. Explore in-depth case studies from the high-octane ...

The motorcycle industry has overlooked a major new market segment in search of smaller adult motorcycles. Herb Uhl, credited by Honda to be the inventor of the first two-wheeled ATV, after which they modeled trail and adventure bikes. He now proposes a new model of motorcycles targeted at riders of a shorter stature seeking a quality ride. Author and inventor Herb Uhl presents an overwhelming case for an untapped market segment of small motorcycles designed and engineered motorcycle ergonomics culminating in a high-end small motorcycle for women and men of short stature. The idea for ...

Es hora de darle un toque auto deportivo al panorama editorial con Auto Deportes. Una revista de coches para los amantes de los autos, películas, clásicos, competencias rally, dakar, fórmula 1, motos, y camiones. El objetivo es claro: Impulsar la cadena de producción que conlleva la industria del automovilismo.

They tried to take everything from him. Now he’s taking it back. Bryce Winters survived the impossible—forced into a deadly world of espionage while competing at the highest levels of motorsports. But survival came at a cost. Now, during what should be a peaceful holiday in Park City, his world is set on fire. His home is destroyed. His past is erased. And one by one, everything he cares about is taken from him. This isn’t an accident. It’s a message. Hunted by enemies who know exactly how to break him, Bryce must rely on instinct, speed, and a dangerous network of allies—old and ...

A bitter-sweet story of one man's fractious relationship with a TVR named Trevor. He thought it was his dream car but over the course of nine eventful years it would threaten to be his nemesis. This acerbic but wryly humorous account of the trials and tribulations of owning a sports car with a very big reputation charts mechanical blow-ups, legal confrontations and the frittering away of a king's ransom. For anyone considering doing up a classic car, this is the ultimate cautionary tale. You won't know whether to laugh or cry...

La F1 est devenue une compétition acharnée où seules les meilleures écuries peuvent prétendre à la victoire. Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1, vainqueur de 7 championnats du monde des Pilotes et de 8 championnats du monde Constructeurs consécutifs, doit affronter une nouvelle réalité : elle n'est plus indétrônable. Entièrement immergé dans l'équipe pendant les saisons 2023 et 2024, l'auteur suit Lewis Hamilton, George Russell et le directeur de l'écurie Toto Wolff, sur et en dehors de la piste, alors qu'ils mettent tout en œuvre pour revenir dans la course aux titres.

2018 bricht Dr. Thorsten Möll aus seiner Komfortzone aus und lässt sein altes Leben hinter sich. Nach Jahren hinter dem Schreibtisch möchte der promovierte Wirtschaftswissenschaftler die Welt auf eine andere Weise "erfahren". Er kündigt Job und Wohnung, um alleine mit seinem Motorrad namens Suze den Erdball zu umrunden. Dass die grenzenlose Covid‑19‑Pandemie dabei zur größten Herausforderung wird, ahnt er zu diesem Zeitpunkt nicht. Drei Jahre reist er von Europa durch Asien bis nach Australien, wo er die schlechteste Erfahrung seiner Reise macht.

« Nous avons créé plus de dramaturgie que dans tous les opéras italiens réunis et agacé beaucoup de monde. Mais seulement les bonnes personnes. J'espère que vous apprécierez cette balade avec moi. » Gunther Steiner Dans son nouveau livre, Gunther Steiner nous entraîne dans un voyage effréné à travers ses dix années passées au sein de l'équipe Haas. Fondateur et directeur de l'équipe de F1, il nous raconte les prémices de sa création. De l'idée première aux défis de son financement et de sa construction, Gunther livre la véritable histoire des origines de Haas.

Olav Mol over de geschiedenis van de sport die leeft als nooit tevoren – 75 jaar Formule 1. In 2025 bestaat het wereldkampioenschap Formule 1 precies 75 jaar. Deze verjaardag is geen seniorenfeestje. Integendeel, de koningsklasse van de autosport heeft in recente jaren juist nieuwe energie gekregen. Wereldwijd is er een grote groei aan fans en de strijd op het circuit is spannender dan ooit. Wat in 1950 begon als een promotiemiddel voor autofabrikanten en een dure hobby voor rijke heren, is uitgegroeid tot een topsport en miljardenbusiness.