Monday Morning Spice
Elon Musk launches new US political party, Erin Patterson found guilty of murdering relatives with mushrooms, Thousands turn out to mark Dalai Lama’s 90 birthday, FBI report says Epstein didn’t have a ‘client list,’ and committed suicide, and Hungry poachers killing Kruger animals for meat.
Kyalami Gets R180-Million Upgrade To Bring F1 To South Africa
The proposed FIA Grade 1 upgrade – which requires no change to the circuit layout – focuses on enhancing run-off areas, barrier systems, debris fencing, kerbs and drainage.
High Speed = High Life: The Sleek Yachts Owned By F1 Racers
While the world watches the race, F1’s richest are busy throwing yacht parties that make the grid look like the pregame.
Friday Morning Spice
Jeff Bezos makes his most ghoulish deal yet, Celebrating the revival of the Green Point Flea Market, Putin and Zelensky skip Turkey talks, The oldest CEOs on the JSE, and Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?
Wednesday Morning Spice
Warning of Indian attack on Pakistan within 36 hours, Three missing police officers among five dead pulled from Hennops River,
Formula 1 drivers may face fewer penalties for swearing, Godongwana’s fresh blueprint to plug a deeper revenue hole, and Why translating Chinese food names into English is an impossible task.
Extreme Weather Conditions Forecast For The Saudi Arabian GP This Weekend With Track Temperatures Expected To Reach 60°C
In addition to the hot track, dust could also pose a threat to the track surface as Jeddah’s location near the Arabian desert always presents the possibility for sand to be blown in.
Former F1 Team Owner Eddie Jordan Dies At The Age Of 76
The former F1 team owner passed away at the age of 76 in Cape Town this morning following a year-long battle with cancer.
Monday Morning Spice
Deadly US air strikes on Yemen, Lando Norris wins F1 Australian Grand Prix, China is on the brink of human-level artificial intelligence, Stranded astronauts to return to Earth on Tuesday, Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59, and Inside 6-month R335m ‘fraud’ at City Power.
Explainer: Why Felipe Massa Is Challenging His 2008 Championship Loss To Lewis Hamilton
Perhaps remembered as F1’s biggest controversy, here is an explainer of “Crashgate” – what happened, why and how it affected the outcome of the 2008 world championship between Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen Dismisses Rumours Of A £1 Billion Deal To Join Aston Martin
“There’s not much to say, really, because there isn’t anything.”
Watch The Highlights From Formula One’s First Ever Live Season Launch (And 75th Anniversary Celebration)
Each team had seven minutes to unveil liveries and give its own presentation, theatrics, music and video.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Private businesses and residents taking over service delivery in South African towns, TFG outdoing rivals Truworths, Woolies, The Beatles won their eighth Grammy five decades after they broke up, Ramaphosa plans to educate Trump on expropriation, and The real retirement age in South Africa.
Max Verstappen Just Took Delivery Of His $15m Superyacht
The Dutch racer and his partner Kelly Piquet were spotted at the Overmarine shipyard in Italy where they had a look at his new 33-metre Mangusta GranSport 33.
Former F1 Boss Bernie Ecclestone Is Selling His ‘Priceless’ F1 Car Collection
“There has never been, and probably never will be, a collection like this ever offered for sale again.”
Wednesday Morning Spice
Old boys double down in Wilgenhof saga, Takealot crushes Temu and Shein, Ramaphosa reshuffles his cabinet, Qatar Grand Prix penalty hurts Lando Norris, and inside The UK’s ‘Wild West’ court system.
General Motors To Enter F1 In 2026 Under Their Cadillac Brand
The Cadillac team will however need to buy a engine from an existing supplier to plug the gap before its own engine is finished, which is not expected to be before 2028.
The Woman At The Heart Of A F1 Love Triangle Between Two Of Motor Racing’s Hottest Properties
It’s much spicier than the Christian Horner saga which, let’s be honest, gives Golden Girls vibes compared to these pretty young people.
PUMA Welcomes Formula 1 Driver Charles Leclerc Into The Fam
This authentic and genuine match between PUMA and Charles Leclerc is grounded in shared values, a mutual passion for pushing the boundaries, and a desire to inspire.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Pastor Ray McCauley dies, Mantashe pushes for R14 a litre fuel price, Machine learning pioneers win Nobel prize, New Salvador Dalí film, and Sum 41’s singer alleges sexual abuse by former manager.
Michael Schumacher Reportedly Made Appearance At Daughter’s Wedding, But Closest Friends Believe His Condition Is ‘Case Without Hope’
Schumacher reportedly showed up before guests, who had to ditch their phones to ensure no snaps were taken, to witness his daughter’s big day.
Monday Morning Spice
Formula 1 returns to SA, Pink Floyd sells music rights for $400 million, The bro-ification of Mark Zuckerberg, Suspects arrested for Lusikisiki massacre, and Keanu Reeves makes professional auto racing debut.
LVMH And Formula 1 Announce Historic 10-Year Global Partnership
Further details of the partnership will only be announced in early 2025, but it’s clear the two empires are very much in love.
Max Verstappen Told To ‘Not Be Childish’ And To Stop Late-Night Gaming Ahead Of Belgian Grand Prix
The Belgium Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, 28 July, with the rubber hitting the track at 15:00.
Formula One Drivers Are Getting Younger Every Season – Does Youth Trump Experience?
The average age of a Formula 1 racer has been progressively declining for decades, but this year’s teams are made up of some of the youngest competitors ever
Michael Schumacher’s Watch Collection Fetches R81 Million At Auction
The eight watches, including timepieces by Rolex, F.P. Journe and Audemars Piguet, were put up for sale by the family of Schumacher.
Thursday Morning Spice
Recession warning for South Africa, Leonardo DiCaprio set to play legendary crooner Frank Sinatra, Renting vs buying property, and A blood test that detects cancer.
The Formula 1 A$AP Rocky Collab Marks A Historic Moment In The World Of Motorsport Fashion
Earlier this year, PUMA announced a long-term partnership with F1®, becoming the exclusive licensee and trackside retailer at all races.
Monday Morning Spice
How a small Free State town kissed load-shedding goodbye, Meet the brand-new Miss World 2024, Record breaking British Formula 1 rookie Oliver Bearman, TikTok crackdown shifts into overdrive, and What is ‘chroming’?
The Woman Who Accused Christian Horner Of Inappropriate And Controlling Behaviour Just Lost Her Job
Naturally, the one suffering the most from the fallout of a sexting scandal is the woman involved.
Christian Horner’s Love Triangle With Max Verstappen’s Dad Revealed
The fortunes of some F1 teams might just be swayed by a love triangle between two 50-year-olds and a young blonde.