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Passionate about motorsport from the 60s and 70s, Lorenzo has a special affection for the sub-Formula 1 categories, such as F2, F3 and F. Junior, which are, at the same time, the 'ugly ducklings' of these decades, but are also the categories that better represent the essence of motorsport during this period. He holds a deep appreciation for drivers like Clark or Rindt, who dominated the premier category of motorsport, returning sporadically to their origins in F2, to compete and, simultaneously, teach new generations of what single-seater racing was all about. Lorenzo believes this was a time of innocence in motorsport, without a doubt, where the most important thing was to race.
The safety car has become an indispensable part of modern motorsport, ensuring that races can continue safely during accidents, hazardous track conditions, and recovery operations. While its role is often taken for granted in today’s racing landscape, the both safety and pace cars had undergone decades of development to become...
The Targa Florio, carved into the rugged mountains of Sicily, was one of the longest and most challenging road-racing circuits ever used in motorsport. Its countless bends, elevation changes, and unforgiving twists made it a course that demanded intimate knowledge. For Italian drivers, proximity was a significant asset; they could...
United States Municipal and Metropolitan police Given the multi-layered and comprehensive nature of the law enforcement system in the United States, it may seem surprising that no American police force has ever officially adopted Porsche vehicles. This is partially explained through a multitude of reasons, ranging from economic to political...
Belgian Gendarmerie Belgium, a random afternoon in the spring of 1974: a man is speeding down the A10 between Brussels and Ostend. After a few kilometers, he spots a flashing blue light in his rearview mirror—that can only mean one thing: the cops! Obviously, getting another ticket isn’t something our...
Dutch Korps Rijkspolitie Any account of Porsche police cars must, sooner or later, arrive at the singular story of the Rijkspolitie—the Dutch National Police. Between 1962 and 1993, the force was the largest law-enforcement operator of Porsche vehicles, with more than 500 of the company’s cars passing through its ranks...
The first experiment As in many parts of the world, the German police system is decentralized, with each state responsible for administering its own civil-military security force. This organization, which allows a certain degree of freedom in structuring forces according to the needs of each German federal unit, would prove...
We return to the year 1980 and the ill-fated Typ 940 program. By 1979, Porsche had become ubiquitous in the American car market. Offering products that mixed economy, performance, and, more importantly, an identity blended with a unique lifestyle, the Zuffenhausen brand knew it had struck gold. It is no...
Between 1987 and 1990, Porsche forged a remarkable path in American motorsports, with one of its most memorable moments being the team’s short-lived, yet intense, stint in CART/IndyCar. Join us in the second part about the story of this epic, as the Zuffenhausen-based company faced growing challenges to establish itself...
Between 1987 and 1990, Porsche forged a remarkable path in American motorsports, with one of its most memorable moments being the team’s short-lived, yet intense, stint in CART/IndyCar. Join us in the first part about the story of this adventure, as the Zuffenhausen-based company tried to establish itself in the...
Delfosse: The Man Behind The Idea Before discussing the car itself, special mention must be made of the creator of this strange machine, and that was Curt Delfosse. Curt, just one of the many figures in the fascinating world of post-war motorsports, was the eldest son of a line of...
906: Born to Race Considered one of the most distinctive designs of the 1960s, the Porsche Carrera 6, more popularly known as the 906, was certainly also one of the most remarkable pieces of German engineering. As is already well known, the origins of the model can be traced back...
Revered as one of the most important companies in the Porsche segment in the 80s and 90s, Fabcar left an impressive legacy on the racetrack, with its products being synonymous with reliability, novelty and speed. With these attributes in mind, we take a look back at the history of this...
Reproduced with permission from SportsCarDigest. Every legend has its debut day: this was the case of the Porsche 911, which, in 1965, had its baptism of fire in the feared Monte-Carlo Rally. This was the first chapter in the victorious path of the 911, an adventure marked by great challenges...
