BREAKING NEWS: Peugeot introduces new rally model
To build on the successful careers of the emblematic 205, 206, 207, Peugeot did not hesitate to explore new ground and regenerate the latters’ respective strengths when designing the Peugeot…
Patrik Flodin unable to start Tour de Corse with PSEngineering. New driver will be Marty McCormack.
Following an operation on his collarbone Patrik Flodin is unfortunately not able to attend the next IRC-event, Tour de Corse. He will be replaced by 27-year-old Martin McCormack. Marty is…
Porsche wins in Wallonie
Glenn Janssens leads the Belgian Historic Rally Championship after his resounding victory in a Tuthill-prepared Porsche 911 on last weekend’s Wallonie Rally in Belgium. Wallonie Rally marked the third round…
New Pirelli prize to support talented young drivers in Italy
Pirelli has joined forces with the CSAI – the governing body of Italian motorsport – and the Pirelli-equipped Racing Lions team, to offer a young driver the opportunity of a…
Sad news: Ferdinand Porsche, creator of the 911, has died…
The father of the modern-day sportcar icon, the 911, has died today at the age of 76. Handbrakes & Hairpins offers its condolences to the family and friends of this…
Lotus Racing set for tarmac and grassroots in rallying!
The Lotus International Rally team is set to make its race debut in April in the FIA European Rally Championship. In partnership with Italian team United Business, who won the…
Emma Gilmour elected to FIA commission
Leading New Zealand rally driver Emma Gilmour participated in her first meeting as a member of the Women & Motor Sport Commission, part of the world governing body of motorsport…
Drive-Pro and SMG announce partnership
Drive-Pro, the official and independent MINI dealer for Prodrive in France, has today announced an exciting new joint venture with professional racing team SMG, founded by racing driver Philippe Gache,…
Development of the Peugeot 207 S2000 continues…
No winter break is planned at Peugeot Sport where the off-season period will above all be devoted to development work on the 207 S2000. Despite the break in the competitive…
Taking action for road safety
With decals on their vehicles South Africa’s top Rally Competitors in the South African National Championship, displayed their personal and motorsport’s unequivocal commitment to the FIA’s Decade of Action for…