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The End Of The Death Trap: How A Tragic Car Crash Saved Formula One Racing

A new documentary chronicles the life and death of Formula One driver Ayrton Senna and with it, how his tragic end led to sweeping changes in car design—and saved countless lives. READ»

Only in Abu Dhabi: A New Hotel With a 700-foot, LED Facade

Is the new Yas Hotel so tacky it's cool, or simply a symbol of architectural ridiculousness and easy credit?READ»

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After The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

With the title already decided, Jenson Button arrived for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, sponsored by Etihad Airways, nicely relaxed. He is 90% certain to sign up with Brawn GP again next year although probably for considerably more money. ...READ»

World's Most Advanced Bicycle Is Laced With Formula 1 Tech

Just as inventions made during the space race have filtered down to everyday gadgets, so technology developed for prestigious Formula 1 racing cars has been included in cars: And now the Beru Factor 001 bike is making use of several ...READ»

NASCAR Team to Clean Up its Eco-Cred, But Formula 1 Still Wins That Race

NASCAR, if you think about it, represents all that's environmentally nasty about gasoline vehicles--fuel-guzzling cars muscling their way around a track at as high a speed as possible for entertainment. Sprint Cup team Hall of Fame ...READ»