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Not just in the summer of 2026: When Europe and motor racing are sweating

Summer 2026: The whole of Europe groaned under unusually high temperatures in June. But even 50 years ago, a persistent heatwave caused major problems for people.

Our new ‘Racing Rarities’ puzzle: A famous name

The ‘Rätsel Racing Rarities’ feature shows a driver with a famous name. Who is pictured here? Where and when was this photo taken? Why not have a go yourself!

Congratulations: Peter Oberndorfer turns 70

He was one of the wildest R5 Cup drivers, went on to compete in the DTM and subsequently built a career as a manager at Audi. On 4 July 2026, the Munich native will turn 70.

Alfasud TI Cup: A debut fraught with obstacles

Fifty years ago, on 4 July 1976, Alfa Romeo launched the ‘Alfasud TI Cup Deutschland’. It was undoubtedly a good idea, but its implementation was marred by organisational shortcomings.

New ‘Racing Rarities’ puzzle: More courage than most other drivers

The ‘Rätsel Racing Rarities’ feature showcases a driver who brought more courage to the track than most other drivers. Who is it? Where and when was this photo taken? Why not have a go yourself!

Porsche 924 Turbo racing version: Test ahead of its big debut at Le Mans 1980

This sort of thing only used to happen in the old days: before Porsche set off for Le Mans with a car, journalists were given the opportunity to put this racing version through its paces during test drives.

Series ‘Forgotten Airfield Races’ – Episode 5: Diepholz

Until the turn of the millennium, airfield races were among the most popular motorsport events in Germany and Austria for almost 50 years. We look back at some of these much-loved events.

Our new ‘Racing Rarities’ puzzle: Unknown figure with a Formula 1 record

The ‘Racing Rarities’ quiz features a figure unknown to most fans, yet one who holds an F1 record. Who is it? Where and when was this photo taken? Why not have a go yourself!

1977 German Racing Championship: The Fiat X1/9 – an insider’s tip?

Our author Uwe Mahla recalls a special test in Italy: the Fiat X1/9 was considered an insider tip for the new Group 5 era of the DRM. Yet it was denied great success.