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TimesLIVE
5 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Ayrton Senna's final Honda V10 F1 engine goes under the hammer
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) will auction off a significant piece of Formula One history next month — the final Honda V10 engine used in competition by legendary driver Ayrton Senna. The unit, engine number V805 of the RA100E series, powered Senna's McLaren Honda MP4/5B during the 1990 FIA Formula One World Championship. It will go on sale at the Bonhams Quail Auction in Carmel, California, on August 15 as part of the prestigious Monterey Car Week. HRC announced earlier this year it would launch a motorsport memorabilia programme aimed at offering collectors and enthusiasts access to authentic race cars, engines and components. The V805 engine is the first item in this initiative and it's an important one. Disassembled and preserved by HRC's own technicians, the engine will be auctioned in a custom-built display case containing all its original parts. It also comes with an HRC-issued certificate of authenticity. According to the company, Senna used this exact engine during warm up at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in October 1990 and again in the race at the season-ending Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide on November 4. Back in the day, Honda's F1 power units were typically returned to Japan for inspection and dismantling, with most parts eventually discarded. But with the firm shifting its focus to V12 development for the 1991 season, engine V805 was spared, thus making it the last Honda F1 V10 driven in competition by Senna. Monterey Car Week is a mecca for classic car collectors, where high-profile sales, concours events and historic races attract global attention.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
India's Kush Maini headlines Alpine‘s Goodwood line-up
Alpine Formula One team reserve driver Kush Maini led the side on the opening day of the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex, doing the iconic Hill Climb in the podium-finishing A523 - Alpine's 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship challenger. This marked Kush's second appearance at Goodwood, where he served as Alpine's flagbearer, helping kick off the team's 70th anniversary celebrations.. Driving the A523, Kush led a spectacular Alpine showcase up the hill, including the classic A110 Berlinette, the A110 R, the A290, the all-new A390, and the Alpenglow concept hyper-car. Currently competing in FIA Formula 2, Kush was Alpine's sole representative at Thursday's Formula 1 demonstration alongside other F1 teams, as the festival marked 75 years of the sport. The A523 was driven by Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly to fifth in the 2023 FIA Formula One Constructors' World Championship, achieving two impressive podiums in the Monaco and Dutch Grands Prix and third place in the Belgian Grand Prix Sprint Race.. The 2023 car was adorned in the team's 2025 livery with its striking blue and pink racing colours. Owing to his commitment with Mahindra Racing's Formula E team at the Berlin Rookie Test, Kush's appearance at the Festival of Speed was short-lived. Kush said, 'What a drive it was taking on the Hill Climb in the A523 after sampling the E20 last year. Goodwood is definitely an event for the fans and I loved seeing people come out in numbers.'
News18
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Kush Maini Leads Alpine On F1's 75th Anniversary At Goodwood Festival
Last Updated: Kush Maini, Alpine F1 Team Reserve Driver, led the team's presence at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, driving the A523. He showcased Alpine models and represented India. BWT Alpine Formula One Team Reserve Driver Kush Maini led the team's presence on the opening day of the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, tackling the iconic Hill Climb in the podium-finishing A523—Alpine's 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship challenger. This event marked Kush's second appearance at Goodwood, where he served as Alpine's flagbearer, helping kick off the team's 70th anniversary celebrations. Driving the A523, Kush headed a spectacular Alpine showcase up the hill, featuring the classic A110 Berlinette, the A110 R, the A290, the all-new A390, and the Alpenglow concept hypercar. Currently competing in FIA Formula 2, Kush, as the reserve driver, was Alpine's sole representative at Thursday's Formula 1 demonstration alongside other F1 teams, as the festival celebrated 75 years of the sport. In October of 2023, it was announced that Maini would join the Alpine Academy. He had his first-ever Formula One test at the Red Bull Ring, piloting the Alpine A522, an experience he described as 'a dream come true." Over the next half-year, Maini participated in additional tests with Alpine at Imola, Yas Marina, and Lusail. In March 2025, Maini was named one of the test and reserve drivers for Alpine for the 2025 season, along with Paul Aron, Franco Colapinto, and Ryō Hirakawa. The A523, driven by Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, secured fifth place in the 2023 FIA Formula One Constructors' World Championship, achieving two impressive podiums in the Monaco and Dutch Grands Prix and third place in the Belgian Grand Prix Sprint Race. The 2023 car was adorned in the team's 2025 livery with its striking blue and pink racing colours. 'It was a pleasure to return to Goodwood after my first visit last year and help celebrate 75 years of Formula One and 70 years of Alpine. What a drive it was taking on the Hill Climb in the A523 after sampling the E20 last year. Goodwood is definitely an event for the fans and I loved seeing people come out in numbers," Kush said. With IANS Inputs view comments First Published: July 11, 2025, 13:37 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Indian F1 driver Maini leads Alpine team in Festival of Speed
CHENNAI: FORMULA 1 driver Kush Maini led BWT-Alpine's presence on the opening day of the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking on the iconic Hill Climb in the podium-finishing A523- Alpine's 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship challenger. Kush Maini is currently a reserve driver for the Alpine team, which features Frenchman Pierre Gasly and Argentine Franco Colapinto as their main drivers. Currently competing in FIA Formula 2, Kush being the reserve driver, was Alpine's sole representative at Thursday's Formula 1 demonstration alongside other F1 teams, as the festival marked 75 years of the sport.
India Gazette
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Gazette
Celebrating 75 years of F1: Kush Maini headlines Alpine's Goodwood line-up
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): BWT Alpine Formula One Team Reserve Driver Kush Maini led the team's presence on the opening day of the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking on the iconic Hill Climb in the podium-finishing A523-Alpine's 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship challenger, according to a release from Formula One. This marked Kush's second appearance at Goodwood, where he served as Alpine's flagbearer, helping kick off the team's 70th anniversary celebrations. Driving the A523, Kush led a spectacular Alpine showcase up the hill, including the classic A110 Berlinette, the A110 R, the A290, the all-new A390, and the Alpenglow concept hypercar. Currently competing in FIA Formula 2, Kush, being the reserve driver, was Alpine's sole representative at Thursday's Formula 1 demonstration alongside other F1 teams, as the festival marked 75 years of the sport. The A523 was driven by Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly to fifth in the 2023 FIA Formula One Constructors' World Championship, achieving two impressive podiums in the Monaco and Dutch Grands Prix and third place in the Belgian Grand Prix Sprint Race. The 2023 car was adorned in the team's 2025 livery with its striking blue and pink racing colours. Owing to his commitment with Mahindra Racing's Formula E team at the Berlin Rookie Test, Kush's appearance at the Festival of Speed was short-lived. Nevertheless, representing India at this iconic event, he continues to lead the country's motorsport charge across global platforms. 'It was a pleasure to return to Goodwood after my first visit last year and help celebrate 75 years of Formula One and 70 years of Alpine. What a drive it was taking on the Hill Climb in the A523 after sampling the E20 last year. Goodwood is definitely an event for the fans, and I loved seeing people come out in numbers,' Kush Maini said. (ANI)
