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Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Spinning out of control: McKenzie’s formula for disaster

SA’s sport minister is speeding towards Formula One glory — never mind the potholes, power grid or the fiscal cliff

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Fast becoming popular: The local series Spinners won a top award in China last month. Photo: Charlie Sperring

South African series Spinners triumphs at Shanghai TV Festival, winning Best Foreign TV Series award

The local series Spinners won a top award in China last month.

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
The Simola Hillclimb, a weekend of racing, takes place in the Western Cape town of Knysna every year.

Thrills, spills and roaring exhausts

Records tumble at the Simola Hillclimb, Knysna’s popular annual motorsport extravaganza

5 min read
New teammate: Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz pose for the Ferrari team photo at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in the United Arab Emirates, in November. Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images

A red-letter day for Hamilton

The rumours have been quashed and the cat’s among the pigeons — champion driver Lewis Hamilton will be wearing Ferrari’s scarlet racing suit for the 2025 Formula One season

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
Sparking: Audi’s electric Dakar Rally car was driven to victory by Carlos Sainz.

New era as electric car wins Dakar

Audi flexed its EV muscle by romping to a maiden victory in the world’s toughest rally This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read