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Fast track to fate: The legend of Gilles Villeneuve

By Thomas Falkiner | 31 May 2012

Thirty years ago motor racing lost one of the most spectacular drivers the F1 grid has ever seen. Gilles Villeneuve died on the track, pursuing his passion for speed and style Read More…

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The Dark Side of The Grid: Infamous F1 Liveries

By Thomas Falkiner | 17 July 2011

Lotus 49 Hero

The Wheel Deal recalls a time when booze, rubbers and cigarettes ruled Formula One Read More…

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Will the real Team Lotus please stand up!?

By Thomas Falkiner | 3 May 2011

Original Team Lotus

This year, as you have probably noticed, there are two Formula One teams sporting the fabled Lotus brand name across their bodywork. Confused? So am I. Read More…

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Mustang Mythology: a case of cars and girls

By Thomas Falkiner | 17 April 2011

Cars and Girls

Motor racing is supposed to be an activity that attracts girls, but for The Wheel Deal it didn’t quite work out that way Read More…

Honda Civic Type-R Road Trip: ‘Hoeking It

By Thomas Falkiner | 24 December 2010

The Type-R meets Franschhoek Pass

After spending a day pent-up inside a garage, the Honda Civic Type-R was begging for a good thrashing. I could see the disdain in its headlights; an insular squint that Read More…

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Formula One Revisited

By Thomas Falkiner | 5 March 2010

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Nothing beats a little nostalgia on a Friday morning, so check out these pictures taken at the old Kyalami circuit and relive the golden age of Formula One Read More…

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Remembering James Hunt

By Thomas Falkiner | 3 August 2008

They don’t make Grand prix drivers like they used to. Today’s line-up of clean-shaven racers might project the right image for their billion dollar sponsors, but they’re completely void of any charisma or personality. Read More…