High Performance Driving

The 1930s saw the transformation High Performance Driving from high-priced avenue cars into pure racers, with Delage, Auto Union, Mercedes-Benz, Delahaye, and Bugatti constructing streamlined vehicles with engines producing up to 450 kW (612 hp), aided by multiple-stage supercharging. From 1928-1930 and again in 1934-1936, the maximum mass permitted was 750 kg, a assize diametrically opposed to current racing regulations. Extensive exertion of aluminium alloys was prerequisite to achieve aglow weight, and in the case of the Mercedes, the overlay was removed to satisfy the G-factor limitation, producing the famous Silver Arrows.

In December, 2005 the FIA gave leave to Superleague Modus Operandi racing, set to debut in 2008. This will be open-wheel, single-seat stock compact racing around Admirable Prix racetracks. The teams will be owned and amble by prominent sports clubs such as AC Milan and FC Porto. The race weekend will follow the GP2 format of Saturday qualifying and two Sunday races, lone featuring a reverse grid.