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Andrea Kimi Antonelli got a car that he cannot drive on public roads

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is a young Italian Formula 1 driver and a member of the Mercedes F1 team since the beginning of 2025. He joined the team as a replacement for one of the best of all time, Lewis Hamilton. His team recently loaned him a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Coupe, but he will not be able to drive it for the next few years.

The 18-year-old is one of F1’s biggest talents, but despite recently getting his driving licence, he won’t be able to use his new car on public roads for the next three years. Under Italian law, which came into effect on December 14, 2024, new drivers cannot drive a car with more than 100 hp for the first three years.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Coupe is powered by a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine with 630 hp (470 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed sequential automatic transmission.

This is Antonelli’s first Formula 1 season. He made three starts, set 1 fastest lap and managed to score 30 points, which is more than good for a rookie. Also, at the Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix, he became the youngest driver in history to lead a Formula 1 race.

Source: Mercedes

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Maserati 200S is the star of Milan Design Week

Between 1955 and 1959, Maserati produced just 28 units of the racing car Maserati 200S, as a successor to the Maserati A6GCS. One of them is on display in Milan at the Larusmiani boutique for this year’s Milan Design Week.

Development of this model began in 1952 as a response to Ferrari’s 500 Mondial racing model, which was powered by a four-cylinder engine. This engine proved so successful that Maserati decided to use the same option in the 200S. It was a 2.0 L 4CF2 DOHC I4 engine with 190 hp (140 kW) mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox.

This Maserati 200S was used for racing and was driven by many drivers, including Gilberto Cornacchia, son of the owner of the Maserati showroom in Milan at the time. It raced until 1960, when it was stored at Maserati’s facility until 1999. It then became part of the Panini Collection in Modena, and was later sold to a new owner who carried out a complete restoration of the car.

Source: Maserati

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Maserati 200S is the star of Milan Design Week
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Denza Z9 GT coming to Europe

After the success in the past years, the Chinese manufacturer BYD decided to increase its offer on the old continent with its premium brand Denza. The first model to be offered to European customers will be the Denza Z9 GT.

The Denza Z9 GT was revealed last year as a competitor to the Porsche Taycan. It is 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide and 1,500 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm, which means that it is larger than the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. Up front are angular headlights, a sculpted bumper with large openings and dramatic creases across the hood. There are also LED taillights, a roof spoiler and a secondary spoiler that extends from the trunk lid, setting the Z9 GT apart from the competition.

It is powered by three electric motors, one on the front axle (312 hp) and two on the rear axle (2 x 327 hp), with a total power of 966 hp (720 kW). The car weighs 2,875 kg, which is more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUVs, and can reach an electronically limited top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). It is equipped with a 100.1 kWh battery, and in China, buyers can also choose a PHEV version with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and three electric motors for a total power of 870 hp.

When it comes to price, the Denza Z9 GT costs between 41,777 and 51,760 euros, depending on the equipment you choose.

Source: BYD

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Denza Z9 GT coming to Europe