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Latest updates on 6th Gear

• May 18, 2020: Winners' circle 2020 - NASCAR update
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• March 23, 2020: Who goes where in 2020? - Super Formula, Indy Lights, Euroformula Open, F Renault, F Regional updates
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• 1948: .........., by Henri Greuter
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  • Part 2: 1948 as it could have been
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• The Vanwall Grand Prix engines, by Ron Rex
  • Introduction
  • Part 1: The 2-litre F2 engine
  • Part 2: The 2.3-litre interim F1 engine
  • Part 3: Technical anomalies
  • Part 4: The 2.5-litre F1 engine
  • Part 5: The 'AvGas' 2.5-litre F1 engine
  • Part 6: The 2.6-litre Intercontinental Formula engine
  • Part 7: Finality and overview
  • Part 8: Specifications and other facts
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