Daily DRVN #58

In today’s edition, we’re covering the end of an era and the future of speed.

Daniel Ricciardo makes a lasting impact at the Singapore GP, possibly marking his final F1 race. We’re also diving into key brake balance tips for Torque Drift 2, and getting a glimpse of the Lexus LFR, Japan’s bold new supercar that’s ready to challenge the world’s best.

Let’s rip!

In This Issue

• Danny Ric says farewell to F1 with a final favor t …

• Torque Drift 2 tuning tips: Getting the perfect br …

• Lexus’ LFR spotted testing in Japan—Sounds every b …

• Side Splitters for Tire Kickers

Danny Ric says farewell to F1 with a final favor to his RB brother, Max

I’m confident that I speak for every F1 fan when I say, no matter who’s your favorite driver, everyone loves Daniel Ricciardo.

(Perhaps with the excepting of Lando at the moment.)

At the Singapore GP, Ricciardo came in clutch for his buddy, Max—stealing the fastest lap and, with it, a crucial point from Lando Norris, handing Verstappen a tighter grip on the championship. Verstappen’s "thank you" over the radio might as well have been a standing ovation.

Verstappen’s not just thankful for a quick lap. He’s always raved about his friendship with Ricciardo that "just clicks"— resulting in a healthy dose of respect, speed, and cheeky grins, both on and off the track. They may have raced wheel-to-wheel as teammates, but there’s never been a hint of animosity. With Ricciardo’s F1 future up in the air, and the very real possibility that Singapore will have been his final GP, one thing’s for sure: he’s still the people’s champ.

If this really is his last hurrah, what a way to go.

Torque Drift 2 tuning tips: Getting the perfect brake balance

When you think about setting up a car for smokey drifts, big power, aggressive angle, and stiff suspension is probably top of your list. But brake bias is an important, yet often overlooked factor to consider.

This quick tutorial from Torque Drift 2 is your cheat code to dialing in a key component needed for initiating and maintaining the sideways action you crave from TD2.

Not only is this invaluable info in-game, it’s 100% applicable IRL.

Lexus’ LFR spotted testing in Japan—Sounds every bit as badass as the LFA!

Finally, we get a taste of Toyota’s return to the supercar segment. While the styling of the former LFA had its quirks, it remains one of the most brutal cars to come out of Japan.

Now, its replacement is shaping up to be everything the LFA was, and more!

(Minus 2 cylinders)

Move over, Ferrari and McLaren – there's a new kid on the block, and it's here to play hardball.

The 2027 Lexus LFR is a monumental leap for the brand, promising to replace the RC F GT3 with a V8 engine that’s so powerful it could light up a small town. Boasting a cab-rearward design with a lip spoiler sharp enough to slice bread, this car looks like it means business.

With over 800 horsepower and a hybrid setup, Lexus aims to topple the European supercar throne, taking on the likes of Mercedes-AMG, Aston Martin, and Lamborghini.

So, can the LFR really dethrone the kings of speed, or is this just a Japanese dream on four wheels?

If I’m going on the sound alone, that’s a hard YES!

Side Splitters for Tire Kickers

I could make a very crude joke about his GF, but I will refrain.

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