The Gassing Station

Straight from our live stage at this year’s PistonHeads Annual Service, three-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner and victor at the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans, Johnny Herbert, gives us a glimpse in the development of the Lola T70S and what’s in store for the upcoming T70GT road car.

Herbert also talks about this year’s highly controversial Formula 1 regulations, the emergence of Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton’s resurgence at Ferrari, and what the made the Mazda 787B so challenging to drive at Le Mans.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:58 F1 2026 so far
7:04 The rise of Kimi Antonelli
9:54 Lewis Hamilton racing beyond 40
11:16 Lola T70S deep dive
15:31 Difference between the original T70 and new T70S
18:55 T70GT road car
20:22 How has Johnny led development
21:49 Will Johnny return to racing?
22:22 Sustainable fuel
23:37 How it compares to the Mazda 787B
26:19 Formula E in 2027
28:16 Johnny’s best racing cars

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The Maserati GranTurismo has always been a left-field choice. Can the new Trofeo finally take the fight to the Aston Martin Vantage and Mercedes-AMG GT?

A 590hp V6, sharper looks and tweaks to the chassis certainly help, but has Maserati done enough to justify the Trofeo's £151,650 price tag?

Meanwhile, one PHer is looking to sell their Mk3 Ford Focus RS to buy a cheaper, daily performance car for £10,000. And finally, Cam and Sam read through stories of PHers being reacquainted with their old cars.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:33 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo review
33:48 £10k daily performance car
56:10 Seeing your old cars in the wild

TOPICS:
Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo review: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2026-maserati-granturismo-trofeo--ph-review/51472 
£10k all-rounder: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2146029 
Seeing a car you used to own: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=2146539 

CARS:
Sam’s Jaguar XF 3.0: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20644452 
Cam’s Honda Accord Euro R: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20330910

You won’t find many admirers of the four-cylinder Emira. Can Lotus right the wrongs of the AMG-plucked powertrain with the 420 Sport?

Well, we sent Sam Sheehan to the firm’s HQ in Hethel for a spin around its legendary test circuit. Spoiler alert: it’s definitely an improvement over the launch car, but is it enough to make you overlook a used Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, Alpine A110R or even a V6 Emira? 

As ever, there’s a buying challenge to get stuck in to, with one PHer looking for a retirement car (or a small collection) for a £100,000 budget. 

Finally, it’s into the PistonHeads forums for a look through the ‘cars that ended their makers’ thread.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
5:17 Lotus Emira 420 Sport review
33:41 £100k three-car garage
53:28 Cars that ended their maker

SAM’S CARS:
Bentley Flying Spur: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20830469 
Lotus Elise S2 135 Sport Edition: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/auction/20648926 
Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20451290 

CAM’S CARS:
Toyota GR Yaris: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/auction/20817295 
Alpina D3 S Touring: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20672506 
TVR Chimaera: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20600685

TOPICS:
Lotus Emira 420 Sport review: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2026-lotus-emira-420-sport-ph-review/51452
£100k retirement garage: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2068070 
Cars that ended their manufacturer: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=2052313&i=0

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Rehashed 964 Porsche 911s aren't the only restomods available these days. From rallied-up Mk2 Escorts to plush Land Rovers, Cam and Sam check out the restomod roster on the PistonHeads Auctions and Classifieds. 

With so many cars featuring on their shortlist, there's just enough time to squeeze in a buying challenge. This week, the two try to find a GT that can both cruise down to the South of France and set your trousers on fire on the right road. All for just £45,000. 

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Chapters: 
0:00 Intro
0:10 Sam and Cam garage updates
14:14 The best used restomods you can buy right now
45:54 £45k fast GT challenge

TOPICS:
The best used restomods: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-six-of-the-best/restomods-to-try-before-you-die--six-of-the-best/51206
£45k challenge: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2146181

CARS:
Cam’s Aston Martin Vanquish: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20032811 
Sam’s Mercedes C63 AMG 507: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20751724 

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It may not have an actual turbo, but Renault’s new ‘supercar’ slips and slides just like its predecessors. But is it just as fun without an engine?

From new cars that look old to old cars that look new, Sam takes the Gunther Werks F-26 for a spin around Goodwood, before wrapping up with a £20,000 fast estate buying challenge. 

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:13 Co-driving in a Toyota Rally1 car with Jari-Matti Latvala
5:28 Gunther Werks F-26 track review
23:59 First passenger ride in the Renault 5 Turbo 3E
43:17 £20k fast estate challenge

TOPICS:
Gunther Werks F-26 review: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2026-gunther-werks-f-26-ph-review/51421 
Renault 5 Turbo 3E from the passenger seat: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/electric-vehicles/riding-shotgun-in-the-555hp-renault-5-turbo-3e/51429 
£20k fast estates: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2145832 

CARS:
Cam’s Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20480486 
Sam’s Subaru Impreza Wagon: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20726617