Mad Mike Whiddett aims to create an F1 drift car
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
On June 10, 2026, New Zealander Mad Mike Whiddett announced his ambitious project to transform a Formula 1 car into a drift car. Known for his unique approach to motorsport, Whiddett has transitioned from motocross to drifting and is now seeking to merge the worlds of F1 and drifting. This innovative endeavor challenges the traditional aspects of both motorsport disciplines, aiming to break the norm of F1's precision and performance-driven nature.
- •Mad Mike Whiddett is transforming an F1 car into a drift car.
- •Whiddett started in motocross before drifting.
- •The project challenges traditional motorsport boundaries.
- •Announcement made on June 10, 2026.
- 12:17 PMRacer — What the world needs now is an F1 drift car with a rotary engine
"Formula 1 and drifting are polar opposites in the motorsport world, but "Mad Mike” Whiddett doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo. That’s because the New Zealander has set out to do the unthinkable by turning an F1 car into a drift car.Whiddett started his career in motocross then established...
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