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The article discusses the history of motorsport in the Olympics, highlighting how it used to be a part of the games before being removed. It delves into the events of the 1900 Paris Olympics where motor racing was featured alongside other sports. Despite its brief inclusion, motorsport never returned to the Olympics, with the IOC banning events dependent on mechanical propulsion. However, there is a possibility for its return as the ban was removed in 2016. The article concludes by mentioning the inclusion of motorboating in the 1908 Games as the last appearance of motorised sports in the Olympics.
Brands mentioned: Mors, Renault, Peugeot, Benz, Porsche, Louis Krieger.