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Automotive — Racing — March 20th, 2024

Analysis: Your highest and lowest-rated Formula 1 grands prix of the last 15 years
Formula One Management and the FIA’s efforts to improve the standard of competition in the championship did not pay off last year.
March 20th, 2024Source

Austin Cindric Looking To Hit The "Reset Button" At Cota
Austin Cindric is looking to jumpstart his 2024 NASCAR Cup season and a visit to a road course couldn’t come at a better time for the Team Penske driver.
March 20th, 2024Source

Ben Sulayem Cleared Of Wrongdoing After FIA Investigation
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been cleared of any wrongdoing after allegations were made against him of interference in Formula 1 events last year.
March 20th, 2024Source

Binder: Ducati “Has A Couple Of Percent In Pocket” To Use Over MotoGP Rivals
Brad Binder reckons Ducati’s factory MotoGP riders have “a couple of percent in the pocket” of extra pace to use over its rivals when it needs right now.
March 20th, 2024Source

Difficult Start and ‘Shock’ of Being Last Proved Tech Reshuffle was Right Move – Famin
Bruno Famin, the Team Principal of the BWT Alpine F1 Team, says the shock of starting the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season at the back of the pack has confirmed that the decision to overhaul their technical department was the right move.
March 20th, 2024Source

F1 Chiefs Have Tools To Avoid “Unintended” Ground Effect Troubles, Says Mclaren
Formula 1’s rule makers have all the tools they need to ensure that the next generation of cars are more comfortable for drivers, says McLaren team boss Andrea Stella.
March 20th, 2024Source

FIA president cleared of alleged interference in two 2023 races
The FIA’s Ethics Committee has cleared the governing body’s president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, of two counts of alleged interference in rounds of last year’s world championship.
March 20th, 2024Source

Guenther: “Performance Reasons” Behind 40-Place Formula E Sao Paulo Grid Drop
A decision to suffer a 40-place grid drop ahead of the Sao Paulo E-Prix after changing parts was for “performance reasons”, says Maximilian Guenther as he recovered to score points.
March 20th, 2024Source

Haas Hoping VF-24 Can Banish Last Year’s Problems
After finishing last in the 2021 constructors’ standings with zero points, Haas at least managed to get off the mark in the first season of the current Formula 1 rules cycle in 2022. However, after taking one step forward, its results under the ground effect era went a further two steps back last year as it returned to the foot of the table.
March 20th, 2024Source

Hamilton calls for ‘ceasefire now and return of hostages’ in Israel-Gaza war
Lewis Hamilton has added his voice to calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war.
March 20th, 2024Source

How Vowles Is Changing The Culture At The Williams F1 Team
How difficult is it to change the culture of a Formula 1 team, especially one with decades of history but whose greatest successes were in the distant past?
March 20th, 2024Source

IndyCar will judge fan reaction before committing to more Thermal Club races
IndyCar’s CEO says the series will heed the reaction of fans to its first event at the Thermal Club this weekend before deciding whether to hold more.
March 20th, 2024Source

Jose Ignacio Cornejo departs Monster Energy Honda
Jose Ignacio Cornejo has split with Monster Energy Honda Rally Team after six years with the organisation, he announced Wednesday.
March 20th, 2024Source

Lancia Offers Hint At Future Rally Return
Lancia has offered a first hint that it is contemplating a return to rallying in the future following the re-launch of its HF brand.
March 20th, 2024Source

Mazepin Has EU Sanctions Lifted After Court Ruling
Former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has had sanctions against him lifted by the European Union’s General Court.
March 20th, 2024Source or Source

Mercedes Grabs Resta From Ferrari As Part Of F1 Staff Swoop
Mercedes has captured two senior Ferrari staff members, including its former chief designer Simone Resta, as part of a bid to strengthen its Formula 1 operation, Motorsport.com has learned.
March 20th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Miles “Excited To See What Comes” From Indycar’S Exhibition At Thermal
There are several unknowns going into this weekend’s $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club, but Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles is enthusiastic over the future possibilities the exhibition could bring to the IndyCar Series.
March 20th, 2024Source

Ocon Interview: "I Had The Weight Of My Family On My Shoulders"
In an in-depth interview in this month's edition of GP Racing, Alpine's Esteban Ocon tells all about the origins of his uncompromising attitude in Formula 1.
March 20th, 2024Source

Pirelli's New F1 Tyre Plan For 2025 Set To Address Overheating Problems
Pirelli has confidence that a new range of tyres it plans to introduce to Formula 1 next year will reduce the overheating problems that are hurting the racing.
March 20th, 2024Source

Polaris Factory Racing upgrades to second-gen RZR Pro R Factory for 2024
Polaris Factory Racing had a début season for the ages when they won the Pro UTV Open category at all four SCORE International rounds in 2023 and Brock Heger claimed the class championship. With the 2024 season fast approaching, they will defend their titles in a new, second-generation Polaris RZR Pro R Factory.
March 20th, 2024Source

Service Of Thanksgiving For Stirling Moss To Be Held At Westminster Abbey
A service of thanksgiving for the life of late Formula 1 legend Stirling Moss will be held at Westminster Abbey on 8 May.
March 20th, 2024Source

Susie Wolff Files Criminal Complaint Against FIA
Susie Wolff has filed a criminal complaint against the FIA over allegations made against her at the end of last year.
March 20th, 2024Source or Source

Top 10: Ranking The Greatest BTCC Champions
Over the years the finest touring car drivers in the world have descended on the UK to pit their skills against the very best in the British Touring Car Championship. But who were the very best of the best? Motorsport.com looks back on the storied history of a series that began as the British Saloon Car Championship in 1958.
March 20th, 2024Source

Tour the Lamborghini SC63 with Romain Grosjean
Lamborghini in 2024 entered both the IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship with an LMDh race car competing in the top classes of both competitions, GTP and Hypercar, respectively.
March 20th, 2024Source

Why Ferrari Bucked The Trend With Its F1 2024 Suspension Choice
Ferrari caused a surprise by sticking with a pull-rod rear suspension on its 2024 Formula 1 car, rather than adopting the push-rod idea of champion Red Bull.
March 20th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 18th, 2024

2024 Australian Grand Prix – Circuit Information, Weekend Predictions and Timings
Formula 1 heads to Melbourne for Round three of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship this weekend, as Max Verstappen aims for his third win of the season.
March 14th, 2024Source

Albon: Williams “Can’t Access” Full Potential Of 2024 F1 Car
Alex Albon says that his Williams Formula 1 team can’t yet access the full potential of its FW46, but he believes there is much more to come from the car.
March 14th, 2024Source

Alpine: "Shock" Of Having Slowest F1 Car Triggered Tech Revamp
Alpine team boss Bruno Famin says the "shock" of having the slowest Formula 1 car in 2024 further confirmed that changing its technical structure was the right thing to do.
March 14th, 2024Source

Aston Reserve Drugovich To Make Race Return In European Le Mans Series
Aston Martin Formula 1 test and reserve driver Felipe Drugovich will return to racing in the European Le Mans Series this year with the Vector Sport squad.
March 14th, 2024Source

BMW 'looking closely' at a future MotoGP entry
BMW is ‘closely looking’ at entering MotoGP and expanding its motorsport division in the coming years, according to new CEO Markus Flasch.
March 14th, 2024Source

Did Secret Contract Move Open Door For Potential Verstappen Red Bull F1 Exit?
A few months ago, the prospect of Max Verstappen driving for anybody other than Red Bull in Formula 1 next year seemed far-fetched.
March 14th, 2024Source

Ducati Announces Aldeguer Signing For 2025, But Not Where He Will Race
Ducati has officially announced that it has signed a contract with Moto2 star Fermin Aldeguer for the Spaniard to make his MotoGP debut in 2025.
March 14th, 2024Source

F1 shows why NASCAR will struggle to recreate yesterday’s ‘Canada 2010’ drama
Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway turned out to be one that the sport’s drivers, teams and fans will remember for years to come.
March 14th, 2024Source

Hawksworth “Knew It Was Going To Be A Battle” For GTD Pro Win At Sebring
Vasser Sullivan’s trio of Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat and Kyle Kirkwood overcame an early penalty and stormed back to take a physical GTD Pro class win in the Sebring 12 Hours.
March 14th, 2024Source

How Hamilton and Ecclestone’s escalating feud prompted Massa’s new mission
A comment made by former Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone last year has prompted a legal challenge to Lewis Hamilton’s first world championship win.
March 14th, 2024Source

Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 Teams Need "Unorthodox" Strategies To Score Points
Haas Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg reckons half the grid must now turn to “unorthodox” strategies and away from “common sense” if they are to score points.
March 14th, 2024Source

Kenjiro Shinozuka, 1948–2024
Kenjiro Shinozuka, a World Rally Championship race winner and the first non-European driver to win the Dakar Rally, died Monday morning after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 75 years old.
March 14th, 2024Source

Kyle Larson Would Prefer "Never To Run A Race Like That Again"
All in all, Kyle Larson came away from Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Bristol in a pretty good position, but he would prefer to skip the unusual circumstances that led him to it.
March 14th, 2024Source

Nascar And Goodyear Baffled By Bristol Tire Wear Issues
NASCAR and Goodyear officials appeared equally baffled by the unexpected tire wear issues which dominated Sunday’s Cup race at Bristol but varied in how they should react.
March 14th, 2024Source

NLS-NES Row intensifies as ADAC, NR holding get officially involved
The Nurburgring endurance spat is set to last for the season, with the ADAC backing the well-established Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) organised by VLN, and Russian Nurburgring owner NR Holding getting involved in the new, AvD-organised Nurburgring Endurance Serie (NES).
March 14th, 2024Source

Red Bull Says RB20 F1 Design Was “Last Big Roll Of The Dice”
Red Bull says the bold design revamp with its RB20 was the “last big roll of the dice” for the current ground effect rules in Formula 1.
March 14th, 2024Source

“Struggling” RB benefited from hiring experienced driver – Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo says his RB team have benefited from the experience he brought when he joined them in the middle of last year.
March 14th, 2024Source

Vowles: Current F1 Regulations Not A Failure Despite Dirty Air Issue
Williams team principal James Vowles says that the current Formula 1 regulations are not a failure despite drivers finding it increasingly hard to follow rivals.
March 14th, 2024Source

When and where to watch the Australian GP, IndyCar and more this weekend
The Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships all continue this weekend in Australia.
March 14th, 2024Source

WRC and Dakar winner Kenjiro Shinozuka dies aged 75
Dakar Rally and World Rally Championship event winner Kenjiro Shinozuka has died aged 75 after a battle with illness.
March 14th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 15th, 2024

Aero "last piece of puzzle" in MotoGP bike development, says miller
Jack Miller has described aerodynamics as the "last piece of the puzzle" in the development of MotoGP bikes, as engineers continue to squeeze out more performance from the current rulebook.
March 15th, 2024Source

Audi could face €750,000 fine for exiting world rally-raid after Dakar
Audi could face a fine of up to 750,000 euros for bringing an abrupt end to its World Rally-Raid Championship campaign after winning the Dakar Rally.
March 15th, 2024Source

Chrysler 426 Hemi versus Ford 427 SOHC: The Biggest Differences Explained
During the mid-1960s, many Americans were obsessed with automobiles. Teenagers cruised the main drag through countless small towns on warm summer evenings. Families loaded up in their cars to attend drive-in movie theaters. They often watched movies about automobile racing like "Viva Las Vegas" with Elvis Presley and Ann Margret or "The Great Race" with Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis.
March 15th, 2024Source

Connor Zilisch Adds Truck Races To His 2024 Nascar Schedule
Trackhouse Racing development driver Connor Zilisch has once again expanded his NASCAR schedule and will make his Truck Series debut next weekend at Circuit of the Americas.
March 15th, 2024Source

Dennis: Andretti Has "Got To The Bottom" Of Formula E Issues
Reigning Formula E champion Jake Dennis believes his Andretti Global team has "got to the bottom of our issues" ahead of the Sao Paulo E-Prix this weekend.
March 15th, 2024Source

Evans 'needs A Good Result Soon' To Reignite Formula E Title Bid
Mitch Evans believes he 'needs a good result soon' ahead of this weekend's Sao Paulo E-Prix after a mixed start to the 2024 Formula E season.
March 15th, 2024Source

F1 set to abandon possible switch to 16-inch tyres for 2026
Formula 1 is set to stick with an 18-inch tyre size when the new technical regulations come into force in 2026 after a possible switch to 16 inches was rejected.
March 15th, 2024Source

Formula E Implements Manufacturers' Trophy For 2024
Formula E has announced the launch of a Manufacturers' Trophy which will be implemented into the current 2024 season.
March 15th, 2024Source

Friday Favourite: Why F1's Original Circuit Retains Its Thrilling Appeal
The very first circuit to host a Formula 1 world championship race in 1950, Silverstone has earned classic status over its subsequent 57 appearances on the calendar. Amid its many facelifts, Bertrand Gachot's love for the circuit he picks as his favourite hasn't changed
March 15th, 2024Source

How Drivers Need To Multi-Task In The High-Tech World Of Modern Endurance Racing
Promoted: The sportscar driver leads a busy life once he or she zips up the Nomex and climbs aboard the cockpit.
March 15th, 2024Source or Watch Video

IMSA reveals 2025 schedule for Sportscar Championship, pilot challenge
Fans of the SportsCar Championship can already make future travel plans as IMSA have announced its schedule for 2025.
March 15th, 2024Source

Leclerc: "A Matter Of Time" Before Ferrari Puts Red Bull Under Pressure In F1
Charles Leclerc believes it's "a matter of time" before Ferrari can start putting Red Bull under pressure in Formula 1.
March 15th, 2024Source

Mansell And Dix The Inspiration Behind Iconic New F1 Clothing
The creators of a stunning new official F1 clothing range have revealed that a race suit worn by former F1 World Champion Nigel Mansell and the actions of chequered flag wavers like Australian finish-line legend Glen Dix were the inspiration behind their innovative and first-of-a-kind designs.
March 15th, 2024Source

McLaren targets "race six or seven" for first major 2024 F1 upgrade
McLaren is targeting "around race six or seven" for a first major upgrade package for its 2024 Formula 1 car, says team principal Andrea Stella.
March 15th, 2024Source

Mercedes Planning Melbourne "Experiments" With W15 F1 Car
Mercedes Formula 1 trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin says that the team is designing "experiments" for the Australian GP weekend in an attempt to solve issues with the W15.
March 15th, 2024Source

Neuville Clarifies WRC future amid anger over FIA technical reforms
Thierry Neuville intends to compete in the World Rally Championship for at least two more years and says that he would only "probably retire" next year if Hyundai exited the championship.
March 15th, 2024Source

RB sets end-of-2024 date for new Milton keynes facility
RB Formula 1 boss Laurent Mekies says the team will move into its new aerodynamics facility next to the Red Bull campus in Milton Keynes by the end of 2024.
March 15th, 2024Source

Sauber: Audi's accelerated F1 takeover a boost for short term
Audi's decision to complete a 100% buyout of Sauber, a takeover which has arrived quicker than expected, will still provide a short-term boost for the Formula 1 team.
March 15th, 2024Source

Sebring 12H: Derani Claims Pole To Lead 1-2 For Cadillac
Pipo Derani made a frantic dash in the final seconds to put Cadillac on pole for the Sebring 12 Hours.
March 15th, 2024Source

"So I've got nothing to worry about?" -- The best unheard team radio from Jeddah
The second round of the 2024 Formula 1 season may have appeared very much like the first in that it was not the most thrilling of race, but there was plenty going on during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix if you looked under the surface.
March 15th, 2024Source

Steiner: 'i Stayed At Haas F1 Team Too Long'
Former team boss Guenther Steiner has conceded he "stayed at Haas too long" as he reflected on his departure from the Formula 1 team in January.
March 15th, 2024Source

The great go-slows: 10 times F1 drivers threw out the anchor -- for different reasons
Haas put a few noses out of joint with their unconventional strategy in last weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 15th, 2024Source

What's Behind Marini's Disastrous Honda Motogp Debut In Qatar
OPINION: In taking the opposite approach to Marc Marquez of switching Ducati for Honda, Luca Marini was always likely to face a tough adaption in 2024. But if there were any doubts about the depth of challenge facing the Italian, they were firmly underlined in Qatar
March 15th, 2024Source

Why Abu Dhabi is launching an ambitious new autonomous racing series
Abu Dhabi is poised to kick off a new series that is aimed at pushing the boundaries of autonomous racing which promises a 'new era of sports entertainment'.
March 15th, 2024Source

Why Indycar's Nashville Finale Is A Unique Challenge For Firestone Tires
Firestone has been thrust into a challenging task of creating a proper tire configuration in an extremely short window in preparation for the season finale at Nashville Superspeedway.
March 15th, 2024Source

Zarco tested rear wheel that MotoGP factory Hondas Are Unable To Use
LCR's Johann Zarco tested a rear wheel rim specification in the Qatar Grand Prix that factory Honda MotoGP riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini cannot use for contractual reasons.
March 15th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 14th, 2024

Alonso: Aston Martin Still "Two Or Three Tenths" Off McLaren, Mercedes
Fernando Alonso says that his Aston Martin Formula 1 team is still "two or three tenths" off McLaren and Mercedes on race pace despite a strong performance in Jeddah.
March 14th, 2024Source

Bearman calls Ferrari debut a "dream" but admits "I made a lot of mistakes"
A proud Oliver Bearman said he realised a childhood dream by scoring points on his Formula 1 debut for Ferrari last weekend.
March 14th, 2024Source

Cadillac and Ganassi to split after 2024 WEC and IMSA Seasons
Cadillac and Chip Ganassi Racing will end their sportscar racing partnership at the end of the 2024 World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship campaigns.
March 14th, 2024Source

F1 went wrong way in obsessing over dirty air, says Allison
Mercedes technical director James Allison suggests Formula 1's rule makers made a mistake in obsessing over trying to control the wake of cars with the new ground-effect regulations.
March 14th, 2024Source

Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP Roster would be "amazing", says team manager
KTM's team manager Francesco Guidotti says it would be "amazing" to have Marc Marquez alongside Pedro Acosta in its MotoGP roster in the future.
March 14th, 2024Source

Hulkenberg will "return the favour" to Magnussen for Jeddah F1 help
Nico Hulkenberg says he would be happy to "return the favour" to Haas Formula 1 team-mate Kevin Magnussen, whose stout Jeddah defence allowed him to score a point.
March 14th, 2024Source

Ilott keeps Arrow McLaren drive for $1m Indycar Race
Callum Ilott will again replace David Malukas at Arrow McLaren for IndyCar's non-championship $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club.
March 14th, 2024Source

Ilott to stand in for injured Malukas at non-championship Thermal Club race
Callum Ilott will stand in for the injured David Malukas in next week's non-championship event at the Thermal Club.
March 14th, 2024Source

Lamborghini Motorsport Boss Sanna Departs
Long-time Lamborghini motorsport boss Giorgio Sanna has left his role with the Italian manufacturer with immediate effect.
March 14th, 2024Source

Martin's time with Pramac MotoGP Team 'like it or not has come to an end'
Pramac Ducati team manager Gino Borsoi says 2023 MotoGP runner-up Jorge Martin's time with the outfit "whether you like it or not has come to a bit of an end".
March 14th, 2024Source

"My tyres are dying": Stroll's short-lived struggle until he hit the wall
After a solid start to his season in Bahrain, Lance Stroll endured a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix which was as tough as it was brief.
March 14th, 2024Source

Penske Rules Out Chance Of Indianapolis Hosting WEC In 2025
Indianapolis Motor Speedway boss Roger Penske has ruled the track out of contention for a place on the World Endurance Championship calendar in 2025.
March 14th, 2024Source

Race format set for Indycar's non-points exhibition at Thermal
The IndyCar Series announced the race format for the $1 Million Challenge exhibition on 22-24 March at The Thermal Club.
March 14th, 2024Source

RB F1 car "among those which look the least" like 2023 Red Bull
RB team principal Laurent Mekies thinks his Formula 1 team's car is "among those which look the least" like Red Bull's 2023 car, addressing any concerns over IP sharing.
March 14th, 2024Source

Ricciardo: RB has identified a few flaws with F1 car
Daniel Ricciardo says the RB Formula 1 team has identified a "few flaws" with its 2024 car and that not everything is "functioning at 100%".
March 14th, 2024Source

Sebring 12h: Cadillac 1-2 in the opening practice session
Cadillac drivers went 1-2 in the opening 90-minute practice of the weekend, leading up to the 72nd running of the Sebring 12 Hours.
March 14th, 2024Source

Sebring 12h: JDC-Miller Porsche leads second practice
Cadillac dominated the morning practice session at Sebring, but it was Porsche at the top of the speed charts in FP2, courtesy of JDC-Miller Motorsports.
March 14th, 2024Source

"Shock" of poor start to season showed need for change at Alpine -- Famin
Alpine team principal Bruno Famin says the team's uncompetitive start to the year showed changes were needed in their technical division.
March 14th, 2024Source

The Rally1 Inspiration Behind The WRC's Latest Customer Weapon
The crowded Rally2 market has a new contender from Toyota this year. As the brains of its all-conquering Rally1 machine can attest, the shared DNA between the two machines tackling World Rally Championship stages this year isn't hard to find
March 14th, 2024Source

Toyota: more details needed for WRC RALLY2 upgrade kit decision
Toyota requires more details of the regulations from the FIA before it can consider whether to develop a Rally2 Plus upgrade kit for its new Rally2 car for next year.
March 14th, 2024Source

Vettel sent Bearman 'good luck' message ahead of Saudi F1 debut
Oliver Bearman has revealed that he received a 'good luck' message from Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel prior to his Ferrari substitute appearance in the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 14th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 11th, 2024

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
After a relatively uneventful season-opener the previous weekend in Bahrain, drivers faced a very different kind of challenge in Saudi Arabia.
March 11th, 2024Source

Another Year, another ST. Pete runner-up for Pato O'Ward
For the second consecutive year, Pato O'Ward began the IndyCar Series season with a runner-up result on the Streets of St. Petersburg.
March 11th, 2024Source

Bagnaia: Understanding 2024 Ducati More Important Than Qatar MotoGP Win
Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia says it was more important that he understood the GP24 better in race trim than winning the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix.
March 11th, 2024Source

Bearman "didn't do a single mistake all race" on debut -- Vasseur
Oliver Bearman's performance on his unexpected Formula 1 debut last weekend won praise from Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.
March 11th, 2024Source

Canary Islands To Host WRC In 2025 In New Two-Year Deal
The Canary Islands will host a round of the World Rally Championship in 2025 as part of a new two-year deal that brings Spain back onto the calendar.
March 11th, 2024Source

Christopher Bell hopes critical Phoenix win "is just the beginning"
Christopher Bell wants to win a NASCAR Cup championship and he hopes his victory Sunday at Phoenix can serve as a road map to that goal.
March 11th, 2024Source

Ferrari upgrades unlikely ahead of next race -- Leclerc
Charles Leclerc doesn't expect Ferrari will have bring significant upgrades ready in time for the next round of the championship.
March 11th, 2024Source

Espargaro Was "100% Sure" Of Victory Before "Nightmare" Qatar Motogp Race
Aleix Espargaro says he was "100% sure" about his chances of winning the Qatar Grand Prix before the MotoGP season-opener eventually turned out to be a "nightmare" for him.
March 11th, 2024Source

Hamilton Felt Like In "Different Category" When Fighting F1 Rivals In Jeddah
Lewis Hamilton admits he felt like he was driving a car from a "different category" when fighting his Formula 1 rivals in high-speed corners in the Saudi Arabian GP.
March 11th, 2024Source

Haas: Bearman Deserves F1 Chance, But 2025 Seat Not A Given
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu says Oliver Bearman's outstanding Formula 1 debut for Ferrari shows he deserves a full-time chance, but played down suggestions he will move to Haas.
March 11th, 2024Source

Haas Concedes Magnussen Should Have Let Tsunoda Pass In Saudi F1 GP
Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu accepts Kevin Magnussen should have let Yuki Tsunoda pass in Jeddah after overtaking him off the track, but he praised his defensive teamwork.
March 11th, 2024Source

Herta snags top five despite cautions derailing tire strategy in ST. Pete
A podium result appeared in play for Colton Herta before an untimely early caution impacted a tire strategy that relegated him to a fifth-place finish in Sunday's Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
March 11th, 2024Source

How Qatar Motogp Debut Proved Marquez's Ducati Switch Is Already Paying Off
OPINION: Just over 100 days after he jumped off the Honda and onto the year-old satellite Gresini-run Ducati, Marc Marquez made his first grand prix start on the GP23 in Qatar last weekend. And it went really well. But just how good was it?
March 11th, 2024Source

Massa brings lawsuit against FIA and FOM over 2008 Singapore Grand Prix
Felipe Massa has begun legal proceedings against the FIA and Formula One Management over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.
March 11th, 2024Source or Source

MotoGP rookie sensation Acosta "has to be happy" with QATAR GP "mistakes"
MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta says he "has to be happy" with the "mistakes" he made during his Qatar Grand Prix debut after finishing ninth.
March 11th, 2024Source

Noah Gragson's Confidence Fuels "Exciting" Start To 2024 Season
Noah Gragson's encouraging start to the 2024 NASCAR Cup season is just what he and his Stewart-Haas Racing organization needed.
March 11th, 2024Source

Red Bull dominates 2024 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen led a one-two finish for Red Bull Racing at this past weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which served as round two of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.
March 11th, 2024Source

Red Bull Will Not "Force" Verstappen To Stay If He Wants To Leave F1 Team
Red Bull says it will not force Max Verstappen to stay at the Formula 1 team if the triple world champion decides he wants to leave.
March 11th, 2024Source

Scheckter to sell 1979 Title-Winning Ferrari F1 car
Formula 1 world champion Jody Scheckter is to auction seven grands prix cars from his private collection, including his 1979 title-winning Ferrari 312 T4.
March 11th, 2024Source

Yamamoto 'never Imagined' Scoring Podium On Injury Comeback In Super Formula
Naoki Yamamoto says he "never imagined" that he would be standing on the podium in his first Super Formula race after the injuries that threatened to curtail his career last year.
March 11th, 2024Source

"You need to go more slowly": The radio calls behind Haas's controversial point
When the top five teams in the 2023 constructors championship -- Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin -- filled the 10 points-paying positions in the opening round of the 2024 season, the remaining five teams were faced a difficult reality.
March 11th, 2024Source

Vasseur "Optimistic" On Sainz F1 Return Ahead Of Decision Next Week
Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur is "optimistic" that Carlos Sainz will be able to return to the cockpit for the Australian GP, with a decision to be taken next week.
March 11th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 10th, 2024

10 Things We Learned At The 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
Much like the season-opener in Bahrain, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was dominated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull. But with the internal politics continuing at the table-topping outfit, Oliver Bearman changed the conversation with an impressive and unexpected F1 debut with Ferrari. We learned that, and much more, from the race weekend in Jeddah
March 10th, 2024Source

2024 Aprilia Motogp Bike Like An F1 Car In Qatar Corners - Espargaro
Aleix Espargaro says the 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike felt as fast as a Formula 1 car through some of Losail International Circuit's tricky corners in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race.
March 10th, 2024Source

Bearman expected Hamilton and Norris to pass him before end of race
Oliver Bearman was surprised to finish seventh on his debut in Jeddah after being chased by rivals on softer tyres at the end of the race.
March 10th, 2024Source

Bearman: Hamilton "Pulling Me Out Of The Car" After Physical F1 Debut
Ferrari debutant Oliver Bearman says Lewis Hamilton was 'pulling him out of the car' after a sensational maiden Formula 1 race in Jeddah.
March 10th, 2024Source

Ferrari pick up the pace too late to stop Red Bull running away again
Red Bull romped to another one-two in Jeddah as Charles Leclerc didn't have the pace to keep up with them.
March 10th, 2024Source

Horner Denies Marko's Claims Of "Cunning" Plan To Oust Him From Red Bull F1 Team
Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has rubbished accusations of a "cunning" plan inside the team to try to get rid of motorsport advisor Helmut Marko.
March 10th, 2024Source

Indy NXT ST. Petersburg: Nolan Siegel Wins Season Opener
Nolan Siegel won the season-opening round of the Indy NXT series on the streets of St. Petersburg.
March 10th, 2024Source

Indycar St. Petersburg: Newgarden Wins Season Opener
Team Penske's Josef Newgarden won the opening round of the IndyCar Series on the streets of St. Petersburg.
March 10th, 2024Source

Marquez "Gave Up" Maiden Ducati Motogp Podium Shot In Qatar GP
Marc Marquez says he "gave up" on pushing for a maiden MotoGP podium with Gresini Ducati in the Qatar Grand Prix because he "finished" his front tyre.
March 10th, 2024Source

Mclaughlin: Charging To Podium In St. Pete Is "Like A Win"
Scott McLaughlin muscled his way through the field to collect a third-place finish in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
March 10th, 2024Source

Mercedes Battling "Fundamental" Issue With New W15 F1 Design
Mercedes says it is facing a "fundamental" issue with its new W15 Formula 1 car in high-speed corners that is hampering its performance.
March 10th, 2024Source

Mir: Honda has same MotoGP problems as last year 'but is faster'
Joan Mir says the 2024 Honda MotoGP bike has "the same problems" as last year in races 'but is faster', after a tough Qatar Grand Prix sprint.
March 10th, 2024Source

MotoGP Qatar GP: Bagnaia dominates from Binder; Marquez fourth
Francesco Bagnaia kicked off his MotoGP title defence with victory in a thrilling Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, as Marc Marquez finished a strong fourth on his Ducati debut.
March 10th, 2024Source

Motogp Qatar GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 race results
Alonso Lopez won an odd Moto2 race and David Alonso snatched Moto3 victory at the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix at the start of the new Pirelli era for both classes.
March 10th, 2024Source

Newgarden claims commanding win in IndyCar season-opener
Josef Newgarden controlled proceedings from start to finish in the IndyCar season-opener at St Petersburg.
March 10th, 2024Source

Pourchaire "Worried" For Super Formula Prospects After Nightmare Debut
Theo Pourchaire admits that a dismal first weekend of the Super Formula season at Suzuka has left him "worried" about his prospects for the rest of the year in the Japanese series.
March 10th, 2024Source

Quartararo on heavy MotoGP Tyre Wear: 'The Question is, can we finish the race?'
Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo remains unsure if he will be able to finish the Qatar Grand Prix after reaching a "critical" situation in the sprint with a heavy tyre drop-off.
March 10th, 2024Source

Quartararo: Yamaha "further than ever" from MotoGP rivals
Fabio Quartararo has lamented Yamaha's form with its 2024 MotoGP bike after the Qatar Grand Prix, claiming the Japanese marque is "further than ever" from its rivals.
March 10th, 2024Source

RB F1 team wants FIA talks on Magnussen's "unsportsmanlike" driving
RB Formula 1 team racing director Alan Permane wants to talk to the FIA after accusing Kevin Magnussen of "unsportsmanlike behaviour" when passing Yuki Tsunoda in the Saudi Arabian GP.
March 10th, 2024Source

The Red Bull Machine powers on at the F1 Saudi Arabian GP
Red Bull's perfect start to the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with Max Verstappen heading a 1-2 in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 10th, 2024Source

The Winners And Losers From Indycar's First 2024 Qualifying Session
The opening qualifying session of the IndyCar season is our first true performance indicator of 2024, giving us a steer on who's rising fast or falling like a rock.
March 10th, 2024Source

Three corners cost Mercedes half a second per lap in Jeddah
Mercedes believe they were losing half a second per lap through three corners at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
March 10th, 2024Source

Vasseur: Bearman's Mistake-Free F1 Saudi Gp So Good It's "Unrealistic"
Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur says reserve driver Oliver Bearman matched "unrealistic" expectations with a faultless maiden race weekend at the Saudi Arabian GP, despite missing two practice sessions.
March 10th, 2024Source

Verstappen hoping peace reigns at Red Bull after Marko intrigue
Max Verstappen said he hopes the Red Bull team remain united following a weekend of speculation over Helmut Marko's future.
March 10th, 2024Source

Virtually unbeatable Verstappen puts simracing aside to collect Jeddah win
In the twilight of a long, hard Wednesday filled with briefings and countless media questions about his team, his father and his future with Red Bull, Max Verstappen retired to his Jeddah hotel for some rest and relaxation.
March 10th, 2024Source

Wolff Would "Love" To Lure Verstappen From Red Bull's F1 Team
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he would "love" to grab Max Verstappen from the grasp of his current Red Bull Formula 1 team.
March 10th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 9th, 2024

2024 F1 Saudi Arabian GP Results: Max Verstappen wins
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, in Jeddah.
March 9th, 2024Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- Verstappen Dominates to win Again as Bearman Stars on Debut
Max Verstappen continued his dominant start to the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season with a sublime drive to victory in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday, while Scuderia Ferrari debutant Oliver Bearman finished an excellent seventh.
March 9th, 2024Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- What the Drivers Said after Qualifying -- Part 1
The second Qualifying session of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season is in the books, and for the second consecutive weekend, it was Max Verstappen and Oracle Red Bull Racing who dominated the session to take pole position, the thirty-fourth of his illustrious career.
March 9th, 2024Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- What the Drivers Said after Qualifying -- Part 2
The second Qualifying session of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season is in the books, and for the second consecutive weekend, it was Max Verstappen and Oracle Red Bull Racing who dominated the session to take pole position, the thirty-fourth of his illustrious career.
March 9th, 2024Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in pictures
Pictures from the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
March 9th, 2024Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race result and championship points
Max Verstappen has won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc.
March 9th, 2024Source

Alonso: Aston "Very Concerned" About Jeddah F1 Race Pace
Fernando Alonso admits that he has concerns about the race pace of his Aston Martin Formula 1 team in Saudi Arabia despite tweaks to the AMR24 aimed at improving it.
March 9th, 2024Source

Bearman exceeded Ferrari's expectations but we need to keep him calm -- Vasseur
Ferrari's substitute driver Oliver Bearman exceeded their expectations of him, said team principal Frederic Vasseur after his debut yesterday.
March 9th, 2024Source

Bearman: Ferrari F1 Boss Vasseur Told Me "Don't Be A Hero"
Oliver Bearman says that Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur told him "don't try to be a hero" when he jumped into Carlos Sainz's car in Jeddah on Friday.
March 9th, 2024Source

Bearman: I Can't Do More To Prove F1 Worth After Saudi Arabian GP
Oliver Bearman feels he aced his Formula 1 audition with seventh place as a late stand-in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024Source

Chastain Finds Bid For Repeat Win At Phoenix "A Little Bit Tough"
Ross Chastain doesn't return to Phoenix Raceway this weekend as the reigning NASCAR Cup champion, but he does enter as something almost as important -- the track's most recent winner.
March 9th, 2024Source

D'Ambrosio Set To Leave Mercedes And Join Hamilton At Ferrari
Jerome d'Ambrosio, one of Toto Wolff's key lieutenants at the Mercedes Formula 1 team, is set for a switch to Ferrari next year, Motorsport.com has learned.
March 9th, 2024Source

Denny Hamlin Beats Ty Gibbs To Phoenix Cup Pole In All-JGR Front Row
Denny Hamlin called Phoenix Raceway "by far his weakest oval" on Friday but on Saturday he was fastest when it counted most.
March 9th, 2024Source

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen Cruises To Victory Ahead Of Perez, Leclerc
Max Verstappen dominated Formula 1's 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, leading a Red Bull 1-2 ahead of Sergio Perez, with Charles Leclerc third for Ferrari.
March 9th, 2024Source

F2 Saudi Arabia: Fittipaldi Dominates For Maiden Feature Race Win
Enzo Fittipaldi secured his first Formula 2 feature race victory in Saudi Arabia, taking the victory by over seven seconds from Kush Maini and a hard-charging Dennis Hauger.
March 9th, 2024Source

From Prepping for Formula 2 to Qualifying in Formula 1 -- Oliver Bearman's Friday in Saudi Arabia
Oliver Bearman woke up on Friday morning expecting to race in the FIA Formula 2 championship with Prema Racing, but come the end of the day, he had completed his first Qualifying session in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship having been a last minute replacement for an unwell Carlos Sainz Jr.
March 9th, 2024Source

Frustrated Hamilton felt "like I was in a different category" in fast corners
Lewis Hamilton said there was no way he could compete with his rivals through Jeddah's fastest corners in today's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024Source

Hamilton uncomfortable in his Mercedes again as bouncing problem returns
Lewis Hamilton admitted he isn't comfortable in Mercedes' latest car this weekend after being out-qualified by his team mate again.
March 9th, 2024Source

Horner: "Nobody Bigger" Than Red Bull F1 Team
Christian Horner says "nobody is bigger" than the Red Bull Formula 1 team amid the conflict involving Helmut Marko's future at the operation and Max Verstappen's subsequent ties.
March 9th, 2024Source

How Latest Twist To Red Bull F1 Drama Exposes Dirty War At The Top
The revelation that Red Bull stalwart Helmut Marko could be forced out of the Formula 1 team over suspected media leaks is the latest twist in an incredible saga.
March 9th, 2024Source

Indycar St Pete: Start Times, How To Watch On Tv, Entry List & More
All you need to know ahead of the 2024 IndyCar Series season opener at St. Petersburg in Florida.
March 9th, 2024Source

Indycar St. Petersburg: Herta Fastest In FP2, Kirkwood Hits Wall
Andretti Global's Colton Herta set the pace in the second free practice session for this weekend's opening round of the IndyCar Series at St. Petersburg.
March 9th, 2024Source

Indycar St. Petersburg: Newgarden Surges To Pole For Season-Opener
Team Penske ace Josef Newgarden delivered a late surging run in qualifying to claim pole for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
March 9th, 2024Source

Indycar Teams At Odds: Ganassi Defends Penske, Bashes Andretti
Veteran team boss Chip Ganassi has strongly responded to recent comments shared by rival owner Michael Andretti regarding the proposed charter system for the IndyCar Series.
March 9th, 2024Source

Inside Bearman's stunning F1 debut which Verstappen called "incredible"
Until yesterday, Oliver Bearman's participation in Formula 1 race weekends amounted to a pair of practice session appearances for Haas at the end of last year.
March 9th, 2024Source

Leclerc hails "incredible" Bearman after drive to P7 in Saudi F1 GP
Charles Leclerc has heaped praise on Oliver Bearman's 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix drive, saying "it's just a matter of time" before the Ferrari substitute graduates full-time to Formula 1.
March 9th, 2024Source

Leclerc happy with Ferrari's Jeddah pace despite "boring race"
Charles Leclerc said he was satisfied with the pace of his Ferrari after finishing third in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024Source

Marko Says He Will Be Staying At Red Bull F1 Team After CEO Talks
Red Bull's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has said he will be staying at the Formula 1 team following talks with the boss of the energy drinks company in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
March 9th, 2024Source

Marquez: Qatar MotoGP track no longer a 'nightmare' on Ducati
Marc Marquez says he is "enjoying" being competitive again in MotoGP at the Qatar Grand Prix, which was "one of the nightmares of the previous years".
March 9th, 2024Source

Martin Fears Chatter Problems Make Qatar MotoGP Sprint Repeat "Impossible"
Jorge Martin says it will be "impossible" to replicate his Qatar Grand Prix sprint win in Sunday's full-length MotoGP race if Pramac cannot find an answer to persistent chatter problems.
March 9th, 2024Source

MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin controls Sprint, Marquez fifth on Ducati debut
Pramac's Jorge Martin opened his account for the 2024 MotoGP season with a controlled victory in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint, as Marc Marquez was fifth on his Ducati debut.
March 9th, 2024Source

MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin snatches pole, Marquez sixth for Ducati debut
Jorge Martin obliterated the Losail International Circuit lap record to claim pole for MotoGP's season opening Qatar Grand Prix, as Marc Marquez qualified sixth for his Ducati debut.
March 9th, 2024Source

Newgarden on pole for season-opener, champion Palou 13th
Josef Newgarden will start the first race of the new IndyCar season from pole position at St Petersburg.
March 9th, 2024Source

No leadership battle at Red Bull, insists Horner
Christian Horner insists his position in charge of Red Bull's Formula 1 team is secure following a weekend of intense speculation in Jeddah.
March 9th, 2024Source

"Out Of Synch" Kirkwood Rues St. Petersburg Indycar Qualifying Plan
Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood voiced his dismay after qualifying only 18th for the IndyCar Series season-opener at St. Petersburg.
March 9th, 2024Source

Perez four penalty points away from race ban after ignoring red light
Sergio Perez will spend much of the rest of the season four penalty points away from an automatic ban following his latest infraction in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024Source

Pin Loses F1 Academy Win After Chequered Flag Blunder
F1 Academy race winner Doriane Pin has been handed a 20-second penalty, promoting second-placed Abbi Pulling to the top step of the podium.
March 9th, 2024Source or Source or Source

Quartararo Struggled Too Much On "Really Bad" Qatar Motogp Friday
Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo says he didn't expect to struggle so much on what he described as a "really bad" practice day for the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024Source

Ranked: The 10 F1 Teams At The 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
Red Bull crushed the opposition again in Formula 1's 2024 Jeddah race, while its off-track sagas aren't enough to cost it the top spot in a new rankings piece Motorsport.com is presenting.
March 9th, 2024Source

Rate the race: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024Source

Rating The 2024 F1 Saudi Arabian GP Race
Max Verstappen dominated the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from start to finish to score his second Formula 1 win in a row.
March 9th, 2024Source

RB will complain to FIA over Magnussen's "unsportsmanlike" go-slow tactics
RB accused Kevin Magnussen of "unsportsmanlike" tactics in today's race and intend to take the matter up with the FIA.
March 9th, 2024Source

Red Bull "have taken a step forward from Bahrain" say their drivers after one-two
The Red Bull drivers warned their rivals the team has gone up a step after taking their second consecutive one-two at the start of the season.
March 9th, 2024Source

Ricciardo: Lack Of Q2 Pace In Jeddah F1 Qualifying A "Mystery"
Daniel Ricciardo says he is mystified by the lack of pace in Saudi Arabia Grand Prix qualifying that left him 14th on the grid.
March 9th, 2024Source

Ronnie Anderson scores maiden desert win in Mint 400 Limited
Ronnie Anderson knows how to win in short course. He can now say he knows how to win in the open desert, and what better place to earn his first desert overall victory at than the legendary Mint 400?
March 9th, 2024Source

Stunning double pass seals feature race win for Fittipaldi
Enzo Fittipaldi took a memorable victory in Formula 2's Jeddah feature race after a stunning pass on two rivals to take the lead.
March 9th, 2024Source

Verstappen wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Bearman seventh on debut
Max Verstappen made it back-to-back victories to start the 2024 season by overtaking Lando Norris early to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024Source

We expected better admits Ocon as Alpine are only team slower than last year
Esteban Ocon said Alpine expected to be more competitive this weekend following their poor start to the season a week ago.
March 9th, 2024Source

Why Norris Didn't Get A Jump Start Penalty In F1 Saudi Arabian GP
The FIA race stewards have explained why McLaren driver Lando Norris wasn't punished for jumping the start in Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024Source

Why Saudi Arabian Gp Could Deliver One Of F1's Most "Unpleasant" Races
The Formula 1 pack face "a very unpleasant race" in the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with the considerable physical and mental demands placed on the drivers by the Jeddah layout.
March 9th, 2024Source

Why Verstappen's Red Bull F1 Fate Is Tied To Marko's
Max Verstappen has explained why he is tying his Red Bull future to that of mentor Helmut Marko after saying he "can't continue" at the Formula 1 team if the Austrian is cast aside.
March 9th, 2024Source

Wolff Makes Offer To Marko Amid Red Bull F1 Future Doubts
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has cheekily suggested that the German manufacturer could offer Helmut Marko a role if he is dropped by Red Bull.
March 9th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 8th, 2024

18-year-old Bearman handed shock Ferrari F1 debut in place of ill Sainz
Carlos Sainz Jnr will not take part in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend, his team have confirmed.
March 8th, 2024Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- Verstappen Tops Final Practice
Max Verstappen topped the final session of free practice in Jeddah ahead of Friday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying. The Dutchman finished just under two tenths ahead of Charles Leclerc and his Oracle Red Bull Racing teammate, Sergio Perez.
March 8th, 2024Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix grid
Max Verstappen has taken provisional pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez.
March 8th, 2024Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
Pictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
March 8th, 2024Source

Alonso Will Make F1 Future Call In "Next Few Weeks"
Fernando Alonso has suggested that he will make a decision on his Formula 1 future "in the next few weeks, or few races".
March 8th, 2024Source

Andretti Sends Signal To F1 With Images Of Future US Base
Andretti Global has sent a strong signal to the Formula 1 organisation by revealing the first images of the new US HQ where its Andretti Cadillac team will be based.
March 8th, 2024Source

Aston Martin Surprised Alpine Let F1 Tech Veteran Bell Go
Aston Martin was surprised that Alpine let senior technical figure Bob Bell leave the French manufacturer's Formula 1 squad.
March 8th, 2024Source

Audi Confirms Takeover Of Sauber; Appoints Seidl As F1 CEO
Audi has formally confirmed plans to accelerate its takeover of the Sauber Formula 1 team, ahead of the German manufacturer's entry into grand prix racing in 2026.
March 8th, 2024Source

Audi announces 'expanded commitment' to F1 and full takeover of Sauber
Audi has reinforced its commitment to entering Formula 1 as a constructor in 2026 by announcing it will complete a full takeover of the Sauber team.
March 8th, 2024Source

Bearman disappointed by narrow Q2 exit after being "shocked" by F1 grip
Ferrari substitute driver Oliver Bearman admits he was disappointed to be knocked out of Q2 in his debut qualifying session.
March 8th, 2024Source

Bearman had less than three hours' notice before Ferrari F1 debut -- Vasseur
Oliver Bearman discovered he would make his Formula 1 debut with Ferrari this weekend less than three hours before getting in the car for final practice.
March 8th, 2024Source

Bearman Replaces Sainz At Ferrari For Saudi Arabian GP After Appendicitis Diagnosis
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis, with Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman set for his Formula 1 debut as his replacement.
March 8th, 2024Source

Bearman's F1 debut will surprise even him -- but he always looked the real deal
Exactly two months shy of his 19th birthday, Ferrari junior driver Oliver Bearman will attempt to qualify for his debut grand prix today in Saudi Arabia.
March 8th, 2024Source

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen Tops FP3 As Zhou Crash Causes Red Flag
Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped a truncated final practice for Formula 1's 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- the session shortened by Zhou Guanyu's big crash in his Sauber.
March 8th, 2024Source

F1 Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying Results: Verstappen On Pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, on Friday.
March 8th, 2024Source

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen Grabs Pole By 0.3S From Leclerc
Max Verstappen took pole for Formula 1's 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull.
March 8th, 2024Source

F1 Team-Mates' Qualifying Battles: Saudi Arabian GP
Here's how things stand in 2024 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 8th, 2024Source

F2 Saudi Arabia: Verschoor Wins Dramatic Sprint Race
Richard Verschoor has taken his fourth Formula 2 victory with a controlled performance in the Saudi Arabian sprint race.
March 8th, 2024Source

Ferrari's Sainz out of Saudi GP with appendicitis. Oliver Bearman, 18, steps up
Sainz is recovering from surgery
March 8th, 2024Source

FIA releases WRC fan survey results
The FIA has released selected data from the World Rally Championship fan survey that was conducted to help form the future pathway for top-level rallying.
March 8th, 2024Source

Five Themes To Follow In Indycar 2024
While Alex Palou guns for a third IndyCar title, Scott Dixon is going for his seventh. And there are plenty of other changes to get your American open-wheel teeth into as the 2024 season gets under way this weekend on the streets of St. Petersburg
March 8th, 2024Source

Hamilton: Bearman's debut 'amazing -- and it shows the car is pretty good'
Lewis Hamilton heaped praise on Oliver Bearman's performance in his short-notice debut for Ferrari at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit today.
March 8th, 2024Source

Hamilton: Bouncing Still Spoiling Potential Of Mercedes W15 F1 Car
Lewis Hamilton says bouncing ruined his qualifying session for the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian GP despite an overnight rear wing change that improved his Mercedes W15.
March 8th, 2024Source

Horner "certain" Verstappen will not leave Red Bull
Christian Horner is certain the rift between him and Max Verstappen's father Jos will not lead Red Bull's star driver to leave the team.
March 8th, 2024Source

How teams have tweaked their cars to hit higher speeds in Jeddah
For the second round of the 2024 Formula 1 season, teams have to optimise their cars for a circuit which poses different set-up challenges to the Bahrain International Circuit.
March 8th, 2024Source

How the IndyCar Hybrid System Will Work
The new IndyCar season is starting in St. Petersburg this weekend, but fans will need to wait until later in the year for the much-anticipated hybrid system to arrive. The American series' biggest technological development for several years has taken longer than expected to hit the grid, but when it does it will make IndyCar the first oval series to run with an electrified powertrain.
March 8th, 2024Source

How To Watch Super Formula: Schedule, Line-Up And More
The 2024 Super Formula season kicks off this weekend at Suzuka, so here is how and when you can watch this weekend's action.
March 8th, 2024Source

Indycar St. Petersburg: Felix Rosenqvist Paces Opening Practice
Meyer Shank Racing's Felix Rosenqvist delivered a late surge to lead opening practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
March 8th, 2024Source

Jeddah pole run 'like failed '21 lap except I made the final corner' -- Verstappen
Max Verstappen was reminded of the crash which cost him pole position at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit three years ago as he finished on top in qualifying today.
March 8th, 2024Source

Kevin Estre: "It wasn't nearly as easy as it might have looked from the outside"
Kevin Estre has revealed that the dominant victory at the Qatar 1812km was not as straightforward as spectators might assume.
March 8th, 2024Source

Leclerc praises substitute Bearman's "incredible job" in qualifying
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc says Oliver Bearman did an "incredible job" to qualify 11th on the grid for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 8th, 2024Source

Marko Could Face Suspension Amid Fresh Red Bull Investigation
Red Bull's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has admitted that there is a possibility he could be suspended after this weekend's Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia.
March 8th, 2024Source

'Marko has to stay': Verstappen warns Red Bull amid rumours of suspension
Max Verstappen has sent a clear warning to Red Bull following reports casting doubt on Helmut Marko's future at the team.
March 8th, 2024Source

Marquez "Not Far" In Qatar Motogp Practice But Wary Of "Fake Day"
Marc Marquez is "not far" from the fastest MotoGP riders after a strong Friday practice for the Qatar Grand Prix, but is wary that it was a "fake day".
March 8th, 2024Source

Miller: Altering Qatar Motogp Schedule Due To Wet Track A "Joke"
KTM rider Jack Miller has described the decision to alter the Qatar Grand Prix weekend in response to rainfall on Friday as a "joke".
March 8th, 2024Source

More Robust Ferrari 2024 F1 Car "Not Scaring" Leclerc And Sainz Anymore
Ferrari's Jock Clear says the team's SF-24's all-round improvements have turned it into a car that "is not scaring" Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz anymore.
March 8th, 2024Source

MotoGP champion Bagnaia says rookie Acosta "must be left alone"
Reigning MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia says rookie Pedro Acosta "must be left alone" following his starring Friday at the Qatar Grand Prix.
March 8th, 2024Source

MotoGP Friday practice won't count towards Qatar GP qualifying after sudden rain
The second Qatar Grand Prix practice session will not count towards qualifying for the opening round of the 2024 MotoGP season following a sudden downpour at the Losail International Circuit.
March 8th, 2024Source

MotoGP Qatar GP: Marquez Tops Shortened Second Practice At Wet Losail
Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez led the way in a weather-affected second practice for the Qatar Grand Prix at a wet Losail International Circuit.
March 8th, 2024Source

MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin Tops First Practice As Rookie Acosta Stars
Pramac Ducati's Jorge Martin led the opening practice of the 2024 MotoGP season at the Qatar Grand Prix, as Tech3 rookie Pedro Acosta starred in third.
March 8th, 2024Source

Perez Admits He Is Not Yet "Super Comfortable" With Red Bull's RB20 F1 Car
Sergio Perez has admitted that he is not yet "super comfortable" in Red Bull's new RB20 Formula 1 car, but thinks he is starting to unlock its secrets.
March 8th, 2024Source

Pin converts pole to victory to win opening F1 Academy race from Pulling
Doriane Pin was never headed in the opening race of the F1 Academy season in Jeddah, the Mercedes-backed driver winning from pole position.
March 8th, 2024Source

Power: Rosenqvist "On Another Planet" In Opening Indycar Practice
Penske's Will Power lauded Meyer Shank Racing's newcomer Felix Rosenqvist after he dominated the opening day of IndyCar Series practice at St. Petersburg on Friday.
March 8th, 2024Source

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- Verstappen Takes Pole in Jeddah
Max Verstappen secured his first pole position in Jeddah ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez. The hour of qualifying was action packed, but the story of the session was Ollie Bearman coming extremely close to a Q3 appearance on his Formula 1 debut.
March 8th, 2024Source

Sebastien Bourdais: "We played the long game"
Cadillac Racing are taking a lot of positives from their result in the season opener of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The American team were the "best of the rest" after finishing fourth behind an a href="https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2024/03/kevin-estre-it-wasnt-nearly-as-easy-as-it-might-have-looked-from-the-outside/" target="new" rel="noopener" class="RM1">all-Porsche podium at the Qatar 1812km. Drivers Alex Lynn, Earl Bamber and Sebastien Bourdais all put in stellar efforts to bring home a good result at the Lusail International Circuit.
March 8th, 2024Source

Silverstone Museum Announces Expanded 2024 #Girlswill Initiative
The Silverstone Museum has used International Women's Day to announce an expansion to its #GirlsWill initiative aimed at increasing diversity in motorsport.
March 8th, 2024Source

Streets Of St. Petersburg Receive Updates Ahead Of Indycar Opener
The IndyCar Series has revealed a number of updates around the Streets of St. Petersburg for this weekend.
March 8th, 2024Source

The Top 10 Female Racers Of All Time
Motorsport's female talents are growing all the time, but over history their feats and exploits haven't always hit the headlines. On International Women's Day, here's a rundown of the top 10 racers of all time and what made them stand out
March 8th, 2024Source

Toyota Boss Latvala Feels Parts Of Future Wrc Vision "Too Aggressive"
Toyota World Rally Championship boss Jari-Matti Latvala has welcomed the FIA's direction for the future of top-level rallying but believes parts of the vision are "too aggressive".
March 8th, 2024Source

Verschoor Loses Jeddah F2 Sprint Win To Tech Breach, Hauger Inherits Victory
Saudi Arabia Formula 2 sprint race winner Richard Verschoor and his Trident team-mate Roman Stanek have both been disqualified for a technical breach, gifting the victory to Dennis Hauger.
March 8th, 2024Source or Source

Verschoor passes Aron and holds off Hauger for Jeddah sprint race win
Richard Verschoor overtook pole winner Paul Aron and pulled out of DRS range to win the Formula 2 sprint race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
March 8th, 2024Source

Verstappen Hopes "Impressive" F1 Debutant Bearman Doesn't Fixate On Missing Q3
Max Verstappen says he hopes Formula 1 debutant Oliver Bearman does not focus on missing Jeddah Q3 for Ferrari given his impressive showing with little preparation.
March 8th, 2024Source

Verstappen quickest as Zhou crashes heavily in final practice
Max Verstappen will head into qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after being the fastest driver in final practice.
March 8th, 2024Source

Verstappen takes first Jeddah pole position ahead of Leclerc
Max Verstappen comfortably took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for the first time in his career.
March 8th, 2024Source

Verstappen Was Reminded Of 2021 Saudi Lap Wipeout With Latest F1 Pole
Max Verstappen reckons his lap to secure pole position for Formula 1's 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was reminiscent of his famous, failed 2021 qualifying effort when he crashed out.
March 8th, 2024Source

Verstappen: My Red Bull F1 future could rest on Marko's fate
Max Verstappen has warned that his future at Red Bull's Formula 1 team could depend on the fate of the company's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko.
March 8th, 2024Source

Who Is Sainz's F1 Saudi Arabian GP Replacement Oliver Bearman?
With Carlos Sainz ruled out by appendicitis, 18-year-old British youngster Oliver Bearman is getting the chance of a lifetime to make his Formula 1 debut for Ferrari in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 8th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 6th, 2024

2024 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Session Timings And Preview
Formula 1 remains in the Middle East for the second round of the 2024 season. Here's how you can watch the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV.
March 6th, 2024Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- What the Teams are Saying ahead of the Weekend -- Part 1
The FIA Formula 1 World Championship arrives in Jeddah this weekend for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Oracle Red Bull Racing touted as favourites to take victory on Saturday.
March 6th, 2024Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- What the Teams are Saying ahead of the Weekend -- Part 2
The FIA Formula 1 World Championship is back in Jeddah this weekend for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, for the second part of the season opening double header.
March 6th, 2024Source

Aitken to continue in DTM with Emil Frey Ferrari
Jack Aitken will continue racing in the DTM for a second consecutive season as part of an unchanged line-up at Emil Frey Racing.
March 6th, 2024Source

Alonso: "Always An Advantage" For Aston To Add Experienced F1 Players
Fernando Alonso has welcomed the addition of executive director Bob Bell to Aston Martin and says it's "always an advantage" to recruit experienced Formula 1 technical staff in key roles.
March 6th, 2024Source

Alpine technical advisor Bell switches to Aston Martin
Aston Martin have appointed former Alpine strategic advisor Bob Bell has their new technical executive director.
March 6th, 2024Source

Audi Set To Complete Sauber F1 Takeover
Audi is poised to complete its takeover of the Sauber Formula 1 operation, underlining its commitment to a 2026 entry despite recent managerial changes and board-level hesitation.
March 6th, 2024Source

Calling 2024 Aston Martin Vantage An Evo An "Understatement" - Sorensen
Factory Aston Martin driver Marco Sorensen believes it is an "understatement" to describe the 2024-spec Vantage GT3 as an evolution of the previous version of the car.
March 6th, 2024Source

Enstone Veteran Bell Leaves Advisory Role With Alpine F1 Team
Veteran Formula 1 engineer Bob Bell has ended a long association with the Alpine outfit that included a brief spell as Enstone team principal in 2009.
March 6th, 2024Source

Ferrari's Pier Guidi Returns To Gtwce For Endurance Cup In 2024
Le Mans 24 Hours winner Alessandro Pier Guidi will return full-time to the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup this year in a bid for a third title.
March 6th, 2024Source

First pictures from the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend
Pictures from the build-up to the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
March 6th, 2024Source

Five Motogp Riders Who Need A Big 2024 Season
OPINION: While there is plenty to be excited about on-track in MotoGP 2024, the major intrigue will be off-track, as the rider market bursts into life with factory contracts up for renewal. As a result, a number of riders need big seasons to boost their future prospects
March 6th, 2024Source

Former Alpine F1 Veteran Bell Joins Aston Martin
Bob Bell has been hired by the Aston Martin Formula 1 team in a senior technical role after leaving his job at Alpine.
March 6th, 2024Source

Gasly Sees "Positive Changes" At Alpine F1 Despite "Surprise" Tech Departures
Pierre Gasly says the departure of Alpine technical director Matt Harman came as a "surprise" but has faith the Formula 1 team's changes can pay off long-term.
March 6th, 2024Source

Gasly: Alpine Pushing Upgrades To Fix F1 Car As Rivals "Not Going To Sleep"
Pierre Gasly has cautioned that the Alpine Formula 1 team's rivals are "not going to sleep" as the Enstone outfit tries to recover from its difficult opening race in Bahrain.
March 6th, 2024Source

Hamilton: F1 has reached a "Pivotal Moment" after off-track controversies
Lewis Hamilton says that Formula 1 has reached a "really pivotal moment" in the wake of the recent off-track controversies that have rocked grand prix racing.
March 6th, 2024Source

Hamilton: Parental Involvement In F1 Driver Career Is "Thin Line To Walk"
Lewis Hamilton says that the close involvement of a parent in the management of a Formula 1 driver's career is a "thin line to walk".
March 6th, 2024Source

How Grosjean Is Shaping Up For His Latest Fresh Start In Indycar
The post-Formula 1 IndyCar career hasn't gone as planned to date for Romain Grosjean. So how does the Frenchman rate his chances with series minnow Juncos Hollinger Racing?
March 6th, 2024Source

Ilott feels his IndyCar exit was "premature"
Callum Ilott says his departure from IndyCar last year after just two seasons in the category felt "premature."
March 6th, 2024Source

Indycar St Pete: Start Times, How To Watch On TV, Entry List & More
All you need to know ahead of the 2024 IndyCar Series season opener at St. Petersburg in Florida.
March 6th, 2024Source

Leclerc confident Bahrain brake problem won't recur in Jeddah
Charles Leclerc is confident the brake problem he managed the Bahrain Grand Prix will not strike again in Jeddah.
March 6th, 2024Source

Leclerc Thought Vasseur Would Need More Time To Change Ferrari
Charles Leclerc says he thought Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur would have needed more time to enact his vision and change the team after taking the top job.
March 6th, 2024Source

"Not good for the team": Verstappen wants his focus on the race, not Horner
Max Verstappen has avoided taking sides in the split which has emerged between his father and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
March 6th, 2024Source

Obituary: world title-winning team founder Hugh Chamberlain dies aged 82
Tributes have been paid to legendary team founder and two-time World Sports-Prototype Championship title winner Hugh Chamberlain, who has died aged 82.
March 6th, 2024Source

Red Bull say RB20 draws inspiration from rivals in less obvious areas
Red Bull surprised many in Formula 1 when their new RB20 appeared for the first time at their launch.
March 6th, 2024Source

Red Bull's Massive Head Start Makes Its F1 2024 Pace No Surprise - Mclaren
McLaren thinks that Red Bull's impressive step forward with its new RB20 Formula 1 car is no real shock, considering how much of a head start the team had working on it.
March 6th, 2024Source

Ricciardo: Rb F1 Team Tackled Tsunoda Clash "Transparently"
Daniel Ricciardo says his RB Formula 1 team is "in a better place" after moving quickly to address the tensions that arose with Yuki Tsunoda at the Bahrain GP.
March 6th, 2024Source

Russell Calls For "Total Transparency" In FIA's Ben Sulayem F1 Case
Mercedes driver George Russell says Formula 1 needs to see "all of the facts" and "have total transparency" into the ethics investigation currently concerning FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
March 6th, 2024Source

Russell would welcome "best driver on the grid" Verstappen at Mercedes
George Russell would relish the opportunity to go up against Max Verstappen in the same team.
March 6th, 2024Source

Russell: Any F1 Team Should "100%" Try To Sign Verstappen
George Russell says any Formula 1 team should "100%" take the chance to sign Max Verstappen, with the champion linked to Mercedes amid the Red Bull turmoil.
March 6th, 2024Source

Ryan Vargas To Compete Full-Time In Nascar Whelen Euro Series
NASCAR Xfinity and Truck series driver Ryan Vargas will take his racing journey overseas this season to compete full-time in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series.
March 6th, 2024Source

Sainz and Perez concerned 'dirty air' effect is worse in 2024
Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz Jnr admit dirty air could become more of a concern in Jeddah and across the rest of the 2024 season.
March 6th, 2024Source

Teams face warmer weekend in Jeddah after cooling problems in Bahrain
Two Formula 1 teams are facing a warmer race weekend knowing they have cooling problems to solve after the opening round in Bahrain.
March 6th, 2024Source

"Total transparency" needed over Ben Sulayem allegations -- Russell
Any investigation into the FIA president's alleged intervention in last year's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix must be handled with "total transparency", says George Russell.
March 6th, 2024Source

Tsunoda accepts he got "a bit heated" in team orders dispute with Ricciardo
Yuki Tsunoda says he understands why RB told him to move aside for his team mate during last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix despite his complaints at the time.
March 6th, 2024Source

Verstappen: No Reason To Leave Red Bull F1 Team Despite Father's Horner Fears
Max Verstappen sees "no reason" why he would want to leave Red Bull, despite his father Jos's fears that the Formula 1 team could "explode" if Christian Horner stays.
March 6th, 2024Source

WEC GRID airfreighted back from Qatar to EUROPE to avoid IMOLA delay
The entire World Endurance Championship grid is being airfreighted back from last weekend's 2024 curtain-raiser in Qatar to ensure round two at Imola in April goes ahead as planned.
March 6th, 2024Source

"We're fighting with one arm behind our back": Hamilton and Russell's race radio
The Mercedes drivers had high hopes for the first race of the season in Bahrain after a strong first day of practice.
March 6th, 2024Source

Williams Brings Temporary Fix For F1 Steering Wheel Glitch
Williams has brought a temporary fix for the steering wheel glitch that derailed Logan Sargeant's race in Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix -- with a permanent solution coming in Australia.
March 6th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 4th, 2024

Alpine F1 car designers quit after poor performance in Bahrain Grand Prix
The technical director and head of aero are out
March 4th, 2024Source

Alpine Announces F1 Technical Restructuring After Key Exits
The Alpine Formula 1 team has announced a technical restructuring as a result of the impending departures of two key figures and the poor form of the new A524.
March 4th, 2024Source

Alpine reveals secret to points finish on WEC LMDH debut in Qatar
Alpine's points finish on the debut of the A424 LMDh in last weekend's Qatar World Endurance Championship season-opener resulted from a switch of strategies early in the race.
March 4th, 2024Source

Alpine shake up technical team as Harman and De Beer leave
Two top members of Alpine's technical team have left in the wake of their poor start to the new season.
March 4th, 2024Source

Aston Martin "Confident" it can close gap to F1 rivals with development
Aston Martin Formula 1 team principal Mike Krack is "confident" that the Silverstone outfit's development programme will add enough performance to the AMR24 to allow it to catch rivals.
March 4th, 2024Source

Ben Sulayem investigated for alleged attempt to interfere in F1 Race result - report
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is reportedly under investigation by the ruling body for allegedly attempting to interfere with the result of a Formula 1 race.
March 4th, 2024Source

Best track day cars - pictures
Pictures of the best track day cars
March 4th, 2024Source

Brivio: Trackhouse Offers 'great Opportunity' For MotoGP And Nascar Worlds To Collide
Former Suzuki and Yamaha team boss Davide Brivio says Trackhouse Racing's involvement in the series offers a "great opportunity" for the MotoGP and NASCAR worlds "to look at each other".
March 4th, 2024Source

Callum Ilott Secures Podium Finish in Hypercar Debut with Hertz Team JOTA
In a stunning debut performance, Callum Ilott clinched second place at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, marking his first outing with Hertz Team JOTA in the Hypercar category.
March 4th, 2024Source

Castroneves Backed By Cleveland-Cliffs For Indy 500 Effort
Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) announced Cleveland-Cliffs expanded its partnership and will be the primary sponsor on the Honda-powered No. 06 entry driven by Helio Castroneves for the Indianapolis 500.
March 4th, 2024Source

Ducati announces Bagnaia MotoGP contract extension
Ducati has announced it has re-signed reigning double MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia to a new two-year contract, taking him through to the end of 2026.
March 4th, 2024Source

Everything You Need To Know About F1 Safety Gear
Driver's clothing has come a long way from the start of Formula 1 in the 1950s, with essential changes being made in order to ensure driver safety.
March 4th, 2024Source

Ferrari worth £350,000 stolen from Berger recovered after 28 years
A Ferrari road car which was stolen from Gerhard Berger in 1995 has been recovered by the British Metropolitan Police.
March 4th, 2024Source

Ferrari: NO strategy would have "offset" gap to LMDH cars in WEC Qatar
Ferrari believes there was nothing it could have done to "offset" the pace deficit it faced to LMDh cars in the World Endurance Championship's opening 2024 event in Qatar.
March 4th, 2024Source

FIA discusses F1 Turkish GP return with President Erdogan
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem discussed a potential return of Formula 1's Turkish Grand Prix with the country's president during talks this week.
March 4th, 2024Source

FIA president Ben Sulayem under investigation for interfering in F1 race -- report
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is being investigated by the governing body for allegedly interfering in a penalty decision, according to a report.
March 4th, 2024Source

Global Medical response announces multi-year extension with Indycar, IMS
Global Medical Response (GMR) confirmed the signing of a multi-year extension of its partnership with IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).
March 4th, 2024Source

"I don't know what the car's going to do every time I brake": Leclerc's race radio
Persistent braking problems ended Charles Leclerc's hopes of finishing on the podium in the first race of 2023.
March 4th, 2024Source

Indycar Restarts Changed For 2024, Split Practice Trialed In St. Pete
The IndyCar Series has a unique format and try out splitting groups for opening practice of this weekend's season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which will also feature new race restart protocols.
March 4th, 2024Source

Haas F1 Issues "We Can Race" Verdict After Strong Bahrain GP
Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu says that the US-owned outfit can now race having made positives steps towards solving the tyre management issues that blighted the 2023 season.
March 4th, 2024Source

IMSA champ Jack Hawksworth to make NASCAR truck debut at COTA
Former IndyCar driver and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar champion Jack Hawksworth will run his first NASCAR Truck race later this month when the series visits the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.
March 4th, 2024Source

Mclaren needs "two big steps" to catch F1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull
McLaren will need "two big steps" to catch up to Formula 1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull, thinks Lando Norris.
March 4th, 2024Source

Mercedes Won't Rush F1 Driver Decision Amid Verstappen Rumours
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff insists he will not be rushed into making a driver decision for next year, as speculation ramps up that Max Verstappen could be on his radar.
March 4th, 2024Source

Rajah Caruth makes leap from computer racer to NASCAR national series winner
This after William Byron, who also learned on sims, won the Daytona 500
March 4th, 2024Source

Red Bull says F1 advantage "distorted" but Mercedes not convinced
Red Bull insists the advantage it holds over the rest of the Formula 1 field was "distorted" at the Bahrain Grand Prix, but rival Mercedes is not so sure.
March 4th, 2024Source

Steering Wheel Brake Bias Glitch Sent Sargeant Off Road In Bahrain F1 Gp
Williams Formula 1 team boss James Vowles says that a steering wheel glitch that changed the car's brake bias sent Logan Sargeant off the road during the Bahrain GP.
March 4th, 2024Source

Verstappen convinced rivals are closer than they looked in Bahrain
Red Bull's dominant start to the 2024 season last weekend is unlikely to be replicated in many other races, Max Verstappen believes.
March 4th, 2024Source

Verstappen wins 2024 F1 season opener in Bahrain
The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship got underway on Saturday with the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was held at the Bahrain International Circuit.
March 4th, 2024Source

Was F1 too boring? Watch these races instead
F1 might be a foregone conclusion, but F2 and the WEC should thrill and delight.
March 4th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 3rd, 2024

10 Things We Learned At The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
The 2024 F1 season began in much the same way 2023 ended, with another Red Bull masterclass. Aside from the similarities at the sharp end, one team's progress on a critical flaw from last year remains hard to gauge, while the biggest off-track talking point still rumbles on. That and much more is what we learned in Bahrain
March 3rd, 2024Source

Alonso: Aston Martin Back To Normal After Exceptional Bahrain F1 Qualifying
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin's fifth place in Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix pecking order was exactly as projected after exceeding expectations in qualifying.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Amid accusations, Red Bull resume "business as usual" with crushing one-two
These precious winter weeks, as February gives way to March, should be one of boundless excitement and optimism for any Formula 1 fan. The promise of a new championship, new narratives to be told, new excitement.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Clawed Back 50% Of Bahrain 2023 Deficit
Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur admits to mixed feelings after the Bahrain GP but stresses that the team has clawed back 50% of last year's deficit to Red Bull.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Could Red Bull Civil War Really Trigger Shock Verstappen F1 Switch To Mercedes?
Despite it being the only story in town in Formula 1 right now, very few people know what's really going on behind the scenes with Christian Horner at Red Bull.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Despairing at Red Bull's dominance? Six reasons to keep the faith in F1
Max Verstappen and Red Bull trounced the opposition in the first Formula 1 race of 2024.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Hamilton: Mercedes F1 TEAM now in "building process"
Lewis Hamilton says that his Mercedes Formula 1 team is now in a "building process", having established that the new W15 is a better platform from which to start.
March 3rd, 2024Source

"Happy" Norris expects McLaren to shine at coming tracks
Despite finishing outside the top five in Bahrain, Lando Norris believes McLaren will be more competitive at many of the coming circuits on the calendar.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Horner: Focus Is On Racing, Not "Motive" Of Those Out To Get Me
Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner insists he will not allow the "motive" of those trying to bring him down to divert the focus away from his team and family.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Late pitstop made Estre fear last-gasp Porsche WEC Qatar defeat
Porsche driver Kevin Estre feared he was going to lose victory in Saturday's Qatar World Endurance Championship season-opener when he was told to make a late unscheduled pitstop.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Norris: Bahrain F1 Pace "A Good Sign" As Mclaren Weakness Remains
Lando Norris thinks McLaren's pace in Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix is a "good sign" as the team's unresolved low-speed struggles mean Sakhir is still a bogey circuit.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Peugeot Proud Of Wingless 9X8 Despite 'le Mans 2016 Moment' In Qatar WEC Race
Peugeot is "proud" of its radical 9X8 challenger despite a heartbreaking result in the car's final appearance in its current form in the Qatar World Endurance Championship event.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Rb: Tsunoda/Ricciardo Bahrain F1 "Mess" Could Have Been Avoided Via Strategy
RB Formula 1 CEO Peter Bayer admits that a different strategy in the Bahrain Grand Prix could have avoided the team order "mess" involving Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Red Bull expected rivals to be "a lot stronger" -- Perez
Red Bull were surprised by the ease with which they swept to a one-two finish in the opening race of the new season, said Sergio Perez.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Wolff: F1 Chiefs Must "Set The Compass Right" Over Horner Controversy
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Formula 1 chiefs, not teams, hold the responsibility to "set the compass right" over the ongoing controversy surrounding Red Bull's Christian Horner.
March 3rd, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 2nd, 2024

#93 Peugeot disqualified from Qatar WEC opener after fuel drama
The #93 Peugeot 9X8 has been thrown out of the World Endurance Championship's opening round in Qatar after stopping on track with a loss of power.
March 2nd, 2024Source

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Leaders seal the deal in Stage 5
The top two in nearly every class was separated by minutes going into the fifth and final stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, and the leg being an open dash to the finish meant those trailing had to give their all. Alas, the margin was too great as those who entered the day as the leader earned the victory in the end.
March 2nd, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- Looking Back at Friday's Running in Bahrain
The first Qualifying session of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season took place on Friday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, and it was Max Verstappen who took top spot despite not having led any of the free practice sessions prior to Qualifying hour.
March 2nd, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- Looking Back at Saturday's Running in Bahrain
For those hoping that the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season would be closer than in 2023, the Bahrain Grand Prix put paid to many of those hopes as Max Verstappen took victory on Saturday evening from pole position having led every lap and taking fastest lap to boot.
March 2nd, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- What the Drivers are Saying after Qualifying -- Part 1
The first Qualifying session of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season took place under the floodlights at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday evening, and it was Max Verstappen who took pole position for Oracle Red Bull Racing.
March 2nd, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- What the Drivers are Saying after Qualifying -- Part 2
The first Qualifying session of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season took place under the floodlights at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday evening, and it was Max Verstappen who took pole position for Oracle Red Bull Racing.
March 2nd, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- What the Drivers are Saying after the Race -- Part 1
The opening FIA Formula 1 World Championship race of the 2024 season is now in the books, and it was Max Verstappen who completed a Grand Slam, winning the race from pole position, leading all fifty-seven laps and securing fastest lap to boot!
March 2nd, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix in pictures
Pictures from the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.
March 2nd, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix race result and championship points
Max Verstappen has won the Bahrain Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz Jnr.
March 2nd, 2024Source

2024 F1 Bahrain GP Qualifying Results: Verstappen Takes Pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Alpine Facing Fresh Headache As F1 Technical Director And Head Of Aero Resign
Alpine's early season Formula 1 troubles have continued, as it emerged in Bahrain that two of its senior technical figures have resigned.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Both Ferrari LMH Cars Hit Early Trouble In Qatar WEC
Ferrari's chances of scoring victory in the 2024 World Endurance Championship in Qatar took an early blow with both its factory cars hitting trouble in the second hour.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Browning Explains "Scary" Exhaust Problem On Way To F3 Bahrain Win
Luke Browning has explained the "scary" moment that caused a concerning noise from his engine en route to his maiden Formula 3 race win in Bahrain.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Caruth's Vegas Truck Win Offers "Validation" To His Nascar Career
At one point, while Rajah Caruth struggled to get his NASCAR career on track, he said "people started writing me off" but his story can't be ignored any longer.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Christian Horner Has No Doubts Over Red Bull F1 Job Security
Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner is adamant his position is safe amid the ongoing fallout from an investigation into allegations made against him over inappropriate behaviour.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Emphatic Bahrain GP win "couldn't have been better" -- Verstappen
Max Verstappen saw no room for improvement in his team's performance after winning the opening race of the 2024 season in emphatic style.
March 2nd, 2024Source

F1 Bahrain Gp: Verstappen Takes Crushing Victory In Red Bull 1-2
Max Verstappen picked up from where he left off in 2023 with a commanding Bahrain Grand Prix victory, leading Formula 1 team-mate Sergio Perez home for a Red Bull 1-2.
March 2nd, 2024Source

F2 Bahrain: Maloney Doubles Up With Dominant Feature Race Victory
Zane Maloney backed up his Formula 2 sprint race victory in style with a dominant display in Saturday's Bahrain feature outing.
March 2nd, 2024Source

F3 Bahrain: Williams Junior Browning Takes Maiden Win In Feature Race
Luke Browning took his first Formula 3 victory in confident style after another disaster for Dino Beganovic.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Ferrari surprised Leclerc salvaged fourth with severe brake temperature problem
Charles Leclerc's fourth place in the Bahrain Grand Prix came as a surprise to Ferrari after the braking problems he suffered from the start of the race.
March 2nd, 2024Source

FIA will not "jump gun" with horner probe, despite situation "damaging the sport"
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has ruled out any immediate plans to investigate allegations surrounding Christian Horner, despite admitting that the ongoing controversy is "damaging" Formula 1.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Finishing near Perez shows Ferrari have taken "big steps forward" -- Sainz
Despite Red Bull's one-two finish in the season-opening race, Carlos Sainz Jnr took encouragement from how close he finished behind Sergio Perez.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Gasly: Alpine F1 Car's Weight Issue Is Not That Bad
Pierre Gasly has downplayed weight issues with the Alpine A524, and said that it's not as big a handicap as speculation in the Formula 1 paddock has suggested.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Hamilton: Mercedes W15 Is "A Car That We Can Fight With"
Lewis Hamilton says that he and George Russell have been given "a car we can fight with" by the Mercedes Formula 1 team after two frustrating seasons with the unloved W13 and W14 models.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Horner has no doubts over his Red Bull future
Christian Horner is certain he will remain in charge at Red Bull despite the furore which has surrounded him this week.
March 2nd, 2024Source

'I'm not happy about it': Leclerc's radio concerns over Ferrari's qualifying strategy
Charles Leclerc disagreed with a key tactical call by Ferrari during qualifying, which he said compromised his chances of taking pole position.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Joey Logano Earns Third Straight Front Row Start With Vegas Pole
Joey Logano extended his streak of starting on the front row to start the 2024 NASCAR Cup season by winning the pole for Sunday's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Leclerc had "more than 100 degrees split" in brake temperature in F1 Bahrain GP
Charles Leclerc revealed his Ferrari Formula 1 car suffered "more than 100 degrees split" in temperature between his front right and left brakes, which triggered lock-ups during the Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Maloney makes history with double win in F2 season-opener
Sauber junior driver Zane Maloney staked his claim to the Formula 2 title by opening the season with a pair of victories in Bahrain.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Mclaren had pace for "second or third" on tight Bahrain F1 grid
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri feel they had the pace to qualify on the front two rows of Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix with tidier Q3 laps.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Mercedes 'further from Red Bull than we thought' -- Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton admitted Mercedes are "further back to the Red Bull than we thought we were" after the opening race of the season in Bahrain.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Nascar Displays Joey Logano's Altered Racing Glove
NASCAR Cup driver Joey Logano's unique racing glove safety violation last weekend at Atlanta isn't likely to prompt any new rules, at least for now.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Perez: Bahrain F1 Q3 Mistake Cost Me Top Three Grid Position
Sergio Perez was left rueing a mistake on his final lap in qualifying for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix that left him four places behind polesitting team-mate Max Verstappen.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Peugeot disqualified after running out of fuel on penultimate lap
The Peugeot which lost second place on the penultimate lap of the season-opening WEC race has been disqualified from the results.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Pit lane qualifying queues are a necessary evil, say drivers
The sight of Formula 1 drivers queueing in the pit lane during qualifying sessions is likely to become a fixture.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Rate the race: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Red Bull's Better Tyre Options Quash F1 Rivals' Hopes Further For Bahrain GP
Red Bull's rivals already knew before the weekend that it was going to be a tall order to beat Max Verstappen in the Formula 1 season opener in Bahrain.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Ricciardo accuses Tsunoda of "immaturity" with risky post-race near-miss
An unhappy Yuki Tsunoda made a point of re-passing his team mate after the Bahrain Grand Prix had finished.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Ricciardo And Tsunoda Disagree Over Rb Swap Call In F1 Bahrain GP
Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda have voiced opposite opinions over RB's swap call during the closing stages of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Ricciardo "Grumpy" After Messy Bahrain F1 Qualifying
Daniel Ricciardo says he is "grumpy at myself" after qualifying 14th for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix, following expectations RB would be able to mix it up with teams ahead.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Ross Chastain Leads Windy Nascar Cup Practice At Las Vegas
Trackhouse Racing looks ready to pick up where it left off last weekend as Ross Chastain ended up fastest in Saturday's NASCAR Cup practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Russell and Leclerc say Red Bull are closer than they expected
The two drivers who qualified nearest to Max Verstappen say they didn't expect to be so close to the Red Bull.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Sainz: "Pleasant Surprise" To Keep Up With A Red Bull In Bahrain F1 Gp
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz reckons it was a "pleasant surprise" to be able to keep up with the leading Red Bulls during the 2024 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Track limits penalties twice as tough for F3 drivers in opening race
Formula 3 stewards doubled the severity of penalties for drivers caught exploiting track limits in the first race of the new season.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Verstappen leads every lap for dominant win in Bahrain season-opener
Max Verstappen started the 2024 Formula 1 championship in winning style, taking a comfortable victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Verstappen: Bahrain F1 GP "Couldn't Have Gone Better"
Max Verstappen says the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix "couldn't have gone better" and that he was at one with the Red Bull as he dominated the Formula 1 season-opener.
March 2nd, 2024Source

WEC Qatar: Porsche claims maiden hypercar win despite late drama
Porsche clinched its maiden victory in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship in Saturday's season-opening round in Qatar despite encountering some late drama.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Wec Qatar: Porsche leads Peugeot at halfway point of season-opener
Porsche held a commanding lead over Peugeot at the halfway mark of the World Endurance Championship's opening round in Qatar.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Williams junior Browning survives engine scare to win feature race
Williams junior driver Luke Browning overcame an apparent engine problem to dominate the first feature race of the new Formula 3 season.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Wolff: Mercedes F1 Engine Issues Cost 0.5S Per Lap In Bahrain
Toto Wolff reckons Mercedes was losing 0.5 seconds per lap in the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix due to engine issues that also hobbled Formula 1 customer team Williams.
March 2nd, 2024Source

WRC Teams React to FIA's vision for the future
World Rally Championship teams have offered their initial reactions to the FIA's radical proposed overhaul of rallying's top tier, which will begin next year.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — March 1st, 2024

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- Looking Back at Thursday's Running in Bahrain
The winter break finally came to an end on Thursday at the Bahrain international Circuit as the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season began with two free practice sessions that created more questions than answers.
March 1st, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- What the Drivers are Saying after Thursday Practice -- Part 1
The 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season got underway on Thursday at the Bahrain International Circuit, and after the belief that Oracle Red Bull Racing would dominate again, the picture on Thursday told a very different story, at least at this time.
March 1st, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- What the Drivers are Saying after Thursday Practice -- Part 2
The 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season got underway on Thursday at the Bahrain International Circuit, and after the belief that Oracle Red Bull Racing would dominate again, the picture on Thursday told a very different story, at least at this time.
March 1st, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix grid
Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Charles Leclerc and George Russell.
March 1st, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
Pictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.
March 1st, 2024Source

2024 F1 Bahrain GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.
March 1st, 2024Source

Alonso thrilled by Aston Martin's "completely unexpected" qualifying performance
Fernando Alonso said Aston Martin out-performed his expectations after taking sixth on the grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024Source

Alonso: Aston Martin's F1 Qualifying Pace A "Massive Surprise"
Fernando Alonso says it was a "massive surprise" to qualify sixth for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix after having doubts about his Aston Martin's one-lap pace.
March 1st, 2024Source

Aprilia "In A Higher Level Than Expected" Ahead Of Motogp 2024 - Espargaro
Aleix Espargaro says Aprilia is "in a higher level than what I expected" prior to pre-season testing as the 2024 MotoGP season nears.
March 1st, 2024Source

Bahrain pole "a little bit unexpected", insists Verstappen
Max Verstappen said he was not fully expecting to be able to take pole position in the first qualifying of the 2024 season in Bahrain.
March 1st, 2024Source

Cresswell in GB3 championship title hunt with Elite Motorsport
McKenzy Cresswell is gunning for the 2024 GB3 Championship title in his second season with Elite Motorsport.
March 1st, 2024Source

Domenicali Hints At European F1 Race Rotation From 2026
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has given the clearest indication yet that some European events will be rotated from 2026 onwards.
March 1st, 2024Source

Engine Mode Hid Red Bull's Real Pace In Bahrain F1 Practice
Max Verstappen believes engine mode variations were a big factor behind Red Bull's low-key FP2 session at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024Source

F1 Bahrain GP: Sainz Tops FP3 From Alonso, Verstappen
Carlos Sainz completed the final Bahrain Grand Prix practice session of the weekend with the fastest time, shading Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen in Formula 1's FP3 timesheets.
March 1st, 2024Source

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc, Russell to first pole of 2024
Max Verstappen took the first pole of the 2024 Formula 1 season, beating Charles Leclerc by 0.228s to book his place at the front of the Bahrain Grand Prix grid.
March 1st, 2024Source

F2 Bahrain: Maloney Dominates Sprint Race As Tyre Drama Sparks Late Thrill
Zane Maloney scored a dominant win in the Formula 2 Bahrain sprint after flying up the order from eighth on the grid.
March 1st, 2024Source

F3 Bahrain: Lindblad Wins On Debut In Thrilling 2024 Opener
Arvid Lindblad secured victory on debut in Formula 3 with a battling display in the Bahrain sprint race.
March 1st, 2024Source

FIA And F1 Chiefs Due To Discuss Horner Situation
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali are set to meet at the Bahrain Grand Prix to discuss potential next steps over the Christian Horner controversy.
March 1st, 2024Source

FIA explains Rally1 roadmap as WRC prepares for two-year transition
The FIA has outlined further details as to how its vision for the future of the Rally1 class will take shape as the World Rally Championship prepares for two transitional years.
March 1st, 2024Source

Fines, Penalties And Pain: Driver Racewear Disasters
NASCAR driver Joey Logano was recently fined $10,000 for wearing illegally modified gloves to enhance his car's performance but he's not the only driver to fall foul of his own racewear.
March 1st, 2024Source

Friday Favourite: The Dallara That Triggered Reynard's F3 Exodus
Reynard's declining fortunes during the 1993 British Formula 3 championship left Kelvin Burt with no choice but to throw his lot in with Dallara to keep his title hopes alive. But the F393 proved perfectly suited to the Paul Stewart Racing driver who collected five wins from his first six races in it
March 1st, 2024Source

Hamilton "sacrificed" qualifying performance for better race set-up
Lewis Hamilton said he may have sacrificed too much of his car's qualifying performance to improve its race pace after taking ninth on the grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024Source

Leclerc says extra run in Q1 "compromised" his bid for pole position
Charles Leclerc was disappointed to fall short of pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix despite setting the quickest time across the three phases of qualifying.
March 1st, 2024Source

Leclerc: Ferrari 'lost rhythm' to beat Verstappen to Bahrain F1 Pole
Charles Leclerc has explained how Ferrari 'lost the rhythm' late in qualifying for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix to help Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen land pole position.
March 1st, 2024Source

Leclerc: Mercedes F1 one-lap pace "a bit of a surprise"
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc admits that the pace of rivals Mercedes in Bahrain on Thursday came as "a bit of a surprise".
March 1st, 2024Source

McLaren "easily good enough for a front row" without mistakes -- Norris
Lando Norris believes he threw away a potential front row start for the Bahrain Grand Prix after a mistake on his final lap in Q3.
March 1st, 2024Source

Maloney wins first sprint race of F2's new era from eighth
Sauber junior driver Zane Maloney rose from eighth on the grid to grab the first win in Formula 2's new chassis.
March 1st, 2024Source

Mercedes Dialled Out Qualifying Pace To Boost F1 Race Chances
Mercedes believes a less qualifying-focused set-up cost it a chance of battling Max Verstappen for pole position at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024Source

Russell: Mercedes made "Big Step Forward" with F1 qualifying pace
George Russell reckons the Mercedes Formula 1 team has taken a "big step forward" with its one-lap pace after scoring third in qualifying for the 2024 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024Source

Pato O'Ward Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension With Mclaren
McLaren Racing revealed that Pato O'Ward has signed a multi-year contract extension with Arrow McLaren ahead of the upcoming 2024 season in the IndyCar Series.
March 1st, 2024Source

Porsche beat Toyota to first pole position of season
Porsche will start the first round of the World Endurance Championship from pole position after beating Toyota by a tenth of a second.
March 1st, 2024Source

Porsche Penske Take First Hyperpole Of 2024
The much anticipated 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is underway with the first pole position of the season going to Porsche Penske Motorsport at the Qatar 1812km.
March 1st, 2024Source

Porsche says One-Team approach "An Advantage" to WEC and IMSA efforts
Porsche believes that its one-team approach to competing in both the World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship with Penske is paying dividends.
March 1st, 2024Source

Qatar's 'Chassis-Slicing' Kerbs changed ahead of WEC round
Some of the kerbs at the Losail International Circuit have been smoothened ahead of the World Endurance Championship's visit to Qatar this weekend.
March 1st, 2024Source

Race director Wittich reverses changes to maximum lap time rule in qualifying
A new rule for qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend forbidding drivers from going too slow at all points on the track has been scrapped.
March 1st, 2024Source

Red Bull's Lindblad storms to debut F3 victory in Bahrain sprint race
Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad took a stunning debut victory in the opening race of the 2024 Formula 3 season in Bahrain.
March 1st, 2024Source

Sainz puts Ferrari on top as half a second covers top 10 in tight final practice
Carlos Sainz Jnr was the fastest driver in the final practice session before qualifying for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024Source

So you want to travel to an F1 race in 2024? Here's how to do it
We break down the travel to the five North American races in 2024
March 1st, 2024Source

Teams looking to F1 and FIA to intervene over Horner allegations
Formula 1 and the FIA have been told they must satisfy Red Bull's rivals that the team have handled the allegations facing Christian Horner correctly.
March 1st, 2024Source

"Too Early" to know if LMDH car can win in WEC after first pole - Porsche
Porsche believes it is premature to claim that an LMDh prototype is ready to score a first World Endurance Championship victory ahead of the Le Mans Hypercars.
March 1st, 2024Source

Toyota should not get "overexcited" after front row in WEC Qatar qualifying
Toyota's technical director David Floury has warned that the Japanese manufacturer should not get "overexcited" after booking a spot on the front row for the World Endurance Championship opener in Qatar.
March 1st, 2024Source

Verstappen starts season with pole in Bahrain ahead of Leclerc
World champion Max Verstappen secured the first pole position of the 2024 season, two tenths of a second quicker than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
March 1st, 2024Source

Verstappen's on pole for F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, as drama over his boss intensifies
A day after the Horner complaint was dismissed, a file of evidence gets blasted out
March 1st, 2024Source

Verstappen: Red Bull Continuous Gains Key To Beating Ferrari To Bahrain F1 Pole
Bahrain Grand Prix polesitter Max Verstappen says Red Bull's continual improvements to its RB20 Formula 1 car rather than a sudden performance breakthrough yielded the fastest time in qualifying.
March 1st, 2024Source

WEC Qatar: Cadillac ends Porsche's monopoly in final practice
Cadillac set the pace in the final practice for the Qatar 1812km event, ending Porsche's streak of topping every session in the lead-up to the World Endurance Championship opener.
March 1st, 2024Source

WEC Qatar: Campbell Porsche beats Toyota's De Vries to pole, corvette tops LMGT3
Porsche driver Matt Campbell claimed pole position for this weekend's Qatar 1812Km under the new Hyperpole qualifying procedure introduced for the 2024 World Endurance Championship.
March 1st, 2024Source

Why Red Bull's 220MPH F1 camera drone is a game-changer
Max Verstappen makes quite the mistake as he boots Red Bull's RB20 2024 Formula 1 car out of Chapel.
March 1st, 2024Source

Wolff supports idea of "reset" to Formula 1 rules on team alliances
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he supports the idea of a "reset" to Formula 1 rules regarding team alliances, in the wake of ongoing debate over the relationship between Red Bull and RB.
March 1st, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 28th, 2024

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Crashes plague Stage 2
Stage #1 of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge was supposed to be the toughest of the five legs, but Stage #2 on Wednesday ended up being the gauntlet that claimed many contenders.
February 28th, 2024Source

Alonso to decide on F1 future after early rounds
Fernando Alonso says he will see how the opening rounds of the 2024 F1 season play out before he decides on his future in the sport.
February 28th, 2024Source

Bahrain Drains Filled With Concrete For F1 Race After Testing Disruptions
The Bahrain circuit has proceeded with the proposed plan to fill in drains repeatedly sucked up by Formula 1 cars during testing with concrete, ahead of the 2024 season-opener.
February 28th, 2024Source

BMW confident of avoiding repeat of Daytona dramas on WEC LMDH debut
BMW is confident that it will be able to avoid a repeat of the reliability gremlins that plagued its Daytona 24 Hours outing, as it gears up to make its World Endurance Championship LMDh debut.
February 28th, 2024Source

Christian Horner: Who is Red Bull Team Principal, career history and net worth
Christian Horner made history when he became the youngest F1 team principal after joining Red Bull at the age of 31. Here's everything you need to know about his life and career.
February 28th, 2024Source

Domenicali: "Process Was Followed" With F1 Andretti Cadillac Rejection
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has insisted that "the process has been followed" in respect of the recent rejection of the bid from the Andretti Cadillac team.
February 28th, 2024Source

Drains which halted testing twice removed ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix
Formula 1 has taken steps to avoid a repeat of the problem which brought testing to a halt twice in Bahrain last week.
February 28th, 2024Source

F1 preview 2024 - pictures
Formula 1 pictures
February 28th, 2024Source

F1 preview 2024: the longest ever Formula One season awaits
Our guide to all the teams and drivers for the the 2024 Formula One World Championship season
February 28th, 2024Source

F1 Racing Guidelines Set To Be Deployed In Grassroots Motorsport
The FIA is creating a set of universal Driving Standards Guidelines to apply to all levels of circuit racing that is based on existing Formula 1 practices.
February 28th, 2024Source

F1 Team Boss Horner Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Red Bull Investigation
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a lengthy investigation into his behaviour by the energy drinks company.
February 28th, 2024Source

F1's decision to reject Andretti was "presented the right way" -- Domenicali
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the series' handling of its refusal to allow Andretti to enter as an 11th team.
February 28th, 2024Source

F3 Star Browning Eyes Williams F1 Opportunity In 2024
Formula 3 sophomore Luke Browning is pushing to get a Formula 1 opportunity this year with Williams.
February 28th, 2024Source

Ferrari Junior Beganovic Identifies Areas To "Fix" For 2024 F3 Title Bid
Dino Beganovic believes he has identified the key areas he needs to "fix" after a faltering end to his rookie Formula 3 season.
February 28th, 2024Source

Ferrari starts 2024 WEC season with no performance upgrades
Ferrari is heading into the 2024 World Endurance Championship with no performance upgrades on its 499P Le Mans Hypercar.
February 28th, 2024Source

FIA plans special rules for street circuits to prevent inspection delays
The FIA plans to introduce new rules for street circuits to ensure they are inspected properly before holding grands prix.
February 28th, 2024Source

FIA reveals plans to focus hydrogen storage development in liquid form
The FIA has presented its vision for future hydrogen fuel technologies and plans to focus development efforts on storage in its liquid form.
February 28th, 2024Source

First pictures from the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend
Pictures from the build-up to the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.
February 28th, 2024Source

First week viewing figures for new Drive to Survive season fall again
Fewer people watched Drive to Survive in the first week a new season arrived for the second year in a row.
February 28th, 2024Source

Hamilton: Horner Investigation "A Really Important Moment For F1"
Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull's investigation into Christian Horner's conduct towards a female employee is "a really important moment for Formula 1", in that it now stands "true to our values".
February 28th, 2024Source

Hamilton's management reshuffle 'taking a lot of time and hasn't been easy'
Lewis Hamilton said a shake-up of his management team has taken up a lot of his time during the off-season.
February 28th, 2024Source

Heavy Toyota Car "Struggling A Lot" With Tyre Woes In WEC Prologue
Toyota driver and team principal Kamui Kobayashi has admitted that the Japanese manufacturer was "a bit lost" as it struggled through the pre-season World Endurance Championship test in Qatar.
February 28th, 2024Source

Horner On Way To Bahrain As Decision Looms On His F1 Future
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is on his way to Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix, Motorsport.com understands, as a decision looms on his future at the squad.
February 28th, 2024Source

Las Vegas GP boosts total Formula 1 revenue to £2.5 billion in 2023
Formula 1's revenue shot up to £2.5 billion ($3.2bn) last year, boosted by a strong final quarter due in part to its new Las Vegas Grand Prix.
February 28th, 2024Source

Las Vegas GP helps to boost F1's 2023 profits to $392 million
Formula 1's revenue and profits continued to climb in 2023, with the Las Vegas Grand Prix making an important contribution in the fourth quarter of the year.
February 28th, 2024Source

Leclerc hails "Step Forward" on Ferrari's F1 wind sensitivity woes
Charles Leclerc says that his Ferrari Formula 1 team has made "a step forward" on the wind sensitivity issue that plagued the red cars last year.
February 28th, 2024Source

Mercedes Gave Hamilton Short F1 Contract To Keep Antonelli Option Open
Toto Wolff admits that the Mercedes Formula 1 team didn't commit to a longer-term contract with Lewis Hamilton because it didn't want to risk losing protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
February 28th, 2024Source

More powerful DRS will make passing easier in Formula 2 -- Bearman
The new chassis Formula 2 has introduced this year will make overtaking easier, Oliver Bearman has predicted.
February 28th, 2024Source

Moto2 Star Aldeguer Set For Motogp Debut In 2025 With Pramac
Moto2 frontrunner Fermin Aldeguer has committed to Pramac Ducati to make his MotoGP debut in 2025, Motorsport.com has learned.
February 28th, 2024Source

Norris: Don't Judge McLaren on Bahrain F1 performance
Lando Norris anticipates that Formula 1's Bahrain season-opener may not suit McLaren favourably based on previous form, but says this should not be indicative of its campaign.
February 28th, 2024Source

Ocon Admits Alpine Could Be At Back Of F1 Grid
Esteban Ocon has admitted it is a "possibility" Alpine could be at the back of the Formula 1 grid, amid suggestions the squad is struggling with its 2024 car.
February 28th, 2024Source

Official 24 Hours Of Le Mans Game, Le Mans Ultimate, Available Now
Le Mans Ultimate, the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and 24 Hours of Le Mans (ACO), is on sale now.
February 28th, 2024Source

Pictures: Bumper WEC hypercar field for 2024 in action at Prologue test
It is not only Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 which kick their seasons this weekend as the World Endurance Championship also begins with its opening round in Qatar.
February 28th, 2024Source

Red Bull dismisses complaint against Horner after investigation
Christian Horner will remain as team principal of Red Bull's F1 team following the dismissal of a complaint made against him.
February 28th, 2024Source

Red Bull reveal nothing as investigation clears Horner to stay in charge
Red Bull intends its statement announcing the completion of its Christian Horner investigation to be its final word on the matter.
February 28th, 2024Source

Red Bull Wary Of F1 Rivals' "Very Interesting" Upgrades
Red Bull thinks its Formula 1 rivals have cottoned on to the secrets of success of the current generation of ground-effect cars, based on some "interesting" development paths.
February 28th, 2024Source

Ricciardo: 2025 Red Bull F1 Seat A Goal, Not A Focus
Daniel Ricciardo says a Red Bull Formula 1 seat is a goal rather than his focus as he believes his battle with Yuki Tsunoda will bring out the best in both.
February 28th, 2024Source

Rovanpera adds Safari Rally Kenya to WRC part-time programme
World rally champion Kalle Rovanpera will add Safari Rally Kenya to his World Rally Championship part-time programme this year.
February 28th, 2024Source

Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car
George Russell has revealed Mercedes' main issue with its 2024 Formula 1 car is "bouncing that we're seeing", while Lewis Hamilton feels it is adrift of Red Bull and Ferrari.
February 28th, 2024Source

Pramac launches new 2024 MotoGP livery at F1 Bahrain GP
The Pramac Ducati MotoGP team has unveiled its radically altered 2024 livery on Wednesday evening at the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
February 28th, 2024Source

PREVIEW: 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship -- Qatar 1812km, Qatar
The first round of the highly anticipated 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is almost upon us. The 2024 Qatar Airways Qatar 1812km takes place on Saturday 2 March. With an astonishing 19 Hypercars, 18 LMGT3 cars, and a record breaking 14 manufacturers taking part, it promises to be a spectacular opener to the new golden age of endurance sportscar racing.
February 28th, 2024Source

'Sprint shootout' title expunged from Formula 1 rule book
The 'sprint shootout' title which was introduced for sprint race qualifying sessions last year has been removed from the Formula 1 rule book.
February 28th, 2024Source

Start Time For Indycar's Round At Barber Motorsports Park Confirmed
Delivering the update on social media, Barber Motorsports Park announced a 1 p.m. ET start time for its IndyCar Series race on Sunday, April 28.
February 28th, 2024Source

WEC Analysis: The Data Putting Porsche On The Front Foot For Qatar Opener
Porsche appears to be in the best position heading into the start of the 2024 World Endurance Championship season in Qatar, based on the pace it showed in long runs in the Prologue.
February 28th, 2024Source

What's Next For Red Bull After F1 Boss Horner Investigation All-Clear
Red Bull's dismissal of claims made against Christian Horner brings an end, for now at least, to the most challenging spell he and the team have faced in Formula 1.
February 28th, 2024Source

Why Williams Went Against the Grain in Suspension Layout
Mercedes, Aston Martin and Williams are the three Mercedes-powered teams on the Formula 1 grid, meaning they also use a transmission supplied by the German marque. This agreement naturally extends to components in the rear suspension, which is linked to the gearbox. For the 2024 season, which starts in Bahrain this weekend, Mercedes and its customer Aston Martin have switched to pushrod suspension at the rear, having previously operated with pull rods.
February 28th, 2024Source

WRC promoter backs FIA vision for WRC future
The World Rally Championship's promoter says the FIA's radical changes that includes plans to abandon hybrid-powered Rally1 cars and create a new promotion team as "positive proposals."
February 28th, 2024Source

WRC to abandon Hybrid-Powered Rally1 cars from 2025
The FIA has announced that modified and cost-effective versions of the current Rally1 machines without hybrid power will form the World Rally Championship's top class from next year.
February 28th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 27th, 2024

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Docherty leads South African 1--2 in Stage 1
With only two riders in the premier RallyGP category at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the lower Rally2 was guaranteed to appear on the overall bike podium at every stage. But Michael Docherty was not content with just being on the podium; he wanted to stand on the top.
February 27th, 2024Source

Alpine pair fear "it will not be an easy start for us"
Alpine's drivers are resigned to a difficult start to the new season and believe it could take a while to turn the team's performance around.
February 27th, 2024Source

Alpine Rules Out F1 Test For Mick Schumacher
Alpine has ruled out the possibility of Mick Schumacher getting a run in one of its Formula 1 cars off the back of his World Endurance Championship deal.
February 27th, 2024Source

Antonelli made some "big steps forward" despite difficult F2 test
Formula Regional European Champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli feels he is getting to grips with the leap to Formula 2 despite a difficult pre-season test in Bahrain.
February 27th, 2024Source

BMW names Rast, Van Der Linde, Wittmann for 2024 DTM attack
BMW will field Rene Rast, Sheldon van der Linde and Marco Wittmann in the 2024 DTM season as part of a three-car factory-supported programme.
February 27th, 2024Source

Daniel Suárez's Iconic Atlanta Win "Only The Beginning"
Daniel Suárez's journey to becoming a top NASCAR Cup driver has been a long and bumpy one but his early-season, dramatic victory Sunday at Atlanta only means one thing -- there's more work to be done.
February 27th, 2024Source

DHL extends record partnership with F1 beyond 20 years
Formula 1 has agreed a multi-year extension with DHL that will see the logistics company build on its position as the longest serving partner of the organisation after two decades.
February 27th, 2024Source

Ducati "in no hurry" to re-sign Bagnaia beyond MotoGP 2024
The factory Ducati team says it is discussing with MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia's management over a new deal but is "in no hurry" to sign.
February 27th, 2024Source

F1 24 Game Launch Date And Trailer Revealed
EA Sports has revealed a trailer, launch date and details of this year's F1 24 game ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
February 27th, 2024Source

F1 24 gets earliest ever release date plus revamped career mode
Formula 1 fans will be able to play the latest edition of the series' official game earlier than ever in 2024.
February 27th, 2024Source

F1 warned of consequences if customer parts are banned
Formula 1 risks a less competitive grid if it pushes ahead with the idea of stopping customer relationships between teams, reckons RB.
February 27th, 2024Source

Hendrick To Enter 10 Xfinity Races This Season With No. 17 Team
Hendrick Motorsports will again field an entry in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this season, with all four of its Cup drivers taking turns in the No. 17 Chevrolet.
February 27th, 2024Source

How Raised "Self-Awareness" Will Boost Piastri In His Second F1 Year
In 2023, Oscar Piastri enjoyed one of the most impressive Formula 1 rookie seasons in years, with his Qatar sprint victory the highlight of his campaign
February 27th, 2024Source

"I do my talking on the track" in response to critics -- Stroll
Lance Stroll has told those who question his abilities as a Formula 1 driver to take notice of his results on the track.
February 27th, 2024Source

Josh Mason joins Abel Motorsports for 2024 Indy NXT campaign
Abel Motorsports announced the signing of Josh Mason for the looming 2024 season in Indy NXT.
February 27th, 2024Source

Leading German Sportscar Team Project 1 Files For Bankruptcy
Leading German sportscar racing outfit Project 1 Motorsport has filed for bankruptcy and will not contest the DTM in 2024.
February 27th, 2024Source

Mercedes: Red Bull's "Great Wall" copy not key to RB20's success
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has acknowledged the similarities between its 2023 Formula 1 car and this year's Red Bull, but believes the RB20's performance will come from different areas.
February 27th, 2024Source

Nascar Fines Logano $10K, Others Penalized For Atlanta Infractions
NASCAR issued a series of penalties on Tuesday -- including a crew chief suspension -- but Cup driver Joey Logano avoided a major one.
February 27th, 2024Source

Nascar Penalties: Biggest Fines In Stock Car Racing History
Throughout its history, which enters its 76th year in 2024, NASCAR's participants have strived to bend the stock car rulebook to give them an advantage over rivals.
February 27th, 2024Source

New clampdown on drivers lapping slowly during qualifying
Formula 1 drivers face tight new restrictions preventing them from going too slowly between qualifying laps this year.
February 27th, 2024Source

Porsche Delays Plans To Introduce Revised 963 Lmdh Engine
Porsche has postponed plans to introduce a revised engine for its 963 LMDh in time for the Le Mans 24 Hours round of the World Endurance Championship in June.
February 27th, 2024Source

Sauber Surprised Others Did Not Switch To "Quicker" F1 Pull-Rod Suspension
Sauber is surprised that other Formula 1 teams did not make the switch to a Red Bull-style pull-rod front suspension this year, considering it is clearly "quicker".
February 27th, 2024Source

Verstappen: "Typical F1" that rivals try to destabilise Red Bull
Max Verstappen says that it's "typical" that rival Formula 1 teams have raised the issue of the level of co-operation between the Red Bull and RB teams.
February 27th, 2024Source

WEC Qatar Prologue: Penske Porsche heads final pre-season test session
The Penske Porsche squad topped the order in the final session of the World Endurance Championship Prologue as Frederic Makowiecki set fastest time of the two-day test in Qatar.
February 27th, 2024Source

WEC Qatar Prologue: Porsche leads Peugeot in third session
Porsche set the pace in the third session for the World Endurance Championship's Prologue test in Qatar amid two red flags and multiple track-limit penalties.
February 27th, 2024Source

World's fastest drone chases Verstappen's RB20 around Silverstone
Red Bull have revealed stunning new footage of Max Verstappen in action at Silverstone in their latest car.
February 27th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 26th, 2024

Analysis: What to expect from the FIA on WRC future
The guidelines for the World Rally Championship's future pathway are expected to be revealed at this week's World Motor Sport Council meeting.
February 26th, 2024Source

Antonelli's first F2 races key to chance of replacing Hamilton
Andrea Kimi Antonelli's progress in his first Formula 2 races will influence whether Mercedes considers him a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton.
February 26th, 2024Source

Askroi partners with Veekay for select 2024 races, including Indy 500
Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) announced askROI, an AI tool for small- and medium-sized business, is coming onboard for select rounds for the 2024 IndyCar Series season, including the Indianapolis 500.
February 26th, 2024Source

Cindric's "Cool" Four-Wide Move Defined Wild Atlanta Race
No one was sure what to expect in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and after it was over, no one was sure they could believe it.
February 26th, 2024Source

F1 2024 Schedule: How to Plan Your Formula 1 US GP!
F1 2024 schedule is out! The United States will once again host three races in the FIA Formula One World Championship of 2024. Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas are all set to host thrilling races once again. The first of the three races will take place at the Miami International Autodrome in May.
February 26th, 2024Source

F1 on TV: The Sky Sports commentary lineup on espn for 2024
The Formula 1 season airs on ESPN in the United States again in 2024, and here is the full commentary and presenting team for Sky Sports F1 from the UK.
February 26th, 2024Source

F1 world champions who have never driven for Ferrari
Many Formula 1 drivers grew up dreaming of moving to Ferrari, yet some legends of the series never made that jump -- so who are they and why did it never happen?
February 26th, 2024Source

Ford's wacky electric Supervan 4.2 sets a new lap record at Bathurst
With Romain Dumas behind the wheel, it lapped Mt Panorama in under 2 minutes.
February 26th, 2024Source

IMS in Trademark row with F1 over "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" slogan
Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles says his organisation will "take every measure" in an ongoing trademark dispute involving Formula 1 and its partners.
February 26th, 2024Source

Hamilton didn't tell parents about Ferrari F1 switch until announcement day
Lewis Hamilton did not tell his parents that he was leaving the Mercedes Formula 1 team to join Ferrari in 2025 until the day of the shock announcement.
February 26th, 2024Source

Hamilton: Joining Ferrari is a "gut" decision but "I'll always be a Mercedes fan"
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he had little time to make his decision to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari next year.
February 26th, 2024Source

LCR boss feels Honda's MotoGP approach "much more efficient" in 2024
LCR Honda MotoGP team owner Lucio Cecchinello welcomes the injection of resources by the Japanese manufacturer and considers the new working system implemented to be "much more efficient".
February 26th, 2024Source

Looking Forward and Predicting the 2024 Formula 1 Season -- Can Verstappen Be Denied Title Four?
It can be fair to say that Max Verstappen was pretty much unbeatable in 2023, with the Oracle Red Bull Racing driver taking victory in nineteen of the twenty-two races, there is hope that the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship will be more closely contested.
February 26th, 2024Source

Livery rules or new technology? What F1 needs to get its colour back again
One of the big discussion points ahead of the new Formula 1 season has been the ongoing lack of colour on the grid.
February 26th, 2024Source

Marks: "I don't Envision" A future where Suarez is not at trackhouse
If there was ever a question about Daniel Suarez's future at Trackhouse Racing, there certainly isn't one anymore.
February 26th, 2024Source

McLaren Racing expands its partnership with Google for the 2024 season
Google continues to be McLaren's official primary partner.
February 26th, 2024Source

New Lamborghini team joins 2024 DTM Grid
Paul Motorsport will enter the DTM this season with a single example of the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2 for Maximilian Paul.
February 26th, 2024Source

Pressure on Red Bull as team begins title defence: Six Bahrain GP talking points
The 75th Formula 1 world championship will officially begin this weekend with the first grand prix of the 2024 season in Bahrain -- the first of a record 24 rounds.
February 26th, 2024Source

Quartararo has "Good Connection" with Yamaha's Ex-Ducati MotoGP Engineer
Fabio Quartararo says he already has a "really good connection" with Yamaha's new technical director Max Bartolini as he looks to steer the MotoGP team to success in 2024.
February 26th, 2024Source

RB rules out Faenza F1 factory move despite new Milton Keynes facility
RB has dismissed claims it could relocate its Formula 1 factory from Faenza to Britain, even though a new facility is being readied in Milton Keynes.
February 26th, 2024Source

Sauber: Audi's F1 2026 plans not in jeopardy despite management unheavel
Sauber's Alessandro Alunni Bravi has denied suggestions Audi's commitment to a Formula 1 entry in 2026 is under threat due to management changes at the company.
February 26th, 2024Source

Verstappen says new F1 Sprint more logical but still not "excited"
Max Verstappen says that Formula 1's revised sprint schedule "has more logic to it" but he insists he is still not "excited" about the format.
February 26th, 2024Source

Vintage Hot Rod Races At Pendine Sands
Back in the nineteen twenties, Pendine Sands was the hotspot for car and motorbike races: Lara Platman's pictures draw the past into the present.
February 26th, 2024Source

WEC Qatar Prologue: Jota Porsche remains quickest in second session
The Jota Porsche team maintained its position at the top of the timesheets when the rest of the Hypercar field joined the pre-season World Endurance Championship Prologue in Qatar.
February 26th, 2024Source or Source

Why progress, not early form, is all that matters for Alpine F1 boss
Alpine says the success of its Formula 1 season will be judged on the progress it can make from what is expected to be a difficult start to the new campaign.
February 26th, 2024Source

Why Red Bull had to ignore its emotions in adopting Mercedes F1 ideas
Red Bull's decision to incorporate Mercedes ideas on its new RB20 Formula 1 car has added a touch of intrigue to the pre-season.
February 26th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 25th, 2024

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Chalenge: Aaron Mare rejoins Hero
Aaron Marè was originally supposed to race the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge on a KTM 450 Rally Replica, but will instead be on a Hero 450 Rally in a reunion with Hero MotoSports.
February 25th, 2024Source

Alonso In "Good Position To Negotiate" F1 Driver Market
Fernando Alonso believes he has "a good position to negotiate" in the Formula 1 driver market, with the Aston Martin racer linked to Mercedes to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton
February 25th, 2024Source

Audi Faces "Huge" Engine Challenge For 2026, Says Ferrari
Ferrari's Formula 1 power unit technical director Enrico Gualtieri says that the 2026 regulations will be a "huge challenge" for the new manufacturers that are entering the championship, including Audi.
February 25th, 2024Source

"F1 Racing Confidential: Inside stories from the world of Formula One" reviewed
When Formula 1 drivers credit 'the guys and girls' back at the base for their latest triumph, it's easy to assume this is merely shorthand for those who screw the chassis together.
February 25th, 2024Source

Ford urge Red Bull to reveal progress of Horner investigation -- report
Ford CEO Jim Farley has reportedly directly expressed the manufacturer's "frustration" over Red Bull's handling of its investigation into team principal Christian Horner.
February 25th, 2024Source

Formula 1 Testing -- Looking Back at Pre-Season Testing in Bahrain 2024
The 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season is just around the corner, with the opening race of the year to take place next Saturday at the Bahrain International Circuit, and all twenty drivers were able to take to the same track last week for three days of testing.
February 25th, 2024Source

Formula 1 Testing -- What the Drivers are Saying Heading into 2024 -- Part 1
The three-day pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit concluded last week, and the next track action will come at the same track this coming weekend for the first Grand Prix of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season.
February 25th, 2024Source

Formula 1 Testing -- What the Drivers are Saying Heading into 2024 -- Part 2
The three-day pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit concluded last week, and the next track action will come at the same track this coming weekend for the first Grand Prix of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season.
February 25th, 2024Source

"Frustrated" Ford Demands Urgent Resolution To Red Bull's Horner Investigation
American car giant Ford has added to the pressure on Red Bull to complete its investigation into the allegations surrounding its Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner.
February 25th, 2024Source

Haas F1 Car No Longer Plagued By "Nasty" Characteristics
Haas says positive progress on its tyre degradation woes in Formula 1 testing this week has left it confident its drivers are no longer battling a "nasty" car.
February 25th, 2024Source

Hamilton: Diversity Push A Priority In Ferrari F1 Talks
Lewis Hamilton says he will continue his diversity push at the Ferrari Formula 1 team in 2025 after making a difference at his current Mercedes squad.
February 25th, 2024Source

Joey Logano Faces Severe Nascar Penalty For Glove Safety Violation
Joey Logano's No. 22 Penske team faces the prospects of a severe penalty next week as a result of a safety violation prior to Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
February 25th, 2024Source

Mercedes Has New Adaptable F1 Suspension Trick On W15
Mercedes teased us in the launch renders of its new W15 Formula 1 car, with one of the images showing us additional upper rear wishbone leg to its front suspension.
February 25th, 2024Source

The Cooling Tweaks That Opened The Door For Red Bull's Bold Sidepods
Red Bull's aggressive change of sidepod concept with its new RB20 Formula 1 car has quite rightly grabbed attention ahead of the new season.
February 25th, 2024Source

Unwanted F1 Records That Could Be Broken Or Extended In 2024
Formula 1 has had many records get broken throughout its 74-year history, however not all are positive
February 25th, 2024Source

Which F1 drivers will beat their team mates in 2024?
As is always the case in Formula 1, the intra-team competition between both drivers in a team is perhaps where the most intriguing battles are to be found on the grid.
February 25th, 2024Source

Why Rb Believes F1 Team Name Debate Is A "Good Problem To Have"
There is a new marque on the Formula 1 grid this year, with Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda both driving not an AlphaTauri, but an RB VCARB 01.
February 25th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 24th, 2024

Caption Competition 237: Nic-OMG
Three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain ahead of the start of the Formula 1 season next week hardly threw up any major shocks or surprises.
February 24th, 2024Source

Has anyone caught Red Bull? 20 questions for the 2024 Formula 1 season
Max Verstappen and Red Bull's domination of the 2023 Formula 1 season left their rivals reeling.
February 24th, 2024Source

Michael Mcdowell Earns First Nascar Cup Pole In 467th Start
The front row of a 2024 NASCAR Cup Series race is becoming a familiar home for Front Row Motorsports' Michael McDowell.
February 24th, 2024Source

Red Bull "clearly out in the distance" -- Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton saw little chance Mercedes will catch Red Bull at the start of the upcoming season after his first test in the team's new car.
February 24th, 2024Source

Red Bull Has Shown It Wants To "Crush The Competition", Says Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo says Red Bull's aggressive design push in creating the impressive RB20 is proof of how the Formula 1 team just wants to "crush the competition."
February 24th, 2024Source

The Ferrari Race Sim Offering Clues To Its Red Bull-Beating Potential
Formula 1 teams and fans well know that it is not single-lap pace that counts when it comes to working out who has won the pre-season testing war.
February 24th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 23rd, 2024

2024 Bahrain F1 test: Leclerc fastest from Russell on final day
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari ended the third day of Bahrain winter testing on top as Formula 1's 2024 pre-season came to a close.
February 23rd, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain F1 test: Sainz quickest as broken drain cover disrupts running again
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz topped the morning of the final day of Formula 1 Bahrain pre-season testing, as a broken drain cover disrupted running for a second day in a row.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Alonso: 19 drivers already know they won't win 2024 F1 title
Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso believes that 19 of the 20 Formula 1 drivers already know from pre-season testing in Bahrain that they will not win the championship in 2024.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Bahrain F1 testing: tech images from the Pitlane explained
Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display during the third day of preseason testing in Bahrain, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.
February 23rd, 2024Source

BMW, Ferrari fined and docked GTD Pro, GTD manufacturers' points
BMW and Ferrari have been hit with a $25,000 fine and docked manufacturer points after IMSA officials found violations to their respective GTD Pro and GTD machines in the 24 Hours of Daytona.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Crowdstrike Racing by APR retaining sowery for endurance rounds
CrowdStrike Racing by APR announced the return of Toby Sowery for the remaining Endurance Cup rounds of the 2024 IMSA season.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Don't expect Ferrari to win a lot of races despite test pace, Leclerc warns
Charles Leclerc played down expectations of a resurgence from Ferrari after leading the final day of pre-season testing.
February 23rd, 2024Source

F1 testing hit by second stoppage due to broken drain cover
Formula 1 testing has been halted for the second time in as many days due to a broken drain cover at the Bahrain International Circuit.
February 23rd, 2024Source

F1 testing results: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads final day in Bahrain
Charles Leclerc led the final day of Formula 1 2024 testing in Bahrain for Ferrari, pipping the Mercedes of George Russell to the fastest time on Friday.
February 23rd, 2024Source or Source

F1 testing results: full 2024 Bahrain pre-season lap times
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz set the fastest time across three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain, ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Filling Bahrain drains with concrete being considered for F1 2024's first race
The Bahrain circuit drains that have caused major disruption to Formula 1 pre-season testing could be filled in with concrete to avoid the problem disrupting 2024's season opener, Motorsport.com understands.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Former F1 driver and team owner Wilson Fittipaldi dies aged 80
Former Formula 1 driver and team owner Wilson Fittipaldi passed away on Friday at the age of 80.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Formula 1 preseason testing is officially over, and here are the results
Red Bull looks quick, but nobody's surprised to see that
February 23rd, 2024Source

Friday Favourite: The Ferrari partners that conquered GT racing
Gianmaria Bruni was the GT driver to beat when the World Endurance Championship began in 2012, helped by regular collaborations with Ferrari's 'other' Flying Finn. As they had previously in the F430, Bruni and Toni Vilander proved formidable in the 458 and collected two Le Mans class wins to cement the Italian's favourite team-mate pick
February 23rd, 2024Source

Gasly: Alpine 'doesn't look great' after Bahrain F1 test
Pierre Gasly admits that his Alpine Formula 1 team "doesn't look great" after the three days of testing in Bahrain with the new A524.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Haas F1 engineers "can't bull****" new team boss Komatsu
Haas engineers "can't bull****" new Formula 1 team boss Ayao Komatsu owing to his vast technical experience in the championship, according to driver Nico Hulkenberg.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Hamilton: Ferrari f1 move wouldn't have happened without Vasseur
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that his move to the Ferrari Formula 1 team in 2025 wouldn't have happened without the presence of team principal Fred Vasseur.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Hamilton: Mercedes not yet "where we want to be"
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Mercedes is not yet "where we want to be", despite what has been an overall encouraging Formula 1 test in Bahrain.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Ireland WRC bid hinges on funding after event concept approval
The Republic of Ireland's bid to join the World Rally Championship next year hinges on securing the required funding after the championship approved Motorsport Ireland's rally concept.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Norris has "no regrets" new McLaren deal rules him out of 2025 Mercedes seat
Lando Norris isn't concerned he may have missed an opportunity to join Mercedes by extending his contract to drive for McLaren earlier this year.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Norris: no regrets over new McLaren F1 deal amid Hamilton Ferrari switch
Lando Norris has "no regrets" about signing a new McLaren contract amid Lewis Hamilton's 2025 Ferrari switch creating a space at Mercedes and shaking up the Formula 1 driver market.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Obituary: British F4 racer Joel Pearson dies aged 19
Tributes have been paid to former Ginetta Junior and British Formula 4 racer Joel Pearson, who has died aged just 19 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Pictures: 2024 F1 pre-season testing day three: Bahrain
For the final day of running, every driver except for Logan Sargeant is expected to appear. All bar Alexander Albon are scheduled to do a final half-day in their cars before practice for the first grand prix of the season starts on Thursday next week.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Qatar WEC prologue postponed to monday following freight delays
The start of the World Endurance Championship's Prologue has been pushed back to Monday due to delays in the arrival of sea freight in Qatar.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Sainz quickest in disrupted start to final test day
Carlos Sainz Jnr topped the timing screens as the final day of testing reached its original scheduled stopping point.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Schumacher inspired my Ferrari move, Vasseur made it possible -- Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has spoken for the first time about his surprise decision to join Ferrari next year, revealing what inspired it and how it came about.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Shane Van Gisbergen on Daytona debut: "I feel like I belong here"
Shane van Gisbergen got the full superspeedway treatment in his ARCA Menards and NASCAR Xfinity series debuts last weekend at Daytona but experienced nothing to discourage his new career choice.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Stella: Improved Rear Grip Mclaren's Key F1 2024 Gain
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that improved rear grip is one of the key gains on the new MCL38 compared to its predecessor.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Sunoco Returns To F1 With Sauber After 48-Year Absence
The Sunoco oil brand is to return to Formula 1 this season with the Sauber team after an absence of 48 years from the series.
February 23rd, 2024Source

The key data from F1's only pre-season test of 2024
After three days, 3,695 laps and almost 20,000 kilometres, the sole pre-season test ahead of Formula 1's longest ever season has come to a close in Bahrain.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Verstappen, Leclerc and Hamilton call on F1 to act over drain cover failures
Formula 1 drivers want more pre-event checks on drain covers around circuits following two failures during this week's test.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Verstappen: addressing loose drain cover issue in F1 "A Must"
Max Verstappen says that addressing the issue of loose drain covers and similar metal items is "a must" for upcoming Formula 1 venues.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Verstappen: Red Bull F1 Design team has "pushed the limits" with RB20
Max Verstappen says that his Red Bull Formula 1 team has "pushed the limits" by opting for a radical change of concept with the new RB20.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Watch our Bahrain F1 pre-season test review
Formula 1 2024 pre-season testing is in Bahrain is now over, with the real thing starting next weekend as the world championship kicks off.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 21st, 2024

2024 Bahrain F1 Test: Verstappen heads first day by 1.1s from Norris
Max Verstappen and Red Bull ominously topped the first day of Formula 1 2024 winter testing in Bahrain on Wednesday.
February 21st, 2024Source

2024 Bahrain F1 Test: Verstappen tops opening morning as Albon stops on track
Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped the opening morning of the 2024 Formula 1 pre-season test at Bahrain, as Alex Albon stopped on track for Williams with a mechanical issue.
February 21st, 2024Source

Bahrain F1 pre-season test day one review
The Formula 1 2024 season is underway, with the first official test day in Bahrain now in the books.
February 21st, 2024Source

Bahrain F1 Testing: Tech Images From The Pitlane Explained
Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display during the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.
February 21st, 2024Source

Being "The Other Guy" At HMS Fuels William Byron's Passion
William Byron didn't take the usual path to NASCAR Cup stardom, nor does he generate the excitement of some of his Hendrick Motorsports teammates, but he's quite content with the unique and successful trail he's blazing.
February 21st, 2024Source

F1 testing results: Max Verstappen Tops opening day of 2024 pre-season
Max Verstappen led the opening day of Formula 1 2024 testing in Bahrain for Red Bull, beating the opposition by over a second.
February 21st, 2024Source

First day in new car "wasn't all negative" despite spin and technical fault -- Sargeant
Williams driver Logan Sargeant believes his team will "be in a good place" if it can rebound from its poor start to testing over the remaining two days.
February 21st, 2024Source

Formula E boss will pay $250,000 to charity if Verstappen loses championship
The CEO of Formula E has promised to pay a quarter of a million dollars (£198,000) to charity if Max Verstappen fails to win the world championship this year.
February 21st, 2024Source

Horner investigation is "an issue for all of F1" -- Wolff
Red Bull's ongoing investigation into allegations regarding team principal Christian Horner is "an issue" for all in Formula 1, says his Mercedes rival Toto Wolff.
February 21st, 2024Source

How to watch 2024 F1 pre-season testing in the USA
The 2024 Formula 1 campaign is almost here with pre-season testing next up, so here is how to watch the action in the United States.
February 21st, 2024Source

Manthey EMA completes DTM line-up with Bathurst Winner Guven
Manthey EMA has signed newly-crowned Bathurst 12 Hour winner Ayhancan Guven to partner reigning DTM champion Thomas Preining at its two-car Porsche team.
February 21st, 2024Source

Marko: New Red Bull F1 Concept Is Working After "Very Impressive" First Day
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko says that the Milton Keynes team enjoyed a "very impressive" first full day of testing in Bahrain with the RB20.
February 21st, 2024Source

Marquez now 'looking for final three tenths' on Ducati MotoGP Bike
Marc Marquez says he's now at the stage of his Ducati adaptation where he is looking for "the last three tenths" to be on par with the leaders in MotoGP.
February 21st, 2024Source

Mercedes' "outwash" front wing design may be against spirit of rules -- Symonds
Mercedes' innovative front wing design appears to go against the intention of Formula 1's technical rules, says one of the key men behind the regulations.
February 21st, 2024Source

New 656BHP Aston Martin F1 safety car breaks cover in Bahrain
Aston Martin will provide a significantly more powerful safety car to Formula 1 starting from the 2024 season.
February 21st, 2024Source

Pictures: Closer look at new Aston Martin AMR24 on-track
The Aston Martin AMR24, which the team calls a "strong evolution" of last year's car, has begun testing in Bahrain.
February 21st, 2024Source

Pictures: Ferrari's new SF-24 uncovered as testing begins
Ferrari's new SF-24 has run for the first time in pre-season testing, giving a clearer view of the Scuderia's latest design.
February 21st, 2024Source

Pictures: New views of McLaren MCL38 seen in testing
McLaren revealed the first images of their MCL38 last week. However the team was careful to obscure much of their new car's significant details.
February 21st, 2024Source

Pictures: New views of Mercedes W15 running in Bahrain test
Mercedes' much-changed W15 has hit the track during pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.
February 21st, 2024Source

Pictures: Red Bull's slim sidepod inlets and novel air ducts revealed at test
The successor to the most dominant Formula 1 car of all time has hit the track in testing at the Bahrain International Circuit today.
February 21st, 2024Source

Red Bull: big money offer won't tempt Verstappen to break contract
Red Bull says performance not money will be the deciding factor in whether or not Max Verstappen sees out his current Formula 1 contract all the way through to 2028.
February 21st, 2024Source

Red Bull's sidepod intricacies begin to emerge in Bahrain F1 test
Red Bull has finally begun to reveal some of the secrets of the aggressive new sidepods on its RB20 Formula 1 car, as testing begins in Bahrain.
February 21st, 2024Source

Russell: New Mercedes F1 Car Already 'Feels Nicer' To Drive
George Russell says Mercedes' new Formula 1 car already 'feels nicer' than last year's troublesome W14.
February 21st, 2024Source

Verstappen puts Red Bull over a second ahead of rivals on first day of testing
Max Verstappen picked up where he left off last year by putting his Red Bull on top of the times by over a second on the first day of testing.
February 21st, 2024Source

Verstappen quickest, Albon stops as Bahrain test begins
World champion Max Verstappen set the early pace ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as pre-season testing for the 2024 F1 season began in Bahrain.
February 21st, 2024Source

Vowles: not a given that Williams would take Antonelli in F1 2025
Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has downplayed the chances of his team taking Mercedes protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli in 2025, despite his personal involvement in first signing the youngster.
February 21st, 2024Source

Why the legality of Mercedes' Trick F1 front wing wasn't in real doubt
Plenty of emphasis has been placed on the trick front wing design of the Mercedes W15 throughout the first day of 2024 Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
February 21st, 2024Source

Wolff: F1 figures should live up to role model status amid Horner investigation
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says those involved in the series should live up to role model status in response to the Christian Horner investigation.
February 21st, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 19th, 2024

Aprilia Hopes 2027 Rules Can Attract New Manufacturers To Motogp
Aprilia is hoping that a new set of regulations will entice more manufacturers to join MotoGP in 2027.
February 19th, 2024Source

Daytona 500 Schedule And How To Watch 2024 Nascar Cup Opener
It is soon time for the Daytona 500, so here is everything to know including the on-track schedule, weather forecast and TV broadcast times for the 2024 NASCAR Cup curtain-raiser.
February 19th, 2024Source

Expanded hypercar field and Valentino Rossi's debut confirmed for Le Mans
The Le Mans 24 Hours organisers have announced an expanded hypercar for this year's race and confirmed the participation of Moto GP champion Valentino Rossi.
February 19th, 2024Source

Fia Issues Statement On Red Bull F1 Team's Horner Investigation
The FIA has followed the Formula 1 organisation in making its first public acknowledgement of the investigation into alleged misconduct by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
February 19th, 2024Source

Former F1 Racer Sato Lands Executive Advisor Role At Honda
IndyCar driver Takuma Sato has been hired as an executive advisor of Honda Racing Corporation, the global motorsport arm of the Japanese manufacturer and Formula 1 power unit supplier.
February 19th, 2024Source

Haas To Take Different Approach To Bahrain F1 Test
Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu says that the team will focus its Bahrain test mileage on addressing last year's tyre issues rather than on overall performance.
February 19th, 2024Source

"He doesn't care about outside talk": Leclerc sees progress at Ferrari under Vasseur
Charles Leclerc is "fully on board" with Frederic Vasseur's vision for Ferrari as the team principal begins his second season in charge.
February 19th, 2024Source

Honda Motogp Boss Puig "Surprised" By German-Like Feedback From Marini
Honda team boss Alberto Puig has been "surprised" by the "clarity" of Luca Marini's feedback on the brand's 2024 MotoGP bike and notes his working method 'is like a German's'.
February 19th, 2024Source

How Mercedes F1 Team Looks To Have Resolved One Of Hamilton's Bugbears
How cockpit position change has played key role in major redesign
February 19th, 2024Source

How Red Bull's Next British Star Earned A Fast-Track To F3
Arvid Lindblad has been a Red Bull Junior since he was 13. Now, at 16, he's ready for a rookie F3 season under the noses of the F1 elite. Pressure? Sure, but it's all about handling it
February 19th, 2024Source

Ilott gets McLaren test call-up as team seeks substitute for Malukas
McLaren will run Callum Ilott in an IndyCar test this week as it seeks a substitute for injured driver David Malukas.
February 19th, 2024Source

Ilott Replacing Malukas For Arrow McLaren In Upcoming Hybrid Test At Homestead
Arrow McLaren have confirmed Callum Ilott is joining the team for the upcoming IndyCar Series hybrid test at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
February 19th, 2024Source

Le Mans 24 Hours Entry List Published, 23 Hypercars For 2024
Additional entries from Cadillac, Porsche and Lamborghini have bolstered the Hypercar field at the Le Mans 24 Hours World Endurance Championship blue riband to 23 cars.
February 19th, 2024Source

Lundqvist Continues Offseason Education With F3 Running In France
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) rookie Linus Lundqvist is knocking away some of the offseason rust by pounding laps in a Formula 3 car at Circuit de Lurcy-Levis in France.
February 19th, 2024Source

MotoGP Qatar Test: Bagnaia Fastest From Martin
Reigning MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia topped the opening day of the final 2024 pre-season test in Qatar from his 2023 title rival Jorge Martin.
February 19th, 2024Source

Motorsport.Com Unveils Sleek New Website Design For Enhanced User Experience
Motorsport.com, the premier destination for motorsport enthusiasts and professionals alike, proudly announced the launch of its completely redesigned website at a special unveiling event today.
February 19th, 2024Source

Nascar Xfinity Race At Daytona Delayed Again Due To Rain
Persistent rain in the Daytona Beach, Fla., area forced NASCAR to postpone Saturday's planned Xfinity Series season opener until Monday morning, but lingering showers have forced the sanctioning body to delay it once again.
February 19th, 2024Source

Norris Already Worked On Reducing Errors As F1 Field Tightens
Lando Norris says he has already taken steps to address the qualifying mistakes that cost him during the 2023 Formula 1 season.
February 19th, 2024Source

Palou To Make Le Mans Debut As Third Driver Of Cadillac's WEC Entry
Two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou will make his Le Mans 24 Hours debut in June with the Ganassi-run Cadillac Racing Hypercar class squad.
February 19th, 2024Source

Perez predicts "jealousy" problems arising from Hamilton's move to Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton's impending move to Ferrari could trigger problems within his Mercedes team this year, one of his rivals has predicted.
February 19th, 2024Source

Red Bull "Brave" To Change F1 Car Concept For 2024, Says Perez
Sergio Perez has praised Red Bull's bravery in being so aggressive with its new RB20 car following a dominant 2023 Formula 1 season.
February 19th, 2024Source

The 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours Entry List In Full
Check out the full entry list for the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours, the 92nd running of the French endurance classic and the blue riband round of the 2024 World Endurance Championship.
February 19th, 2024Source

Vasseur: 2024 No Transition Year For Ferrari Before Hamilton Move
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur insists that 2024 is not a transition year for the Maranello-based Formula 1 outfit ahead of the arrival of Lewis Hamilton next season.
February 19th, 2024Source

Who had a good winter? Will we have a title fight? 10 crucial F1 testing topics
The Formula 1 season will come to life on Wednesday as the 20 drivers get just three days of testing to fettle their new cars.
February 19th, 2024Source

Will The 2025 F1 Driver Silly Season See "Chaos"?
Will the Formula 1 driver market see silly season "chaos" in the coming weeks, as teams battle with each other to secure the optimum line-up for 2025 and beyond?
February 19th, 2024Source

WRC Sweden Podium exceeded Evans' expectations
Leaving Sweden as the top points scorer from the weekend exceeded Elfyn Evans' expectations at the World Rally Championship's snow event.
February 19th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 16th, 2024

2024 Daytona 500: complete starting lineup in pictures
The field is set for the 66th running of the Daytona 500, with the Fords of Joey Logano and Michael McDowell on the front row for NASCAR's crown jewel event.
February 16th, 2024Source

2024 Sonora Rally set for October, Dakar tickets up for grabs
The Sonora Rally might not be on the World Rally-Raid Championship anymore, but that doesn't mean it won't be involved with the championship in some form. Like it was prior to its one-year inclusion on the schedule, the rally will remain a Road to Dakar leg in which the top motorcycle and side-by-side finishers with no prior Dakar Rally experience can earn free registration to the 2025 or 2026 edition.
February 16th, 2024Source

Daytona ARCA Race TO run a day early due to inclement weather
The ARCA season-opener has been moved up a full day due to inclement weather approaching Daytona International Speedway.
February 16th, 2024Source

Ex-F1 Driver Glock in DTM comeback talks with McLaren team
Former BMW driver Timo Glock is working on a sensational plan to return to the DTM this year with McLaren team Project 1.
February 16th, 2024Source

First sprint race of 2024 F1 season gets 4am UK start time
The FIA has confirmed the starting times for all 120 official Formula 1 grand prix sessions which will take place this year.
February 16th, 2024Source

Friday favourite: how Laguna SECA charmed an IMSA Rookie
A Macau Grand Prix and Sebring 12 Hours outright winner, who also has a Le Mans 24 Hours class win on his CV, Alex Lynn isn't lacking for big results on some of the world's most famous circuits. But it's an American classic he's only raced at once that earns the Briton's pick for his favourite track
February 16th, 2024Source

General Motors still "confident" in Andretti Cadillac F1 bid
General Motors says it remains "confident" in the application for a future Andretti Cadillac entry despite the recent snub by the Formula 1 organisation.
February 16th, 2024Source

How A WRC Driver Turned A Jacket Into A Makeshift Window On Rally Sweden
M-Sport World Rally Championship driver Gregoire Munster used his initiative to turn a jacket into a makeshift window to keep his Rally Sweden bid alive.
February 16th, 2024Source

Johnson: Wild ride into Daytona 500 Field "wasn't in my playbook"
It had been nearly 25 years since Jimmie Johnson last felt the pain of failing to make the field for a NASCAR race but for several minutes in Thursday night's Daytona 500 Duels, he received a vivid flashback
February 16th, 2024Source

Kyle Larson "A small decision away" from being a Daytona 500 winner
Kyle Larson is in an elite group in the NASCAR Cup Series in what he's accomplished and what he has not.
February 16th, 2024Source

Martin: Marquez can fight for MotoGP victories from start of season
Ducati rider Jorge Martin believes Marc Marquez could be fighting for victory when the 2024 MotoGP season kicks off in Qatar next month.
February 16th, 2024Source

Mir 'starting to see results' of Honda's new MotoGP approach
Joan Mir feels changes Honda has made to its approach towards MotoGP have begun to show the desired results following a strong first pre-season test of 2024 at Sepang.
February 16th, 2024Source

Neuville: Fuel pressure problem not tactics to blame for Rally Sweden delay
Thierry Neuville says he was suffering from a fuel pressure problem on Rally Sweden and has denied any suggestions of a deliberate tactical play to secure a better road position.
February 16th, 2024Source

Perez aiming to "maximise every opportunity" in crucial season
Sergio Perez says he is aiming to grow in performance throughout the 2024 season after he suffered a heavy mid-season slump in 2023.
February 16th, 2024Source

Proton reveals retro-inspired livery for Porsche 963 in WEC
Proton Competition has unveiled a new retro-inspired livery for its first full season in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship with a Porsche 963.
February 16th, 2024Source

Red Bull celebrates its past at launch but Horner's future remains the focus
A parade of Red Bull Formula 1 cars, including some of the most dominant and successful machines of recent seasons, greeted visitors to their Milton Keynes base for yesterday's launch event.
February 16th, 2024Source

Red Bull insists it isn'T baiting with Mercedes-style RB20 solutions
Red Bull says its shift towards Mercedes-style solutions on its new RB20 Formula 1 car was not to stir the pot with its rival, but purely about chasing more performance.
February 16th, 2024Source

Rosberg and Vettel F1 comebacks not an option for Mercedes
When Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff talked about being "bold" in his replacement choice for Lewis Hamilton next year, many thought he meant youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
February 16th, 2024Source

Rovanpera explains crash from WRC Rally Sweden lead
Kalle Rovanpera has put his crash from the Rally Sweden lead on his World Rally Championship return down to being caught by surprise by the conditions.
February 16th, 2024Source

Stella: F1 development curve will flatten amid third year of rules cycle
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella believes the aerodynamic development of Formula 1 teams will start slowing down as the grid tightens during the third season of the current regulations.
February 16th, 2024Source

Unpicking the secrets of Red Bull's Brave new F1 sidepods
Red Bull is Formula 1's trendsetter going into 2024 as rivals looked to emulate its design, but it's moved the game on yet again.
February 16th, 2024Source

Verstappen rejects claims of rift with Horner
Max Verstappen has insisted his relationship with team principal Christian Horner is unchanged following speculation of a rift between the pair.
February 16th, 2024Source

Verstappen Would "Never Say Never" To Hamilton-Style Ferrari F1 Move
Red Bull's Max Verstappen would never rule out a move to Ferrari and hopes the "cool" shock switch made by main Formula 1 rival Lewis Hamilton will be a "success".
February 16th, 2024Source

Verstappen: No Change In Horner Relationship Amid Red Bull Investigation
Max Verstappen says his relationship with Christian Horner is "the same as always" amid the investigation into allegations made against the Red Bull team principal.
February 16th, 2024Source

WRC Sweden: Katsuta Leads As Rovanpera, Tanak Crash Out
Toyota's Takamoto Katsuta has taken the Rally Sweden lead after Kalle Rovanpera hit a snowbank that ended his victory tilt on Friday morning at the World Rally Championship's snow event.
February 16th, 2024Source

WRC Sweden: Lappi snatches lead from katsuta to end "crazy" friday
Hyundai's Esapekka Lappi snatched the Rally Sweden lead from Toyota's Takamoto Katsuta to end a chaotic Friday as sn
February 16th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 14th, 2024

2024 Daytona 500 Entry List And How To Qualify
42 NASCAR Cup Series teams have entered the 66th running of the Daytona 500, which will be held on Sunday, 18 February.
February 14th, 2024Source

A.J. Allmendinger: "My Preference Was To Stay In Cup"
A.J. Allmendinger admits he would have preferred to remain a full-time NASCAR Cup competitor but remains thankful for the opportunity and confidence Kaulig Racing has in him.
February 14th, 2024Source

Abiteboul Urges Fia To Ponder Any Radical Changes To WRC Formula
Hyundai team principal Cyril Abiteboul has urged the FIA to "ponder any radical changes" to the current World Rally Championship platform.
February 14th, 2024Source

Big gains from in-season upgrades unlikely in 2024, McLaren believe
McLaren do not believe it will be possible to replicate the large steps forward they made with in-season upgrades last year.
February 14th, 2024Source

Blaney: "I Remember Every Little Detail" From Daytona 500 Losses
Newly crowned NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney has never won the Daytona 500, but remains a favorite ahead of stock car racing's crown jewel event.
February 14th, 2024Source

Budget cap limited how far Mercedes could overhaul 2024 car -- Allison
Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team has achieved the goals it set for its W15, which is the product of a new design philosophy.
February 14th, 2024Source

Chase Elliott On Difficult 2023: "Our Fire Shouldn't Be In Question"
Chase Elliott's 2023 NASCAR Cup season didn't produce many positive highlights but his belief in his No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports team has not wavered.
February 14th, 2024Source

Desafio Ruta 40 bumped up a day
The Desafío Ruta 40 has received a slight schedule tweak, moving up a day from its original 2--8 June date to 1--7 June. Of course, such a minute change means it retains its slot as the fourth round of the 2024 World Rally-Raid Championship.
February 14th, 2024Source

Ducati's Dall'Igna "Very Disappointed" To Lose Key Tech Man To Yamaha
Ducati's general manager Gigi Dall'Igna admits he was "very disappointed" to lose Max Bartolini after the Italian MotoGP engineer was poached by Yamaha.
February 14th, 2024Source

Final season at Mercedes feels 'emotional and surreal' -- Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says it feels "surreal" to be heading into his final season with Mercedes in this year's Formula 1 championship.
February 14th, 2024Source

First pictures: Hamilton's final Mercedes revealed for 2024 season
Mercedes have revealed the W15, their car for the 2024 season and Lewis Hamilton's final Mercedes, at their launch event at Silverstone.
February 14th, 2024Source

First pictures: McLaren reveals its new F1 car for 2024
Having already presented its livery for the upcoming world championship last month, McLaren has now shown off its new MCL38 design, which is a clear evolution of its predecessor, the MCL60.
February 14th, 2024Source

First pictures: New Mercedes W15 makes its debut on track
The new Mercedes W15 has hit the track for the first time in Silverstone following its public unveiling earlier today.
February 14th, 2024Source

Gragson Enters 2024 Looking For Balance In Nascar And Life
Call it what you will -- a revamp, reboot or second chance -- but whatever it is, Noah Gragson intends to make the most of it as he returns to the NASCAR Cup Series this season.
February 14th, 2024Source

IndyCar moves final race from Nashville street track to oval
IndyCar has announced a change of venue for the final race of 2024, less than one month before the championship is due to begin.
February 14th, 2024Source

Indycar Moving 2024 Season Finale From Downtown To Nashville Superspeedway
The 2024 season finale for the IndyCar Series is moving away from the Streets of Nashville and to nearby Nashville Superspeedway.
February 14th, 2024Source

Jimmie Johnson: Toyota Move "Overwhelming In The Greatest Of Ways"
Legacy Motor Club and co-owner Jimmie Johnson's move to Toyota in 2024 may not be getting accolades on social media, but Johnson believes the partnership will pay big dividends for his NASCAR Cup operation.
February 14th, 2024Source

Lopez Didn't Look For Another Hypercar Drive After Losing Toyota WEC Seat
Jose Maria Lopez says his "main objective" was to remain in the Toyota family after losing his drive with its World Endurance Championship Hypercar team to Nyck de Vries.
February 14th, 2024Source

Malukas expected to miss McLaren debut after surgery on wrist
David Malukas, who was due to make his debut for McLaren's IndyCar team in the season opening round next month, is expected to miss the race following surgery to his left wrist.
February 14th, 2024Source

Malukas Sidelined Six Weeks Following Surgery, Arrow Mclaren Evaluating Options
David Malukas will miss the start of the IndyCar season following surgery due to injuries sustained in a mountain biking accident last weekend.
February 14th, 2024Source

Marini: Copying Ducati "Not The Way" To Improve Honda Motogp Bike
New HRC rider Luca Marini believes Honda can't simply copy the best features of Ducati's MotoGP bike and achieve the desired results, stressing it won't be the "correct way."
February 14th, 2024Source

McLaren launch image trickery points to its 2024 F1 car secrets
Some intriguing trickery in the launch images of McLaren's new Formula 1 car has hinted at one of the areas of "innovation" the team may be looking to keep secret.
February 14th, 2024Source

Mclaren Targets Early F1 2024 Upgrades In Three Key Areas
The McLaren Formula 1 team is targeting further upgrades in three main areas as it works to address last year's weaknesses with its new MCL38.
February 14th, 2024Source

Mclaren Unveils New MCL38 F1 Car For 2024
McLaren has taken the covers off the MCL38 Formula 1 car that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will drive in the 2024 season.
February 14th, 2024Source

Mercedes name Vesti as additional reserve driver for 2024
The 22-year-old Danish racer joined their young driver programme two years ago when he moved into Formula 2. He finished runner-up to champion Theo Pourchaire last year, the pair separated by 11 points at the end of a season in which Vesti won six races to his rival's one.
February 14th, 2024Source

Mercedes unveils new 2024 F1 car, the W15, at Silverstone
The Mercedes Formula 1 team unveiled its new W15, the last car to be raced by Lewis Hamilton before his move to Ferrari, at a chilly Silverstone on Wednesday morning.
February 14th, 2024Source

The front-wing legality trick spotted on the New Mercedes F1 car
Mercedes is back on the offensive, with plenty of interesting new details already being spotted on its new W15 Formula 1 car on shakedown day.
February 14th, 2024Source

The new directions McLaren has found with its evolutionary MCL38
McLaren surged up Formula 1's pecking order last year as multiple large-scale update packages helped rejuvenate a launch car that had proved to be a disappointment.
February 14th, 2024Source

Top Speed Boost and "Reassuring" Rear end key gains for Mercedes W15 F1 car
Mercedes technical director James Allison has said the team's new W15 Formula 1 car should give its drivers a more "reassuring" rear end and better straightline speed in 2024.
February 14th, 2024Source

Wolff: No "Crystal Ball" on when mercedes can beat Red Bull
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says he has no "crystal ball" to help him judge when his team will be able to beat recent pacesetters Red Bull.
February 14th, 2024Source

Yeley Revealed As Driver For Ny Racing Team's Daytona 500 Attempt
NY Racing Team was a late entry for the 66th running of the Daytona 500, and there's been much speculation around who will actually be piloting the No. 44 Chevrolet this week.
February 14th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 12th, 2024

2024 Daytona 500 entry list and how to qualify
42 NASCAR Cup Series teams have entered the 66th running of the Daytona 500, which will be held on Sunday, 18 February.
February 12th, 2024Source

Algarve Pro, Pure teams secure Le Mans auto invites for Asian LMS title wins
Algarve Pro Racing and Pure Rxcing secured automatic invitations for the Le Mans 24 Hours after claiming LMP2 and GT class spoils in the Asian Le Mans Series.
February 12th, 2024Source

Alonso: Aston Martin first option on F1 future amid Mercedes links
Fernando Alonso has said staying at Aston Martin in 2025 will be his first choice should he decide to continue in Formula 1 beyond this season.
February 12th, 2024Source

Alonso: Hamilton could be the ingredient Ferrari need to win championships
Fernando Alonso expects Lewis Hamilton to raise Ferrari to a more competitive level when he joins the team next year.
February 12th, 2024Source

Aston Martin reveals "strong evolution" for revamped AMR24 F1 2024 car
Aston Martin has revealed its new AMR24 Formula 1 car, which it said is a "strong evolution" of its 2023 challenger.
February 12th, 2024Source

Aston Martin signs ex-Red Bull junior Crawford on F1 development deal
Former Red Bull junior Jak Crawford has joined the Aston Martin Formula 1 team's Young Driver Development programme.
February 12th, 2024Source

Doohan says high testing mileage makes him most attractive non-F1 driver
Alpine Formula 1 reserve driver Jack Doohan believes that the extensive test mileage he will accumulate this year will make him an attractive proposition for a 2025 race seat.
February 12th, 2024Source

F2 racer Crawford joins Aston Martin's young driver programme
Former Red Bull Junior Team member Jak Crawford has joined Aston Martin's driver development programme.
February 12th, 2024Source

Ferrari F1 drive wasn't Hamilton's "childhood dream" last year, says Alonso
Fernando Alonso was a "day late" to finding out about Lewis Hamilton's shock Ferrari move and has implied his Formula 1 rival might have skewed the reasons for leaving Mercedes.
February 12th, 2024Source

First pictures: Alonso and Stroll complete first laps in new Aston Martin AMR24
Aston Martin's new AMR24 has run on-track for the first time in a shakedown filming day at Silverstone.
February 12th, 2024Source

How Aston Martin plans to rebound after F1 2023 development errors
Aston Martin has revealed its 2024 Formula 1 challenger, describing it as a strong evolution of last year's machine -- a car that certainly flattered to deceive.
February 12th, 2024Source

Imola to mark 30 years since Senna and Ratzenberger's deaths at grand prix
The promoters of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix will put on a series of events at this year's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to mark the 30th anniversary of the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger at the Imola circuit.
February 12th, 2024Source

Jimmie Johnson, Legacy Motor Club joining Extreme E
With Chip Ganassi Racing departing Extreme E, it is perhaps fitting that former CGR driver Jimmie Johnson will fill the void when his Legacy Motor Club enters the series for 2024.
February 12th, 2024Source

'I'm the only champion available for 2025 -- and a fast world champion' -- Alonso
Fernando Alonso insists continuing his success story with Aston Martin remains his priority amid the upheaval on the Formula 1 driver market for 2025.
February 12th, 2024Source

Jimmie Johnson, Travis Pastrana to join Extreme E in 2024
Legacy Motor Club and co-owner Jimmie Johnson will both compete in Extreme E series events this year, with the team's first entry participating this weekend in Saudi Arabia.
February 12th, 2024Source

KTM unveils RC16 MotoGP bikes for 2024
The factory KTM squad has unveiled its 2024 MotoGP challenger fresh from the Sepang pre-season test.
February 12th, 2024Source

Mason Massey to run full NASCAR Truck schedule
Young's Motorsports has signed Mason Massey as the full-time driver of its No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado in 2024.
February 12th, 2024Source

Mir's Honda MotoGP situation "changed a lot" as he inherits Marquez's crew
Joan Mir says his situation at Honda "has changed a lot" now he has inherited Marc Marquez's technical staff at the Japanese MotoGP squad.
February 12th, 2024Source

Quartararo spoke to Rins more at test than to Morbidelli in four years as MotoGP team-mates
Fabio Quartararo said he has spoken more with Alex Rins in a single test than with former Yamaha team-mate Franco Morbidelli over the course of four MotoGP seasons.
February 12th, 2024Source

"Red Bull are absolutely beatable" Aston Martin declare as they present new car
Aston Martin are going into the new season confident last season's dominant champions Red Bull can be caught.
February 12th, 2024Source

Red Bull F1 team is "absolutely beatable", says Aston Martin
Aston Martin is firm in its belief that Red Bull is "absolutely beatable" in Formula 1.
February 12th, 2024Source

Stroll has "some ideas" on how to catch up to F1 team-mate Alonso
Lance Stroll says he has "some ideas" on how to recover the speed he admits he lacked relative to Aston Martin Formula 1 team-mate Fernando Alonso in 2023.
February 12th, 2024Source

The Aston Martin tweak that confirms a key part of the Mercedes F1 revolution
While Mercedes' 2024 Formula 1 car will not be seen for a few days, Aston Martin's new AMR24 has revealed one of the W15's big concept changes.
February 12th, 2024Source

The attributes that make Blomqvist a strong fit for IndyCar
He's been an IMSA star in recent years, and now versatile racer Tom Blomqvist is about to embark on his first full season of racing in IndyCar.
February 12th, 2024Source

What Ferrari and Puma's latest collection could tell us about Ferrari's 2024 F1 livery
PROMOTED: Ferrari has been teasing hints of its 2024 F1 car livery over the last few weeks and the latest Puma clothing launch has offered another glimpse of the trends -- all of which are signalling a potential step-change in style for the Italian giants this season.
February 12th, 2024Source

Why Aston Martin expect their AMR24 can keep pace in the development race
Can Aston Martin's first ever Formula 1 car ever produced by their brand new, state-of-the-art new factory in Silverstone prove a worthy successor to its high achieving 2023 model?
February 12th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 9th, 2024

'A horrible project': Why duplicating Red Bull's trend-setting suspension is so difficult
After a Formula 1 season utterly dominated by Red Bull it would be no surprise if their rivals borrowed a few design cues from their all-conquering RB19.
February 9th, 2024Source

All-electric junior touring car series to support Formula E, DTM
A new all-electric junior touring car series dubbed NXT Gen Cup will support Formula E and DTM at a number of European rounds this year.
February 9th, 2024Source

Failed crash tests proof of Alpine's ambitions, says its F1 chief
Alpine Formula 1 boss Bruno Famin says that failed crash tests this winter were nothing to be unhappy about because they were proof of his squad's ambitions.
February 9th, 2024Source

Ferrari to carry new energy drink F1 sponsor into Hamilton era
The Ferrari Formula 1 team has agreed a multi-year partnership with energy drink brand Celsius in one of the first deals announced since the signing of Lewis Hamilton for 2025.
February 9th, 2024Source

Formula E adds Mini EV junior series as support race in four European events
The all-electric championship is open to drivers between the ages of 15 and 25.
February 9th, 2024Source

Formula E open to India return but only with "stable decision"
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds says the championship would be open to a return to India, after this year's event was cancelled, but only if it was a "stable decision".
February 9th, 2024Source

Frankie Muniz will attempt to make NASCAR Xfinity debut at Daytona
Actor turned racer Frankie Muniz has revealed his plans for the 2024 NASCAR season, which will include a part-time schedule in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
February 9th, 2024Source

Friday favourite: The Peugeot "spaceship" that wowed an F1 veteran
Peugeot's 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar has yet to live up to the success of its LMP1 predecessor, the 908. Despite limited race outings in the whispering diesel, former Red Bull Formula 1 driver Christian Klien singles it out as his favourite
February 9th, 2024Source

NASCAR Brazil drivers join the 2024 season kickoff in Daytona
NASCAR's newest international venture in Brazil is already providing an influx of potential stars for the sport's three U.S. national series -- Cup, Xfinity and Trucks.
February 9th, 2024Source

Niece Motorsports adds Chastain, Sauter and others to 2024 lineup
Ross Chastain will be back behind the wheel of a Niece Motorsports truck in 2024 with the team revealing its complete lineup for the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado.
February 9th, 2024Source

Quartararo: Yamaha MotoGP team still chasing mechanical grip "missing since 2019"
Fabio Quartararo feels Yamaha still needs to work on improving the mechanical grip that has been missing on its MotoGP bike since 2019.
February 9th, 2024Source

Red Bull F1 team makes first option move on Albon
Red Bull has offered Williams driver Alex Albon a first option on his Formula 1 future, Motorsport.com has learned.
February 9th, 2024Source

Ricciardo targets top five finishes in the first half of the season for RB
Daniel Ricciardo says RB can target higher finishing positions from the start of the year than it managed throughout the whole of last season.
February 9th, 2024Source

Ricciardo: Rivals will now take revamped RB F1 team "more seriously"
Daniel Ricciardo says the changes at the revamped RB Formula 1 team will force rivals to take the former Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri outfit "more seriously".
February 9th, 2024Source

Rasmussen was hours away from losing ride during Indy NXT title run
Incoming IndyCar Series rookie Christian Rasmussen admitted last year's road to the Indy NXT championship was nearly ended prematurely due to funding issues.
February 9th, 2024Source

The Unused Glickenhaus 007 LMH Upgrade Package
Podium Advanced Technologies designed a substantial set of performance upgrades for the Glickenhaus 007 Pipo that ultimately never made it on to the American company's LMH car.
February 9th, 2024Source

Vasselon's departure as Toyota technical director was brought forward
Pascal Vasselon's departure from the top engineering job at Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe last month was suddenly brought forward, it has emerged.
February 9th, 2024Source

What we learned from the Sepang MotoGP test
The expectations for the first MotoGP test of 2024 were very high, and the event did not disappoint, as it set up what promises to be a fascinating season. Here's all we learned from the three days of running at Sepang.
February 9th, 2024Source

Why new British GP deal shows F1 and Silverstone need each other
Thursday's announcement of a new 10-year deal with Formula 1 to keep the British GP at Silverstone until at least 2034 was good news for everyone.
February 9th, 2024Source

WRC champion Rovanpera announces circuit racing plans
World Rally champion Kalle Rovanpera will make the step into circuit racing with an entry into the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux series.
February 9th, 2024Source

WRC Sweden test delivers "good steps" forward for Evans
Toyota's Elfyn Evans believes "some good steps" have been made to improve his feeling on snow ahead of the World Rally Championship's visit to Sweden.
February 9th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 7th, 2024

Alpine braced for tough start to F1 2024 after concept change
Alpine Formula 1 drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly are prepared to start the 2024 season on the back foot after the squad radically changed its car design.
February 7th, 2024Source

Alpine reveals WEC Hypercar lineups, signs Gounon as reserve
Alpine has revealed its driver lineups for the 2024 World Endurance Championship as it returns to the Hypercar class, with Mercedes GT ace Jules Gounon joining the fold as reserve.
February 7th, 2024Source

Alpine setting no targets for 2024 as 'we must improve everywhere' -- Famin
Alpine team principal Bruno Famin is not setting any targets for their 2024 F1 season after embracing a new car design philosophy.
February 7th, 2024Source

Alpine takes covers off 2024 F1 car
Alpine is the latest Formula 1 team to launch its 2024 season, taking the covers off the A524 car driven by Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly.
February 7th, 2024Source

Alpine's 2024 F1 car "new front to back" after maxing out 2023 design
Alpine technical director Matt Harman says the Formula 1 team has undertaken a complete redesign of its car for 2024 after running into the limits of its 2023 concept.
February 7th, 2024Source

Alpine: Lapierre "perfect teacher" for Schumacher's WEC introduction
Partnering Mick Schumacher with veteran Nicolas Lapierre for his maiden season of sportscars in this year's World Endurance Championship was an obvious choice, according to Alpine team boss Philippe Sinault.
February 7th, 2024Source

Brivio joins new Trackhouse MotoGP squad as team principal
Former Alpine Formula 1 chief Davide Brivio will return to MotoGP as the team leader of the new Trackhouse Racing team.
February 7th, 2024Source

Buescher on 2024 season: "We've got a chance wherever we go"
Chris Buescher's confidence has never been higher heading into a new NASCAR Cup season and with good reason.
February 7th, 2024Source

Ex--Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1999 Callaway C12 Coupe pops up for sale
A 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C12 coupe formerly owned by NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. is now up for sale on Bring a Trailer.
February 7th, 2024Source

First pictures: Alpine reveals its new F1 car for 2024
Alpine have unveiled their car for the 2024 season, the A524, in a launch event at their factory at Enstone.
February 7th, 2024Source

First season of "100 Days to Indy" going international with Paramount+
Paramount+ announced all six episodes of the first season of "100 Days to Indy" will be made available on its platform globally for the first time later this month.
February 7th, 2024Source

Marquez still riding Ducati like Honda in Sepang MotoGP test
Marc Marquez feels he is still riding Ducati's MotoGP challenger as if it's a Honda due to drastic differences in how the two bikes use their rear tyres.
February 7th, 2024Source

Mercedes reserve Schumacher "excited to see what happens" with F1 future
Alpine World Endurance Championship driver Mick Schumacher says he is "excited to see what happens" about his future in F1 following Lewis Hamilton's decision to move to Ferrari.
February 7th, 2024Source

MotoGP Sepang test: Bastianini goes under lap record for Ducati to top day two
Ducati's Enea Bastianini produced a late blast to demote Jorge Martin with a time under the lap record to top the second day of the MotoGP Sepang pre-season test.
February 7th, 2024Source

New Ducati fairing has "really good potential", says Bagnaia
Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia believes the new fairing Ducati tested at Sepang has a "really good potential", as the Italian marque begins to finalise the specification of the GP24.
February 7th, 2024Source

Nissan Formula E reservist Caio Collet joins HMD for 2024 Indy NXT season
HMD Motorsports announced Caio Collet as part of its lineup for the 2024 season in Indy NXT.
February 7th, 2024Source

Ocon retains "strong links" to Mercedes amid Hamilton F1 replacement rumours
Alpine Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon says he retains "strong links" to Mercedes amid speculation that he is a contender to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton for 2025.
February 7th, 2024Source

Ocon warns Alpine could have "tricky" start with "very aggressive" new car
Esteban Ocon says he expects Alpine may have a "tricky" start to the new season with their heavily revised new A524.
February 7th, 2024Source

Rajah Caruth to run full-time in NASCAR Trucks with Spire
Rajah Caruth will return to full-time competition in the NASCAR Truck Series this season, moving over to Spire Motorsports.
February 7th, 2024Source

Renault: Andretti engine talks won't resume until it gains F1 entry
Renault says that discussions with Andretti over a potential customer engine deal will not resume until the American squad gets a Formula 1 entry.
February 7th, 2024Source

Sargeant in "best shape I've ever been in" after gaining 5kg in off-season
Williams driver Logan Sargeant says he is in a much better shape to attack his second season in Formula 1 after gaining weight over the off-season.
February 7th, 2024Source

The complications associated with F1's new sprint format
The Formula 1 Commission may finally have agreed on a format for this season's sprint weekends, but a lot of details remain to be fixed.
February 7th, 2024Source

Tony Stewart calls SHR's NASCAR performance "unacceptable"
Tony Stewart spoke with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio this week, addressing the "unacceptable" form we've seen from Stewart-Haas Racing in recent years.
February 7th, 2024Source

Vowles: Mercedes F1 team "will come back stronger" after losing Hamilton
Williams team boss James Vowles thinks his former team Mercedes "will come back stronger" after taking the initial hit of losing Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari.
February 7th, 2024Source

What Sauber sees in its 'inside-out, back-to-front' pull-rod F1 suspension
Mechanical compromises forced by a Red Bull-style pull-rod front suspension have not stopped Sauber being convinced it is "absolutely" the right thing for its new Formula 1 car.
February 7th, 2024Source

X44 closes after three XE seasons
After racing since the inaugural season in 2021, X44 will no longer be on the Extreme E grid for 2024.
February 7th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 5th, 2024

2024 Honda MotoGP bike changes working "quite well", says Zarco
New LCR recruit Johann Zarco believes the work Honda has put in to upgrade its MotoGP challenger is already paying dividends following a successful showing in the Sepang shakedown.
February 5th, 2024Source

Can Sauber's new-look F1 challenger keep it off the back row?
Sauber's Stake-backed Formula 1 team revealed a suite of changes on its new C44 challenger over its predecessor at its launch on Monday.
February 5th, 2024Source

Changes to sprint race format and DRS rules plus more power units agreed
The FIA's Formula 1 Commission have agreed on proposed alterations to the schedule of sprint race rounds, among other changes.
February 5th, 2024Source

F1 Academy announces FIA superlicence points and wildcards for 2024
F1 Academy has announced a series of changes for the 2024 season, with FIA superlicence points set to be awarded to the top five drivers.
February 5th, 2024Source

F1 Academy announces superlicence points and two-season limit for drivers
The FIA will award superlicence points to the top five finishers in the all-female F1 Academy category this year.
February 5th, 2024Source

F1 sprint race weekend format set for reshuffle in 2024
Formula 1's sprint race format is set to be reshuffled for 2024 with grand prix qualifying to be moved to Saturdays, following an F1 Commission meeting on Monday.
February 5th, 2024Source

First pictures: Sauber's new Stake branding for 2024 revealed
Sauber has presented its new livery for the upcoming season at a launch event in London.
February 5th, 2024Source

First pictures: Williams presents its new livery for the 2024 F1 season
Williams have officially revealed their new livery, with which it will compete in this year's Formula 1 world championship.
February 5th, 2024Source

Five times new Formula 1 cars delivered shocks
As Formula 1 launch season gets properly into gear, it is the perfect time to take a look back at five solutions that caused a stir when new cars were revealed.
February 5th, 2024Source

Kyle Larson begins 2024 prep for Indy 500 with test at Phoenix
Kyle Larson will be on track in an Indy car for the first time in 2024 with an upcoming test at Phoenix Raceway.
February 5th, 2024Source

Marquez 'hates' move towards F1-style aero in MotoGP
Marc Marquez has reiterated his dislike for aerodynamics in MotoGP after several radical solutions were spotted during the official shakedown at Sepang International Circuit last week.
February 5th, 2024Source

Mercedes doesn't want to "spin" Antonelli's mind over F1 chance
Mercedes says it does not want to "spin" junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli's mind by bigging up his chances of becoming Lewis Hamilton's replacement in Formula 1.
February 5th, 2024Source

Michele Mouton -- The Fast & Furious Frenchwoman
In the dynamic world of motorsports, certain seasons and individuals leave an indelible mark, challenging conventions and redefining what is possible. The year 1982 witnessed one such transformative chapter in the World Rally Championship (WRC), and at the heart of it was Michele Mouton, AKA The Black Volcano-- a pioneering force breaking gender barriers and showcasing unparalleled driving skills.
February 5th, 2024Source

"Ming Dynasty" machine showed Vowles where Williams F1 team must upgrade
Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles recalled coming across a 'motorhome-sized' machine from the "Ming Dynasty" at the factory that underlined where the team needed to invest to progress.
February 5th, 2024Source

Quartararo 'not feeling any better' on 2024 Yamaha MotoGP bike but sees potential
Fabio Quartararo says he didn't 'feel any better' on Yamaha's 2024 MotoGP bike in last week's Sepang shakedown, but believes there is potential for improvement.
February 5th, 2024Source

Red Bull launches investigation following F1 boss Horner allegations
Red Bull says it has launched an independent investigation into allegations against its Formula 1 team's boss Christian Horner.
February 5th, 2024Source

Sauber F1 team joins Red Bull and McLaren in suspension shift
A shift from push-rod to pull-rod front suspension is one of the most significant changes on the new Sauber C44 Formula 1 car, which was launched in London on Monday evening.
February 5th, 2024Source

Sauber needs to "step up" in F1 2024, says Bottas
Valtteri Bottas says that his Sauber Formula 1 team must "step up" its game this year and set itself "lofty" objectives after a poor performance in 2023.
February 5th, 2024Source

The CW Network confirms second season of "100 Days to Indy"
The CW Network announced the return of "100 Days to Indy" for a second season, with the six-part unscripted series beginning this spring.
February 5th, 2024Source

'We take these matters extremely seriously': Horner faces Red Bull investigation
Red Bull has begun an independent investigation into allegations made against its team principal Christian Horner.
February 5th, 2024Source

Williams unveils updated livery for 2024 F1 car
The Williams Formula 1 team has revealed a tweaked black and blue livery for its 2024 challenger, dubbed the FW46.
February 5th, 2024Source

Yamaha reveals 2024 MotoGP livery ahead of Sepang test
Yamaha has unveiled the livery of its 2024 MotoGP challenger on the eve of the first full-blown pre-season test of the year at Sepang International Circuit.
February 5th, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 2nd, 2024

2024 NASCAR L.A. Clash schedule, entry list, and how to watch
NASCAR returns to Los Angeles for the third consecutive year, hosting the Busch Light Clash on a temporary short track at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Bourdais added to Ganassi Cadillac roster for WEC Qatar
Sebastien Bourdais will join the Chip Ganassi Racing Cadillac line-up for the World Endurance Championship's Qatar season-opener next month as the Hypercar team's third driver.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Court decision shows Mercedes would have lost 2021 Abu Dhabi F1 appeal
An obscure court decision regarding a GT race has indicated that the Mercedes Formula 1 team would have lost any appeal over the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP safety car controversy.
February 2nd, 2024Source

De Vries loses court case over loan and AlphaTauri F1 earnings
Former AlphaTauri Formula 1 driver Nyck de Vries has lost a legal case initiated by a company that invested in his career by providing him with a loan.
February 2nd, 2024Source

F1 agrees deal for Japanese GP to stay at Suzuka until 2029
The Japanese Grand Prix will continue to be held at Suzuka until at least 2029 after Formula 1 agreed a five-year contract extension with owners Honda.
February 2nd, 2024Source

First pictures: Haas reveals its new F1 car for 2024
Haas have become the first Formula 1 team to unveil renderings of the car they will race for this year's new season in an online presentation.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Haas reveals 2024 VF-24 F1 car livery
Haas has unveiled the livery it will run on its yet-to-be revealed 2024 Formula 1 challenger the VF-24.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Haas: Ferrari customer model not reason for F1 struggles
Haas boss Ayao Komatsu says the nature of his team's customer relationship with Ferrari is not the reason it has underperformed in Formula 1 in recent years.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Haas' new team principal predicts they will start season 'at the back if not last'
New Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu admits he has low expectations for the performance of the team's new car in 2024.
February 2nd, 2024Source

How Hamilton dropped his Ferrari bombshell on Mercedes
After Formula 1's long winter break, it has become almost a tradition for Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton to meet in person for a friendly kitchen chat.
February 2nd, 2024Source

How Hamilton told Mercedes he was leaving and why Wolff holds "no grudge"
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he holds no grudge against Lewis Hamilton for his decision to leave for Ferrari at the end of the year.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Mercedes 'bitten' by new Norris, Leclerc F1 contracts in search for Hamilton successor
Toto Wolff says new contracts for potential Lewis Hamilton replacements Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc have 'bitten' Mercedes, but the Formula 1 team may be "bold" with its new signing.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Mercedes knew risks of leaving exit clause in Hamilton F1 contract
Mercedes says it accepted there was always a risk element in leaving an exit clause in Lewis Hamilton's most recent Formula 1 contract with the team.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Mercedes open to "bold" replacement for Hamilton -- and aren't discounting Antonelli
Mercedes are open to considering a "bold" replacement for Lewis Hamilton which could even include a driver who hasn't made his Formula 2 debut yet.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Red Bull's two F1 teams back trio of drivers in F1 Academy
Red Bull has named the three upcoming female racers which will represent the drinks brand and its two Formula 1 teams in F1 Academy this year.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Riley Herbst to run Daytona 500 with Rick Ware Racing
Riley Herbst will run multiple NASCAR Cup races this season for Rick Ware Racing, including his second consecutive appearance in the Daytona 500.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Sainz? Ocon? Schumacher? Who is Mercedes' top choice to replace Hamilton?
The dream opportunity Formula 1 drivers have coveted for a decade has finally become reality.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Sparco and Ford Performance join forces, beginning with Mustang GT3 factory race programme
Sparco and Ford Performance proudly announce a partnership ahead of the official racing debut of the all-new Ford Mustang GT3 during the iconic Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 27-28.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Suzuka secures its place on F1 calendar until 2029 with new deal
The Suzuka circuit in Japan will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2029 after securing a contract extension.
February 2nd, 2024Source

The risks in Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari F1 move
OPINION: Lewis Hamilton shook the Formula 1 world with his decision to sign for Ferrari for the 2025 season, ending a prosperous relationship with Mercedes. It's one of the biggest moves in the championship's history, and while there are obvious pros to his move, there are also big risks
February 2nd, 2024Source

Valentino Rossi's team-mates revealed for BMW WEC and GTWCE campaigns
Valentino Rossi will be joined by Maxime Martin and Raffaele Marciello for his twin programmes across the World Endurance Championship and GT World Challenge Europe with the WRT BMW team.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Verdict on error in GT race suggests Mercedes would have lost 2021 Abu Dhabi GP appeal
The FIA's International Court of Appeal (ICA) determined that an erroneous application of Safety Car rules by a race director is not enough of a reason to annul the results of a FIA sanctioned race.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Why Haas will already start F1 2024 on back foot
New Haas Formula 1 chief Ayao Komatsu has warned that his team will continue to struggle in 2024, but explained why a necessary short-term hit should pay dividends later on.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Wolff: Mercedes will be fair to Hamilton and Russell in F1 2024
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says that the team will be fair to both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell as it enters the former's final season in the camp.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — February 1st, 2024

Bearman and Fittipaldi confirmed in Haas F1 reserve roles for 2024
Oliver Bearman and Pietro Fittipaldi have been named as the Haas Formula 1 team's reserve drivers for the 2024 season.
February 1st, 2024Source

Bearman to drive in six F1 practice sessions for Haas
Ferrari Driver Academy member and reserve driver Oliver Bearman will take up an active role at its customer team Haas during 2024.
February 1st, 2024Source

Daytona 24 Hours Analysis: Three Big Talking Points
Racecar Engineering editor Andrew Cotton provides his three big technical talking points from the GTP class after another exciting Daytona 24 Hours.
February 1st, 2024Source

Dreyer & Reinbold, Cusick confirm Daly, Hunter-Reay for Indianapolis 500
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and Cusick Motorsports have announced Conor Daly and Ryan Hunter-Reay to its lineup for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
February 1st, 2024Source

F1 launch dates 2024: When teams will reveal new cars
Formula 1 car launch season has almost arrived as preparation begins for the 2024 F1 World Championship season.
February 1st, 2024Source

Ferrari market cap surges $7 billion amid Hamilton F1 bombshell
Ferrari's share price soared more than 10% to hit a new record high on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday as news of Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 move broke.
February 1st, 2024Source

FIA "engaging in dialogue" with FOM over Andretti rejection
The FIA intends to continue discussions with Formula One Management after the latter rejected Andretti's bid to enter the series yesterday.
February 1st, 2024Source

Hamilton set to make shock switch to Ferrari in F1 2025
Lewis Hamilton is poised for a sensational move to Ferrari for 2025 with a decision on his future expected imminently.
February 1st, 2024Source or Source

Hamilton's shock F1 2025 Ferrari move done as Mercedes confirms exit
Ferrari has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will join its Formula 1 team in 2025, after the seven-time world champion splits from Mercedes at the end of the 2024.
February 1st, 2024Source

How Hamilton's exit could leave the Mercedes F1 team in a tough spot
Lewis Hamilton's bombshell switch from Mercedes to Ferrari has not only caught the Formula 1 paddock by surprise, but it also leaves his current team in a tricky spot.
February 1st, 2024Source

Hyundai to provide WRC car more tailored to Tanak in Sweden
Hyundai will provide a i20 N more tailored to Ott Tanak in Sweden after the team's new signing battled throttle mapping issues at the World Rally Championship season opener.
February 1st, 2024Source

Isle of Man TT organisers introduce important competitor safety initiative
Isle of Man TT organiser ACU Events has announced details of a new initiative for improved competitor medical standards to be rolled out from 2025.
February 1st, 2024Source

McLaren signs Ekstrom, Gutierrez to Extreme E team
Mattias Ekstrom and Cristina Gutierrez have been signed by McLaren's Extreme E team for 2024, forming a revamped driver line-up for the all-electric championship's final season before its hydrogen pivot.
February 1st, 2024Source

McLaren: Backmarker "threat" shows F1's cost cap is working
McLaren says that the ever-present "threat" of getting knocked out by backmarkers in qualifying is proof that Formula 1's cost cap is working.
February 1st, 2024Source

Mercedes reveals 19-driver factory roster for GT racing in 2024
Mercedes has expanded its GT racing roster to 19 factory drivers in 2024 after adding several newcomers to the programme.
February 1st, 2024Source

Official: Hamilton to leave Mercedes at end of 2024 and join Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of this year and join Ferrari for the 2025 season.
February 1st, 2024Source

Porsche had enough fuel to go full distance in curtailed Daytona 24 Hours
The Daytona 24 Hours-winning Porsche had enough fuel to race on for another two laps beyond the premature end of last weekend's IMSA SportsCar Championship season opener.
February 1st, 2024Source

Sainz confirms he will leave Ferrari after 2024 season
Carlos Sainz Jnr has confirmed the upcoming season will be his last as a Ferrari driver.
February 1st, 2024Source

Van Gisbergen will compete for Kaulig Racing in 2024 NASCAR Cup starts
Although expected, it's now been confirmed that Shane van Gisbergen's 2024 NASCAR Cup Series starts will come with Kaulig Racing in the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro.
February 1st, 2024Source

Was F1's assessment of Andretti's shortcomings fair?
Formula 1's rejection of Andretti's entry bid doesn't come as much of a surprise. But how fair are the arguments for its dismissal?
February 1st, 2024Source

What next for Sainz after Hamilton's Ferrari F1 switch bombshell?
Lewis Hamilton's bombshell move to join Charles Leclerc at Ferrari confirms the Scuderia's 2025 line-up, leaving one pressing question: What next for Carlos Sainz?
February 1st, 2024Source

Why Hamilton to Ferrari once looked like the deal which would never happen
One year on from taking the reins at Ferrari, Frederic Vasseur appears to have delivered an enormous coup for the team.
February 1st, 2024Source

Will Hamilton's second change of F1 teams prove as inspired as his first?
Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari at the end of this year will be only the second time in a 19-year career that he has made a change. By the standards of most drivers, he's been remarkably faithful to his teams.
February 1st, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — January 31st, 2024

Andretti's plan to run an F1 team from four locations
Some four months after its entry was approved by the FIA, the nascent Andretti Cadillac team is still awaiting final approval from Stefano Domenicali and the Formula 1 organisation.
January 31, 2024Source

Andretti "strongly disagrees" with FOM's rejection and will continue work on F1 team
Andretti Cadillac says it "strongly disagrees" with FOM's decision to refuse its entry into Formula 1 and will continue to work the project.
January 31, 2024Source or Source

Barcelona chiefs confident €50m revamp will help secure fresh F1 deal
The organisers of Barcelona's Formula 1 race are confident a €50m renovation plan can help the event stay on the calendar beyond 2026 despite the Spanish Grand Prix's move to Madrid.
January 31, 2024Source

Cadillac commits to entering six-hour WEC races with two drivers
Cadillac is planning to compete in the six-hour races of the World Endurance Championship with only two drivers aboard its solo Ganassi-run V-Series.R LMDh.
January 31, 2024Source

F1 rejects Andretti entry for now, but door open for 2028
Andretti's hopes of securing a Formula 1 entry have been dashed for now, after grand prix racing's commercial rights holder said on Wednesday it had rejected the American squad's bid for 2025.
January 31, 2024Source or Source

F1's largest entry, announced 35 years ago today, had twice as many drivers as now
Formula 1 was in a state of change 35 years ago. The explosive but expensive turbo era was over, and a new formula for normally aspirate engines encouraged a raft of new entrants.
January 31, 2024Source

FOM set the bar far higher for Andretti than for recent F1 teams
How Formula One Management would respond to Andretti's application to enter its series was always going to be less a matter of whether it might accept them, and more how the inevitable 'no' would be delivered.
January 31, 2024Source or Source or Source

Frijns, Marciello to represent BMW with Rowe Racing at Nurburgring 24 Hours
Newly-appointed BMW factory drivers Robin Frijns and Raffaele Marciello will represent the Rowe Racing squad at the Nurburgring 24 Hours this year.
January 31, 2024Source

Full statement: F1's decision to reject Andretti's entry bid for 2025
Formula 1 has rejected Andretti Global's bid to enter the championship from 2025, having come to the conclusion that it doesn't meet the criteria to be the 11th team on the grid. Here's the full statement.
January 31, 2024Source

How 'relentless rookie' Alonso leads Aston Martin F1 by example
Fernando Alonso may be the oldest driver on the Formula 1 grid, but according to his Aston Martin team the energy he exudes still resembles that of a relentless rookie.
January 31, 2024Source

Iron Lynx Confirm LMGT3 Line-Up For 2024 Season
Iron Lynx have confirmed which drivers will be battling it out for them in the LMGT3 class of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The team is fielding a pair of Lamborghini Hurácan GT3 Evo 2 cars, including an all-female Iron Dames line-up in car #85.
January 31, 2024Source

Justin Haley "turned down one or two" rides for the Indianapolis 500
Justin Haley admitted to passing on previous opportunities to race in the Indianapolis 500, with reasons attributed to unreadiness and putting the primary focus on his NASCAR career.
January 31, 2024Source

KHI Management adds van Gisbergen, LaJoie to roster
KHI Management, owned by former NASCAR Cup champion-turned-TV analyst Kevin Harvick and his wife, DeLana, has added a pair of new drivers to its stable of athletes.
January 31, 2024Source

M-Sport answered critics with WRC Monte performance
M-Sport boss Richard Millener says his team's performance at the World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo answered critics that had written off the team's chances this year.
January 31, 2024Source

MotoGP revises 2024 calendar as Argentina cancelled
The 2024 MotoGP calendar has been revised by series promoter Dorna Sports following the cancellation of the Argentina Grand Prix.
January 31, 2024Source

Noah Gragson: L.A. Clash "good opportunity to learn" with SHR
Noah Gragson's first opportunity to race with Stewart-Haas Racing may be an exhibition, but it doesn't mean it won't be a challenge.
January 31, 2024Source

Peugeot won't race its revised 9X8 in WEC season opener
Peugeot will not race its heavily-revised 2024-spec 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar until round two of this year's World Endurance Championship at Imola in April.
January 31, 2024Source

Pramac MotoGP rider Morbidelli kept in hospital after heavy training fall
Pramac MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli has undergone scans in hospital after a small blood clot was discovered following a blow to the head in a crash while training.
January 31, 2024Source

Sauber hires former Red Bull junior Maloney as reserve driver
Sauber has appointed Zane Maloney as one of its reserve drivers for the 2024 F1 season.
January 31, 2024Source

Sauber signs Rodin F2 driver Maloney for F1 reserve role
Rodin Formula 2 driver Zane Maloney has been snapped up by Sauber as one of the Formula 1 team's reserve drivers for the 2024 season.
January 31, 2024Source

The factors at play in Formula E's overtaking conundrum
OPINION: The relative lack of place-swapping action in the opening races of 2024 contrasts with Formula E events last year. But will a return of peloton racing be the way to address the issue?
January 31, 2024Source

The three key factors that led F1 to turn down Andretti
Ever since Andretti threw its hat into the ring to join the Formula 1 grid, the championship's commercial rights holders had been lukewarm at best about letting it in.
January 31, 2024Source

Why Daytona 24 Hours victory was so "huge" for Porsche and Penske
Porsche's record-extending overall victory in the Daytona 24 Hours last weekend was "huge" -- both in terms of the result and future pressure -- according to its factory racing director Urs Kuratle.
January 31, 2024Source

Why Kostecki's Supercars absence isn't all bad news
OPINION: Brodie Kostecki will sit out at least the Supercars season-opening Bathurst 500 and could potentially be absent for the full campaign. But while the instant reaction is one of doom and gloom, it isn't necessarily all bad news
January 31, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — January 29th, 2024

Evans made "clever" WRC title bid call in Monte Carlo
Elfyn Evans' decision not to take extra risks in Monte Carlo was a "clever call" for his World Rally Championship bid, says Toyota boss Jari-Matti Latvala.
January 29, 2024Source

F1 owner Liberty Media tops list of world's most valuable "sports empires"
Formula 1 owner Liberty Media has retained its place at the top of the Forbes magazine list of the most valuable "sports empires."
January 29, 2024Source

Hamilton reunites with driving expert who left his team before 2021 season
Lewis Hamilton's preparations for the new Formula 1 season have been boosted by the return of a significant figure in his management team.
January 29, 2024Source

Hamilton reunites with Hynes as Copper management deal ends
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has ended his agreement with US-based management company Copper and is once again working with his longtime friend Marc Hynes.
January 29, 2024Source

IMSA admits to "officiating error" in premature Daytona 24 Hours checker
Organizers of the IMSA SportsCar Championship have admitted they made a mistake in ending the Daytona 24 Hours too soon on Sunday afternoon.
January 29, 2024Source

McLaren: Norris "stands together" with F1 greats as world champion material
McLaren boss Andrea Stella says Lando Norris stands alongside some of Formula 1's great drivers in being "ready to go" and become a future world champion.
January 29, 2024Source

MotoGP rookie Acosta 'has lived last three years with pressure of expectation'
MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta says he has been "living the last three years with pressure" of expectation due to his rapid rise through the grand prix ranks with KTM.
January 29, 2024Source

NASCAR "closer than it's ever been" to international Cup race
NASCAR has seen explosive growth in its international presence and interest in recent years but still lacks one vital element to sustained success -- but perhaps not for long.
January 29, 2024Source

New car, same culture: How Mercedes' key F1 trait remains in place
The oft-cited Mercedes mantra, of the days it fails being the days it learns the most, is easy to stick to when recovery from Formula 1 defeat comes quick.
January 29, 2024Source

Penske targets Le Mans after Porsche Daytona 24 Hours win
Roger Penske says his factory Porsche prototype team now needs to "go for the big one at Le Mans" after scoring his first overall Daytona 24 Hours win since 1969.
January 29, 2024Source

Pier Guidi: Winning both Le Mans, Daytona with Ferrari 'difficult to even dream'
Ferrari driver Alessandro Pier Guidi says it would have been 'difficult to even dream' about winning 24-hour classics at Le Mans and Daytona in the span of a single year.
January 29, 2024Source

Rasmussen pace key to "sitting duck" Era's LMP2 Daytona 24 Hours win
Three-time Daytona 24 Hours winner Ryan Dalziel says the late-race speed of IndyCar part-timer Christian Rasmussen was crucial to Era Motorsport's Daytona 24 Hours LMP2 success.
January 29, 2024Source

RB announce technical hires including Permane from Alpine and Goss from FIA
RB, Red Bull's recently-renamed second Formula 1 team, has announced three major appointments to its technical division.
January 29, 2024Source or Source

Rosenqvist eager to change being "one of the highest DNF scorers" in 2024
Felix Rosenqvist recognizes the habit of being involved in situations that led to not finishing races over the last few seasons in the IndyCar Series, which is a narrative he aims to change for the upcoming season.
January 29, 2024Source

Tech3 MotoGP team reveals 2024 livery as Acosta gears up for debut
The KTM-backed Tech3 GasGas MotoGP team has revealed the colours it will race with in the 2024 season, as Pedro Acosta gears up for his rookie campaign with the outfit.
January 29, 2024Source

Williams to run select Cup races for Kaulig, including L.A. Clash
Kaulig Racing announced on Monday that Josh Williams will run select NASCAR Cup Series races for the team in 2024.
January 29, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — January 26th, 2024

2024 Dakar Rally: From The Checkered Flag's Newsroom
After two weeks of action, the forty-sixth Dakar Rally has come and gone and the 2024 World Rally-Raid Championship is officially underway.
January 26, 2024Source

Button forced to miss Chicago NASCAR return in "really good car"
Jenson Button has been forced to turn down the chance to return to the NASCAR Cup Chicago Street Race as he's too busy to take up an offer from sponsor Mobil.
January 26, 2024Source

Evans not prepared to increase risk to claim WRC Monte Carlo win
Elfyn Evans says he is not willing to increase the risk level to beat Sebastien Ogier to claim a Monte Carlo win given his team-mate is not contesting the full World Rally Championship.
January 26, 2024Source

Evans questions lack of investigation after Vergne Diriyah E-Prix contact
Mitch Evans believes his contact with Jean-Eric Vergne in the Diriyah E-Prix should have been investigated by the stewards, claiming "how that wasn't a penalty I don't understand".
January 26, 2024Source

Fittipaldi to sub for injured Novalak in Daytona 24 Hours
Inter Europol by PR1/Mathiasen have made the late call to swap Pietro Fittipaldi for the injured Clement Novalak for this weekend's Daytona 24 Hours.
January 26, 2024Source

Full 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona entry list
The 62nd running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona will feature a packed 59-car grid across four classes. Read on to see all the teams entered for the event and confirmed drivers so far.
January 26, 2024Source

Daytona 24h: Pole-winning Cadillac beats BMW in final IMSA practice
Cadillac's Jack Aitken set the pace in the final practice session ahead of this weekend's Daytona 24 Hours.
January 26, 2024Source

Dennis dominates in Diriyah as Evans loses podium finish at final corner
Formula E world champion Jake Dennis took his first win of the new season in the first of two races this weekend in Diriyah.
January 26, 2024Source

Diriyah E-Prix: Dennis takes commanding win from Vergne
Reigning Formula E champion Jake Dennis took a comprehensive victory in the opening Diriyah E-Prix, claiming his first win of the season by more than 13 seconds from Jean-Eric Vergne.
January 26, 2024Source

Diriyah E-Prix: Nato pips Guenther to fastest time in FP2
Andretti's Norman Nato pipped Maximilian Guenther to the fastest time in FP2 ahead of the Diriyah E-Prix double-header, with the top 10 covered by less than half a second.
January 26, 2024Source

Diriyah E-Prix: Vergne edges Evans to pole for opening race
Jean-Eric Vergne edged Mitch Evans to pole position for the opening Diriyah E-Prix, beating his rival by less than a tenth.
January 26, 2024Source

Haas to reveal F1 2024 livery next week
Haas will reveal its livery for the 2024 Formula 1 season next week, the American team said on Friday.
January 26, 2024Source

Has F1 gone too far with its street race switch?
The Spanish Grand Prix's move to an urban circuit in Madrid raised plenty of eyebrows. But how valid are fan concerns over Formula 1's growing number of street circuits?
January 26, 2024Source

Norris commits to new McLaren F1 deal
Lando Norris has committed to a new multi-year Formula 1 contract at McLaren that will keep him at the Woking-based team beyond the 2026 season.
January 26, 2024Source

Norris shows belief in McLaren with early decision to sign new deal
When Lando Norris signed his last contract extension at McLaren, shortly before the 2022 season began, it was a significant pointer to his rising status at the team.
January 26, 2024Source

Norris signs "multi-year" extension with McLaren beyond 2025
McLaren have announced Lando Norris will remain with them beyond 2025 after signing a contract extension with their driver.
January 26, 2024Source

Norris: Rival team talks quickly "shut down" before new McLaren F1 deal
Lando Norris says interest from other teams, believed to include Red Bull and Ferrari, was quickly "shut down" as he fast-tracked an extension to his stay at the McLaren Formula 1 team.
January 26, 2024Source

Penske, Porsche chasing significant milestones in 2024
Team Penske and Porsche are within reach of exceptional achievements in 2024, which begins with a shared goal in this weekend's Daytona 24 Hours.
January 26, 2024Source

Piastri: Momentum key after McLaren exceeded all F1 expectations in 2023
Oscar Piastri believes it is critical that McLaren carries its upward momentum into 2024 after the Formula 1 team's turnaround last season "exceeded everyone's expectations".
January 26, 2024Source

Pitbull to perform Daytona 500 pre-race concert
Grammy-award winning singer and Trackhouse Racing co-owner Pitbull will perform the pre-race concert ahead of the 66th running of the Daytona 500.
January 26, 2024Source

Porsche Welcomes Shift to 'Normal Engineering Work' on Daytona Return
Porsche is welcoming a focus on 'normal engineering work' ahead of its LMDh car's second Daytona 24 Hours appearance this weekend after battling a range of technical challenges during its debut season.
January 26, 2024Source

Tanak: No plans to alter Monte WRC strategy after costly spin
Ott Tanak doesn't plan to alter his Monte Carlo Rally strategy by focusing on Sunday points despite losing a chunk of time to a spin at the World Rally Championship opener.
January 26, 2024Source

The consequences of Norris's McLaren deal on the F1 driver market
We're still in the first month of 2024 and yet Formula 1 has already seen two significant plays in what is expected to be a hectic contractual silly season.
January 26, 2024Source

Still "plenty of action" to get from ground effect F1 rules - Mercedes
Formula 1's designers are far from running out of ideas on how to get more speed from the current generation of ground effect cars, says Mercedes technical director James Allison.
January 26, 2024Source

Why adding NASCAR Mexico to Clash weekend is 'a no-brainer'
NASCAR's growing international flavor gets a prominent stage next week when the NASCAR Mexico Series will run its own non-points race as part of the Busch Light Clash weekend in Los Angeles.
January 26, 2024Source

WRC Monte Carlo: Evans leads from charging Ogier as ice catches out Tanak
Elfyn Evans held onto the Monte Carlo Rally lead from a charging Toyota team-mate Sebastien Ogier, as ice caught out Hyundai's Ott Tanak on Friday morning at the WRC season opener.
January 26, 2024Source

WRC Monte Carlo: Ogier increases the pressure on leader Evans
Elfyn Evans will take a slender Monte Carlo Rally lead into Saturday after witnessing his Toyota World Rally Championship team-mate Sebastien Ogier slash his advantage on Friday night.
January 26, 2024Source

Zane Smith adds primary sponsor for full-time NASCAR Cup season
2022 NASCAR Truck champion Zane Smith has added a new primary sponsor for his first full-time season in the Cup Series.
January 26, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — January 24th, 2024

After Madrid, could Osaka be next city to grab a Formula 1 race?
Formula 1 owner Liberty Media's push to hold events in destination cities continued this week as it announced its new 10-year Spanish Grand Prix contract with Madrid.
January 24, 2024Source

AlphaTauri F1 team makes switch to new Visa Cash App RB identity
The former AlphaTauri Formula 1 team has formally confirmed the change to its new Visa Cash App RB identity, with a launch event scheduled for Las Vegas on February 8.
January 24, 2024Source

Castroneves "disappointed" to not chase fourth consecutive Daytona 24 win
Helio Castroneves was left discouraged after being left without a chance to defend his crown at the Daytona 24 Hours, the season opener to the IMSA SportsCar Championship.
January 24, 2024Source

Di Giannantonio not looking to prove a point to Marquez in MotoGP 2024
Fabio Di Giannantonio says Marc Marquez ousting him from his Gresini Ducati ride for the 2024 season has not added any motivation to the new MotoGP season for him.
January 24, 2024Source

Di Resta: Peugeot had to overcome wingless 9X8's weaknesses for 2024 WEC upgrade
Paul di Resta says Peugeot had to overcome the key weaknesses of its radical 9X8 while working on an updated contender for the 2024 World Endurance Championship season.
January 24, 2024Source

Does 'Visa Cash App RB' signal a depressing new trend in F1 team names?
Visa Cash App RB, the new name for the team previously known as AlphaTauri, will jar more than a little with the grander names on the grid like Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren.
January 24, 2024Source

F1's wheel rims made stronger to address loose tyre problems
Formula 1 will fully implement a stronger wheel rim design for 2024 in a move aimed at helping eradicate the recent phenomenon of tyres coming loose after impacts.
January 24, 2024Source

F2 teams complete first shakedown with new car in Barcelona
Formula 2 teams have completed a first shakedown with their new-for-2024 chassis in Barcelona, a little over a month before the first round in Bahrain.
January 24, 2024Source

Ferrari enters world of yacht racing with veteran Soldini
Ferrari has joined Formula 1 rivals Mercedes and Red Bull in using its technology in the world of yachting.
January 24, 2024Source

Formula 2 teams conduct first test of new chassis at Catalunya
Formula 2 teams ran the first examples of their new chassis for the 2024 season at the Circuit de Catalunya today.
January 24, 2024Source

Josef Newgarden, Roger Penske awarded Baby Borgs at The Henry Ford Museum
Josef Newgarden and Roger Penske were recognized for last May's victory in the Indianapolis 500 as each was presented with 'Baby Borgs' on Tuesday evening in an awards ceremony at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
January 24, 2024Source

M-Sport: Fourmaux a "different driver" ahead of WRC Rally1 return
Adrien Fourmaux will return to the World Rally Championship's top tier this year as a "different driver" and is "stronger mentally", reckons M-Sport team principal Richard Millener.
January 24, 2024Source

Netflix announces Drive to Survive season six launch date
Netflix hit series Drive to Survive has received a release date for its sixth season, taking the covers off the 2023 Formula 1 season on 23 February.
January 24, 2024Source

Netflix releases full trailer for NASCAR docuseries
Netflix has released its first full trailer for the upcoming docuseries, following the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
January 24, 2024Source

"Not just a name change": Red Bull wants its second team to be title contenders
While the inelegant new name for Red Bull's second Formula 1 team captured headlines, their announcement today was arguably more significant for another reason.
January 24, 2024Source

Official: AlphaTauri becomes Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team for 2024
Red Bull has confirmed its second Formula 1 team has changed names for the second time in four years.
January 24, 2024Source

Porsche Penske "in a good spot" going into Daytona 24 Hours
Porsche Penske Motorsport believes it is "miles better" prepared for this weekend's Daytona 24 Hours compared to last year's inaugural race weekend for its 963 prototype.
January 24, 2024Source

Rossi to combine WEC with GTWCE outings for BMW in 2024
Seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi will pull double duty in the GT World Challenge Europe this year alongside his maiden campaign in the World Endurance Championship.
January 24, 2024Source

Steiner working on new F1 book after first hit
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner is working on a second Formula 1 book after the success of his previous volume in 2023.
January 24, 2024Source

Supercars circuit owner to join WEC field in Manthey Porsche
Yasser Shahin, the owner of The Bend Motorsport Park, has joined Porsche team Manthey Racing for his first season in the World Endurance Championship.
January 24, 2024Source

Toyota, Ford face unknowns with new NASCAR Cup bodies
Designing new or updated NASCAR Cup entries is not what it used to be for manufacturers in the Next Gen era.
January 24, 2024Source

Valentino Rossi's MotoGP team reveals all-new 2024 livery
Valentino Rossi's VR46 Racing team has unveiled its 2024 MotoGP livery, which has undergone a significant change for this year as it welcomes a new title sponsor.
January 24, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — January 22nd, 2024

10 Race Cars You Probably Had No Idea Competed In NASCAR
The most uniquely American automobile racing also happens to be its most popular, NASCAR. While other forms of racing began with wealthy car owners and early carmakers wanting to prove who has the best and fastest car, NASCAR's roots come from outlaws. 
January 22, 2024Source

Agag lands major new deal as Saudis go big on electric motorsport
Alejandro Agag, the pioneer of electric motorsport, has announced a sponsorship deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) that will boost the ABB Formula E championship and provide stability for the fledgling Extreme E and E1 (powerboat) series.
January 22, 2024Source

Albon: I never felt like I didn't belong in F1 ahead of "best year" in 2023
Alex Albon says he never felt like he didn't belong in Formula 1 during his early career struggles, after delivering his "best year" in 2023 with Williams.
January 22, 2024Source

Analysis: WRC teams weigh in on Rally2 replacing Rally1 debate
As a new World Rally Championship season begins there are question marks over the long-term future of Rally1 as rallying's top tier with Rally2 emerging as a possible replacement.
January 22, 2024Source

Bagnaia critical of Ducati's MotoGP concession restrictions for 2024
Reigning MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia says he "didn't understand" the thinking behind Ducati being hit with so many restrictions under the new concession rules.
January 22, 2024Source

Formula E attracts backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund
Formula E and two other electric motorsport series have gained backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
January 22, 2024Source

Gene Haas right to be "embarrassed" over F1 results, says Komatsu
Gene Haas's claims that his squad's performances in Formula 1 were "embarrassing" have been backed by his new team principal Ayao Komatsu.
January 22, 2024Source

Hamilton's "compulsive need to win" is intact, says Mercedes
Mercedes has no doubts that Lewis Hamilton's "compulsive need to win" is fully intact, despite a difficult two years in Formula 1 with the team.
January 22, 2024Source

Honda: Le Mans entry not the 'priority' amid F1 2026 preparations
Honda says entering the Le Mans 24 Hours as a factory is not a priority for the marque, as it ramps up preparations for its 2026 Formula 1 engine programme.
January 22, 2024Source

How Audi Developed a History-Making Hybrid Dakar Winner
At the third time of asking, Audi claimed its first overall victory at the Dakar Rally with the innovative Audi RS Q e-tron. Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz became four-time winners of the gruelling desert event despite not winning a stage, but their superior reliability enabled them to claim a breakthrough triumph for a hybrid drive car.
January 22, 2024Source

How to be an ace engineer: McLaren Automotive motorsport director Ian Morgan
A title-winning engineer in Formula 3, Formula 3000 and Formula 1, Ian Morgan's motorsport career spans over 30 years and three distinct spells at McLaren. He looks back on the journey so far and shares his top tips for aspiring engineers
January 22, 2024Source

McLaren F1 driver Norris partners with YouTube star Lenney
McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has secured extra investment for his Quadrant entertainment and gaming brand and welcomed top YouTuber Will Lenney as a co-owner.
January 22, 2024Source

McLaren solution to eradicate F1 update quirks may take "a few months"
McLaren says completely dialling out quirks with its Formula 1 car that made last year's updated MCL60 tricky for its drivers in qualifying may still take a "few months" to resolve.
January 22, 2024Source

"Not much left" in WTR Andretti's Acura at Daytona -- Albuquerque
There was an apparent lack of pace out of Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti at this past weekend's Roar Before the 24, the precursor to the Daytona 24 Hours.
January 22, 2024Source

One Formula 2 seat left for 2024 as Trident confirm Stanek's return
Roman Stanek has taken the penultimate place on the Formula 2 grid for the upcoming season.
January 22, 2024Source

Pagenaud provides health update, status of returning to racing in 2024
Simon Pagenaud shared the latest update regarding his health and status of returning behind the wheel at some point for 2024.
January 22, 2024Source

Racing at Laguna Seca threatened by locals' court case
Laguna Seca in California has become the latest circuit to face a threat to its activities from locals.
January 22, 2024Source

Reigning MotoGP champion Ducati reveals 2024 livery
Reigning MotoGP world champion Ducati has unveiled a largely unchanged livery for the 2024 season as Francesco Bagnaia gears up for a third title fight.
January 22, 2024Source

Tandy: Porsche 'wants to win race, not qualifying' at Daytona
Porsche Penske Motorsport's Nick Tandy admits he's "surprised" by Cadillac's front-row lockout for the Daytona 24 Hours but is adamant that race pace is more important than qualifying speed.
January 22, 2024Source

Timo Scheider Voted 2023 Driver Of The Year By World Rallycross Fans
Timo Scheider has won the title of "Driver Of The Year" in the annual FIA World Rallycross Championship poll to find the Top Ten Drivers of the Year. The vote, held on the official world rallycross website, declared the fourth-place finisher and event winner in South Africa the best driver of the 2023 field.
January 22, 2024Source

What have 10 years of F1's V6 hybrid turbo era shown us? The naysayers were wrong
Formula 1 fans got their first glimpse of the new generation of V6 hybrid turbo cars on this day 10 years ago.
January 22, 2024Source

When Alonso and Norris almost tasted success at Daytona
Many Formula 1 drivers have raced in events outside of the series and 2018 was no different with a star-studded lineup at Daytona 24 Hours.
January 22, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — January 19th, 2024

2024 Dakar Rally: Loeb salvages Dakar with Stage 12 win
The twelfth and final stage of the forty-sixth Dakar Rally took place Friday with a short sprint in Yanbu. With how short the leg was at just 175 kilometres in Selective Sections, not much could really be done for those too far back in the overall to have a shot at the victory, so the most they could do was at least go out with a stage win.
January 19, 2024Source

Audi hails "incredible for his age" Sainz after latest Dakar triumph
Audi has described Carlos Sainz Sr as "incredible for his age" after he became the oldest driver to win the Dakar Rally at 61 years old.
January 19, 2024Source

Brad Pitt F1 film hits Daytona 24 Hours, Bruckheimer named Grand Marshal
The upcoming Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt will feature scenes filmed at next weekend's Daytona 24 Hours, for which famed producer Jerry Bruckheimer has been named Grand Marshal.
January 19, 2024Source

Dakar 2024: Honda returns to victory lane as Brabec triumphs
Honda rider Ricky Brabec claimed his second career victory in the Dakar Rally on Friday after beating Hero's Ross Branch in what was a two-horse race for victory in the bikes category
January 19, 2024Source

Dakar 2024: Sainz clinches historic win for Audi, Loeb third
Carlos Sainz Sr put in a commendable performance in the 2024 Dakar Rally to claim Audi's first victory in the prestigious marathon, as late drama for Sebastien Loeb dropped him to third.
January 19, 2024Source

Daytona 24 Hours: Schedule, how to watch on TV and more
The Daytona 24 Hours is fast approaching so here is everything to know including the on-track schedule, live timings, forecast and how to watch the action.
January 19, 2024Source

Daytona 24h Roar: Porsche beats BMW by 0.035s in opening IMSA test session
Porsche's Nick Tandy set the pace in the opening test session of the Roar Before the Rolex 24, the annual precursor to next weekend's Daytona 24 Hours.
January 19, 2024Source

Driver killed in violent car crash at Miami F1 track
A man was killed in a car wreck on Thursday near the Hard Rock Stadium in which the vehicle he was driving crashed on to Miami's Formula 1 track.
January 19, 2024Source

Formula 2 grid nears completion as Villagomez graduates with Van Amersfoort
Rafael Villagomez will graduate to Formula 2 with Van Amersfoort, the team he drove for over the last three seasons in junior categories.
January 19, 2024Source

Full 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona entry list
The 62nd running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona will feature a packed 59-car grid across four classes. Read on to see all the teams entered for the event and confirmed drivers so far.
January 19, 2024Source

GuyCare joins Ed Carpenter Racing for 2024 IndyCar Series season
Ed Carpenter Racing announced a partnership with GuyCare, a series of men's high performance health clinics, for the 2024 season in the IndyCar Series.
January 19, 2024Source

How an Alonso protege is shaping up to take F2 by storm
With a dominant rookie Formula 3 campaign under his belt, taking the title at his first time of asking, Gabriel Bortoleto has already done much to impress. But his work off track has been almost as crucial as his racecraft
January 19, 2024Source

Mercedes: Red Bull/AlphaTauri F1 alliance won't bring major benefits
Mercedes sees no upside to forming an alliance with another Formula 1 team, amid the ongoing controversy over Red Bull and AlphaTauri's closer ties.
January 19, 2024Source

Moraes: "Being in Al-Attiyah's shoes is a big responsibility"
The Brazilian driver has the difficult task of replacing Nasser Al-Attiyah at Toyota to try to win the Dakar Rally, although "nobody will ever be able to replace" the Qatari.
January 19, 2024Source

Netflix's NASCAR: Full Speed - release date and drivers featuring in new documentary
Following the success of Drive to Survive, Netflix has announced the release of a new documentary looking behind the scenes of NASCAR. Here's everything you need to know about NASCAR: Full Speed.
January 19, 2024Source

New AlphaTauri F1 name leak suggests end of 'Racing Bulls' title
The renamed AlphaTauri squad looks set to have abandoned an original plan for a 'Racing Bulls' identity, after leaks of its new Formula 1 moniker appeared on social media.
January 19, 2024Source

New Haas F1 car should suit Magnussen better, says boss Komatsu
Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu has faith that the team's 2024 car should suit Kevin Magnussen better.
January 19, 2024Source

Peugeot unveils tweaked 2024 WEC line-up
Peugeot has shuffled the driver combinations for its second full campaign in the World Endurance Championship with its 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar in 2024.
January 19, 2024Source

Rovanpera to begin 2024 WRC season in Sweden
Reigning World Rally champion Kalle Rovanpera will begin his partial 2024 WRC campaign at Rally Sweden next month.
January 19, 2024Source

The 'Toro Rosso' Holden Tander tamed for Supercars glory
The 2007 Holden Commodore VE delivered Garth Tander his most successful season in Supercars. The Australian racing legend has been crowned king of the mountain five times, but it's the car that delivered him a sole championship title that he picks out as his favourite
January 19, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — January 18th, 2024

2024 Dakar Rally: Loeb's Dakar pursuit ends with Stage 11 heartbreak
Sebastien Loeb's hunt for his first Dakar Rally win will have to continue for another year. Despite chasing down and eventually closing in on leader Carlos Sainz, disaster struck on the penultimate day when his Prodrive Hunter broke its right-front triangle and suffered five punctured tyres, dropping him to a paltry thirty-sixth in Ultimate and over an hour back of Sainz in the overall.
January 18, 2024Source

Allison commits to new long-term deal with Mercedes F1
Mercedes technical director James Allison has committed his future to the Formula 1 team, after signing a long-term contract extension.
January 18, 2024Source

BMW "not far behind" WSBK rivals as Razgatlioglu targets 2025 title
Toprak Razgatlioglu feels BMW is "not far behind" its rivals in the World Superbike Championship and will be in a position to fight for the title in 2025.
January 18, 2024Source

Dakar 2024: Stage 11: Sainz closes in on victory after Loeb's challenge falters
Carlos Sainz Sr has moved to within touching distance of the 2024 Dakar Rally victory after main rival Sebastien Loeb suffered damage that lost him vital time on Stage 11.
January 18, 2024Source

Ducati says its image won't be hurt if Marquez wins MotoGP title on old bike
Ducati's general manager Gigi Dall'Igna believes the manufacturer's image will not be hurt at all even if Marc Marquez wins the 2024 MotoGP title on a year-old bike.
January 18, 2024Source

Ex-WSBK and 500cc star Anthony Gobert dies aged 48
Former World Superbike and 500cc racing star Anthony Gobert has died at the age of 48 following an illness.
January 18, 2024Source

Ford expect to go "first class to the top of the podium" in F1 return with Red Bull
Ford has high expectations for its return to Formula 1 with Red Bull in two years' time.
January 18, 2024Source

Ford-Red Bull F1 progress "on track", as CEO offers 1970s era comparison
Ford says Formula 1 preparations with Red Bull are "on track", as it explained why its grand prix return harks back to the way it was involved in the 1970s.
January 18, 2024Source

IMSA champion Action Express explains key to Cadillac success
Action Express Racing is poised to take another step forward in 2024 after finding a multitude of gains with last year's introduction of its Cadillac LMDh.
January 18, 2024Source

Loeb had "no chance" against three-car Audi team in Dakar after Al-Attiyah exit
Sebastien Loeb feels he had "no chance" of single-handedly beating the three-car Audi team in a gruelling Stage 11 of the Dakar Rally in the absence of team-mate Nasser Al-Attiyah.
January 18, 2024Source

Loeb's Dakar victory hopes end with mechanical issues on Stage 11
Sebastien Loeb's hopes of a maiden victory in the Dakar Rally ended after his Prodrive Hunter was struck with mechanical issues on the penultimate stage on Thursday.
January 18, 2024Source

Marco Andretti to run multiple NASCAR Truck and ARCA races in 2024
Two-time IndyCar Series winner Marco Andretti will run a mix of NASCAR and ARCA races in 2024 as he tries to answer "a lot of unknowns" about a possible stock car racing career.
January 18, 2024Source

Mercedes sign technical director Allison to "long-term" extension
Mercedes have announced technical director James Allison has signed a "long-term" extension to remain in his role at the team.
January 18, 2024Source

Mercedes: New W15 F1 car has ironed out "spiteful" rear end
Mercedes says early indications point to its new W15 Formula 1 car having got rid of the "spiteful" rear end that hampered its progress last year.
January 18, 2024Source

Neubauer signs Ferrari factory sportscar contract
Frenchman Thomas Neubauer has become the latest driver to be signed on a factory sportscar contract by Ferrari.
January 18, 2024Source

Prazer takes commercial reins at F1 in new role
Events specialist Emily Prazer has been promoted to the newly-created role of chief commercial officer of the Formula 1 organisation.
January 18, 2024Source

Quintero "wonders" about being the "new" Al-Attiyah on the Dakar
The American driver wants to create his own path with Toyota in the Dakar Rally and compared himself to the star that his team lost, Nasser Al-Attiyah.
January 18, 2024Source

Singapore F1 GP not under threat despite corruption probe, says government
The future of Singapore's Formula 1 race will not be impacted by the corruption probe surrounding a former government minister and event promoter Ong Beng Seng, the state said Thursday.
January 18, 2024Source

Super GT 2024: Nissan, Honda and Toyota's GT500 line-ups
Nissan, Honda and Toyota have all made changes to their driver rosters in SUPER GT's premier GT500 class for the 2024 season. Here is a quick summary.
January 18, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — January 17th, 2024

2024 Dakar Rally: Brabec-Price power couple reigns supreme in Stage 10
Significant others racing together is far from a new concept. However, Ricky Brabec and Sara Price may have just unlocked the ultimate motorsport couple goal.
January 17, 2024Source

2024 Dakar Rally: Marco Piana fined for national flag on truck
In one of the more bizarre reasons to be disciplined by the FIA, 2024 Dakar Rally competitor Marco Piana has received a fine of €500 for having the French flag affixed to his truck as national flags are banned for the race.
January 17, 2024Source

A flame of "hope" from the world champion on the Dakar 2024
Rally-Raid world champion Oriol Vidal sees the flame of "hope" in the 2024 Dakar Rally along with one of the young stars, Rokas Baciuska.
January 17, 2024Source

Al-Attiyah 'doesn't want to go back to this car' after Dakar exit
Prodrive's Nasser Al-Attiyah says he 'does not want to go back to this car' after his painful exit from the Dakar Rally on Tuesday.
January 17, 2024Source

American Max Esterson graduates to F3 with Jenzer
London-based American Max Esterson will compete in the 2024 FIA Formula 3 Championship with Jenzer Motorsport.
January 17, 2024Source

BMW M Team WRT Confirm Drivers For 2024 Hypercar Debut
BMW M Team WRT have confirmed which six drivers will take the wheel of their two Hypercars in the 2024 FIA WEC as they make their return to the top flight of prototype sportscar racing. The line-up features multiple DTM champions and seasoned WEC veterans, with several of them making their Hypercar debut with the Bavarian marque.
January 17, 2024Source

BMW reveals WEC Hypercar drivers, Marciello and Wittmann to debut
Raffaele Marciello and Marco Wittmann will make their World Endurance Championship debuts this year with BMW's new WRT factory Hypercar team.
January 17, 2024Source

Changed Albon will get even better in F1, says Williams boss Vowles
Alex Albon became a changed driver last year and still has scope to get even better, says his Williams Formula 1 team boss James Vowles.
January 17, 2024Source

Dakar 2024, Stage 10: Loeb shrinks Sainz's lead as Chicherit wins stage
Carlos Sainz Sr's 2024 Dakar Rally lead has been slashed again by Sebastien Loeb as both contenders hit trouble on Stage 10, which was won by Guerlain Chicherit.
January 17, 2024Source

"Days Of Thunder" race cars found rotting in forest
A pair of cars allegedly used in the 1990 NASCAR film "Days of Thunder" have been unearthed.
January 17, 2024Source

Full 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona entry list
The 62nd running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona will feature a packed 59-car grid across four classes. Read on to see all the teams entered for the event and confirmed drivers so far.
January 17, 2024Source

Haas reveals double shakedown plans for 2024 F1 car
Haas has revealed its new Formula 1 car will run for the first time at Silverstone on 11 February as part of a double shakedown plan before pre-season testing begins.
January 17, 2024Source

Kaz Grala to run majority of 2024 NASCAR Cup schedule with RWR
Kaz Grala will run the majority of the 2024 NASCAR Cup season, competing in 25 races with Rick Ware Racing.
January 17, 2024Source

Las Vegas GP keeps 10pm slot as FIA reveals 2024 F1 start times
The FIA has revealed the start time for every Grand Prix in the 2024 Formula 1 season, with Las Vegas keeping its Saturday 10pm slot.
January 17, 2024Source

McLaren urges F1 action over 'serious' Red Bull/AlphaTauri concerns
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has urged the FIA and Formula 1 chiefs to make it a priority to address "serious" concerns about the fairness of Red Bull and AlphaTauri's closer ties.
January 17, 2024Source

McLaren wary of "unpleasant surprise" from Red Bull in F1 2024
McLaren is mindful of the potential for Red Bull to unleash an "unpleasant surprise" in Formula 1 this year by making a big step forward with its 2024 car.
January 17, 2024Source

New Haas F1 boss Komatsu: "I'm not here to replace Steiner's character"
Newly-appointed Haas Formula 1 team boss Ayao Komatsu insists that trying to emulate predecessor Guenther Steiner's personality is not on his radar.
January 17, 2024Source

No change to Las Vegas Grand Prix start time for 2024 despite complaints
The Las Vegas Grand Prix will keep its late 10pm start time for its second running this year, despite complaints from teams and others in F1 over the challenges presented by its schedule.
January 17, 2024Source

Only two F1 teams have kept the same bosses over the last two years
There may have been no movement on the Formula 1 driver market between last year and the coming 2024 F1 season, but the same isn't true among the team principals.
January 17, 2024Source

Porsche hopes 963 engine redesign is approved for Le Mans
Porsche could introduce a major revision of the V8 twin-turbo engine that powers its 963 LMDh in time for the Le Mans 24 Hours in June.
January 17, 2024Source

Repsol to have reduced presence in 2024 Honda MotoGP livery
Repsol will have a significantly reduced presence on the factory Honda bikes in MotoGP this year, with the Japanese manufacturer set to incorporate its corporate colours instead.
January 17, 2024Source

The target Formula E should set for Gen4
OPINION: New suppliers revealed before Christmas brought the next generation of cars another step closer, but our columnist thinks there's a performance standard it should aim for.
January 17, 2024Source

What MotoGP's 2023 crash stats say about the sprint format
OPINION: No race in the 2023 MotoGP season featured the full-time grid starting, as injuries plagued the field. The finger for this has been pointed at the new sprint race format, and a look at the crash data for 2023 shows the campaign featured the most falls in over a decade. But can the sprints be fully blamed for this?
January 17, 2024Source

Why Aston Martin's new investor is good news for F1
The purchase of a stake in the Aston Martin Formula 1 team by US private equity firm Arctos Partners in November was further proof of the current health of the sport.
January 17, 2024Source

WRC champion Rovanpera eyeing 24-hour circuit racing debut
World Rally champion Kalle Rovanpera could be set to make his endurance racing debut this year in the Fuji 24 Hours in Japan.
January 17, 2024Source

Automotive — Racing — January 16th, 2024

Brown "confident" McLaren can keep Norris long-term despite Red Bull interest
Zak Brown feels "confident" Lando Norris can be persuaded to commit his long-term Formula 1 future to McLaren, despite the British driver continuing to attract interest from rival Red Bull.
January 16, 2024Source

Cadillac to nominate different third drivers for WEC Hypercar entry
Cadillac will fill the vacant seat in its Ganassi-run World Endurance Championship Hypercar entry on a race-by-race basis this season.
January 16, 2024Source

Dakar 2024, Stage 9: Loeb strikes back to win, Sainz remains in lead
Sebastien Loeb rebounded from navigational errors on Monday to take victory on Stage 9 of the Dakar Rally, but Carlos Sainz Sr remains well in front in the overall standings.
January 16, 2024Source

Dall'Igna: MotoGP concessions allow rivals to make mistakes Ducati can't make
Ducati's general manager Gigi Dall'Igna says MotoGP's concessions system in 2024 will allow its rivals to make mistakes the Italian brand cannot afford.
January 16, 2024Source

Daniel Dye to run ten NASCAR Xfinity races with Kaulig
Daniel Dye will run ten NASCAR Xfinity Series races with Kaulig Racing in 2024
January 16, 2024Source

Daniel Suarez to run NASCAR Mexico race at L.A. Coliseum
Daniel Suarez will be pulling double duty at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum this year, entering the NASCAR Mexico Series race with backing from Quaker State.
January 16, 2024Source

Hyundai reveals upgraded 2024 WRC challenger
Hyundai has revealed its upgraded 2024 World Rally Championship challenger which aims to be lighter and more reliable than its predecessor.
January 16, 2024Source

Inside the latest Corvette challenger ready to go global
The Corvette Z06 GT3.R has big shoes to fill as it follows up the successful C8.R model that dominated the final year of the World Endurance Championship's GTE Am class. But the move away from GTE rules to GT3 has required a rethink that make the newcomer different in several key respects
January 16, 2024Source

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