Will McLaren’s floor strategy change the face of F1’s upgrade war?
Formula 1 teams readily know that if they are not bringing constant upgrades to their cars then that is a surefire way to drift down the order.But one of the quirks of the 2024 season is that McLaren’s march to the front of the grid, and emergence of the MCL38Continue Reading
Formula E confirms all-female pre-season test
Formula E organisers have officially confirmed that an all-female pre-season test will take place next month ahead of the 2024/25 season.Pre-season testing for the all-electric championship will get underway at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia between 4-7 November for all 11 teams and 22 full-time registered drivers, which willContinue Reading
NASCAR makes three changes to prevent airborne crashes at Talladega
NASCAR’s ongoing battle to keep cars on track instead of airborne continues ahead of this weekend’s Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway. Early this week, the series’ sanctioning body was considering a drastic change that would have put a shark fin-like piece running down the entire length of the greenhouse onContinue Reading
Denny Hamlin clarifies ‘not in it mentally’ comments
It was a difficult day Denny Hamlin despite a top-ten finish at Kansas Speedway for the Round of 12 opener. Multiple issues on pit road set him back and cost him a shot at winning his way into the Round of 8. “It was just a crappy day on pit road,Continue Reading
NASCAR teams are using their helicopters to help Hurricane Helene victims
As the dangerous Hurricane Helene approached the southern coast of the US last weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway, in North Carolina, and Bristol Motor Speedway, in Tennessee, opened their campgrounds to those fleeing the storm. Now, the NASCAR world is rallying to help all who have been left behind in theContinue Reading
Hard Rock striking right chord with Red Bull as extended partnership deal announced
Red Bull and Hard Rock have announced a three-year extension to their partnership agreement that will see the two brands working closer than ever before.Hard Rock, which boasts more than 250 Hard Rock Cafes across the globe, has also moved into the hotel and business sectors in recent years andContinue Reading
Renault faces staff backlash for ending F1 engine project
Renault’s plan to scrap its Formula 1 engine department has been met with distain by some of the workforce at the Viry-Chatillon factory located just outside of Paris.The CSE, Social and Economic Committee of the Alpine engine subsidiary, had campaigned hard in an attempt to persuade Renault CEO Luca deContinue Reading
How is artificial intelligence changing Formula 1?
Before delving into how F1 has benefited from artificial intelligence, it is worth understanding just how the AI industry is interacting with the sport – and why.Alexandre Bonnet, the Lead ML Solutions Engineer for Encord told Autosport that the scope of what F1 offers as a platform for AI andContinue Reading
Rossi could quit WEC to downscale racing programme in 2025
Seven-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi could quit the World Endurance Championship to focus on the GT World Challenge Europe as he looks to downscale his racing in 2025.The BMW factory driver has explained to Autosport that he is planning to cut back on the number of races he contestsContinue Reading
Aston Martin: “Foolish” to ignore McLaren’s upgrade approach
Aston Martin thinks it would be “foolish” not to investigate if McLaren’s alternative approach to upgrades has been a key factor in its Formula 1 success.McLaren has bucked the trend of its rivals this season in terms of how it has structured its car development programme.Rather than seeking performance gainsContinue Reading