How synthetic fuel is pushing boundaries
When I left Formula 1 in 2019, I still had plenty of interest in doing more things. It felt like the right time so together with Nilay Shah, professor of engineering at Imperial College, we converted Zero into a real idea that has grown into a thriving company of 53Continue Reading
Osaka establishes motorsport promotion council within F1 race bid
The Japanese city of Osaka has formed a new motorsport promotion council to boost its bid to get a future Formula 1 race hosting slot.Back in January, Osaka officials made it public that the city intends to attract F1 as part of a wider attempt to change its economic outlookContinue Reading
Why Perez’s F1 seat isn’t safe yet despite return to points in Hungary
Sergio Perez may have got himself back in Formula 1’s points in Hungary, but his Red Bull bosses are clear they still want to see more from him.The Mexican produced what team principal Christian Horner reckoned was his strongest race since the Chinese Grand Prix in April as he cameContinue Reading
Exclusive: Alpine closes in on Mercedes technical partnership, could start in 2025
The Alpine Formula 1 team is closing in on a deal with Mercedes for a technical partnership that will include engine, gearbox and suspension – and could even start in 2025.The French manufacturer has been weighing up abandoning its own Renault works engine, with senior management questioning the costs versusContinue Reading
Alpine-Mercedes tie-up set to include suspension/gearbox and could start in 2025
The Alpine Formula 1 team in closing in on a deal with Mercedes for a technical partnership that will include engine, gearbox and suspension – and could even start in 2025.The French manufacturer has been weighing up abandoning its own Renault works engine, with senior management questioning the costs versusContinue Reading
Jeff Gordon: Kyle Larson “driving with a purpose” in Indianapolis win
Gordon, now vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, gave owner Rick Hendrick is his first victory at the iconic track in 1994 and also four more before his driving career came to a close.On Sunday, Gordon sat on a pit box and marveled at the moves made by Hendrick driver KyleContinue Reading
Jeff Gordon on Kyle Larson win: ‘It takes a total team’
Jeff Gordon, vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, speaks to NASCAR.com’s Alex Weaver on the specialness of Kyle Larson’s Indy win. SourceContinue Reading
Not McLaren’s first radio rodeo: a brief history of F1 team orders controversies
McLaren’s bubbling team orders scenario at the Hungarian Grand Prix led many – including Lando Norris, the subject of said on-track shuffling – to suggest that it all could have been avoided if the team had stopped Oscar Piastri first.A somewhat conservative effort to lock down the victory meant that NorrisContinue Reading
Arrow McLaren fumes over Toronto caution timing after scary crash
Arrow McLaren team principal Gavin Ward felt “sick” over the horrific multi-car crash that briefly stopped Toronto’s IndyCar race on Sunday.Pato O’Ward had spun at Turn 1 on 73 of 85 in the shadow of the city’s Princes’ Gate, leaving the Arrow McLaren driver in a precarious position.After the firstContinue Reading
Neuville, Tanak free to fight for WRC title – Hyundai
Hyundai has reiterated its drivers Thierry Neuville and Ott Tanak are currently free to fight for the World Rally Championship without fear of team orders, according to team principal Cyril Abiteboul.The Korean manufacturer’s two full-time drivers Neuville and Tanak are split by eight points in the title race after lastContinue Reading