Why satisfaction of Ford Mustang’s debut Le Mans podium matched 2016 GTE Pro win
An LMGT3 class podium on the new Mustang GT3’s Le Mans 24 Hours bow was an “equivalent” achievement to the Ford GT’s debut win in 2016, its car builder says. The boss of Ford’s technical partner Multimatic that developed and built the cars, Larry Holt, made the comments after its Proton Competition-runContinue Reading
The health risks associated with F1’s triple-headers
“I think multiple triple-headers are not sustainable,” said former Racing Point team boss Otmar Szafnauer in September 2020.”I don’t think it’s a good idea,” said former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner around the same time. And in 2021, McLaren’s former team boss Andreas Seidl – now Sauber CEO – added hisContinue Reading
The problem Formula E may face by sticking to its current calendar DNA
Since taking on his new role almost one year ago, Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has been vocal on several topics as he looks to guide the all-electric championship to bigger and better things.The latest noise has centred around the 2024-25 Formula E calendar that was released earlier this month,Continue Reading
Brown back to the top of Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings
Dan Brown has returned to the top of the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings after adding another victory to his tally last weekend.Brown has continually oscillated between the top few spots on the leaderboard ever since Autosport began producing its winners’ tables last month.But, after taking a 10th triumphContinue Reading
Bahrain set to hold F1 2025 pre-season test
Formula 1 looks set to host the official pre-season test in Bahrain again next year, despite it not holding the first race of the campaign.With Sakhir’s event having been the season-opener since 2021, F1 has recently shifted its first pre-season test to take place at the venue in the daysContinue Reading
Ferrari eyes joker upgrades to Le Mans-winning 499P
Ferrari is eyeing a performance upgrade of its Le Mans 24 Hours-winning 499P that could come on stream before the end of this year’s World Endurance Championship. Ferdinando Cannizzo, technical director of Ferrari’s sportscar operations, stated before and after it retained its Le Mans crown last weekend that the Italian manufacturerContinue Reading
Aston Martin ramps up bid to secure Newey
Ferrari is facing an increasingly tough fight to secure Adrian Newey’s services after it emerged Aston Martin hosted the Formula 1 design legend for a secret factory visit.Aston Martin has long been known to have been interested in Newey’s services, with Autosport revealing back in March that its owner LawrenceContinue Reading
Magazine: Le Mans 24 Hours review and a legend celebrates its birthday
Ferrari’s dramatic victory against Toyota and Porsche at the Le Mans 24 Hours takes the limelight in this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (20 June).The 92nd running of the Le Mans 24 Hours had four manufacturers in contention, changeable conditions that threw the advantage from one team to another, andContinue Reading
Gasly lays out Le Mans victory ambitions after 2024 race visit with Alpine
Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly said it ‘didn’t feel right’ to attend the Le Mans 24 Hours in casual clothing as he revealed his ambition to compete in the sportscar epic.Gasly and Alpine F1 team-mate Esteban Ocon were in attendance at last week’s 92nd running of the French endurance classic,Continue Reading
Will F1 2024 go back to ‘normal’ as Red Bull flexes its Barcelona muscle?
The 2024 Formula 1 season has become or three or even four-horse race in recent races, but Red Bull is keen to re-assert its dominance on circuits that suit its car much better.McLaren and Ferrari had both been closing the gap to Red Bull since their respective upgrades in MiamiContinue Reading