Why the WRC is introducing virtual chicanes in Finland
The World Rally Championship will introduce virtual chicanes for the first time in competition at Rally Finland, in a move that has helped re-introduce the legendary Ouninpohja stage.The advancement in technology has seen virtual chicanes become more prevalent in rallying with the system already being used in various championships includingContinue Reading
MotoGP signs fresh contract with government to bring back Indian GP in 2025
MotoGP has agreed a fresh contract directly with the state government of Uttar Pradesh to stage the Indian Grand Prix from 2025-27.The new deal all but confirms that India will return to the MotoGP calendar next year after being dropped from this year’s schedule due to what was officially citedContinue Reading
Why Williams thinks it has secured F1’s second best driver on his day
Williams team boss James Vowles has enjoyed plenty of highs in his Formula 1 career – including having helped Brawn and Mercedes to world championship titles.But he has no doubts that his team’s capture this week of Carlos Sainz for 2025 and beyond marks the proudest moment of his career.AlongContinue Reading
Alpine announces Oakes as new F1 team principal
Alpine has announced that Hitech F2 and F3 boss Oliver Oakes will be its team principal after the Formula 1 summer break.As revealed by Autosport over the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, Oakes had emerged as the lead candidate to replace the outgoing Bruno Famin, who will be returning to workContinue Reading
Thirty years on: The story behind F1’s most iconic refuelling picture
What should have been a normal pitstop for Benetton rookie Verstappen turned into near disaster when petrol sprayed out of the refuelling hose and was ignited on a still hot car.Captured live on television at the time, the drama of the moment has been further sealed by what is now aContinue Reading
What next for MotoGP stalwart Jack Miller?
Jack Miller is at a crossroads in his career as MotoGP returns from the summer break this week. The Australian heads to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone without knowing where – and if – he will be racing next year.Until a few months ago, Miller was quietly certain ofContinue Reading
How McLaren offered a glimpse of its future with new rear wing concept
McLaren introduced a new rear wing at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix that signals a shift in concept direction and moves it closer to what Red Bull is doing.The wing is not only the lowest downforce variant that the Woking-based squad has run on its MCL38 this year, but it isContinue Reading
How to watch WRC’s Rally Finland: schedule, line-up and more
The WRC title battle is incredibly tight as a disappointing Rally Latvia for championship leader Thierry Neuville has left him just eight points ahead of Hyundai team-mate Ott Tanak. Neuville finishing eighth means he is now without a podium in three, scoring just 35 points during that run, compared to 58Continue Reading
Autosport Podcast: Belgian GP analysis
It was an intense Belgian Grand Prix, a strategic race at its core that had the surprise of George Russell perfecting a one-stop strategy to leap to the front of the queue and hold off Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri in a dramatic finish……Or so we thought. After a coupleContinue Reading
Should McLaren back Norris or Piastri? Our F1 writers have their say
Norris should follow Piastri’s example and be easier on himself – Jake Boxall-LeggeAcross the most recent eight rounds of this year’s championship, Oscar Piastri has added 126 points to his name, while Norris trails slightly having accrued 116. You can argue the toss over who deserved the Hungary win; Piastri’sContinue Reading