Revealed: First images of F1’s new flexi-wing checks
The first images of new flexi-wing checks that are being conducted by the FIA have appeared ahead of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.As exclusively revealed by Autosport, the FIA has begun an analysis process to help it better understand the dynamics at play with how teams are flexing their frontContinue Reading
Introducing the breakout BTCC star who put the golf clubs away
When the late tin-top specialist Richard Lloyd was racing Volkswagen’s new hot hatch in the British Touring Car Championship in the late 1970s, the German manufacturer used to place adverts in Autosport proclaiming: ‘If you want to succeed in motor racing, take up Golf’.But in the case of 2024 BTCCContinue Reading
Why Verstappen won’t change his tone after radio rant criticism
Max Verstappen is defiant and will not tone down how he speaks to his Red Bull team following his aggressive radio rants during the Hungarian Grand Prix.Verstappen engaged in a frank discussion with his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, and at one point said: “No mate, don’t give me that bulls***Continue Reading
Hamilton: Verstappen needs “to act like a world champion” after radio outbursts
Lewis Hamilton has suggested Max Verstappen should change his behaviour after ranting at his own Red Bull team during the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.Verstappen, who finished fifth in Hungary following a clash with Hamilton, repeatedly lashed out towards his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, with aggressive radio messages during theContinue Reading
Grove Racing to split with Stanaway after current Supercars season
Richie Stanaway and Grove Racing will go their separate ways at the end of the 2024 Supercars season.The team confirmed on Friday afternoon that the New Zealander, who joined the Ford Mustang team at the start of this year after a four-season absence from a full-time Supercars seat, will departContinue Reading
Honda signs new two-year MotoGP deal with Mir
Joan Mir will stay with Honda’s factory team until the end of the 2026 MotoGP season after signing a new two-year deal, HRC has announced.Despite two miserable seasons on the RC213V that prompted Mir to consider an early retirement, the Spaniard has been clear for some time that he wouldContinue Reading
Honda signs new deal with Mir until 2026 MotoGP season
Joan Mir will stay with Honda’s factory team until the 2026 MotoGP season after signing a new two-year deal, HRC has announced.Despite two miserable seasons on the RC213V that prompted Mir to consider an early retirement, the Spaniard has been clear for some time that he would like to extendContinue Reading
Spire Motorsports seeks “clean slate,” will part ways with LaJoie
The decision not to retain LaJoie, 32, was especially surprising as when Spire announced its hire of veteran crew chief Rodney Childers beginning next season, it was to be crew chief for LaJoie and the No. 7 Chevrolet.LaJoie has been a fixture at Spire since 2021 and has four top-five andContinue Reading
F1 Belgian Grand Prix – News from Spa’s Paddock
The Belgian Grand Prix is here, and after a busy media day, there’s a lot to talk about. Jon Noble and Jake Boxall-Legge get together in the Spa-Francorshamps paddock to discuss Esteban Ocon announcing he’s leaving Alpine and has signed for Haas from 2025 in a multi-year deal, Audi’s headContinue Reading
Alpine set for new F1 team boss with Oakes tipped to replace Famin
Alpine is poised for a further shake-up of its Formula 1 operation, with Hitech F2 and F3 boss Oliver Oakes expected to become its new team principal.With the French manufacturer squad undergoing huge change amid a push by new F1 advisor Flavio Briatore, it appears that no stone is beingContinue Reading