Fully recovered Ogier relishing “pure rally” WRC return in Latvia
Sebastien Ogier has no concerns over his fitness ahead of a return to World Rally Championship competition this weekend after a recce crash ruled him out of Poland.The eight-time world champion has made a full recovery from whiplash-related injuries to his neck following a head-on collision with another vehicle whileContinue Reading
McLaren brake drum hole prompts F1 tech intrigue
McLaren has found itself at the centre of technical intrigue ahead of Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix over a trick some think could have helped improve its tyre temperature management.As first revealed by German publication Auto Motor Und Sport, the design of McLaren’s brake drums recently grabbed the attention ofContinue Reading
Why multiple MotoGP race winner Bezzecchi is struggling on Ducati’s GP23
Marco Bezzecchi’s slump in 2024 has been extremely frustrating to watch when you consider both his speed and talent. Heading into the summer break, the Italian sits a distant 12th in the championship on 53 points, with just a single podium finish at Jerez to his name.At the same pointContinue Reading
Why trading Haas for Audi “wasn’t a no-brainer” for Hulkenberg
From being out of Formula 1 at the end of 2019 to being one of the first names on the shortlist for Audi’s impending works entry, Nico Hulkenberg has enjoyed a late career turnaround after many had already written the German off.Hulkenberg had become F1’s modern journeyman, driving for theContinue Reading
Behind The Visor with Nico Hulkenberg
He may have taken 3 years out of full-time F1, but Nico Hülkenberg certainly hasn’t lost the motivation to push himself. Earlier in the year, we caught up with the Hulk himself, where Nico opens up on his early retirement the first time around, his comeback with Haas and hisContinue Reading
Muller to leave Peugeot’s Hypercar squad after 2024 WEC season
Nico Muller will split with Peugeot at the end of the 2024 World Endurance Championship, the French manufacturer announced on Thursday.Muller has been racing for Peugeot in the Hypercar class ever since his early exit from Audi at the conclusion of the 2022 DTM season, which followed the German carContinue Reading
Ben Hunt: Why the 2024 F1 season is shaping up to be an unlikely cracker
Max Verstappen’s complete annihilation of the rest of the field last season had many journalists inside the paddock fearing the worst for 2024. The concern had also stretched up to Formula 1’s owners Liberty Media and despite the public support for the Dutchman and Red Bull’s success, it was alsoContinue Reading
TET Rally Latvia shakedown highlights
Ott Tänak showed no signs of weariness following his high-impact crash a fortnight ago at Rally Estonia, setting the quickest time through Tet Rally Latvia’s shakedown stage on Thursday morning. SourceContinue Reading
WRC to test new 2025 live data system in Latvia
The World Rally Championship will conduct a “real world” test of a new live data system in Latvia this weekend that is part of plans to improve its broadcast coverage next year.Dubbed the ‘Command Centre’, the concept is a part of the WRC Promoter’s plan to improve the championship’s abilityContinue Reading
Magnussen to depart Haas after 2024 F1 season, Ocon closes on 2025 deal
Kevin Magnussen will leave the Haas Formula 1 team at the end of the 2024 season, the American squad announced on Thursday.Magnussen holds the record for most F1 races started for Haas – 135, out of a career total of 175 which included time racing for McLaren and Renault.The DaneContinue Reading