What Norris’s last-stint regret tells us about F1’s tyre mastery trick
While Lando Norris’s hopes of victory in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix were effectively derailed by his start, there was equally a phase late on that proved just as critical.With the McLaren driver having earned himself a tyre offset against Max Verstappen, the advantage of fresher rubber in the finalContinue Reading
The big challenge facing Rovanpera after going from jet ski to WRC Rally Poland
Kalle Rovanpera expects to face a “big challenge” to prepare for Rally Poland after receiving a last-minute call up to replace Sebastien Ogier while he was repairing his jet ski.Toyota has drafted in Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen to pilot the team’s third GR Yaris in Poland, which returns toContinue Reading
Sowery to make IndyCar debut at Mid-Ohio with Dale Coyne Racing
Dale Coyne Racing has announced that former BRDC British Formula 3 star Toby Sowery will make his IndyCar debut at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course next month.The 28-year-old Briton will drive the Honda-powered #51 entry for DCR, which is also partnered with Rick Ware Racing.Sowery, who received his first taste ofContinue Reading
Bronze-rated Keating not interested in racing ‘scary’ LMDh cars again
Gentleman driver Ben Keating says he is not interested in racing an LMDh car again after being left “scared” by his first experience at the Daytona 24 Hours this year.Keating joined JDC-Miller in the flagship GTP class for the opening round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship, piloting a customer PorscheContinue Reading
Is World Superbike superstar Razgatlioglu a genuine solution for a MotoGP team?
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s manager Kenan Sofuoglu says “there are teams that want” the Turkish rider in MotoGP next year despite holding a BMW World Superbike deal to the end of 2025.The 2025 MotoGP rider market has kicked into life in recent weeks following Ducati’s bombshell announcement that it would be bringingContinue Reading
F1 2024’s Most Interesting Tech Upgrades So Far
Almost halfway through the 2024 F1 calendar, Formula 1 teams have been busy upgrading their cars, trying to beat Red Bull to the podium’s top step. But what are the biggest changes on the grid so far? From Mercedes’ novel front wing concept to McLaren’s sidepods, Ferrari’s engine cover toContinue Reading
Sainz expects more competitive Ferrari F1 car for Austrian GP
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz expects his team to be more competitive in Austria after seeing a key car weakness punished in Spain.Sainz and team-mate Charles Leclerc qualified on the third row in Barcelona, behind both Mercedes cars and front-row duo Lando Norris (McLaren) and Max Verstappen (Red Bull).ItsContinue Reading
Neuville’s WRC contract talks waiting on Hyundai joker confirmation
Thierry Neuville is hopeful contract renewal talks can begin soon once Hyundai’s plan to utilise its development jokers for its World Rally Championship car is confirmed.The WRC points leader is in the final year of his current contract with the South Korean marque, 11 years since he joined the AlzenauContinue Reading
RB: Barcelona F1 car upgrades may be “fooling” us
RB CEO Peter Bayer says his Formula 1 team has evidence its Barcelona upgrades are working, but may be “fooling” it regarding the sweet spot of its car set-up.RB brought a raft of upgrades to the VCARB01 at last weekend Spanish Grand Prix, including an updated floor, a new rearContinue Reading
Ogier released from hospital following WRC Poland accident
Sebastien Ogier has been released from hospital having escaped serious injury after being involved in a road traffic accident that put him out of this weekend’s World Rally Championship event.Eight-time world champion Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais were driving a GR Yaris reconnaissance car that collided with another vehicle onContinue Reading