Why F1’s most boring car tweaks are making the difference in the fight for wins
When it comes to Formula 1 car upgrades, it is always more exciting when there is a new wing, or sidepod concept, to get your teeth stuck into.But, with Red Bull, in particular, getting close to the development ceiling of what is possible with the RB20, it is having toContinue Reading
Flat Chat podcast: Flavio Briatore’s F1 return, British GP preview
Editor Stuart Codling is joined by columnist Mark Gallagher and Autosport’s Grand Prix Editor Alex Kalinauckas to discuss the dramatic return of former Benetton and Renault team principal Briatore, announced on the eve of the Spanish Grand Prix, to the Enstone team as an advisor to Renault CEO Luca deContinue Reading
How to watch the 2024 Spa 24 Hours: schedule, line-up and more
The Spa 24 Hours celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2024, with a whopping 67 cars set to tackle the world-famous event renowned as one of the toughest in motorsport.BMW squad Rowe Racing arrive as the defending event winners, after its M4 GT3 of Philipp Eng, Marco Wittmann and Nick YellolyContinue Reading
America’s got talent! Is Trackhouse’s versatile teenager the next big thing?
In January 2024, Zilisch signed a multi-year development deal with Trackhouse Racing, the NASCAR Cup Series team co-owned by former racer Justin Marks and Cuban-American rap star Pitbull.Marks is quite the visionary among the NASCAR team owners, making his race team operate as an effective marketing tool that allows himContinue Reading
Could Trackhouse’s versatile teenager be America’s next big racing talent?
In January 2024, the Trackhouse Racing NASCAR Cup Series team co-owned by former racer Justin Marks and Cuban-American rap star Pitbull signed Connor Zilisch to a multi-year development deal. Marks is quite the visionary among the NASCAR team owners, making his race team operate as an effective marketing tool that allows him toContinue Reading
Is World Superbike’s 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
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