Frijns urges “realistic” BMW expectations in Le Mans ‘big three’ challenge
Returning to the top class of sportscar racing for the first time in 25 years, BMW has only finished as high as sixth so far in the 2024 season, as it tries to catch up to the competition after joining a year later than most of its LMDh rivals.In theContinue Reading
MissionH24 unveil next-generation hydrogen prototype at Le Mans
The MissionH24 group, in which Le Mans organiser the Automobile Club de l’Ouest is a key partner, took the wraps off a full-scale model of the single-seater hydrogen fuel cell car known as the H24EVO. It represents a significant step forward on its predecessors, the LMP2HG and then the H24 thatContinue Reading
10 of the most memorable Silverstone moments
Sponsored by F1 makes its debut – 1950 Giuseppe Farina, Alfa Romeo 158, Luigi Fagioli, Alfa Romeo 158Photo by: Motorsport ImagesThe first-ever world championship F1 race was held at Silverstone on May 13, 1950, with a 21-car grid including nine British drivers. Reg Parnell was the top home hope in theContinue Reading
Makowiecki shrugs off “politics” after Toyota names Porsche as Le Mans favourite
The 2024 World Endurance Championship has got off to a remarkable start for the Porsche brand, with its cars taking a 1-2-3 in Qatar, a double podium at Imola and a 1-2 at Spa-Francorchamps.The results have led Toyota driver Sebastien Buemi to remark last week: “If they’re not the favourites,Continue Reading
Alpine promises Ocon equal F1 status with Gasly despite impending departure
Ocon was annoyed after the Canadian Grand Prix that the team had not followed through on a promise that, after giving up a place to Gasly to see if he could attack Daniel Ricciardo, the position was not given back before the chequered flag.“I’ve done my part of the jobContinue Reading
Ferrari appeals rejection of its Spa WEC protest
It protested the stewards’ decision to restart the red-flagged race after the original finish time and therefore the provisional results immediately after the race.The protest was thrown out, but Ferrari has now exercised its right of appeal, Ferrari sportscar racing boss Antonello Coletta has confirmed.There has been no official statementContinue Reading
McLaren teases Spanish GP upgrades as F1 wins on pure pace out of reach still
The Woking-based outfit has cemented its place as a consistent podium challenger this season having made rapid progress following a drastic overhaul of its management team last March, where then-technical director James Key departed following a nightmare start to the 2023 campaign.A large step forward with an upgrade to itsContinue Reading
Le Mans 24 Hours: Can Porsche win again at la Sarthe?
One year ago, when Porsche made its first bid for outright honours at the Le Mans 24 Hours in six years, it didn’t look like a potential winner. Not in the run-up to the centenary running of the French enduro nor during the race itself, although it would be wrongContinue Reading
Le Mans 24: Can Porsche win again at la Sarthe?
One year ago, when Porsche made its first bid for outright honours at the Le Mans 24 Hours in six years, it didn’t look like a potential winner. Not in the run-up to the centenary running of the French enduro nor during the race itself, although it would be wrongContinue Reading
Fixed “major top speed issue” will help Peugeot at Le Mans
After racing the wingless 9X8 during its first season back in the World Endurance Championship and the opening round of the 2024 campaign in Qatar, Peugeot introduced a new version of its car from the Imola 6 Hours onwards.Despite now featuring a wing, the machine produces less drag and hasContinue Reading