WRC to retain hybrid-powered Rally1 cars until 2026 after FIA U-turn
As previously reported, it was widely expected that the FIA would make a U-turn on its February proposal to phase out Rally1 cars in their current guise. The decision was ratified at today’s WMSC meeting held at Samarkand, Uzbekistan.February’s proposal made by the FIA’s working group was built around aContinue Reading
Monaco double-header, new Miami venue make up 2024/25 Formula E calendar
The proposed 17-race schedule was approved at a meeting of the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council on Tuesday, with 11 destinations set to be visited by the all-electric championship.The Homestead-Miami Speedway, which has hosted NASCAR and IMSA races, will become the fifth different venue used for a Formula E raceContinue Reading
Ricciardo wants to keep “chip on my shoulder” after F1 Canada points
Ricciardo has faced increased criticism for his lack of performance this year compared to high-flying team-mate Yuki Tsunoda, with 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve the latest to pile in over the Montreal weekend by questioning why the 34-year-old still has a place on the grid.The Australian ostensibly returned to theContinue Reading
Canadian GP promoter promises “serious” contractor review following F1 issues
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali addressed complaints raised by the teams over flooded hospitality units and leaking roofs during the rain-hit race.Team personnel, guests and media were also dismayed at the lack of suitable parking provisions, with only a muddy track linking an overflow car park to the paddock.Domenicali apologised toContinue Reading
Chadwick: No guarantee of IndyCar promotion after maiden NXT win
Three-time W Series champion Chadwick became the first female winner of a road course Indy NXT or Indy Lights event in the history of the category, and the first woman victor on any course since Pippa Mann in 2010.While conversations may quickly turn to what is to come next forContinue Reading
Horner jabs back at Mercedes “downgrade” claim after Canada F1 success
Mercedes technical director James Allison suggested at the Canadian Grand Prix that Red Bull had perhaps made its RB20 slower with recent updates it had introduced.“It does look as if their upgrade was a downgrade,” explained Allison. “So, fingers crossed that would really mess them up.”That [an upgrade not working]Continue Reading
The “stratospheric” Hamilton laps that have put Mercedes’ F1 rivals on alert
Although a scrappy race from George Russell and Lewis Hamilton ultimately meant the chances of a victory from pole position slipped through its grasp, a deeper dive of its weekend pace has prompted the competition to reappraise where it sees Mercedes in the pecking order.As McLaren team principal Andrea StellaContinue Reading
Needing a win, McDowell says “It hurts to finish second”
McDowell, who typically runs well on road courses and superspeedways – and has won on both in the NASCAR Cup Series – saw Sunday’s race has a prime opportunity to earn his first win of the 2024 season.For McDowell, a win is likely the only way he makes the 16-driverContinue Reading
NASCAR Euro Brands Hatch: Jack Davidson becomes first British race winner
Early contact involving pole sitter Thomas Krasonis and series leader Martin Doubek opened the door for Lux Motorsport’s Davidson to take the lead in EuroNASCAR 2 Round 6 on Sunday.The Scotsman never looked back and dominated the competition on two late restarts to earn the fairytale victory and be crownedContinue Reading
Newgarden “got burned” at Road America with the late strategy call
Newgarden was leading a Team Penske 1-2-3 ahead of team-mates Scott McLaughlin and Will Power in the build-up to the last pit stop.As the laps trickled down, Newgarden also began catching back marker Nolan Siegel, who was called to drive the #78 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet while regular Agustin CanapinoContinue Reading