EXCL: FIA and Austin discuss Austria-style track limits solution to curb controversies
The FIA and the Austin race promoter are in discussions over installing adjustable gravel traps for Formula 1’s 2025 United States Grand Prix, Autosport understands.This approach is aimed at solving the track limits controversy involving Red Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Lando Norris that marred the endContinue Reading
Piastri rubbishes Red Bull F1 rumours after Marko comment
McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri says he has no intention of seeking Red Bull talks and is “very happy where I am”.Piastri has long been on Red Bull’s radar as a future option, and in a recent interview Red Bull driver advisor Helmut Marko said Piastri’s manager Mark WebberContinue Reading
The hunter or hunted argument that could be key to McLaren’s right of review push
McLaren’s petition to seek a right of review over Lando Norris’s penalty for overtaking Max Verstappen off track in Austin shows it remains deeply unhappy over what happened last weekend.And while few would argue against the fact that overtaking off track is not allowed in Formula 1, a deeper understandingContinue Reading
Marquez doesn’t consider himself fastest in Thai GP despite topping practice
Marc Marquez believes he is not the fastest MotoGP rider in this weekend’s Thailand Grand Prix despite topping Friday practice with a new lap record.Returning to the scene of his sixth and most recent MotoGP World Championship title victory in 2019, Marquez was in slick form throughout the day enContinue Reading
Ford to return to DTM for the first time since 1994
Ford will be represented in the DTM for the first time in over three decades, with the American marque inking a new partnership with long-time Mercedes customer HRT for 2025.The outfit run by businessman and gentleman driver Hubert Haupt will field a pair of Ford Mustang GT3s in the DTMContinue Reading
The 10 greatest Formula Ford winners
10. Jamie Sharp & Rory Smith: 2021/2023 Formula Ford Festival winnersThere’s no denying that Formula Ford is now past its heyday, but these two are shining examples of how it can still provide the best racing.In 2021, Jamie Sharp put two battle-scarred seasons in British F4 behind him (against theContinue Reading
Drivers seeking FIA answers over why Verstappen wasn’t penalised in Austin
Formula 1 drivers are set to review the United States Grand Prix battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Mexico’s drivers briefing amid questions over how the FIA’s racing rules are applied.Verstappen and Norris fought a hard battle for third position in Austin until they both went off atContinue Reading
Sterlacchini to begin Aprilia technical director role in Malaysia
Aprilia Racing has revealed new technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini will make his first appearance with the team at the penultimate round of the 2024 MotoGP season in Malaysia.The Italian manufacturer confirmed Sterlacchini’s appointment earlier this month following the news that its current technical chief Romano Albesiano will exit in favourContinue Reading
Lancia launches its return to rally with Ypsilon Rally4
Lancia has officially launched its Ypsilon Rally4 car that will guide the World Rally Championship’s most successful manufacturer back to competitive motorsport.The Italian car maker, a winner of a record 10 WRC constructors’ titles (1974-1976, 1983, 1987-1992), has created an all-new Rally4 car that is set to compete in theContinue Reading
Hamilton elects to stick with Austin upgrade despite US GP troubles
Lewis Hamilton is sticking with Mercedes’ latest upgrade for Formula 1’s Mexican Grand Prix, despite the troubles he faced with it in Austin.The seven-time world champion spun out of last weekend’s United States GP early on, in an incident he suspected had been triggered by balance problems from new developments.HisContinue Reading