The private WhatsApp group of Formula 1 drivers became a hotbed of animated debate on Thursday amid frustration over the Monza track changes.As the reality of modifications made to the kerbs at the historic Italian Autodromo became clear, F1 drivers agreed amongst themselves that the new flat designs were aContinue Reading
Dorna plans to organise a special launch event in Bangkok with all MotoGP teams ahead of the season-opening Thailand Grand Prix in 2025.The initiative was discussed by teams in Aragon on Thursday in a meeting that was also attended by the representatives of the International Road Race Teams Association (IRTA). IndividualContinue Reading
The news that Ginetta would depart the British Touring Car Championship bill for 2023 was a shock when it first emerged in September 2022. After all, the Yorkshire brand’s championships, especially the all-action Ginetta Junior, had been a popular fixture on the TOCA package for 14 years.But, as one chapterContinue Reading
Renault’s Viry-Chatillon-based staff is planning on demonstrating against Alpine’s plan to become a Mercedes customer in Formula 1’s new engine era from 2026 onwards.The French brand is poised to end its F1 engine project, which has been a mainstay of the world championship for the past 47 years.This led theContinue Reading
Williams rookie Franco Colapinto has insisted that although his F1 call-up to replace Logan Sargeant was unexpected, he was “always ready” to make the step up.The Argentine was preparing for the Monza weekend with Formula 2 squad MP Motorsport for this weekend’s junior series round but received word on Monday thatContinue Reading
Formula 1’s regular high-speed safety car test came to a surprising early end on Thursday at the Italian Grand Prix after a hefty shunt into the barriers.As part of the regular preparation ahead of an F1 weekend, safety car driver Bernd Maylander completes multiple systems checks and fast laps toContinue Reading
The F1 Exhibition has stopped in London on its world tour after editions in continental Europe and North America.It is currently on its fourth temporary event after first opening in March 2023, with new destinations still to be revealed.Here is everything you need to know about the F1 Exhibition inContinue Reading
LCR has announced that Takaaki Nakagami will not continue with the squad next year, paving the way for Somkiat Chantra’s move up to MotoGP.As has been widely expected, 2024 will be the last season in the premier class for Japanese rider Nakagami, who has been a part of the LCRContinue Reading
Oliver Goethe has insisted that the chance to drive in F2 “overrules” his slim hope of becoming F3 champion.The German will take the place of new Williams F1 driver Franco Colapinto at MP Motorsport for the remaining F2 rounds, meaning he will miss the final F3 event at Monza thisContinue Reading
McLaren has no doubts that it needs to bring further upgrades to its Formula 1 car in order to stay ahead of Red Bull at some of this season’s remaining tracks.The scale of Lando Norris’s advantage over Max Verstappen at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix suggests that McLaren could nowContinue Reading