Red Bull: Active aero should not be treated as “patch” for wider F1 car problems
The 2026 engine rules increase the reliance on the electrified part of the hybrid powertrain – it will produce 50% of total power – while the expensive Motor Generator Unit–Heat has been ditched.But initial data supplied to teams led to fears of ‘Frankenstein cars’, with Max Verstappen claiming he wasContinue Reading
Dakar rider hospitalised after major crash on Stage 2
Riding a Rally2-Spec KTM for the TwinTrail Racing Team, Falcon was involved in a crash 448km into Sunday’s 463km test between Al Henakiyah and Al Duwadimi.Falcon received immediate assistance from a crew that arrived via a medical helicopter, before he had to be airlifted to Al Duwadimi hospital for furtherContinue Reading
Dakar 2024: Stage 2 Highlights (EN)
We take a look at the full day’s highlights of Stage 1 of the 2024 Dakar Rally. SourceContinue Reading
Dakar rider in serious but stable condition after major crash on Stage 2
Riding a Rally2-Spec KTM for the TwinTrail Racing Team, Falcon was involved in a crash 448km into Sunday’s 463km test between Al Henakiyah and Al Duwadimi.Falcon received immediate assistance from a crew that arrived via a medical helicopter, before he had to be airlifted to Al Duwadimi hospital for furtherContinue Reading
Dakar 2024: Stage 2 Best Moments
A quick look at all of the best moments from Stage 2 of the 2024 Dakar Rally. SourceContinue Reading
How F1 is laying the groundwork for its 8K TV future
F1 was quick to shift its broadcasts to high definition, then real HD and, in 2017, moved to 4K ultra-high definition.Now, in partnership with its official broadcast connectivity provider, Tata Communications, it is beginning to put in place what is needed for the likely next industry standard – 8K resolution. TheContinue Reading
Dakar 2024, Stage 2: Peterhansel scores historic win, Sainz takes overall lead
Peterhansel had suffered a bruising start to his 35th appearance at the Dakar on Saturday, as a spate of punctures left him 30 minutes off the front. But with fewer stones on the 464km stage between Al Henakiyah and Al Duwadimi, the 14-time Dakar winner rose to the fore, scoring aContinue Reading
Brazilian duo’s Dakar hopes survive pirate attack on cargo ship carrying car
Everything seemed ready for Varela’s Dakar debut. A member of a traditional Brazilian motorsport family, the South American Rally Raid champion was preparing to compete for the first time in the biggest rally-raid in the world, alongside navigator Bozzano, when the project suffered a serious blow. During Christmas time with hisContinue Reading
Newey: Verstappen’s mental capacity similar to other true F1 greats
In winning the 2023 world championship, Verstappen joined a list of 10 other drivers to have won more than two titles. If Red Bull can maintain its position at the head of the pecking order until the current ruleset ends in 2026, Verstappen would theoretically have five titles – rarefied statusContinue Reading
NASCAR Cup driver/team changes for the 2024 season
While top teams such as Team Penske, Hendrick Motorsports, and Joe Gibbs Racing remain unchanged, there’s still plenty to talk about throughout the 2024 field.Stewart-Haas Racing replaces outgoing veteransThe entire organization went winless in 2023 and at season’s end, SHR lost tis two most experienced drivers. 2014 Cup champion KevinContinue Reading