Sainz: 2024 Ferrari F1 car “behaving differently” in the simulator
The Scuderia narrowly missed out on second in the constructors’ standings by three points to Mercedes but collected fewer than half the points of runaway title winner Red Bull.While the 2023 car could compete in qualifying, with Sainz and Charles Leclerc notching seven pole positions, race pace was lacking.It alsoContinue Reading
Which country has hosted the most F1 races? Tracks with the most grands prix
The 2023 Formula 1 season has come to an end with a 22-race year, with the number of races set to increase to a record-breaking 24 in 2024. Since the first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix held at Silverstone in 1950, the series has hosted over 1,100 races over 74 seasons and hasContinue Reading
NASCAR reinstates driver Cody Ware after assault charges dropped
Ware was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR in April this year after he was arrested and charged with felony assault by strangulation (inflict serious injury), as well as misdemeanour assault on a female.However, the charges have been dropped by the Iredell County district attorney’s office.On Tuesday, NASCAR issued a statement that revealedContinue Reading
Revealed: The FIA’s plans for “nimble” 2026 F1 cars and moveable aero
Central to the changes are new power unit regulations, with a move to fully sustainable fuel and tweaked turbo-hybrids, eradicating the MGU-H, having brought Audi in and convinced Honda to do a U-turn on leaving.But it is not only the engines that are new, and there are going to beContinue Reading
NASCAR reinstates driver Cody Ware after charges were dropped
Ware was indefinitely suspended in April of this year after he was charged with felony assault by strangulation (inflict serious injury), as well as misdemeanor assault on a female.The charges have since been dropped by the Iredell County district attorney’s office, and NASCAR issued the following statement on Tuesday: “Cody Ware’sContinue Reading
Ganassi: Palou’s IndyCar legal dispute with McLaren is “just a little speed bump”
Speaking in a press conference after Chip Ganassi Racing lured global logistics giant DHL away from Michael Andretti’s squad to become Palou’s primary sponsor in a multi-year agreement, the veteran team owner shrugged off the impact of McLaren’s claim for $23 million damages against his driver for breach of contract.WhenContinue Reading
Jason Burdett named crew chief for Jimmie Johnson
A veteran member of the industry, Burdett joins the third LMC Toyota Camry XS entry, which will run part-time with Johnson driving. Three races have already been announced including the Coke 600 at Charlotte, with several more expected.Burdett has enjoyed great success as a JR Motorsports crew chief in the NASCARContinue Reading
Alpine and Brivio to part ways at the end of 2023
Brivio joined Alpine at the start of the 2021 season as its racing director in F1, having the previous year guided Suzuki to its first MotoGP world championship in 20 years with Joan Mir.The Italian was moved out of the F1 team for the 2022 season, however, to head itsContinue Reading
McLaren won’t create false expectations for F1 2024 for risk of “violent” reality
McLaren enjoyed a remarkable form turnaround in 2023 after a string of mid-season upgrades turned the MCL60 driven by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri car into a regular podium contender.The upturn in form, which was the result of a technical restructure implemented by incoming team principal Stella, allowed the WokingContinue Reading
F1 Academy: Everything to know ahead of the 2024 season
The Alpine F1 team announced its support of Abbi Pulling for the 2024 F1 Academy season as part of a new initiative for the all-female series.All 10 F1 teams will support an F1 Academy driver in 2024, with the championship’s remaining five drivers being backed by other partners.This initiative hasContinue Reading