Bastianini: 2024 Ducati MotoGP bike “better from the start” in Valencia test
Just two days after the conclusion of the 2023 MotoGP season, the first official test of 2024 took place on 28 November.Ducati’s factory riders Bastianini and Francesco Bagnaia got a taste of their 2024 bikes for the first time in Valencia, having both missed the Misano test in September dueContinue Reading
Losing highly-competitive LMP2 class from WEC a “shame”, say drivers
LMP2 has been a staple of WEC since the inception of the championship in 2012, although it has its roots in the LMP675 class that was launched by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest back in 2000.LMP2 formed an important part of WEC, bridging the gap between the top division andContinue Reading
Ricciardo “reborn” and “re-energised” after F1 return
Having concluded his McLaren contract a year early at the end of last season, Ricciardo joined the Red Bull camp as a test and reserve driver for 2023.His opportunity to race for AlphaTauri came when AlphaTauri dropped rookie Nyck de Vries after a difficult start to the season.Ricciardo’s return was interrupted by theContinue Reading
Super Formula champion Nojiri completes maiden F1 outing in 2021 Red Bull
Nojiri, who is a factory driver for Honda, got behind the wheel of the 2021 title-winning RB16B at Mobility Resort Motegi on Saturday as part of the Sakura marque’s annual end-of-the-year celebrations.Nojiri’s maiden run in a grand prix car was described by Honda as a “reward” for the 34-year-old, whoContinue Reading
Sights and sounds: NASCAR Champion’s week in Nashville
See the sights and hear the sounds as NASCAR.com’s Alex Weaver recaps NASCAR Champion’s Week from Nashville. SourceContinue Reading
Sargeant continues with Williams for 2024 F1 season
Following an up and down rookie campaign with Williams, which saw him secure one point, Sargeant did enough to convince the Grove-based outfit that he was worth sticking with.He will line-up alongside Alex Albon once again after a season where the pair helped Williams secure seventh place in the constructors’Continue Reading
Ferrari cannot repeat mistake of “too high” expectations for F1 2024 – Vasseur
After being the only team to put Red Bull under pressure in 2022, there was optimism in the Ferrari camp that it would be able to draw level and fight for the title.But the Scuderia received a blow at the start of 2023 when it turned up with a carContinue Reading
NASCAR champ Blaney “poked around” idea of Indy 500 bid with Penske
IndyCar’s showpiece event will feature Blaney’s fellow NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson for the first time this year, who has entered the America’s biggest open-wheel race with a Hendrick-backed, McLaren-run car.Roger Penske, who scored his 19th victory in the iconic race with Josef Newgarden this year, has welcomed 2021 CupContinue Reading
Pirelli goes softer for F1 2024 Australian Grand Prix
With the Italian company electing to stick with its current tyre specification for next year, teams are already well-versed on their behaviour. So, with little more to understand about the different tyres, Pirelli has already committed to its compound choices for the opening three grands prix of next season.Having decided againstContinue Reading
Honda MXGP and WSBK stars join Jakarta bikers in unique Motul-backed fan ride
Dubbed ‘The Ultimate Ride’, the event was enabled by lubricant manufacturer Motul and saw five-time MXGP champion Tim Gajser, MXGP race winner Ruben Fernandez and WSBK riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge ride alongside hundreds of fans on motorbikes of all shapes and sizes.The star appearances on the city streetsContinue Reading