How many penalty points do F1 drivers have in 2024 and when do they expire?
Fernando Alonso has broken his clean record by being awarded three points on his superlicence following the Australian Grand Prix. After a lengthy discussion with the FIA, it was deemed the Spaniard had made a dangerous manoeuvre at Turn 6, which caused George Russell behind him to crash out ofContinue Reading
Oliveira frustrated by “baby steps” as 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike “not working”
Aprilia radically overhauled its V4-powered contender over the winter, with a renewed focus on aerodynamics allowing works riders Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales to score sprint podiums in Qatar and Portugal respectively and emerge as contenders for victory.But Trackhouse rider Oliveira, who also has the latest-spec RS-GP at his disposal,Continue Reading
The lucrative deal that points to F1 Academy’s health
While Formula 1’s launch season tends to be awash with commentary about car concepts, masked innovations and garish liveries, some of us pore over the thing that fuels our sport. Money, and more precisely who has secured which sponsor and for how much.Japanese industrial giant Komatsu turning up on the side of theContinue Reading
Magazine: Australian Grand Prix review
Sainz has had a ridiculous past couple of months. First, he found out that he had lost his Ferrari drive to Lewis Hamilton for 2025, then he missed the Saudi Arabian GP thanks to appendicitis, and now he has won on his first Formula 1 race back.Sainz is the onlyContinue Reading
Steiner: Haas “wrong” to downplay 2024 F1 expectations
Upon taking over from Steiner in January, new chief Ayao Komatsu cautioned that Haas would start the season near the last row on the grid after the development of its new car got held up during the course of 2023.But Haas performed well above those expectations so far, scoring pointsContinue Reading
Nissan pledges commitment to Formula E until 2030
The Japanese manufacturer made the commitment ahead of its home race with the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix taking place this weekend.Nissan has been involved in the all-electric championship since 2018, having taken over the Renault e.Dams entry after working in collaboration with the team.Since becoming a full factory entry, Nissan hasContinue Reading
Lola returns to motorsport in Formula E with Yamaha powertrain partnership
The new partnership was announced on Thursday in Japan ahead of the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix and the new combination is set to join the all-electric championship from as early as the 2025 season.Lola Cars is synonymous with motorsport, having found success in a plethora of categories including IndyCar, Le MansContinue Reading
Rob Huff back in BTCC with Toyota
The 44-year-old, who won the WTCC crown in 2012 during a world tin-top career than encompassed 36 race wins across a 19-year span, will form one half of Speedworks’ official Toyota Gazoo Racing GB line-up alongside reigning Jack Sears Trophy champion Andrew Watson.The other two Speedworks-run Toyota Corolla GR SportsContinue Reading
F1 owner Liberty Media set to finalise €4bn MotoGP purchase
The deal could be announced in the coming days, ahead of the third round of the 2024 MotoGP season at the Americas Grand Prix on 12-14 April.Motorsport.com understands that executives from Liberty and Dorna Sports, the promoter of the MotoGP, WorldSBK and MotoE World Championships, finalised the deal weeks ago.InContinue Reading
F1 owner Liberty Media set to finalise purchase of MotoGP
The deal could be announced in the coming days, ahead of the third round of the 2024 MotoGP season at the Americas Grand Prix on 12-14 April.Motorsport.com understands that executives from Liberty and Dorna Sports, the promoter of the MotoGP, WorldSBK and MotoE World Championships, finalised the deal weeks ago.InContinue Reading