Horner admits investigation has been a “distraction” for Red Bull F1 team
He was interviewed for several hours by an independent barrister in London last week, with it understood that the preliminary results of the investigation are now being evaluated by Red Bull pending a final decision from it on what, if any, action needs to be taken.Horner has denied any wrongdoingContinue Reading
Red Bull reveals RB20 car for 2024 F1 season
As could be seen in the spy shots captured at Silverstone’s on-site hotel during Red Bull’s shakedown running on Tuesday, the RB20 unveiled on Thursday features long cooling gulleys that run backwards from the halo along the length of its engine cover.This appears to be very similar to the designContinue Reading
WRC Sweden: Rovanpera sets the pace on championship return
The two-time world champion, making the first start of his part-time 2024 WRC campaign, lit up the timing screens on the first of 18 snow stages – Umea Sprint, 5.16km.Rovanpera, starting seventh on the road, posted a time 1.4s faster than Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta.“It is always ok when theContinue Reading
Hyundai confident Tanak’s WRC engine issue won’t return in Sweden
Anti-lag system issues affected all three Hyundais in Monte Carlo, with Tanak hit the worst by the problem that team principal Cyril Abiteboul admitted was exacerbated by the 2019 world champion’s driving style.Hyundai has since identified the issue but it is likely the problem will only be completely rectified throughContinue Reading
Rally Sweden Shakedown highlights
A late push from Esapekka Lappi saw the Finn set the quickest time on Thursday morning in Sweden SourceContinue Reading
Front Row renews and expands deal with Ford Performance
As part of a new multi-year agreement, FRM will become a Tier 1 program with Ford. As part of a new technical alliance, FRM will also now collaborate with Team Penske on engineering, aerodynamics, race setup, strategy, pit crew development and other projects.The announcement comes on the heels of FRMContinue Reading
“Relaxed” Rovanpera to enjoy Rally Sweden victory tilt without WRC title pressure
The reigning two-time world champion is expected to be the overwhelming favourite for victory on Sweden’s snow covered roads.A previous event winner in 2022, Rovanpera also has the advantage of a favourable starting position after sitting out last month’s Monte Carlo season as part of his wish to contest aContinue Reading
Daytona 500 pole-sitter Logano wanted a “fresh start” in 2024
On Wednesday night, Logano won the pole for Sunday’s Daytona 500, locking himself into the front row of the race. The pole is Logano’s first in the NASCAR Cup season opener, first for Penske and first for Ford Performance teams since the 2012 season.When all is said and done, the pole itselfContinue Reading
The NASCAR changes to look out for in 2024
The 2024 NASCAR Cup season has begun in earnest. Following the non-points exhibition race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum won by Denny Hamlin earlier this month, Joey Logano took pole for this weekend’s Daytona 500 season opener by leading a Ford front-row lockout in qualifying on Wednesday night.Thursday night’sContinue Reading
Alonso: Three days of single-car testing “unfair” on F1 drivers
In recent years pre-season testing has slimmed down from two four-day tests, then predominantly in Barcelona, to just a single three-day test in Bahrain.But while holding a shorter test at the same venue as the season opener is more efficient and cost-effective for teams, Alonso feels drivers are being shortchangedContinue Reading