Mir: Honda’s MotoGP situation cannot be resolved in pre-season testing
Honda heads into 2024 with the aim of arresting a period of decline that has seen it slump to the bottom of the standings in the last two seasons and lose its star rider Marc Marquez to Gresini Ducati.The Japanese marque has been working hard over the winter to deliverContinue Reading
Aprilia brings F1-inspired blown diffuser to MotoGP in Sepang test
Aerodynamic devices have been gaining prominence in MotoGP for several years now, but manufacturers have taken things up a notch in 2024, as evidenced by pictures coming out of the Sepang International Circuit this week.While all five manufacturers have put extra focus on aero over the winter, Aprilia in particularContinue Reading
Gallery: The F1-inspired aero devices spotted in MotoGP’s Sepang test
Miguel Oliveira, Trackhouse Racing TeamPhoto by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Jack Miller, Red Bull KTM Factory RacingPhoto by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Michele Pirro, Pramac RacingPhoto by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Pedro Acosta, Tech3 GASGAS Factory RacingPhoto by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport ImagesContinue Reading
Morbidelli to miss Malaysia, Qatar MotoGP tests as recovery continues
Morbidelli has been advised by the doctors to refrain from taking part in any sporting activity for the next three weeks after undergoing further checks in Italy.This means that he won’t be able to return to action until the first round of the season, which is scheduled at the LosailContinue Reading
Sauber won’t use Stake name at every F1 race
Last year the team had Stake backing for the first time and the sponsor was even integrated into the full name of the outfit, then called Alfa Romeo.However, in countries where the promotion of gambling companies is not permitted, the team used the logos of Stake’s sister company Kick, evenContinue Reading
F1 pre-season testing 2024: When it is, can I watch it and more
The new F1 season is on the horizon with teams set to travel to Bahrain for pre-season testing, where fans will get a glimpse into who may – or may not – be competitive. Drivers will once again kickstart an F1 campaign at Bahrain International Circuit with pre-season testing on theContinue Reading
Why launching new national championships is getting harder
Launching a new series is always a challenge at any time. And, as you can read about here, the fairly modest numbers achieved by many of 2023’s fresh club racing categories demonstrate that it is especially hard when the economic climate is tricky.After all, there are many hurdles to overcome.Continue Reading
Red Bull unsure if “third evolution” RB20 F1 car will be good enough
The Milton Keynes-based squad is due to reveal its 2024 challenger at its factory next week and is well aware that there is little reason to do anything dramatically different after such a crushingly dominant campaign in 2023.But chief technical officer Adrian Newey is mindful that, while it has beenContinue Reading
MotoGP Sepang test: Martin sets the pace for Ducati on opening day
Last year’s championship runner-up Martin set a time of 1m57.951s on the GP24 Ducati to head Tech3 rookie Pedro Acosta by 0.269s following eight hours of running on a hot and sunny day in Malaysia.It was Raul Fernandez who grabbed the top spot early on for the new Trackhouse teamContinue Reading
Gounon returns in unchanged SunEnergy1 Mercedes Bathurst 12 Hour line-up
The most successful driver in the history of the race, having won each of the past three editions in 2020, 2022 and 2023, Gounon will again line up with fellow Mercedes gun Luca Stolz and SunEnergy1 patron Kenny Habul as he begins his defence of the Intercontinental GT Challenge titleContinue Reading