Why Mercedes’ updated rear suspension will face a tough test in F1’s Austrian GP
At Montreal, Mercedes reintroduced the rear suspension package it debuted at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix that it hoped would cure the rear tyre surface overheating it has experienced with its W16 Formula 1 car this year.Following a difficult debut in Imola, Mercedes put the revised geometry to one sideContinue Reading
Video: Why Red Bull’s chances to regain control from McLaren in Austria are high
Autosport Chief Editor Kevin Turner sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Stuart Codling to preview this weekend’s Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.The trio review a busy week of news, with James Vowles in for the long-term at Williams, but Renault CEO Luca De Meo leaving Alpine. What will it doContinue Reading
Why Red Bull’s chances to regain control from McLaren in Austria are high – F1 Austrian GP Preview
Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Stuart Codling to preview this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The trio review a busy week of news, with James Vowles in for the long-term at Williams, but Renault CEO Luca De Meo leaving Alpine. What will it do for theirContinue Reading
Aprilia gives update on planned “special test” before Martin MotoGP return
Aprilia is awaiting medical clearance to organise a special test that could enable Jorge Martin to get back on the RS-GP before making his MotoGP return. The 2024 world champion has a medical check-up scheduled for the first week of July, after the Dutch Grand Prix, which will be the 10th roundContinue Reading
Obituary: Super Saloons pioneer Tony Hazlewood dies aged 87
Tony Hazlewood, fabled agricultural engineer, racer and co-founder of the Super Saloon Drivers’ Association with Mick Hill, died earlier this month aged 87.A larger-than-life character, with an infectious grin, an illness had tragically left him bed-bound, unable to communicate with his loyal family and carers, for more than a decade.Continue Reading
Aprilia to run “special test” for Jorge Martin once medics approve MotoGP return
Aprilia is awaiting medical clearance to organise a special test that could see Jorge Martin get back on the RS-GP before making his return to the MotoGP World Championship. The 2024 World Champion has a medical check-up scheduled for the first week of July, after the Dutch GP, which will beContinue Reading
Bottas closes in on F1 return with Cadillac
Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver Valtteri Bottas has emerged as a leading candidate to join the Cadillac team when it enters the championship next season.Senior figures at the nascent squad are due to be in attendance at the British Grand Prix at the start of next month – including teamContinue Reading
Soft sell: vintage F1 memorabilia goes on sale at Selfridges
American-born retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge was claimed to be on a mission to transform shopping into an enjoyable experience when he opened his Oxford Street emporium in 1909. Among the first attractions to be displayed in store, alongside consumer goods, was the aeroplane in which aviation pioneer Louis BleriotContinue Reading
Motorsport Valley hits new peak – report shows growth in UK motorsport industry
A new report of the impact of Motorsport Valley has been published, showing increased growth over the past decade.The Motorsport Industry Association review, conducted by Grant Thornton, highlights the global importance of Motorsport Valley – the area in the United Kingdom where seven of the 10 teams competing in theContinue Reading
Watch: “Feels like yesterday” – Alex Criville looks back on his legendary career
Spanish rider Alex Criville raced on two wheels for almost 15 years and in that time picked up 20 race wins, two world championships and more than 2,000 championship points. From his biggest rivals and the evolution of motorbike racing, to his current favourite equestrian hobbies, Criville tells us allContinue Reading