Marini: Too early for Honda to start thinking about 2027 MotoGP rules
MotoGP announced the full framework for its 2027 technical regulations overhaul earlier this week, headlined by a switch to 850cc engines and reduced aerodynamics.As with any major technical change, a reshuffle in the competitive order is anticipated, with all eyes on the struggling Japanese manufacturers to use 2027’s regulations toContinue Reading
Sainz: Norris deserved Miami GP luck for first F1 win
After 110 grand prix starts and 16 podium finishes, McLaren driver Norris won his maiden F1 race on Sunday after he benefitted from a safety car period following a collision between Haas’ Kevin Magnussen and Williams driver Logan Sargeant.Norris was running fourth when his main rivals began to make theirContinue Reading
WEC Spa: Ferrari leads the way in FP1 as new manufacturers impress
Antonio Fuoco led the way in the 90-minute session with a time that gave him a margin of more than a second over team-mate Antonio Giovinazzi.Fuoco posted a 2m05.690s early in Free Practice 1 aboard the #50 Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar, which compared with Giovinazzi’s 2m06.831s in the #51.TheContinue Reading
Why Miami isn’t feeling any heat from Las Vegas F1 competition
Speaking exclusively to Autosport during last weekend’s third Miami GP at the Hard Rock Stadium, Epp said that the advent of a third grand prix in America – last November’s Las Vegas GP – expands the scope to distinguish them from one another.As a result, this means they can differentiate themselvesContinue Reading
Russell: Mercedes can take inspiration from first Norris F1 win
Lando Norris scored his maiden F1 victory on Sunday for McLaren, the team’s first since the 2021 Italian Grand Prix.The turnaround from the team’s position last year has been heralded, with developments allowing McLaren to leap ahead of Aston Martin and Mercedes in the pecking order and, on occasion, challengeContinue Reading
Liberty had “outpouring of interest” from OEMs after MotoGP takeover news
In early April, Liberty Media announced it had acquired Dorna Sports and MotoGP in a €4.2 billion deal it expects to close come the end of the year.The Formula 1 owner has yet to talk about plans it has to grow the exposure of MotoGP, though increasing the series’ presenceContinue Reading
Andretti’s Formula E Porsche collaboration extended until 2026
The announcement, which was made ahead of Porsche’s home event in Berlin on Thursday, means Andretti’s involvement with the German manufacturer will now extend to a four-year period.Andretti has used Porsche’s 99X Electric powertrain since the start of the Gen3 era in 2022 after previous partner BMW withdrew from theContinue Reading
Red Bull to reveal RB17 hypercar at Goodwood Festival of Speed
In June 2022, the Advanced Technologies arm of Red Bull’s Formula 1 team revealed plans to launch its own £5 million hypercar, penned by Newey.The car will feature a two-seat carbon fibre monocoque chassis with a V10 engine and a carbon fibre gearbox. The car has been produced entirely in-houseContinue Reading
Toyota expects Ferrari to remain quickest in Spa WEC despite BoP hit
David Floury, technical director of Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe, believes that its Italian rival will maintain at least some of the advantage it showed last time out at Imola before tactical errors when it rained allowed the Japanese manufacturer to come through to win. Floury intimated that the BoP changes forContinue Reading
Ferrari trials more aggressive F1 spray guards in Fiorano FIA test
Photos from the test showed Charles Leclerc’s brother Arthur driving the 2023 Ferrari SF-75 with fully covered front and rear full-wet tyres. The guards include two holes in front but are fully covered at the back.The Italian squad’s reserve driver Oliver Bearman ran behind Leclerc in a 2024 car toContinue Reading