F1 rules out return to V10, looks at fixes for new engine rules
Formula 1 will not return to V10 engines or any naturally aspirated powertrains in the near future, with the F1 Commission confirming its commitment to the power unit regulations that will come into force next season.Those regulations were discussed and approved by the FIA back in 2022, while engine manufacturersContinue Reading
F1 chief Domenicali misses “broader” technical controversies: “They’re the spice of the sport”
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has suggested he’d like to see more contention over the technical regulations in the championship, labelling a handful of examples from his own time at Ferrari as moments of “spice”.In his previous role at the Maranello company, which encompassed roles in the commercial department beforeContinue Reading
Racing green – Formula E and Excel collaborate on sustainability as London E-Prix deal is extended
Formula E has announced it will continue running the London ePrix around the Excel exhibition centre until at least 2026, with the indoor/outdoor spectacle allowing both parties to drive their commitments to sustainability and the environment.Formula E brings a global television audience to Excel London, a unique event for theContinue Reading
NASCAR reinstates crew member who previously violated substance abuse policy
NASCAR’s weekly penalty report was a short one this week. There were no issues following the NASCAR Truck and NASCAR Xfinity Series races in the sport’s highly anticipated return to Rockingham.The only issue occurred on Saturday following the Xfinity race as Jesse Love was disqualified when his No. 2 ChevroletContinue Reading
Dale Jr. pays tribute to neurosurgeon Dr. Jerry Petty after his passing
Dr. Jerry Petty, an esteemed neurosurgeon who treated NASCAR drivers across five decades, has passed away at the age of 90. Among his many achievements, Petty was a founding member of the Carolina NeuroSurgery and Spine Associates (CNSA).In reaction to his passing, the CNSA posted: “It is with heavy hearts that we honorContinue Reading
Who should be in the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026?
NASCAR released its full list of nominees, but the decision regarding who gets to be part of the 2026 Hall of Fame class has yet to be decided. And although I am not part of the voting panel in May, this Motorsport.com writer thought it would be interesting to shareContinue Reading
Katherine Legge pushes back against disturbing comments and “death threats”
In this polarizing age we all live in, social media can be a treacherous place. Unfortunately, Katherine Legge is experiencing that first-hand following her recent NASCAR outings. In a recent episode of her podcast, Throttle Therapy, Legge got candid about the Rockingham race weekend.Legge was involved in an early-race incidentContinue Reading
Stage-end interviews to return as FIA and WRC drivers find swearing fine compromise
Stage-end interviews will return at this week’s Rally Islas Canarias after the World Rally Drivers Alliance (WoRDA) and the FIA reached an agreement over penalties for swearing during an event.World Rally Championship drivers opted to remain silent or speak in their mother tongue during stage-end interviews at Safari Rally Kenya lastContinue Reading
Autosport National Podcast: GB3 and BTCC supports preview
Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with National Editor Stephen Lickorish for another edition of the Autosport National Podcast. On this week’s show, the pair preview the upcoming GB3 Championship and TOCA support classes, both kicking off this weekend at Silverstone and Donington Park respectively.The focus in GB3 will likelyContinue Reading
Amazon gives release date to NASCAR’s Garage 56 Le Mans documentary
Titled American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans, the documentary will finally release on Amazon’s Prime Video on June 12th of this year — just two days before the 93rd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.The film will follow Hendrick Motorsports and NASCAR’s journey throughout the 2023 Le Mans 24Continue Reading