Bottas: Sauber’s F1 pitstop issues may not be fixed until after China
The Sauber squad has arrived at Suzuka for this weekend’s 2024 Japanese GP after pitstop issues have blighted each of its showings in the opening three rounds of the new season.The problem concerns wheelnuts getting crossthreaded during changes, which meant the team made adjustments to its procedures for the MelbourneContinue Reading
Hulkenberg: Alonso picked “wrong corner” to try defensive F1 games with Russell
Alonso was handed a post-event drive-through, which became a 20-second time penalty, for the way he slowed up Russell as they battled for sixth place.The FIA race stewards deemed that Alonso had driven in a “potentially” dangerous manner by slowing 100-metres earlier than normal, which they think contributed to RussellContinue Reading
Part-time NASCAR driver Gray Gaulding suspended after arrest
Gaulding, 26, who has not made a start so far this season in a NASCAR national series race but does hold a NASCAR license, was indefinitely suspended by the sanctioning body on Wednesday evening.In a new release, NASCAR said Gaulding was suspended for violating Section 4.4.D of the NASCAR ruleContinue Reading
FIA clubs recommend legal action over Ben Sulayem accusations
In the wake of Ben Sulayem having been cleared of wrongdoing in an investigation relating to allegations of interference in two Formula 1 races last year, a selection of member clubs have issued a strongly-worded letter of support backing him.Clearly designed to quell any talk of an internal move againstContinue Reading
Pirro leaves role as McLaren F1 academy chief
The McLaren driver development programme was overhauled at the start of 2023 to better support those at a karting level and help facilitate a plausible climb to F1.To feature alongside McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward and F1 reserve Ryo Hirakawa, the team hired 2023 FIA F3 champion Gabriel Bortoleto, F1Continue Reading
Items from Ken Block’s career listed for charity auction
Ebay Motors has today launched its “From the Collection: Ken Block” auction which offers fans the chance to bid on 43 collectables from the American’s archive. The money raised will help the next generation of aspiring talents in motorsport and action sports through the 43 Institute, set up by theContinue Reading
How a university partnership is helping an IndyCar underdog
While the organisation remains the youngest team in North America’s premier open-wheel championship, the ascension further up the grid is made even more impressive considering the lack of any technical alliance with the series’ powerhouse outfits.Some may immediately point to JHR’s affiliation with Arrow McLaren since last October, but thatContinue Reading
The WEC lesson that WRC could observe to fix its current challenges
The WRC is at a critical crossroads as it strives for growth – in terms of manufacturers competing and widening its fanbase – to realise its huge potential. When it comes to spectacular motorsport, few can rival what the WRC can deliver thanks to the superhuman talents that tackle theContinue Reading
What do DRS, black and white flag, porpoising and more mean? F1 terms explained
The large amount of jargon is a result of the complex engineering that goes into building a Formula 1 car. Teams use a wide depth of knowledge to extract as much performance as possible over a race weekend, which has resulted in expansive terminology.F1 has taken steps in recent yearsContinue Reading
What is DRS in F1 – everything you need to know about the Drag Reduction System, how it works and is it automatic?
The Drag Reduction System (DRS) is a controversial driver-controlled device aimed at aiding overtaking and increasing the chances of wheel-to-wheel racing in Formula 1.The system, which involves the driver opening a flap in their rear wing to reduce drag levels and gain top speed when running within a second ofContinue Reading