BTCC announces deal for every 2024 race to be streamed live on TikTok
In what is thought to be the first of its kind, all races for the 2024 BTCC season will be streamed live and free on TikTok.TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms since its launch in 2016, with the video-focused app reaching more than a billionContinue Reading
Ricciardo: I won’t be distracted by “negative stuff” in F1 paddock
Red Bull chose to retain Ricciardo at the Faenza outfit for 2024 rather than opt for Liam Lawson, who showed well when he deputised for the injured Australian at five grands prix last season.However, in the early races of this year, Ricciardo has been overshadowed by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda, who has twice made Q3Continue Reading
Sammy Smith to run several NASCAR Truck races with Spire
Smith, 19, will compete in four races this season in Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet. His first race is April 5 at Martinsville, followed by May 18 at North Wilkesboro, July 19 at Indianapolis Raceway Park and Aug. 26 at the Milwaukee Mile.Smith competes full-time in the Xfinity Series withContinue Reading
Toyota to deploy suspension update at WRC Safari Rally Kenya
The Japanese brand has proven to be the team to beat in Kenya winning the previous three editions of the Safari Rally, known to be the most gruelling event on the WRC calendar.Toyota outlined the speed and bulletproof reliability of its cars by scoring a 1-2-3-4 lockout in 2022 andContinue Reading
The challenges that await on Formula E’s long-overdue visit to Tokyo
Since Formula E was founded 10 years ago, organisers of the all-electric championship have tried for over a decade to race in Japan’s capital, now the most populous city on earth with a population of more than 37 million.That dream has finally become a reality, and the inaugural Tokyo E-PrixContinue Reading
Wolff: Mercedes F1 relationship with Verstappen “needs to happen at a certain stage”
When news broke of Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes to join Ferrari for 2025, Verstappen seemed on course to see out his Red Bull contract, which expires at the end of 2028.However, the ongoing controversy surrounding Christian Horner led Verstappen’s father Jos to claim Red Bull would be “torn apart”Continue Reading
Dall’Igna calls Bagnaia/Marquez Portugal MotoGP clash “very regrettable”
Gresini Ducati’s Marquez and factory counterpart Bagnaia were battling for fifth in last Sunday’s grand prix at the Algarve International Circuit when they came to blows two laps from the end.Marquez threw his GP23 up the inside of Bagnaia but ran wide, allowing the latter to try to retake theContinue Reading
Honda opens new UK F1 engine base ahead of Aston Martin partnership
After officially withdrawing from F1 at the end of 2021, having propelled Max Verstappen to his first drivers’ title, Honda has continued to supply engines until the end of 2025 to Red Bulland RB (previously known as AlphaTauri) under its Honda Racing Corporation subsidiary – before Red Bull enters itsContinue Reading
Krack: Alonso “would never put anyone in harm’s way” in wake of Australia F1 penalty
Alonso was handed a post-race drive-through, which was converted into a 20-second penalty, for erratic and potentially dangerous driving in the closing stages of the race at Melbourne’s Albert Park.While duelling with Mercedes driver George Russell, Alonso lifted much earlier in the run up to Turn 6 to get a better exitContinue Reading
Former Haas F1 chief Steiner to be Miami GP ambassador
Steiner served as Haas team chief from its inception in 2016 until last winter, when his contract wasn’t renewed after the struggling outfit finished last in the 2023 constructors’ championship.Exclusive: Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 teamBut the 58-year-old Italian went straight back into theContinue Reading