The management culture that has helped McLaren’s push to F1 title glory
McLaren CEO Zak Brown thinks a management team that is “constructively critical” of itself has been a cornerstone of his team’s success in Formula 1.The Woking-based squad ended a 26-year wait for constructors’ championship success this year with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri securing the crown at the season closingContinue Reading
Abt announces Kelvin van der Linde departure ahead of likely BMW move
Abt Sportsline has announced its split with Kelvin van der Linde ahead of his anticipated switch to BMW.The 2024 DTM championship runner-up will depart the Abt fold after four years in the DTM with eight race wins, having also won his first of two ADAC GT Masters titles with theContinue Reading
The “weakness” van Gisbergen has identified to improve in NASCAR
It’s been a long year for Shane van Gisbergen. In his first season racing full-time in the USA, the New Zealander clocked up 33 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity series and 11 in the Cup series. After already changing bases once in his career, to Australia, he has criss-crossed NorthContinue Reading
Colapinto: Williams F1 stint still a “dream come true” despite difficult end
Franco Colapinto has labelled his nine-race Formula 1 cameo as a “dream” despite his tough end to the 2024 season with Williams.Colapinto was drafted in by Williams to replace the underperforming Logan Sargeant after the Dutch Grand Prix, making his debut at Monza in September.The 21-year-old shone on his firstContinue Reading
Quartararo impressed by change in Yamaha’s mentality in MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo has said he was impressed by the change in Yamaha’s mentality for the 2024 MotoGP season, even if the results on track remained below his expectations.As part of its drive to return to the front and challenge for victories again, the Japanese marque is slowly adopting an aggressiveContinue Reading
Promoter of the Year shortlist
The Promoter of the Year is an award that recognises the promoter of a motorsport event who produced an exceptional and commercially successful event or events during the season and showed a commitment to improving the fan experience.The winners will be announced at the Autosport Awards in London on JanuaryContinue Reading
Verstappen: People who criticise me crossing the line don’t have a champion mentality
Max Verstappen has insisted he will keep crossing the line racing in Formula 1 if he has to and suggested those who do not understand do not have the “world champion mentality”.After a dominant start, Verstappen and Red Bull came under pressure from McLaren and Ferrari in 2024 and theContinue Reading
Red Bull eyes wider operating window for new RB21 F1 challenger
Red Bull thinks that improving its car balance, rather than simply delivering more downforce on its RB21, is key to its Formula 1 title ambitions in 2025.The Milton Keynes-based outfit faced some struggles throughout this season after an early advantage was wiped away by its main rivals from the MiamiContinue Reading
Martin: New Aprilia MotoGP bike its “biggest” leap in recent years
MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin believes Aprilia has made the “biggest” leap in recent years with its 2025 prototype.Martin is joining Aprilia next year after clinching his first title with a Pramac Ducati, the Spaniard having been snubbed for a promotion to the factory team in favour of Marc Marquez.MadridContinue Reading
Aleix Espargaro gets involved in cycling alongside Honda test role
MotoGP race winner Aleix Espargaro will make a switch to professional cycling following his retirement from motorcycle racing.The Spaniard, a three-time race winner in the premium category, will join the Lidl-Trek professional cycling team from the start of 2025.Espargaro has been an avid cycling fan for nine years since aContinue Reading