Charles Leclerc and Pecco Bagnaia: From kings to princes
Until Lewis Hamilton landed at Maranello this past January, Charles Leclerc was widely seen as the cornerstone of the Scuderia’s project. The Monegasque driver joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016, two years before making a low-key Formula 1 debut in 2018 with Sauber.Similarly, Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia started in MotoGPContinue Reading
Jack Sears Trophy champion to drive for Power Maxed Vauxhall in BTCC 2025
The reigning Jack Sears Trophy champion Mikey Doble will be the driver for Power Maxed Racing’s single-car British Touring Car Championship effort in 2025.The 26-year-old Surrey racer won the sub-division for drivers who, pre-season, were yet to claim an overall BTCC podium.But he arguably created more of an impression byContinue Reading
F1 teams suffer freight delays for Chinese GP
Several Formula 1 teams have had their freight delayed from Australia to China meaning preparations have been held up for the Chinese Grand Prix.The FIA has stated that tyre supplier Pirelli did not have its freight at the Shanghai International Circuit on time, although the tyre manufacturer has received equipmentContinue Reading
China in their hands – why aren’t F1 teams brimming with Chinese partners?
After a memorable start to the season in Melbourne, Formula 1 rolls onto Shanghai for the second round of 2025 – a perfect chance for all of the Chinese partners and sponsors to roll out the red carpet and showcase their respective businesses to the ever-increasing global audience.All three ofContinue Reading
Does McLaren’s Melbourne team order set the bar for a Norris/Piastri F1 title fight?
Team orders issued during Formula 1 races are universally loathed. Even at the squads that opt to deliver them.In the years of the modern era when they were officially banned (2002-2010), “Fernando. Is. Faster. Than. You.” from then Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley to the Scuderia star Felipe Massa summedContinue Reading
WRC drivers protest FIA swearing ban at Safari Rally Kenya
World Rally Championship drivers have continued their stance opposing the FIA’s move to sanction drivers for using “inappropriate language” by limiting comments in stage-end interviews at Safari Rally Kenya.Drivers refused to comment or only spoke in their mother tongue to explain why they are not commenting during stage-end interviews duringContinue Reading
Denny Hamlin and JGR secure major sponsorship deal with Progressive
For the majority of Denny Hamlin’s career dating back to 2005, FedEx was his primary sponsor. He drove FedEx colors to Victory Lane in 47 of his 54 Cup wins, but in recent years, the brand quietly decreased its presence in NASCAR. Last year, they sponsored Hamlin in 13 ofContinue Reading
Tank Slappers: 2025 Argentina Grand Prix review
At the front, it was almost a case of deja vu as Marc Marquez defeated his brother Alex in a one-on-one fight. But the trio ponders on whether Marc was at 100% of his speed in an attempt to win, or whether there could be even more potential in theContinue Reading
Survive to thrive: The Wood Brothers “never give up” attitude is really starting to pay off
Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR, having competed in the sport’s top level since the early 1950s. They were there as the sport transitioned from a small local series to a national spectacle, racing on the beaches of Daytona and later the high banks, but theContinue Reading
How the Australian GP proved a good relationship between race engineer and F1 driver is crucial
The new Ferrari combination of Lewis Hamilton and Riccardo Adami made the airwaves and headlines during and after Formula 1’s 2025 Australian Grand Prix. But they were far from the only new driver/race engineer combo making a high-profile bow in Melbourne.There was Richard Wood and Liam Lawson at Red Bull,Continue Reading