What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
After an unusual season opener in Bahrain – where all the frontrunners bar the dominant Max Verstappen were hobbled to varying degrees – there was much to expect from Formula 1’s second 2024 round, taking place this weekend in Jeddah.At F1’s second night event in a week, there was againContinue Reading
Hamilton warned, Mercedes fined for impeding in Saudi F1 practice
While on a hot lap through the Jeddah Corniche Circuit’s snaking high-speed blasts, Sargeant had to take evading action to avoid a slow-driving Lewis Hamilton through Turn 10.As Hamilton moved over to the racing line, Sargeant had to jink right to cross the kerbs, labelling the near-miss as “dangerous” onContinue Reading
Sainz: Illness made Saudi F1 practice “a very difficult day”
Sainz cancelled his media commitments on Wednesday after feeling unwell.He then finished seventh in Thursday evening’s second free practice session, 0.628s behind pacesetter Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin and three tenths behind Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc in fourth.After the session, Sainz was seen having to compose himself in theContinue Reading
F1 Saudi Arabian GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch & more
The flurry of early season action concludes with the Jeddah event this weekend, with opening practice topped by Max Verstappen before Alonso followed up to head FP2 in the evening.But once again the main focus has been off-track, with Red Bull’s Christian Horner saga taking a fresh turn as theContinue Reading
Why an IndyCar stalwart is supporting a bike racing gamechanger
Although new seasons introduce different challenges, Graham Rahal is about to embark on an unprecedented experience. This weekend’s IndyCar Series season opener in St. Petersburg will coincide with the debut of his newly-created MotoAmerica team which is simultaneously competing at Daytona.The 35-year-old announced the formation of Rahal Ducati Moto nearlyContinue Reading
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso beats Russell to lead FP2 for Aston Martin
The start of the second one-hour session on Thursday in Jeddah was delayed by 10 minutes as the FIA checked drain covers in the pitlane, but it ran to time under the lights in what is the only representative practice night-time running ahead of qualifying and the race.Oscar Piastri ledContinue Reading
Marquez “comfortable” on Ducati MotoGP bike “but not ready for podium”
The eight-time grand prix world champion will embark on his first season on Ducati machinery this year, having spent 11 seasons with Honda.Ending pre-season testing in competitive form, Marquez said last month that he was looking for the final three tenths of lap time to get on terms with theContinue Reading
2024 NASCAR Phoenix schedule, entry list, and how to watch
Kyle Larson held off a charging Tyler Reddick to win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with Chevrolet winning all three races to start the new year. It was Larson’s 24th career victory.Larson also won both stages in Vegas, and has taken over the championship standings as a result. He leadsContinue Reading
Horner “certain” that Verstappen will stay at Red Bull F1 team until 2028
Verstappen has a deal that runs to 2028, although as is normal practice in F1, there are believed to be some escape clauses that would allow him to go elsewhere before the contract’s official end.In the wake of the ongoing controversy involving Horner, there is currently considerable tension between theContinue Reading
F1 team bosses warn against ‘prejudging’ FIA president amid investigation
As first reported by the BBC, a whistleblower has come forward with two claims against Ben Sulayem.The first accusation is that he attempted to get a penalty overturned in last year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, when Fernando Alonso was reprimanded for Aston Martin having prematurely touched his car during aContinue Reading