What we learned from Thursday practice at the 2024 Las Vegas GP
Grip was at an absolute premium when the clock started in Las Vegas. A peppering of dust obfuscated the racing line in the very early stages of FP1 for the Las Vegas Grand Prix but, even when removed by continued running, the circuit continued to give the drivers little toContinue Reading
Explained: The consequences from F1 closing its skid block loophole
Running this generation of Formula 1 cars as close to the ground as possible, without inducing bouncing or wearing out the floor plank, is something teams have been chasing since 2022 to maximise the downforce they can generate.It is therefore no surprise that when the FIA added an ambiguous technicalContinue Reading
MotoGP champion Martin threatened not to make TV appearance
Newly-crowned MotoGP champion Jorge Martin was the victim of a fierce battle for an audience between two TV shows that compete for the prime-time television slot in Spain.Four days after celebrating his first title in the premier class at Barcelona, Martin had agreed to appear on La Revuelta, a televisionContinue Reading
MotoGP champion Martin threatened over TV appearance
Newly crowned MotoGP champion Jorge Martin was the victim of a fierce battle for an audience between two TV shows that compete for the prime-time television slot in Spain.Four days after celebrating his first title in the premier class at Barcelona, Martin had agreed to appear on La Revuelta, aContinue Reading
How Hamilton’s Surprise Pace Denies “Shelf Life” Comments – F1 Las Vegas GP Practice Analysis
F1 hits the track Las Vegas for FP1 and FP2, and in a surprising turn of events, Lewis Hamilton topped the times with a strong performance, followed by Lando Norris and George Russell. Obviously, a lot can happen between now and qualifying, but with comments that Mercedes are “dirty trackContinue Reading
Norris bemoans McLaren’s “shocking” long-run pace in Las Vegas
Lando Norris described his McLaren’s long-run pace at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as “shocking” – as he suggested he could drive a road car quicker.The Briton ended second practice on Thursday evening just 0.011 seconds behind pacesetter Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes, but he was far from happy withContinue Reading
WRC Rally Japan: Tanak boosts title hopes as Neuville’s power woes continue
Ott Tanak ignited his slim World Rally Championship hopes with a dominant drive to lead Rally Japan on Friday after a power issue proved costly for title favourite Thierry Neuville.The Hyundai driver successfully navigated through the day’s eight stages to open up a 20.9s lead over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans, withContinue Reading
Lamborghini withdraws from WEC Hypercar and LMGT3
Lamborghini has withdrawn from the World Endurance Championship, ending its participation in both the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes.The Italian manufacturer was missing from the 2025 WEC entry list on the publication of the reduced 37-car grid for next season on Friday.It follows the admission that its SC63 LMDh programme wasContinue Reading
Mercedes “scratching their heads” after setting pace for Las Vegas GP
Mercedes admits it is at a loss as to where its pace came from as Lewis Hamilton topped the first two practice sessions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.Hamilton led an all-British top-three across both practice sessions, with Mercedes team-mate George Russell second in FP1 and behind the McLaren ofContinue Reading
GM closing in on 2026 F1 entry after Andretti exit
General Motors’ bid to enter Formula 1 has picked up fresh momentum, with talks between Formula 1 and the manufacturer understood at an advanced stage over a 2026 entry as an 11th team.GM has been partnered with Andretti Global as the American motorsports powerhouse has been knocking on F1’s doorContinue Reading