What it takes to be an F1 mechanic
Formula 1 mechanics are often described as the championship’s unsung heroes. But what does it really take to be part of the pitlane action at the highest level of motorsport?Calum Nicholas, Senior Power Unit Assembly Technician for Red Bull and author of the book Life in the Pitlane, has openedContinue Reading
How F1’s wisest driver will benefit the GPDA as its role expands beyond safety matters
What Carlos Sainz thinks about the lengthy modern Formula 1 calendar might seem an odd place to start when assessing his appointment to a directorship of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association.But it handily sums up why he’ll be so useful to his peers in their ongoing struggle with the FIA.TheContinue Reading
Yamaha: “Unrealistic” to think about V4 engine switch in 2025
Yamaha has conceded that introducing a new V4 engine on its bike before the end of the 2025 MotoGP season is “unrealistic”.Since Suzuki’s exit after 2012, Yamaha has been the only manufacturer on the grid that continues to use an inline four-cylinder engine in the championship.Although Yamaha has won sixContinue Reading
Hamilton’s start at Ferrari, seen from Italy: How did fans and media react?
The Italian press are some of the most revered figures in the Formula 1 paddock. For decades their opinions have held sway and dictated the outcome of many debates. Ferrari itself is steeped in passion and enthusiasm; the Scuderia is a national icon.Now, with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton atContinue Reading
Busch takes Truck Series field to school, giving them some ‘things to learn’
Kyle Busch collects his eighth Truck Series win at Atlanta Motor Speedway and flexes his veteran knowledge in the process. SourceContinue Reading
Stewart Friesen ‘had the surge at the wrong time’ and falls short of win
Stewart Friesen walks through his side of the final lap that led to him being on the wrong side of a photo finish with Kyle Busch in the Truck Series race at Atlanta. SourceContinue Reading
Busch beats Friesen by a nose in Atlanta Truck thriller
What happens when a 39-year-old Cup champion and a 41-year-old Truck Series veteran get together on a Saturday afternoon at Atlanta? A photo finish for the record books.Kyle Busch was a dominant force during Saturday’s race, trying to defend his victory from one year ago and collect a record-extending 67thContinue Reading
How Ford’s dominant qualifying at Atlanta could make for a tough race weekend for Toyota, Chevy
Ford dominance in qualifying at drafting tracks isn’t exactly breaking news — outside of Chase Briscoe’s shock pole in the Daytona 500 for Toyota (later overshadowed by inspection issues found with the mounting of the rear spoiler), Ford has earned the top spot on the grid in ten of theContinue Reading
Byron on 2024 Daytona 500-winning car: ‘It might be raced again’
After Hendrick Motorsports received its 2024 Daytona 500 winner back, William Byron shares his thoughts on what could happen with the race-winning vehicle. SourceContinue Reading
Elliott: ‘Totally fair’ to think 2025’s top teams won’t emerge until Vegas
Chase Elliott talks about how having two superspeedways then a road course delays knowing who the top players are for the 2025 season. SourceContinue Reading