Porsche says one-team approach “an advantage” to WEC and IMSA efforts
Thomas Laudenbach, the German manufacturer’s motorsport boss, explained that having Porsche Penske Motorsport masterminding the two factory campaigns has played a key role in the upturn in the fortunes of the 963 LMDh programme that began in the second half of last year and have continued into 2024. “I think itContinue Reading
Engine mode hid Red Bull’s real pace in Bahrain F1 practice
Max Verstappen finished half a second adrift in sixth in Thursday’s FP2, which was held in similar night-time conditions as qualifying and the race, with team-mate Sergio Perez a further three tenths behind in 10th.Meanwhile, Mercedes stole the headlines with a 1-2 for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. But whileContinue Reading
WEC Qatar: Cadillac ends Porsche’s monopoly in final practice
Porsche had dominated the Prologue as well as the first two practice sessions for the 10-hour fixture at Qatar with its 963 LMDh, but Cadillac surged ahead in relatively hotter conditions on Friday morning.Alex Lynn set a time of 1m40.667s in the Chip Ganassi-entered Cadillac V-Series.R at the beginning ofContinue Reading
Wolff supports idea of “reset” to Formula 1 rules on team alliances
McLaren boss Zak Brown has been vocal in his desire to see F1 revise the rules surrounding customer car parts and team alliances from 2026, amid unease he has about the relationship between Red Bull and RB.Brown believes F1’s current regulations are “not fit for purpose” as they offer tooContinue Reading
Domenicali hints at European F1 race rotation from 2026
Recent months have seen a series of contract extensions for races, especially those outside Europe, with many now going well into the 2030s.However in Europe the current deals for Zandvoort, Spa, Imola, Monza and Monaco all run out after 2025.Madrid has already been announced as the new home of theContinue Reading
Leclerc: Mercedes F1 one-lap pace “a bit of a surprise”
Mercedes had a low-key test at Sakhir in terms of outright pace, but the Brackley team topped the times in FP2, with Lewis Hamilton ahead of George Russell.Carlos Sainz was fourth for Ferrari, 0.395s down on pacesetter Hamilton, while Leclerc made a mistake on his quick lap and thus didContinue Reading
DuPont Registry and Prive launch private member car collector club in Bahrain
This pioneering private members club for luxury car collectors and enthusiasts located near the prestigious Bahrain International Circuit. This landmark initiative marks a significant expansion of DRG’s ecosystem into the Middle East. PRIVÉ offers unparalleled luxury car storage, world-class services, a thriving community, and exclusive driving experiences curated by CANOSSAContinue Reading
Watch how Lamborghini’s new Le Mans challenger came to life
The new car, built to the LMDh ruleset, has undergone an extensive testing programme since it was first ready to roll last summer.To tell that story, Lamborghini has produced an in-depth film on YouTube, called Rush to the Hyper, to put fans behind the scenes as the Ligier-framed machine – whichContinue Reading
Maini disqualified from F2 Bahrain qualifying, loses pole
Alpine Formula 1 academy driver Maini beat team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto by 0.219s in the qualifying shootout in Bahrain on Thursday afternoon.However, following a post-race inspection of his Invicta-run car, it was found that the height of the left undertray front external strake was below the required height.All of his timesContinue Reading
What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Bahrain GP
So, it begins. Formula 1’s 2024 season has now officially kicked off after the opening two free practice sessions in Bahrain, albeit in an atypical Thursday slot, the opening two of races in the Middle East have been shuffled back by a day each to ensure that the F1 roundsContinue Reading