WRC Promoter backs FIA vision for WRC future
The FIA has released its extensive vision for the WRC’s future at today’s World Motor Sport Council, which includes a raft of proposals designed to improve the championship.Perhaps its most bold decision is to remove the control hybrid units from Rally1 cars for the 2025 season. Hybrid power formed aContinue Reading
What next for Red Bull F1 after Horner investigation all-clear
While the cost cap affair in 2022 was a tough period for the squad, it did not bring with it the personal turmoil and invasion that has been commonplace over the last few weeks.The launching of an investigation into unspecified allegations made against him by a female employee thrust HornerContinue Reading
WEC analysis: The data putting Porsche on the front foot for Qatar opener
The WEC hosted its annual two-day pre-season test at the Losail International Circuit on Monday and Tuesday, providing some hints about the competitive picture for the Qatar 1812Km race.The circumstances weren’t exactly usual, with the Prologue having to be delayed by two days due to the late arrival of seaContinue Reading
FIA reveals plans to focus hydrogen storage development in liquid form
Following the latest meeting of the World Motor Sport Council, it was announced that in the context of hydrogen combustion applications that “development and promotion of solutions based on hydrogen stored in liquid form” would be prioritised over gas storage.No reference was made to fuel cell applications, but this isContinue Reading
F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport
In a statement, the governing body said the document will soon provide “for the first time a globally consistent reference point to support not only drivers as they develop throughout their careers, but also the race officials and stewards”.It is set to be released in 2025, once it has beenContinue Reading
Domenicali: “Process was followed” with F1 Andretti Cadillac rejection
The Andretti Cadillac bid was approved by the FIA last October, but then rejected in the second stage of the process by F1, which issued a statement explaining its position on 31 January.The content of that statement was subsequently challenged by both Andretti and its partner General Motors.However F1 didContinue Reading
F1 race engineers: Who works with each driver and what is their role?
Every Formula 1 driver has their own race engineer who plays a key role in ensuring that their driver is aware of the race strategy and any decisions being made by the team. They are pivotal in creating an open line of communication to the driver whilst the car isContinue Reading
New red flag jeopardy “doesn’t change” F2 qualifying mindset
Formula 2 and Formula 3 have introduced new rules over the winter, whereby any driver that directly causes a red flag in qualifying will be stripped of their fastest time in the session.Despite the added jeopardy, DAMS driver Jak Crawford said: “On my side, it doesn’t change anything at all.Continue Reading
Pramac launches new 2024 MotoGP livery at F1 Bahrain GP
The Paolo Campinoti-run satellite Ducati team is the last team on the current MotoGP grid to reveal the colours it will race in this year.Pramac comes into the 2024 season as the reigning teams’ champions after celebrating five race wins between Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco.Martin fought for the worldContinue Reading
Christian Horner: Who is Red Bull team principal, career history and net worth
Christian Horner has been cleared of allegations made against him by a female employee. Horner has denied any wrongdoing over the matter and Red Bull said the “grievance has been dismissed”. The team principal of Red Bull had previously dreamed of becoming a Formula 1 driver himself, but moved into teamContinue Reading