The ‘three jewels’ in the desert that have turned the Lusail International Circuit into a worldwide destination
Only two tracks in the world currently host events for F1, MotoGP and WEC – and only one of them faces the unique challenge of doing so at a location where the desert heat prevents summer racing.For a long time, if you asked anyone about motorsport in Qatar they wouldContinue Reading
Why Mercedes “has eyes on” another victory amid Qatar perfect storm
Mercedes has admitted that a host of factors in its favour at the Qatar Grand Prix could help it deliver another Formula 1 victory.While the team is still struggling to fully understand just why it was in a class of its own in Las Vegas last weekend, as George RussellContinue Reading
Tsunoda: Sim test shows Red Bull F1 car suits me
Yuki Tsunoda says he needs to excel in the final two races of the 2024 Formula 1 season to “force” Red Bull to consider him for a race seat – and that a simulator test has indicated he can be quick in the team’s car.Tsunoda is one of several driversContinue Reading
Will the FIA’s suggested change to F1’s racing guidelines solve the main problem?
While the headline news around the FIA as the Qatar Grand Prix got under way covered more staffing turmoil, the governing body’s efforts on revising Formula 1’s racing rules was an altogether positive affair.“That’s the best meeting I would say we’ve had,” was Lewis Hamilton’s assessment of the one-hour meetingContinue Reading
The Future of Motorsport in Qatar & Lusail Circuit’s Transformation
For Autosport Business, James Allen talks to Amro Al-Hamad, the CEO of Lusail International Circuit, about the growth of motorsport in Qatar, how the circuit is changing, and what the future holds for the Lusail International Circuit and motorsport in the region. Thanks for watching – please like, share, comment,Continue Reading
Hamilton in “two minds” over Ferrari run at Abu Dhabi test
Lewis Hamilton admits not joining Ferrari for the Abu Dhabi test makes the start to next year harder – although deep down never wanted his first run to be there.The seven-time champion is moving from Mercedes to Ferrari for next season, after agreeing a deal to join the famous MaranelloContinue Reading
Turmoil At The FIA, Track Changes And More – F1 Media Day In Qatar
Jonathan Noble and Stuart Codling begin their Qatar GP coverage as they review Media Day at the Losail International Circuit. Together, the duo reacted to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s latest round of firings, as Deputy Race Director Janette Tan and veteran Race Steward Tim Meyer were both let goContinue Reading
Autosport Podcast: Qatar GP preview
In this podcast, the duo discuss the drivers reacting to the latest round of firings by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, as Deputy Race Director Janette Tan and veteran Race Steward Tim Meyer were both let go in surprise fashion, with George Russell reacting by saying: “We’d love to getContinue Reading
F1 drivers expect inside line attack changes from FIA meeting on racing guidelines
Changes to Formula 1’s racing guidelines covering driver attacking moves on inside lines are expected following a lengthy meeting with the drivers ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.The FIA committed to reassessing F1’s ‘Driving Standards Guidelines’ that inform stewards’ decisions on contentious racing moves, as well as how the driversContinue Reading
F1 drivers expect changes from “productive” FIA meeting on racing guidelines
Changes to Formula 1’s racing guidelines covering driver attacking moves on inside lines are expected following a lengthy meeting with the drivers ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.The FIA committed to reassessing F1’s ‘Driving Standards Guidelines’ that inform stewards’ decisions on contentious racing moves, as well as how the driversContinue Reading