Friday favourite: The “incredible” Le Mans racer that staged a memorable comeback
Oliver Turvey’s technical insight and feedback has made him an important component of several motorsport outfits for more than a decade, not least the McLaren Formula 1 team. Having joined the Woking-based team in 2010, first as a development driver before taking on a testing role, it’s a position thatContinue Reading
What is the role of President of the FIA and what do they do?
The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been under intense scrutiny in the latter parts of 2024 due to an open letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which is the trade union for Formula 1 drivers.Within the letter the GPDA urged the FIA to treat F1 drivers like “adults”Continue Reading
Why Qatar is buying into troubled Audi F1 programme
“Be fearful when others are greedy – and greedy when others are fearful.” The famous words of US investment guru Warren Buffett aptly sum up the Qatari Investment Authority’s reasons for taking a shareholding in Audi’s Formula 1 team.Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has been investing in Audi’s parent, the VolkswagenContinue Reading
F1 Qatar GP: Leclerc fastest over Norris and Piastri in only practice session
Charles Leclerc led the way in Formula 1’s sole Qatar Grand Prix practice session to lead both McLarens at the top of the order.The Monegasque posted a 1m21.953s to sit 0.425s clear of Lando Norris’ best lap, as the Briton nudged ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri on the final timingContinue Reading
F1 Qatar GP: Leclerc beats Norris and Piastri to fastest in only practice session
Charles Leclerc led the way in Formula 1’s sole Qatar Grand Prix practice session to lead both McLarens at the top of the order.The Monegasque posted a 1m21.953s to sit 0.425s clear of Lando Norris’ best lap, as the Briton nudged ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri on the final timingContinue Reading
Audi insists VW Group crisis no threat to F1 project amid Qatar buy-in
Audi boss Gernot Dollner insists the manufacturer’s commitment to Formula 1 is not threatened by the financial dramas faced by parent company the Volkswagen Group.Amid major losses for VW, the organisation plans to shut at least three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and shrink itsContinue Reading
Colapinto back to older-spec Williams suspension after Vegas crash
Franco Colapinto will compete in the final two races of the 2024 Formula 1 season with Williams’s old front suspension design, as a result of his Las Vegas qualifying crash.Colapinto’s heavy shunt in Q2 in Vegas last weekend means Williams has been forced to replace the damaged front suspension partsContinue Reading
Sainz set for earlier than expected Williams F1 debut
Carlos Sainz is set for an earlier than expected debut run for Williams, Autosport has learned.The Spaniard had been anticipated to get his first taste of the Williams car during Formula 1’s post-season Abu Dhabi test that takes place on the Tuesday after the 2024 season finale.However, it has emergedContinue Reading
The teen talent exceling on his Civic duty
The Civic Cup has developed a reputation over the years for being a hugely competitive championship. The cars are closely matched and there’s always a cluster of star names at the front.Take a look at this season’s grid – the likes of 2019 TCR Europe champion Josh Files, 2021 TCRContinue Reading
WRC road order rules set to remain unchanged in 2025
Road order regulations appear set to remain unchanged in the World Rally Championship next year after a proposal to introduce a form of qualifying was rejected, Autosport understands.The debate surrounding road position was ignited earlier this season, which prompted a proposal to alter the regulations for next year with theContinue Reading