NASCAR teams are using their helicopters to help Hurricane Helene victims
As the dangerous Hurricane Helene approached the southern coast of the US last weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway, in North Carolina, and Bristol Motor Speedway, in Tennessee, opened their campgrounds to those fleeing the storm. Now, the NASCAR world is rallying to help all who have been left behind in theContinue Reading
Hard Rock striking right chord with Red Bull as extended partnership deal announced
Red Bull and Hard Rock have announced a three-year extension to their partnership agreement that will see the two brands working closer than ever before.Hard Rock, which boasts more than 250 Hard Rock Cafes across the globe, has also moved into the hotel and business sectors in recent years andContinue Reading
Renault faces staff backlash for ending F1 engine project
Renault’s plan to scrap its Formula 1 engine department has been met with distain by some of the workforce at the Viry-Chatillon factory located just outside of Paris.The CSE, Social and Economic Committee of the Alpine engine subsidiary, had campaigned hard in an attempt to persuade Renault CEO Luca deContinue Reading
How is artificial intelligence changing Formula 1?
Before delving into how F1 has benefited from artificial intelligence, it is worth understanding just how the AI industry is interacting with the sport – and why.Alexandre Bonnet, the Lead ML Solutions Engineer for Encord told Autosport that the scope of what F1 offers as a platform for AI andContinue Reading
Rossi could quit WEC to downscale racing programme in 2025
Seven-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi could quit the World Endurance Championship to focus on the GT World Challenge Europe as he looks to downscale his racing in 2025.The BMW factory driver has explained to Autosport that he is planning to cut back on the number of races he contestsContinue Reading
Aston Martin: “Foolish” to ignore McLaren’s upgrade approach
Aston Martin thinks it would be “foolish” not to investigate if McLaren’s alternative approach to upgrades has been a key factor in its Formula 1 success.McLaren has bucked the trend of its rivals this season in terms of how it has structured its car development programme.Rather than seeking performance gainsContinue Reading
McLaren’s Ugochukwu makes 2025 F3 step-up with Prema
Ugo Ugochukwu has become Prema’s first signing for the 2025 Formula 3 season.The American 17-year-old is the third driver announced for the first season with new Dallara-built cars, joining returning competitors Charlie Wurz and Mari Boya, who will race for Trident and Campos respectively.Prema is likely to field an all-newContinue Reading
How Michael Jordan inspires Acosta to bet on KTM for his MotoGP future
Pedro Acosta’s world championship career has been meteoric. He made his debut in Moto3 in 2021 and won the title at his first attempt. Graduation to Moto2 followed in 2022 and, although he needed one season to get the hang of the category, he dominated in his second attempt inContinue Reading
What does Renault’s axing of its engine project mean for F1? Our writers have their say
Following the announcement by Renault that it is ending its Formula 1 engine operations before the new rules era in 2026, the decision will have a huge impact on both its team and the wider grid.What does it mean for Alpine, F1 and the series overall? Our writers offer theirContinue Reading
Ekstrom joins Ford’s Dakar team for 2025 after Audi exit
Mattias Ekstrom will join Ford’s factory programme in the Dakar Rally in 2025 after ending a 23-year stint with Audi.The Swede will contest next year’s Dakar in a works-entered Ford Raptor T1+, teaming up with Nani Roma, Mitch Guthrie Jr and fellow ex-Audi driver Carlos Sainz Sr in a four-strongContinue Reading