Renault launches study on future of Viry engine facility amid F1 project review
Renault has launched an evaluation study to decide on the future focus for its Viry-Chatillon engine facility, amid a growing likelihood that it will end its Formula 1 power unit project.Autosport has learned that Renault’s senior management earlier today informed staff at both the French factory and Enstone, which runsContinue Reading
Touring car racing and rallying converge with new FIA category
The FIA has created a new entry-level touring car category that will see touring car racing and rallying converge.The new TC Lite class, which will include two sub-classes, TCL4 and TCL5, will share existing Rally4 and Rally5 technical regulations and will form the base of the FIA’s touring car pyramidContinue Reading
Should the WRC re-introduce qualifying? The teams have their say
There were perhaps only two words mentioned more than ‘Martins’ and ‘Sesks’ when the World Rally Championship visited Latvia last weekend, and those were ‘road position’.Championship leader Thierry Neuville reignited a debate surrounding how the WRC determines the road order for rallies. The very nature of rallying means that someoneContinue Reading
“I’m not a robot” – Who is F1’s latest race winner Oscar Piastri?
It feels like yesterday when McLaren and Alpine were battling for the signature of a highly-rated 21-year-old F2 champion in the summer of 2022.Just two years and 35 grand prix starts later, Oscar Piastri is F1’s latest GP winner. After crossing the line first in last year’s Qatar sprint, heContinue Reading
Quartararo: I’ve always liked Rossi but Marquez is the best rider ever in MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo says Marc Marquez is the best rider in MotoGP history over childhood hero Valentino Rossi.Quartararo made his premier class debut in 2019 and was fortunate enough to share the track with seven-time champion Rossi during the twilight years of the Italian’s career.In fact, the Frenchman won his maiden title inContinue Reading
How synthetic fuel is pushing boundaries
When I left Formula 1 in 2019, I still had plenty of interest in doing more things. It felt like the right time so together with Nilay Shah, professor of engineering at Imperial College, we converted Zero into a real idea that has grown into a thriving company of 53Continue Reading
Osaka establishes motorsport promotion council within F1 race bid
The Japanese city of Osaka has formed a new motorsport promotion council to boost its bid to get a future Formula 1 race hosting slot.Back in January, Osaka officials made it public that the city intends to attract F1 as part of a wider attempt to change its economic outlookContinue Reading
Why Perez’s F1 seat isn’t safe yet despite return to points in Hungary
Sergio Perez may have got himself back in Formula 1’s points in Hungary, but his Red Bull bosses are clear they still want to see more from him.The Mexican produced what team principal Christian Horner reckoned was his strongest race since the Chinese Grand Prix in April as he cameContinue Reading
Exclusive: Alpine closes in on Mercedes technical partnership, could start in 2025
The Alpine Formula 1 team is closing in on a deal with Mercedes for a technical partnership that will include engine, gearbox and suspension – and could even start in 2025.The French manufacturer has been weighing up abandoning its own Renault works engine, with senior management questioning the costs versusContinue Reading
Alpine-Mercedes tie-up set to include suspension/gearbox and could start in 2025
The Alpine Formula 1 team in closing in on a deal with Mercedes for a technical partnership that will include engine, gearbox and suspension – and could even start in 2025.The French manufacturer has been weighing up abandoning its own Renault works engine, with senior management questioning the costs versusContinue Reading