Komatsu: “Everybody against” Audi F1 cost cap salary breaks for 2026
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu reckons that “everybody” is against 2026’s planned cost cap offset for Audi to account for Swiss wages, stating that it risks opening a can of worms.The higher average wage in Switzerland means that the current Sauber team operates at a theoretical disadvantage when it comesContinue Reading
Have your say on the best of 2024: Autosport Awards nominees revealed
Voting for the 2024 Autosport Awards is open, giving you the chance to have your say on the best motorsport performers of the season.The Awards, which date back to 1982, celebrate the top drivers and competition machines each year. The nominees in the six categories open to public vote inContinue Reading
Fans to vote on motorsport Moment of the Year presented by Bahrain International Circuit
Autosport’s Moment of the Year Award is open to fan voting for the first time in 2024 and will be presented by Bahrain International Circuit.The 3.4-mile Sakhir track was opened in 2004 and hosts major international events, including the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix and World Endurance Championship Bahrain 8Continue Reading
FIA clamps down on skid block loophole for Las Vegas GP
The FIA has issued a technical directive to clamp down on Formula 1 teams exploiting a loophole in the rules over preventing plank wear.Autosport understands the technical directive removes some freedoms provided by an earlier directive to help preserve the plank by installing supporting skid blocks on the floor.Under theContinue Reading
FIA clamps down on skid block F1 loophole for Las Vegas GP
The FIA has issued a technical directive to clamp down on Formula 1 teams exploiting a loophole in the rules over preventing plank wear.Autosport understands the technical directive removes some freedoms provided by an earlier directive to help preserve the plank by installing supporting skid blocks on the floor.Under theContinue Reading
The WRC title balancing act facing Neuville and Hyundai in Japan
Thierry Neuville has opened up on the balancing act he faces in Japan to secure a maiden World Rally Championship crown and contribute to Hyundai’s manufacturers’ title bid.Neuville heads into the season finale as the heavy favourite to claim what would be a career-defining title, with a 25-point lead overContinue Reading
McLaren rolls back ‘Papaya Rules’ team orders for Las Vegas GP
Oscar Piastri says that McLaren has rolled back its ‘Papaya Rules’ team orders – which means he is no longer automatically playing a support role to Lando Norris.As part of McLaren’s efforts to try to help Norris beat Max Verstappen to the drivers’ championship, the Woking-based squad got Piastri toContinue Reading
WEC’s Iron Dames to return to Porsche for 2025 after year with Lamborghini
The all-female Iron Dames World Endurance Championship LMGT3 entry will switch from Lamborghini to Porsche for next season with the title-winning Manthey team.Confirmation that the Iron Dames programme, which has so far yielded one class win and a further four podiums in the WEC, is moving manufacturers came on ThursdayContinue Reading
“Performace-based” reasons cited for Fallows’ exit from Aston Martin
Dan Fallows’ removal as technical director at Aston Martin came as the team hadn’t matched its expectations for 2024, according to performance director Tom McCullough.McCullough noted the ex-Red Bull aerodynamicist’s contributions after joining Aston Martin in 2022, which carried into 2023 as the team made a concerted leap from F1’sContinue Reading
“Performace-based” reasons cited for Fallows’ exit from Aston Martin F1
Dan Fallows’ removal as technical director at Aston Martin came as the team hadn’t matched its expectations for 2024, according to performance director Tom McCullough.McCullough noted the ex-Red Bull aerodynamicist’s contributions after joining Aston Martin in 2022, which carried into 2023 as the team made a concerted leap from F1’sContinue Reading