F1 tech review: Williams claws up from the back of the grid
Let’s take a look at the FW45’s finer details and how it was modified during the season in order to make that leap forward in the pecking order. Photo by: Giorgio PiolaWilliams FW45 brake caliperWilliams were one of a handful of teams that opted to use tube-like fins on theContinue Reading
Stella praises Norris help in McLaren F1 car development despite “stress” to win
After winning the 2021 Italian Grand Prix – where Norris was second behind then team-mate Daniel Ricciardo – and finishing fourth in the constructors’ championship that year after being third in 2020 following considerable rebuilding effort, McLaren slipped back to fifth in 2022.Its slide initially continued into 2023, where NorrisContinue Reading
Honda MotoGP squad “will be the team of my life”, says Marquez
The eight-time grand prix world champion will race for Gresini Ducati next season, after a miserable 2023 campaign forced him into leaving Honda with a year still left on his contract.Marquez has raced every year of his MotoGP career with Honda, beginning with his debut in 2013, and together they’veContinue Reading
Honda MotoGP squad “will be the team of my life”, says Marquez
The eight-time grand prix world champion will race for Gresini Ducati next season, after a miserable 2023 campaign forced him into leaving Honda with a year still left on his contract.Marquez has raced every year of his MotoGP career with Honda, beginning with his debut in 2013, and together they’veContinue Reading
FIA doesn’t see need to intervene over bump-induced F1 crashes
Accidents suffered by Lando Norris in the Las Vegas Grand Prix and Carlos Sainz in Abu Dhabi GP practice were both triggered by the cars hitting bumps on the track.The current generation of ground effect F1 cars are especially sensitive to bumps because they perform better when running very closeContinue Reading
The attributes that made de Ferran a potent force
Gil de Ferran meant an awful lot to a great many people in motorsport. The outpouring of shocked tributes following his unexpected passing at the age of 56 were universal in their respect for a racer who possessed all the attributes to be effective as a driver, team boss, sportingContinue Reading
IndyCar 2023 season review: Arrow McLaren
#5 – Pato O’Ward, 4th in the championship standings (484 points) – 17 races 0 wins, 7 podiums, 9 top fives, 14 top 10s, 0 poles, 13 Fast Six AppearancesBest Finish: 2nd (St. Petersburg, Texas, IMS Road Course – Race 1, Gateway)Best Start: 2nd (Road America, Nashville)#7 – Alexander Rossi,Continue Reading
Russell: Hamilton and I trust each other amid tense F1 battles
The Mercedes duo notably made contact during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix and then crashed at Turn 1 in Qatar, for which Hamilton (who was eliminated) took full responsibility.Hamilton also appeared reluctant to follow a strategy call in Japan, with the team asking him to slow to give DRSContinue Reading
Gil de Ferran obituary: Indy 500 winner and two-time IndyCar champion dies aged 56
De Ferran, who has died aged 56, beat his great friend, and fellow Brazilian Team Penske team-mate, Helio Castroneves by 0.299s after a fierce battle for honours in America’s biggest open-wheel race.The duo saw off the challenges of Andretti Green Racing’s Tony Kanaan and Michael Andretti, and Chip Ganassi Racing’sContinue Reading
F1 tech review: AlphaTauri makes inroads with big plans ahead
Let’s take a look at some of the AT04’s finer details and how it was developed throughout the course of 2023… Photo by: Giorgio PiolaAlphaTauri AT04 new side detailAlphaTauri kicked off what would become one of the most intense development cycles on the grid with a substantial package of partsContinue Reading