Bridgestone amongst tender winners for Formula E Gen4 car
Following a World Motor Sport Council meeting earlier today, the sport’s governing body announced which companies had their applications approved and will be responsible for the production of the chassis, battery and tyres of the Gen4 cars.It means tyre supplier Bridgestone is set to return to world championship single-seater competitionContinue Reading
FIA reveals Hankook as new WRC tyre supplier from 2025
The FIA has selected the Korean tyre firm as the successful candidate after launching a tender process in July this year for a period covering 2025-2027.Hankook will take over the supply of tyres to the WRC from Pirelli, who won the previous tender that expires at the end of nextContinue Reading
Formula E champion Dennis commits to multi-year deal with Andretti
The Briton, who clinched his maiden Formula E title on home soil back in July, was confirmed on Wednesday as having committed to Andretti with his previous contract set to expire at the end of 2024.The 28-year-old took eleven podiums during the 2022/23 season, including wins in the season-opening MexicoContinue Reading
F1’s wheel cover tests to resume next year after teams seek delay
The FIA has been evaluating ways of adding covers to wheels in rainy conditions to help minimise spray being thrown up, which can severely restrict visibility.Trials of an early design tested at Silverstone earlier this year did not deliver the results hoped for, with the conclusion being that the firstContinue Reading
Hyundai completes 2024 WRC driver line-up
Newly-crowned two-time WRC2 champion Mikkelsen and WRC veteran Sordo will share Hyundai’s third i20 N WRC entry with recently re-signed Esapekka Lappi, meaning three driver pairings will pilot the car next year.Confirmation of Mikkelsen’s return to WRC’s top-flight since 2019 and Sordo’s contract extension completes a strong line-up for theContinue Reading
Engelhart returns to Lamborghini GT3 ranks after four-year Porsche stint
Engelhart will again compete for the marque with which he won the 2017 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup title and scored multiple race wins in GTWCE Sprint Cup and ADAC GT Masters, having confirmed his split from Porsche last week.He is the second driver to be added to Lamborghini’sContinue Reading
Vasseur: Ferrari F1 team mustn’t think Red Bull has a “magic bullet” to replicate
Ferrari finished the 2023 season in third place in the world championship, some 454 points behind Red Bull, who won all but one grand prix last season – with Carlos Sainz interrupting its streak in Singapore.Vasseur stressed that the Maranello outfit has to improve in every area in order toContinue Reading
The McLaren secrets revealed in a 60th birthday celebration
McLaren’s impressive development across the 2023 Formula 1 season was a timely boost as the legendary team marked its 60th birthday. It’s not taken a title since 2008, but McLaren is still second on two of the most important F1 metrics: grand prix wins and drivers’ titles.To celebrate the team’sContinue Reading
Ocon switches to “war mode” after “wasted opportunity” in F1 2023
The Frenchman also insists that he will switch to “war mode” next year with an even greater focus on his racing and fewer distractions out of the cockpit.Highlights of Ocon’s year were starting and finishing third in Monaco, and earning fourth place in Las Vegas from 16th on the grid.However, heContinue Reading
Marko: Tension and money prevent Hamilton/Verstappen F1 driver line-up
Speculation about such a move erupted at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when it emerged that earlier this year Hamilton’s father Anthony had suggested in a conversation with Red Bull team boss Christian Horner that he touch base with the seven-time champion. It is understood that Horner did try to contactContinue Reading