Las Vegas GP organisers hoping to throw party if Verstappen wins F1 title on the Strip
If Max Verstappen hits the jackpot and retains his Formula 1 world title in Las Vegas next week, the series could be in for the most memorable championship celebration in its long and storied history.The Las Vegas Strip Circuit hosted its first grand prix last year and was a roaringContinue Reading
Maffei to step down as CEO of F1 owner Liberty Media
Formula 1 owner Liberty Media has announced its president and CEO Greg Maffei will leave his role by the end of 2024.Maffei, who joined the American investment firm in 2005 and became its CEO in February 2006, will depart from Liberty Media after opting not to renew his expiring contract.HeContinue Reading
Las Vegas GP organisers play down future F1 sprint race
There is unlikely to be a trilogy of Formula 1 sprint races in the United States in the near future as Las Vegas organisers have distanced themselves from introducing the format.Two of the six sprint races of the 2024 F1 season have taken place in America, with reigning champion MaxContinue Reading
The questions the FIA must address after Wittich’s surprise F1 departure
The sudden departure of Formula 1’s race director Niels Wittich has caught the entire paddock by surprise and is leaving the beleaguered governing body with more questions than answers, some more uncomfortable than others.Was Wittich pushed or did he jump?The FIA announced on Tuesday that Wittich was “stepping down” afterContinue Reading
Marquez feared his “time was over” in final Honda MotoGP years
Marc Marquez has revealed he was questioning if his “time was over” in MotoGP towards the end of his stint at Honda as he grappled with injuries and an uncompetitive bike.After winning six premier class titles during his first seven seasons in the premier class with Honda, Marquez was forcedContinue Reading
How a winless F3 racer produced a moment of championship-winning quality
Without fail, every driver and every team in any motorsport category you could care to mention will tell you every year that consistency is their number one target. Yes, there will also be the usual spiel about title aspirations, but all know that bagging points at every round is crucialContinue Reading
How can Martin clinch the 2024 MotoGP title in the Barcelona GP sprint?
Jorge Martin will have a chance to clinch the 2024 MotoGP title in the Barcelona Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday. The Pramac rider needs to outscore factory Ducati rival Francesco Bagnaia by just two points in the half-distance event to be crowned champion and avenge for his defeat in 2023.AContinue Reading
How Martin can clinch the 2024 MotoGP title in the Barcelona GP sprint
Jorge Martin will have a chance to clinch the 2024 MotoGP title in Barcelona Grand Prix’s sprint race on Saturday. The Pramac rider needs to outscore factory Ducati rival Francesco Bagnaia by just two points in the half-distance event to be crowned champion and avenge for his defeat in 2023.A totalContinue Reading
The overlooked agent that has a vital role in braking
There are few more unsettling feelings for a driver than arriving at a corner and being unable to trust that the brakes will slow them down. A long pedal that means apexes cannot be attacked with appropriate vigour carries a clear lap time penalty, and over a stint such inconsistencyContinue Reading
Is BMW slashing its motorsport budget next year?
BMW may slash its motorsport budget in 2025, with paddock sources suggesting that it could reduce factory support from three cars to just two in the DTM.These rumours follow BMW announcing a 84% drop in profit in the third quarter of 2024, driven primarily by a decline in sales inContinue Reading