Herbert dropped as FIA steward due to “incompatible” media punditry
The FIA has announced that former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert will no longer act as a steward for grand prix racing events.The British driver has for many years formed part of the governing body’s pool of ex-professional racing drivers required to act as one of four stewards who serveContinue Reading
What’s changed at Rossi’s VR46 team after new Ducati deal?
VR46 has explained how it is already seeing the impact of its new deal with Ducati in MotoGP.The team owned by motorcycle racing legend Valentino Rossi is getting factory support from the Borgo Panigale team this year, taking over the status enjoyed by Pramac until it jumped ship to Yamaha.ItContinue Reading
Inside the fight to follow Button, Russell and Norris
Imagine being forced to live without your mobile phone for two days. Over the past couple of decades, that has gone from being mildly irritating to borderline catastrophic, given how many things our phones are now crucial for. But being disconnected from the outside world is just one of theContinue Reading
New BRC Kielder rally organised in record time
A new rally to fill the gap in the British Rally Championship calendar will be organised and run in a record-breaking 12 weeks with the Carlisle Stages confirmed for April.Originally, the second round of the BRC was due to be the Severn Valley Stages in mid-Wales, but the aftermath ofContinue Reading
Mortara linked to DTM comeback with Lamborghini
Edoardo Mortara is poised for a return to the DTM in 2025, six years after his last season in the category, Autosport understands. The Swiss driver looks set to partner reigning DTM champion Mirko Bortolotti at Abt this year following the squad’s switch from Audi to Lamborghini machinery over the winter.ItContinue Reading
The two elements Ferrari will focus on in Hamilton’s second test
Ferrari will focus on two key aspects as Lewis Hamilton returns to action to continue his acclimatisation to the Italian squad in Barcelona.The seven-time Formula 1 champion made his track debut with the Scuderia at Fiorano last week before embarking on a longer, more significant programme in Spain this week.StartingContinue Reading
Grand Prix Trust silent auction returns for 2025 Autosport Awards
The Autosport Awards is continuing its long-standing support of the Grand Prix Trust with a silent auction, which will conclude at the awards taking place at the Roundhouse on 29 January.The Trust, chaired by ex-Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 commentator Martin Brundle, helps put individual lives back togetherContinue Reading
Three teams share GT4 Winter Series spoils at eventful Portimao meeting
Three different winners won as many races in the GT4 Winter Series as Elite Motorsport’s domination came to an end in Portimao.Elite’s GB3 graduate McKenzy Cresswell won the opening 30-minute sprint event on Saturday aboard the team’s McLaren Artura GT4, but team-mate Josh Rattican had to give second best toContinue Reading
Porsche reveals dual fix for hybrid issues at Daytona 24 Hours
Porsche has revealed that it resolved the hybrid issues that blighted the 963 LMDh ahead of its victory in last weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours with a dual fix.Porsche Penske Motorsport explained that a mixture of changes to procedures and the fitment of old parts from last season allowed its pairContinue Reading
Monster gains presence on Ducati’s bike, but fails to seduce Marquez
Marc Marquez had to give up his main personal sponsor, Red Bull, to fulfil his plan of joining the factory Ducati team, which is associated with Monster, a direct competitor of the Austrian beverage manufacturer.“Out of respect for Red Bull, I won’t have a personal sponsor. I want to thankContinue Reading