Heir to Hamilton’s Throne – Why Kimi Antonelli?
After a short but sweet debut at the Italian GP, Kimi Antonelli was announced as the driver taking over Lewis Hamilton’s seat at Mercedes F1 in 2025, as the 7-time world champion moves on to Scuderia Ferrari. Who is this 18-year-old Italian driver and is he really the right choiceContinue Reading
Why Acropolis Rally will live up to ‘European Safari’ moniker
Often referred to as the ‘European Safari’ given the incredibly tough conditions, this weekend’s World Rally Championship Acropolis Rally is likely to be even tougher than its African counterpart.WRC drivers are set to face possibly the roughest Acropolis Rally in recent memory thanks to series of contributing factors that hasContinue Reading
Formula 1 confirms global partnership deal with Lenovo
Formula 1 has announced Lenovo as its latest global partner in a deal that will see the technology company become the title sponsor of two grand prix from the 2025 season onwards.Having previously been an official partner of F1, Lenovo has now taken a step up to join the biggestContinue Reading
The sensitivity lessons Motorsport UK has learned from an unnecessary misstep
How an organisation responds to criticism is always a true test of its leadership. And Motorsport UK has passed that assessment in recent days, following the uproar sparked by its consultation into plans to overhaul series regulations and place severe restrictions on their calendars and names.Yes, the furore was completelyContinue Reading
Guenther on DS Penske switch, Gen 3 Evo and Vergne
With a background in karting, F3 and F2, the German driver has been competing in the electric single-seater world championship since 2018. He was a regular with BMW i Andretti, Nissan e-dams and Maserati before joining the most successful team in the championship at the end of his sixth season.Continue Reading
Fernandez and Tech3 make crew chief switch
Renowned technician Alberto Giribuola has joined the Tech3 squad as the new crew chief to Augusto Fernandez, in a move the Spaniard says has restored his confidence.Giribuola was spotted in Tech3 colours at the Aragon Grand Prix as opposed to his usual KTM orange, having been the factory squad’s performanceContinue Reading
Wayne Taylor Racing announces Cadillac return for 2025 IMSA season
Wayne Taylor Racing will return to the Cadillac fold after a four-year absence to run a pair of entries in the IMSA SportsCar Championship next year.Cadillac finally went public what had become an open secret on Thursday when it also confirmed that reigning IMSA champion team Action Express Racing willContinue Reading
Audi admits to youth versus experience dilemma over F1 driver choice
The Audi-owned Sauber Formula 1 team has admitted to facing a youth versus experience dilemma over its driver choice for next year, as it ponders what is best for the long term.The German manufacturer had hoped to lure Carlos Sainz for 2025 to become team-mate to Nico Hulkenberg, as itContinue Reading
Porsche concedes second WEC customer team unlikely in 2025
Porsche is not expecting a second team to join Proton Competition in running its 963 LMDh in the World Endurance Championship next year.Thomas Laudenbach, boss of Porsche Motorsport, has revealed that at present there are no other teams in the frame to purchase a 963 for 2025 when the marque’sContinue Reading
Williams launches Engineering Academy alongside partner Komatsu
The ambitions of any Formula 1 engineering project are always geared towards moving the team involved further up the grid.The Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy is no different and has similar long-term aspirations – but a whole lot more besides.The programme was launched on Thursday, with the aim of attracting new andContinue Reading