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
Williams launch 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
Guenther to race alongside Vergne at DS Penske in Formula E
Maximilian Guenther will race for DS Penske in the upcoming 2024-25 Formula E campaign alongside double champion Jean-Eric Vergne.The German will take the place of 2021/22 champion Stoffel Vandoorne, who was confirmed as having joined Maserati MSG back in July.The 27-year-old joins DS Penske having spent two seasons with MaseratiContinue Reading
Werner Brell named CEO of Motorsport Network
New York, NY, September 5, 2024 — Motorsport Network announces today that Werner Brell has been named CEO. His appointment is effective October 1st. Brell will be based in New York and report to the Board of Directors, chaired by Gary Fegel, founder and principal of GMF Capital (“GMF”). GMFContinue Reading
Fenestraz dropped by Nissan for 2024/25 Formula E campaign
Sacha Fenestraz’s Formula E career hangs in the balance following confirmation that he will not be part of Nissan’s line-up for the 2024/25 season.Fenestraz first joined the all-electric series in 2022/23 with Nissan, but endured a difficult sophomore campaign in which he was comprehensively beaten by team-mate Oliver Rowland.While RowlandContinue Reading
Ogier commits to remaining WRC rounds to boost Toyota’s title hopes
Sebastien Ogier has confirmed plans to contest the remaining rounds of the World Rally Championship to help Toyota challenge for both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ crowns.The eight-time world champion was set to contest a half-season campaign in his role as a part-time driver, but his impressive run of three winsContinue Reading
Pramac-Yamaha signs Oliveira as first 2025 MotoGP rider
Miguel Oliveira has signed a deal with Yamaha to compete for its new satellite team Pramac in the 2025 MotoGP season.As was widely expected, Oliveria will leave Trackhouse/RNF Racing after two seasons to become a factory Yamaha rider next year, racing an M1 at the title-winning Pramac team.The Portuguese riderContinue Reading
What to watch at the 2024 Goodwood Revival
1. Ingram joins TT V8 wrestlersEighteen V8-engined cars take on a dozen Jaguar XK and Porsche ‘sixes’ as the Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy Celebration race provides Sunday afternoon’s sensational centrepiece. Tom Ingram, 2022 British Touring Car champion and hot on points leader Jake Hill’s heels in the current titleContinue Reading