Ben Hunt: The pointlessness of Verstappen’s flying visit to Rwanda
Perhaps in one way the punishment serves the ridiculous nature of the crime. The inconvenience of an eight-and-a-half-hour flight each way to Rwanda to “undertake some work” with the Rwanda Automobile Club as retribution for swearing during a press conference.Coming at the end of the longest-ever season in Formula 1’sContinue Reading
Bearman “sad” that engine trouble hindered times in Super Formula cameo
Haas Formula 1 signing Oliver Bearman says he’s “sad” he didn’t get the chance to push for a better result in Super Formula’s post-season Suzuka test due to engine trouble.Bearman was the star attraction of the third and final day of the three-day test on Friday, reserved for rookies, asContinue Reading
Crunch day for controversial FIA vote
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will discover today if changes to the motorsport federation’s statutes will be approved.The FIA General Assembly will convene in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the prize-giving ceremony where members will vote on the proposals.Alterations would restrict the ethics and audit committees’ control and reduce the responsibilitiesContinue Reading
Autosport announces all-new Autosport Business Exchange
LONDON, 13 December 2024 – On 29 January 2025, Autosport will debut its inaugural Business Exchange, scheduled for the morning of the esteemed Autosport Awards. These events mark the beginning of a year-long celebration honoring Autosport’s 75th anniversaryThe Autosport Business Exchange is a high-level industry conference that will bring togetherContinue Reading
Makino tops Suzuka Super Formula test as Bearman stars
Tadasuke Makino was fastest across three days of post-season Super Formula testing at Suzuka, as Haas Formula 1 signing Oliver Bearman went third-fastest on the final day.Dandelion Racing driver Makino was in action for the first two days of the test, and set a new unofficial record at Suzuka sinceContinue Reading
Good changes on the horizon for NASCAR practice and qualifying
There’s been a call for changes to NASCAR’s practice and qualifying formats, and the Series plans to deliver on some of those requests, in some way, next year. The 2025 season will feature some alterations to both that will appeal to both fans and competitors alike, with changes to practiceContinue Reading
FIA announces 2025 F1 rule changes, 2026 tweaks outlined
The FIA has unveiled a series of tweaks to the 2025 Formula 1 regulations governing driver cooling and the application of DRS, and has also revealed revised regulations for 2026.Following the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council in Rwanda, the expected inclusion of driver cooling – denoted by new “heat hazard”Continue Reading
NASCAR vs. 23XI and FRM: Live timeline of the antitrust lawsuit
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series has been one of the more dramatic seasons in recent memory, and the drama was not limited to the track. Perhaps the biggest news of the year came when Charter negotiations fell apart, leading to a closely followed court battle between the dynastic France familyContinue Reading
NASCAR vs. 23XI and FRM: A complete timeline of the antitrust lawsuit
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series has been one of the more dramatic seasons in recent memory, and the drama was not limited to the track. Perhaps the biggest news of the year came when Charter negotiations fell apart, leading to a closely followed court battle between the dynastic France familyContinue Reading
Alonso ready to accept lack of Aston Martin progress in 2025
Fernando Alonso knows Aston Martin may not be a frontrunner in Formula 1 next season, but expects his team to jump forward with the new regulations in 2026.After a promising start to the 2023 season, when Alonso achieved six podium finishes in the first eight rounds, Aston’s performance relative toContinue Reading