Domenicali: Rotational F1 races in Europe coming “very, very soon”
An unspecified number of European Formula 1 grands prix face the prospect of hosting races on a rotational basis sooner rather than later, according to series CEO Stefano Domenicali.With a record-breaking 24 rounds already crammed onto the F1 calendar, the scope for adding new venues is now arguably smaller thanContinue Reading
Beckmann sets the pace as Porsche tops simulation race
David Beckmann set the fastest time on the third day of Formula E pre-season testing as reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein showcased Porsche’s strength of force by leading a 1-2 in the simulation race.Wehrlein became the first driver to lap the Jarama Circuit just outside Madrid below the 1m28s barrier inContinue Reading
F1 Academy champion to receive funded drive in GB3 for 2025
This year’s F1 Academy champion will receive a fully-funded drive in GB3 next season with leading squad Rodin Motorsport.The all-female series previously had a similar prize in place with the Formula Regional European Championship with a Prema seat, although the inaugural 2023 champion Marta Garcia was eventually fielded by IronContinue Reading
Aston Martin uncovers trigger for Stroll and Alonso’s Brazilian GP struggles
Aston Martin has got to the bottom of its troubled Brazilian Grand Prix that left Lance Stroll out on the formation lap and Fernando Alonso battling extreme bouncing.The Silverstone-based team endured a hugely challenging race afternoon at Interlagos as Stroll spun into the wall on the formation lap after hisContinue Reading
From a Ford Fiesta to F1 – Autosport Young Driver Winner Tests the Aston Martin AMR22
In the final part of his prize package, 2023 Autosport Young Driver of the Year Award Winner and Rodin F3 driver Joseph Loake heads to Silverstone to test the Aston Martin AMR22 F1 Car. Narrated and presented by Motorsport Engineer Blake Hinsey, we gets a behind-the-scenes look at how AstonContinue Reading
How writing an F1 book helped reporter Jennie Gow recover from stroke
In December 2022 Formula 1 reporter Jennie Gow’s life was turned upside down. Out of nowhere, the BBC 5 Live radio journalist suffered a stroke that left her unable to read, write or speak, with fears over whether she would ever be able to live a normal life again, neverContinue Reading
Black on course to top Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport Rankings, Line goes fourth
Scottish Legends ace Stewart Black is in pole position to top the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings as the 2024 club racing season draws to a close.Just two car racing events now remain this year – this weekend’s Race of Remembrance at Anglesey and the Boxing Day Plum PuddingContinue Reading
Ben Hunt: Should Red Bull swap Perez for Lawson in 2025?
It is becoming increasingly difficult to see how Sergio Perez will be retained by Red Bull for 2025. While the Mexican has a contract, as we have come to see, they are meaningless when it really boils down to it.The message from Red Bull is clear: “Checo is our driverContinue Reading
Calado reveals hospitalisation after “dangerous” WEC weight loss effort
Ferrari driver James Calado has revealed that he was hospitalised with malnutrition early in this year’s World Endurance Championship campaign as a result of his efforts to lose weight.The Briton has disclosed that he became “properly ill” after the Qatar season-opener as he strived to overcome the performance disadvantage thatContinue Reading
‘Unsustainable’ run of damage leaves Williams uncertain of car spec for Las Vegas GP
Williams has admitted that the five major shunts from the last two Formula 1 race weekends has caused an ‘unsustainable’ run of damage to leave it short on spares.The Grove-based squad has endured two bruising events in Mexico and Brazil, where drivers Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto both endured aContinue Reading