Norris “will forever get nervous” racing in F1
Lando Norris says he has found a way to channel the pressure of racing at the front in Formula 1 after admitting he can still ‘barely eat or drink anything on Sundays’.From racing at the upper end of the midfield for years, McLaren’s vast car improvements have propelled Norris intoContinue Reading
MotoGP to hold season launch in Bangkok ahead of 2025 Thailand opener
Dorna plans to organise a special launch event in Bangkok with all MotoGP teams ahead of the season-opening Thailand Grand Prix in 2025.The initiative was discussed by teams in Aragon on Thursday in a meeting that was also attended by the representatives of the International Road Race Teams Association (IRTA). IndividualContinue Reading
F1 drivers voice concerns over changes to “old school” Monza circuit
A host of drivers have been left unimpressed by the changes to one of Formula 1’s “old school” tracks, Monza.While the resurfacing of the circuit will be the most eye-catching feature over the course of the weekend, there have also been changes made to kerbs, with the profile of someContinue Reading
Hamilton: Important to remember Antonelli just 18 ahead of Italy FP1 debut
Lewis Hamilton is excited by the prospect of seeing what Andrea Kimi Antonelli can do in his Italian Grand Prix FP1 debut for Mercedes, but was eager to remind people that the young Italian is just 18.Antonelli has long been considered as the potential heir to Hamilton at Mercedes whenContinue Reading
The bespoke car created for the UK’s newest junior category
The news that Ginetta would depart the British Touring Car Championship bill for 2023 was a shock when it first emerged in September 2022. After all, the Yorkshire brand’s championships, especially the all-action Ginetta Junior, had been a popular fixture on the TOCA package for 14 years.But, as one chapterContinue Reading
Renault F1 staff to protest 2026 Alpine engine plan at Italian GP
Renault’s Viry-Chatillon-based staff is planning on demonstrating against Alpine’s plan to become a Mercedes customer in Formula 1’s new engine era from 2026 onwards.The French brand is poised to end its F1 engine project, which has been a mainstay of the world championship for the past 47 years.This led theContinue Reading
Colapinto “always ready” for F1 opportunity with Williams
Williams rookie Franco Colapinto has insisted that although his F1 call-up to replace Logan Sargeant was unexpected, he was “always ready” to make the step up.The Argentine was preparing for the Monza weekend with Formula 2 squad MP Motorsport for this weekend’s junior series round but received word on Monday thatContinue Reading
F1 safety car in bizarre crash during high-speed Monza test
Formula 1’s regular high-speed safety car test came to a surprising early end on Thursday at the Italian Grand Prix after a hefty shunt into the barriers.As part of the regular preparation ahead of an F1 weekend, safety car driver Bernd Maylander completes multiple systems checks and fast laps toContinue Reading
F1 Exhibition: Everything to know about the show at ExCeL London
The F1 Exhibition has stopped in London on its world tour after editions in continental Europe and North America.It is currently on its fourth temporary event after first opening in March 2023, with new destinations still to be revealed.Here is everything you need to know about the F1 Exhibition inContinue Reading
LCR signs Chantra for 2025 as Nakagami steps down from MotoGP
LCR has announced that Takaaki Nakagami will not continue with the squad next year, paving the way for Somkiat Chantra’s move up to MotoGP.As has been widely expected, 2024 will be the last season in the premier class for Japanese rider Nakagami, who has been a part of the LCRContinue Reading