F1 Mexico GP: Sainz leads tyre test, Verstappen hit by engine issue and Russell crashes
Carlos Sainz topped FP2 at Formula 1’s 2024 Mexican Grand Prix, where George Russell crashed hard, Max Verstappen suffered repeat engine issues and the running was dominated by Pirelli’s tyre test.In the extended 90-minute session, McLaren’s Lando Norris led the pack out of the pits and duly shot to aContinue Reading
Russell released from medical centre after heavy FP2 crash
George Russell suffered a hefty crash in Formula 1’s second practice session at the Mexico Grand Prix to trigger a lengthy red flag.The Briton took too much kerb at Turn 9 to visibly upset his Mercedes’ handling as the rear of the car began to bounce, pitching Russell into the TecproContinue Reading
Tsunoda will get Red Bull F1 run in end-of-year Abu Dhabi test
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will drive the team’s RB20 in Formula 1’s end-of-season Abu Dhabi test.RB driver Tsunoda has only had experience of Red Bull machinery in demo runs, although tried the Red Bull RB18 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in anContinue Reading
Homestead track president: “We would love to have the championship back”
Becoming Homestead-Miami Speedway Track President in July of this year, Guillermo Santa Cruz will oversee his first NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck weekend when Homestead hosts the midpoint of the Round of 8. But many — Santa Cruz included — would love to see the track return to its oldContinue Reading
F1 Mexico GP: Russell tops red-flagged FP1 after Albon/Bearman crash
George Russell went quickest in a twice red-flagged opening practice session at the Mexican Grand Prix, as Alex Albon and Oliver Bearman collided at Turn 9.Russell set a 1m17.998s on the soft-tyre runs to go three-tenths faster than Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in a stop-start session, with the first interruption comingContinue Reading
What We Learned on Friday! | 2024 #ThaiGP
From lap records and stoppies to frustration and crashes! It’s been a positive Friday for some but a bit tougher for others! SourceContinue Reading
McLaren finally unleashes long-awaited floor upgrade at Mexico GP
McLaren has finally unleashed its long-awaited floor upgrade for its 2024 Formula 1 car, with what the team calls a “heavily revised” upgrade fitted for the Mexican Grand Prix.After rivals Red Bull, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes all encountered issues with new floor developments earlier in the season, McLaren hadContinue Reading
Rins: Yamaha still not a match for my riding style
Alex Rins says he is still struggling to adapt his riding style to the Yamaha M1 package and feels he cannot simply copy Fabio Quartararo’s efforts in MotoGP.With Rins approaching the conclusion of his maiden premier class campaign with the Japanese manufacturer, he has consistently been unable to match team-mateContinue Reading
Obituary: Prolific sportscar and Indy 500-winning designer Bob Riley
Few racing car designers have enjoyed such long and distinguished careers as Bob Riley. The American, who has died 93, was both prolific and successful in multiple disciplines over the course of more than 60 years at the drawing board.Riley-designed cars won the Indianapolis 500, the United States Auto ClubContinue Reading
Obituary: Prolific sportscar and Indy 500-winning designer Bill Riley
Few racing car designers have enjoyed such long and distinguished careers as Bob Riley. The American, who has died 93, was both prolific and successful in multiple disciplines over the course of more than 60 years at the drawing board.Riley-designed cars won the Indianapolis 500, the United States Auto ClubContinue Reading