Perez: I know I’ve had a terrible season
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez has acknowledged he has had a “terrible season” and is desperate for a big result at his home Mexican Grand Prix this weekend.Perez started the season in strong enough shape to earn a new two-year deal at Red Bull, but like last yearContinue Reading
Flatrock Motorsports Park with 18-degree banked turn officially opens
The Flatrock Motorsports Park, which features a 18-degree banked bend and could host IndyCar or MotoGP races in the future, officially opened on Thursday.The Tennessee venue has been constructed to the FIA’s Grade 2 standard, which means it is homologated to run any racing series outside of F1.It has grabbedContinue Reading
Flatrock Motorsports Park with 30-degree banked turn officially opens
The Flatrock Motorsports Park, which features a 30-degree banked bend and could host IndyCar or MotoGP races in the future, officially opened on Thursday.The Tennessee venue has been constructed to the FIA’s Grade 2 standard, which means it is homologated to run any racing series outside of F1.It has grabbedContinue Reading
Albon “leaning more towards” Colapinto’s F1 set-up for Mexico
Alex Albon will ‘lean towards’ using Franco Colapinto’s set-up at the Mexican Grand Prix as he looks for a more harmonious balance with his upgraded Williams Formula 1 car.Williams introduced a comprehensive series of upgrades for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August, which Albon used to goodContinue Reading
The case for Sauber to retain Bottas in its driver line-up
Valtteri Bottas is still awaiting a final decision from Sauber regarding his future with the team for 2025. The team is yet to choose who will pilot its remaining car next season alongside current Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg, who signed for the team on a multi-year deal in April.Much speculationContinue Reading
Alonso to miss Mexico F1 media day through illness
Fernando Alonso will miss his media day obligations at the Mexico City Grand Prix through illness, but is aiming to drive in Friday practice as he celebrates his 400th Formula 1 grand prix.The Spaniard was due to miss the opening free practice session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in anyContinue Reading
Why Aston Martin’s new boss is doing a crash course in F1 aerodynamics
Aston Martin’s new Formula 1 CEO Andy Cowell says he is following a “work experience” package in aerodynamics as he steps out of his usual domain of F1 power units.Cowell was appointed by Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll as the successor to Martin Whitmarsh as Group CEO, overseeing the BritishContinue Reading
Solberg sheds light on 2025 WRC Rally1/Rally2 conundrum
Oliver Solberg says returning to the World Rally Championship’s top tier next year is his “dream”, but is wary not to make the same “mistake I did last time”.The WRC2 points leader is yet to secure a WRC seat for next season but could have options to graduate to Rally1Continue Reading
How the BTCC’s support classes were won in 2024
The contrast could not have been greater. While Deagen Fairclough romped to British Formula 4 glory by a staggering 222.5 points after unprecedented levels of domination, Seb Hopkins sealed the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB title by just a solitary point.Such contrasts were evident throughout the British Touring Car Championship’s supportContinue Reading
The emotional key to Alonso’s longevity as he reaches 400 F1 races
Formula 1 is currently gearing up for the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix. Or, put another way, the ‘Fernando Alonso 400’.The double world champion has held F1’s record for the most GP starts since he overtook Kimi Raikkonen back in 2022. In reaching 400, he’s the first human being toContinue Reading