How the FIA checks teams don’t cheat F1’s parc ferme rules
The tech intrigue surrounding Red Bull’s front bib adjuster has thrown a spotlight on Formula 1’s parc ferme rules.Central to the issue surrounding Red Bull is not that it had a device inside the car that can raise or lower the bib.Instead, it all revolves around whether or not theContinue Reading
Mercedes thinks Austin F1 troubles caused by pushing its luck too much
Mercedes thinks that its rollercoaster United States Grand Prix form was triggered by a set-up that ‘flirted’ with the ground too much.The German manufacturer was left scratching its head at the end of the Austin weekend as it struggled to understand why it had been so competitive in sprint qualifying,Continue Reading
BMW confirms Rossi’s LMDh outing in Bahrain WEC test
Valentino Rossi’s run in BMW’s M Hybrid V8 LMDh at the World Endurance Championship rookie test in Bahrain next month has been confirmed. BMW has officially revealed the seven-time MotoGP champion’s participation in the test with the factory WRT Hypercar class squad on the day after the final round of theContinue Reading
How motorsport’s ‘Olympics’ is succeeding in a crucial mission
Following an expanded 2022 event, the FIA Motorsport Games is being scaled up again for the 2024 edition, which kicks off this week. It will be the third iteration of what’s colloquially known as the ‘Olympics for motorsport’ – an FIA-run competition in which teams compete for their country inContinue Reading
Honda “prepared for conflicts” with Newey’s F1 designs at Aston Martin
Honda is “prepared for some conflicts” with design legend Adrian Newey on how to best approach the 2026 Formula 1 regulations as they join forces at Aston Martin.Newey’s arrival at the Silverstone-based outfit for next year was revealed in September following months of speculation over his landing zone in F1.The BritonContinue Reading
Super Formula still targeting international expansion despite Korea cancellation
Super Formula has insisted that the removal of its planned South Korea race from the 2025 calendar does not mark the end of its plans to expand its footprint in Asia.The Japanese championship announced in August that it would be visiting the Inje Speedium circuit next year, in what wasContinue Reading
Magazine: Ferrari domination amid F1 controversy
Charles Leclerc’s superb United States Grand Prix victory and the latest spat between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris lead this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (24 October).Let’s start with the positives. Ferrari’s form in last weekend’s Austin event showed that there are three teams currently in contention at the frontContinue Reading
McLaren boss Stella accuses rivals of “psychological warfare” over rear wing furore
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has accused Formula 1 rivals of an “attempt at psychological warfare” over the controversy surrounding its rear wing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.The Woking-based outfit has performed a complete 180-degree turnaround of its fortunes in the past two seasons and, having run through a stintContinue Reading
NASCAR finally declares a winner for 1971 race, ending 53-year controversy
NASCAR legend Bobby Allison has been awarded his 85th career Cup Series win – 53 years after the race took place.For over half a century, controversy and debate surrounded a NASCAR Cup race at Bowman Gray Stadium on 6 August, 1971.It was one of six races that year featuring a mixedContinue Reading
NASCAR makes major change to all-time wins list, ending 53-year controversy
For over half a century, controversy and debate surrounded a NASCAR Cup Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium on August 6, 1971.It was one of six races that year featuring a mixed field with Cup cars and the smaller Grand American cars. Bobby Allison chose to drove a Grand AmericanContinue Reading