Automotive — Racing — April 11th, 2024

10 Things To Watch For At Formula 1'S Miami Grand Prix
Formula 1 heads to the USA for the third ever Miami Grand Prix, and these are the top ten things you need to watch out for.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Abt to be powered by Lola/Yamaha's Formula E Powertrain
The Abt Formula E team has officially announced that it will use the new powertrain developed by Lola Cars and Yamaha for the 2025 season.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Alonso Commits To Aston Martin With New F1 Deal
Aston Martin has announced Fernando Alonso is staying at the Formula 1 team on a fresh multi-year deal.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Alonso to race with Honda power again after signing new Aston Martin deal
Fernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin beyond this season after the team announced it had extended its contract with the two-times world champion.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Alonso: "Lifetime Project" At Aston Martin Key To New F1 Deal
Fernando Alonso has labelled his new Aston Martin Formula 1 deal a "lifetime project" after signing a long-term contract that is set to run beyond his driving days.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Alonso: Reuniting With Honda In F1 2026 "Motivating"
Fernando Alonso says it is "motivating" to be reunited with engine manufacturer Honda at Aston Martin from the 2026 Formula 1 season.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Aprilia Ceo Rivola "Can't Wait" To Be Beaten By MotoGP Satellite Team Trackhouse
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola says he "can't wait" for satellite MotoGP team Trackhouse to beat the Italian manufacturer to show it where it can improve.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Aron and Eriksson to replace WEC-bound Buemi and Frijns at Envision in Berlin
Envision will be forced to replace both drivers at next month's Berlin round due to its clash with the World Endurance Championship.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Aston Martin: We Need More Performance To Convince Alonso To Stay
Aston Martin thinks it must unleash more performance from its Formula 1 car if it is going to have a proper chance of convincing Fernando Alonso to stay in 2025.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

DTM alters lausitzring schedule to avoid ice hockey clash
The DTM has altered the schedule for the second round of the 2024 season at the Lausitzring to avoid a direct clash with the Ice Hockey World Championship.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Formula E Teams Envision, Mahindra pick drivers for Berlin/SPA WEC clash
Joel Eriksson and Paul Aron will compete in the Berlin E-Prix double-header for Envision next month, with Jordan King also set to make his Formula E debut for Mahindra.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

From 'Flying Pig' to Senna's heroics: The short, incredible history of Toleman
The Toleman Formula 1 team was founded in 1981 by Ted Toleman, who died yesterday, deserves its place in the sport's history despite its relatively brief existence and limited success.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

M-Sport set to debut WRC PUMA upgrade in Croatia
M-Sport-Ford is set to debut a modified rear wing on its Ford Pumas at next week's World Rally Championship round in Croatia.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Marquez: Liberty must target young audience to grow MotoGP
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez says Liberty Media's target for growing the series has to be with "the young generations" and make "big names" out of current riders.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes Explains F1 Japan One-Stop Strategy Attempt
Mercedes has explained why it attempted a double hard-tyre one-stop strategy for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell in Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Nascar: "We'Re Looking Forward To Having The CW Get A Head Start"
As previously reported by Motorsport.com, NASCAR has announced that The CW Network will broadcast the final eight races of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity season.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Nascar's New Xfinity TV Deal With Cw Network To Get An Early Start
NASCAR will begin its official relationship with one of its new TV partners a year earlier than planned.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Obituary: F1 Team Founder Ted Toleman Dies Aged 86
Ted Toleman, who has died aged 86, was the figurehead of what still contends to be Formula 1's best-loved and most influential underdog team.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Ocon: Alpine Made First "Step Backwards" Since F1 Season Start
Esteban Ocon thinks Alpine made its first "step backwards" since the start of the Formula 1 season in last weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Quartararo Says Yamaha MotoGP Renewal Down To 'Huge Confidential' Changes
Fabio Quartararo says he was swayed to remain with Yamaha beyond 2024 in MotoGP after being told about "confidential" changes incoming that are "huge" for the project.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Rast Fastest As BMW dominates Hockenheim DTM test
Factory BMW driver Rene Rast led a 1-2-3 result for the Bavarian marque in this week's official DTM pre-season test at Hockenheim.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Remainder Of Indy 500 Open Test Cancelled Due To Rain
The final day of the IndyCar Open Test for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 has been cancelled due to poor weather.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Ted Toleman passes away aged 86
Norman Edward 'Ted' Toleman, whose Formula 1 team gave several famous names their start in the sport, has died at the age of 86 after a long illness.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

The Unfinished Business Behind Alonso's New F1 Deal
With his decision to stay at Aston Martin into the 2026 era, Fernando Alonso has given himself one last chance to settle unfinished business in Formula 1.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen Unsure F1 Should Be Heading Towards Active Aero Under 2026 Rules
World champion Max Verstappen does not think Formula 1 should be heading in the direction of active aero, as he believes the focus should instead be on reducing the weight of the cars.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Why Alonso is eager to reunite with Honda despite win-less McLaren years
Formula 1Posted onFernando Alonso says he's eager to work with Honda again in 2026 after extending his deal to drive for Aston Martin.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Why Senna Felt Unstoppable At Donington In 1993
Ayrton Senna's victory in the 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington Park is quite rightly lauded as one of the finest of his glittering career, and the opening lap in particular is held up as perhaps the best-ever in Formula 1 history.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Why 'too Senior' Sanchez Left Mclaren F1 After Three Months
McLaren says David Sanchez left the Formula 1 team after just three months because the Frenchman was "more senior" than the role the squad could offer.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — April 10th, 2024

2024 Motogp Americas Grand Prix – How To Watch, Session Times & More
MotoGP travels to Austin this weekend for the third round of the 2024 season. Here's the full schedule for the 2024 Americas Grand Prix.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Alpine And Williams Pursue Mercedes-Inspired F1 Front Wing Idea
Alpine and Williams in Japan simultaneously made a switch to the semi-detached front wing flap and endplate solution that Mercedes first unleashed in Formula 1.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Alpine Sale Rumours Emerge Amid Key Renault Demand
Alpine's disappointing start to the Formula 1 season has already fuelled talk that its parent company Renault could consider offers to sell the squad.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Andretti F1 Team Formally Opens New Silverstone Facility
The new Andretti Global facility at Silverstone was opened by Michael and Mario Andretti on Thursday as the team took another step towards a place on the Formula 1 grid.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Andretti Planning F2 And F3 Entries To Promote Us Talent To F1 Team
Andretti Global is planning to enter FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 in order to create a talent ladder to help feed its Formula 1 team with American drivers.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

BMW changes wheel rims on M4 GT3 after cracks and accidents
BMW has responded to multiple incidents of cracked wheel rims on the M4 GT3 by changing its parts supplier for 2024.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari's strategy gains in 2024 are “purely down to the car” – Sainz
Any improvement Ferrari appears to have made with its strategies this year are down to its car being more competitive, says Carlos Sainz Jnr.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

FIA member clubs urge review of Ethics Committee after Ben Sulayem investigation
The FIA has published a second letter from automobile clubs pledging support for president Mohammed Ben Sulayem following an investigation into his actions by the Ethics Committee.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Full Starting Orders For The 2024 Isle Of Man TT Revealed
The full starting order for all classes at the 2024 Isle of Man TT have been revealed, with 23-time winner John McGuinness setting off at #1 in the Superbike class.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Gasly Rues Costly Floor Damage From Ocon Collision
Pierre Gasly's Japanese GP was spoiled by floor damage caused by early contact with his Alpine Formula 1 team-mate Esteban Ocon.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Gradient Replaces Legge With Mcaleer For Rest Of 2024 Season
Gradient Racing announced Stevan McAleer has replaced Katherine Legge for the remainder of the 2024 season in the IMSA SportsCar Championship.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Indycar Evaluating Pitlanes As Prema Addition Expands Car Count For 2025
The growing number of entries in the IndyCar Series has forced the sanctioning body to evaluate pit lanes at various venues.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Kostecki "Trying To Find My Feet Again" On Supercars Test Return
Reigning series champion Brodie Kostecki has tested a Supercar for the first time since his return to Erebus Motorsport was announced earlier this week.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Krack: Aston Martin F1 Team No Longer In “No-Man'S Land”
Aston Martin Formula 1 team principal Mike Krack says that the Silverstone outfit is no longer “in no-man's land” and can run in the leading group in races.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes Could Never 'abandon' Current Car For F1 2026 Head Start
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says his team could never accept throwing the towel in on the current generation of cars to get a head start on Formula 1's 2026 rules.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

NASCAR Refuses to Lose with Simulation
Stock car racing is dangerous, which is why NASCAR goes to extremes to ensure drivers walk away safely.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Newgarden Fastest In Rain-Shortened First Day Of Indy 500 Open Test
Team Penske's Josef Newgarden went quickest in a first day of the Indianapolis 500 Open Test on Wednesday, which was cut short by rain.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Peugeot Unveil 2024 FIA WEC Contender
Peugeot TotalEnergies have unveiled their upgraded Peugeot 9X8 which will compete in the Hypercar class for the remaining rounds of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The upgrade includes a new livery, new tyre widths, and 90% of the bodywork being modified, most noticeably including a new rear wing.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Prema Determined 'not To Be Just A Number' On Indycar Switch
Prema boss Rene Rosin says his team is eager to be a "protagonist" and not "be just a number" when it joins the IndyCar grid in 2025.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

RB: Tsunoda “Mentally On A Different Level” In 2024
RB Formula 1 team CEO Peter Bayer says that Yuki Tsunoda is “mentally on a different level now” in the wake of his strong start to the 2024 season
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Sainz: Better F1 Car The Biggest Factor Behind Ferrari Strategy Jump
Carlos Sainz believes simply having a much better Formula 1 car is the biggest factor behind Ferrari appearing to make strides with its race strategies.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Truex hopes "cleaning up some mistakes" leads to first 2024 win
Martin Truex Jr. knows his team can win races and contend for the NASCAR Cup championship this season, it just needs to develop consistency both on and off the track.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Tsunoda 'at Verstappen and Alonso's level' with Suzuka performance – Marko
Yuki Tsunoda produced a performance worthy of two multiple champion in his home race weekend, says Red Bull's motorsport consultant Helmut Marko.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Vettel Impressed Porsche In 963 Test But No Le Mans Decision Yet
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel's participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Porsche's Penske-run works team remains unclear despite impressing in his test last month.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

VR46 intends to stick with ducati but pushes for a MotoGP factory bike
VR46 team boss Uccio Salucci says its priority is to remain tied to Ducati in MotoGP but it is still pushing for a factory-specification Desmosedici from 2025.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Why Drivers Aren't Exempt From Harnessing AI's Advantages
OPINION: It's not only engineers that can make use of artificial intelligence. Our columnist believes that drivers can also yield gains by embracing advances in technology
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — April 9th, 2024

2024 BP Ultimate Rally-Raid: Amaral brothers complete clean sweep of Rally3
Gonçalo Amaral and his older brother Salvador Amaral turned the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid's Rally3 class into the Amarally3 class as they finished 1–2 across all five stages.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

2024 BP Ultimate Rally-Raid: Bruno Santos the home country hero in Rally2
Twice Portuguese Cross Country Champion and reigning Baja Portalegre 500 winner Bruno Santos brought more than just his A-game when the World Rally-Raid Championship came knocking on his door for the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid. Defending his turf like there was no tomorrow, he topped the Rally2 class with four stage victories and over twenty-one minutes on points-earning riders Bradley Cox and Romain Dumontier.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Alonso: Suzuka F1 Was 'Inside My Top Five' Best Weekends Ever
Fernando Alonso says that the Formula 1 Japanese GP was 'inside his top five' best weekends ever, and is “very proud” that he outperformed the car.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Aprilia Boss Says Money Shouldn't Be Determining Factor In MotoGP Rider's Future
Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola believes money should not be the determining factor in a MotoGP rider deciding on his future if he wants to win races.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Drivers warned F1 and FIA a sprint race at Chinese GP is “not a good choice”
Formula 1 drivers have criticised the decision to hold the first sprint event of the season at next week's Chinese Grand Prix.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Ecclestone Emerges As Only Winner From Horner/Perez F1 Bet
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has revealed how a canny Bernie Ecclestone emerged the only winner from a bet he had with Sergio Perez last weekend.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

F1 Race Winner Kovalainen Recovering From Open-Heart Surgery
Formula 1 race winner now rally driver Heikki Kovalainen says he has the possibility of making a full recovery after undergoing open-heart surgery.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

F1'S 2026 Active Aero Plan Set For Change After Alarming Simulator Findings
Formula 1's active aero plans for 2026 are set for a revamp following some alarming findings in simulator running of an early car model, Motorsport.com has learned.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Fia Confident Of “Collaborative Solutions” To WRC Teams' 2025 Concerns
The FIA says it is confident it will “find collaborative solutions” to issues raised by World Rally Championship teams regarding plans to adopt new technical regulations next year.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton makes his worst ever start to a season but his next team are on the up
When Lewis Hamilton stunned Formula 1 before the season began by confirming he would leave Mercedes to join Ferrari next year, it raised an obvious question:
April 9th, 2024 — Source

How Data Plays A Role In Every Area Of Modern Motorsport
Promoted: Data — its collection and transfer — is one of the cornerstones of modern motorsport. It is a powerful tool in the search for on-track performance and plays a key role in strategy.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

How Tsunoda seized on Stroll's “frickin' horrible race” to snatch home point
Opportunities for Formula 1's lower five teams to score championship points have proved few and far between this year.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Ilott Substituting For Malukas For Indianapolis 500 Open Test
Callum Ilott will continue to drive the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet for this week's Open Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with David Malukas still recovering from injuries.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Katsuta Identifies "Next Step" Required To Claim First WRC Win
Takamoto Katsuta has identified the next step he needs to take in his own personal development as a driver to clinch a maiden World Rally Championship victory.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Nascar: "We Need To Work Harder" On Short Track Package
With little to no visible difference after four races utilizing its new aero package for short tracks and road courses in the Cup Series this season, NASCAR admits it's got more work to do to improve the quality of racing.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Prema announce move into IndyCar with new two-car team in 2025
One of Europe's top motor racing teams outside Formula 1 has announced it will compete in the IndyCar series next year.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Prema To Join Indycar Series From 2025
Prema Racing has announced plans to enter the IndyCar Series from the 2025 season.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull's Inner F1 Cooling Secrets Explained
One of the most aggressive elements of Red Bull's dominant RB20 is its cooling, with the Milton Keynes-based squad having pushed the boundaries in terms of what is possible in Formula 1
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Russell: Dirty Air Is Causing F1 Helmet Turbulence Problems
George Russell says that his crash helmet has regularly been affected by turbulence created by the wake generated by 2024 Formula 1 cars.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Team Manager Dies In Paddock Incident In Barcelona
The team Manager of Proton Huber Competition has died following an accident in Barcelona ahead of this weekend's Michelin Le Mans Cup race.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

The 'Real' Race Debate Sparked By Vinales' Historic Motogp Sprint Win
Aprilia's Maverick Vinales notched up a historic milestone when he won the sprint race at the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

The Challenges And Opportunities Facing Gearbox Manufacturing
OPINION: Hewland is one of motorsport's leading transmission suppliers, and its MD is well-placed to explain how it's responding to fast-changing industry trends
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Vasser Sullivan Fielding Two GTD Entries For Long Beach
Vasser Sullivan has confirmed it will enter two entries into the GTD class for the upcoming IMSA SportsCar Championship round on the Streets of Long Beach set for April 18-20.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Vasseur: No Guarantee That Ferrari F1 Tyre Issues Are Resolved
Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur says that the Italian team can't guarantee that its tyre issues are fully resolved despite the positive early indications.
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Why Mercedes' Japan F1 Podium Claims Seem Far-Fetched
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff felt his Formula 1 team could have fought for a Japanese Grand Prix podium, but do the numbers really back up his bold claim?
April 9th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — April 6th, 2024

2024 F1 Japanese GP Qualifying Results: Verstappen Takes Pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, the fourth round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

2024 Japanese Grand Prix grid
Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Lando Norris.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

2024 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
Pictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Alonso: Aston Martin F1 Upgrades Provided "Unexpected" Pace In Japan Qualifying
Fernando Alonso called his Japanese Grand Prix qualifying performance "unexpected" following Aston Martin's Formula 1 car upgrades, but doesn't feel he can sustain his fifth-place starting slot.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

All of Red Bull's rivals have gained on them since last race at Suzuka
Red Bull may have locked out the front row of the grid for the Japanese Grand Prix but the competition is getting closer.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Corey LaJoie Fastest In Saturday's Martinsville Cup Practice
Corey LaJoie, who has never scored a top-10 finish at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, ended up fastest in Saturday's NASCAR Cup practice sessions.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

F1 Japanese GP – Start Time, How To Watch, Starting Grid & TV Channel
The 2024 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix takes place this Sunday on 07 April. Here's how you can watch the third race of the 2024 F1 season on TV.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

F1 Japanese GP: Tech Images From The Pitlane Explained
Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display as teams prepared their cars for the Japanese Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen On Pole As Red Bull Locks Front Row
Max Verstappen beat his Red Bull Formula 1 team-mate Sergio Perez by just 0.066 seconds to top qualifying at the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix, with Lando Norris third for McLaren.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

F1 Team-Mates' Qualifying Battles: Japanese GP
Here's how things stand in 2024 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari Can Win More F1 Races Despite Red Bull's Suzuka Dominance - Sainz
Carlos Sainz says Red Bull's front row lock-out at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix is a reality check about Ferrari's real competitiveness but doesn't mean more wins are impossible.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton sure Mercedes heading in right direction after best qualifying result
Lewis Hamilton was in an upbeat mood after achieving his best qualifying result of the season so far at the Japanese Grand Prix.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Mercedes "Nicest It's Felt" In Three Years At "Perfect Test Track" Suzuka
Lewis Hamilton says that his Mercedes Formula 1 car is “the nicest it's felt” over the past three years at Suzuka, a venue he regards as the “perfect test track.”
April 6th, 2024 — Source

How can Perez seize rare opportunity to fight Verstappen for Suzuka win?
For the first time in 399 days, Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will share the front row of the grid for a grand prix tomorrow.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

How F1 Strategy "Headache" Opens Up Intriguing Japanese GP
Formula 1 is braced for one of those rare occasions in Japan where tyre strategy has been blown wide open by all three compounds being good options.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

How Mercedes Has Unlocked A "Night And Day" Difference From Its F1 Car
While Mercedes is still not back at the front of Formula 1, the Japanese Grand Prix has up until now been its most encouraging weekend for a long time.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Marko Suggests Perez's Improved F1 Form Because 2025 Contract At Stake
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko suggests Sergio Perez's improved Formula 1 form might be because "next year's contracts are at stake" as the Mexican fights to secure his future.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

MotoGP: liberty breaking F1 in America "More The Exception Than The Rule"
Dorna sporting director Carlos Ezpeleta says Liberty Media breaking Formula 1 in America is “more the exception than the rule” as MotoGP looks to do the same thing.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

“No pace in the car and no pace in myself” admits Stroll after Q1 exit
Lance Stroll said he had “no answers” for why he was unable to progress beyond the first round in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Perez says his confidence is returning because he “stopped inventing”
Sergio Perez says he is performing better this year because he is making fewer changes to his car which has allowed his confidence to grow.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull's long-run pace is a “question mark” for Japanese GP – Verstappen
Max Verstappen said he is unsure how competitive his Red Bull will be over a race distance in the Japanese Grand Prix after taking pole position for the race.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Russell Explains How Low-Fuel Runs Expose Mercedes F1 Inconsistency
George Russell has explained how low-fuel runs exaggerate the inconsistency and struggles of Mercedes as a Q3 mistake scuppered his qualifying for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

The E30 M3 Sounds Best as a Tarmac Rally Car
You'll never hear an intake sound better than this.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

The Real Key In Acosta'S Stunning Start To Life In MotoGP
Tech3 GasGas rookie Pedro Acosta has made a stunning start to life as a MotoGP rider having already managed a podium inside his first two grands prix.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Tsunoda and Ricciardo expect points after “fantastic” qualifying
RB drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo believe they can score points after qualifying tenth and 11th in Suzuka.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen admits pole lap wasn't perfect after being “quite close” with Perez
Japanese Grand Prix pole winner Max Verstappen admits his best lap in Q3 was not a perfect one after only just beating his team mate Sergio Perez.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen narrowly beats Perez to maintain perfect 2024 pole record at Suzuka
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, only just beating Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez at the end of qualifying.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Wickens Hospitalized After Major Nurburgring Nordschleife Crash
Former IndyCar star Robert Wickens will spend tonight in hospital after a big crash in today's Nurburgring Langstrecken Series race at the fabled Nordschleife track in Germany.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

WRC Teams pushing FIA to keep current Rally1 Rules for 2025
World Rally Championship teams have expressed their concerns to the FIA over the proposed technical changes for 2025 and a desire for the current rules to remain in place.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — April 5th, 2024

2024 BP Ultimate Rally-Raid: Drivers fall in cross-border Stage 3
Stage #3 of the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid took the World Rally-Raid Championship across borders from Grândola, Portugal, to Badajoz, Spain. The longest stage of the race at 388 kilometres, it was certainly a long day for much of the field.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

2024 F1 Japanese GP Results: Verstappen Fastest In Practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen was quickest in Japanese Grand Prix practice, ahead of the fourth round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship at Suzuka.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Austin Hill To Run Partial Cup Schedule For RCR This Year
NASCAR Xfinity Series standout Austin Hill will run a handful of NASCAR Cup Series races this year.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Disrupted Friday sets stage for scintillating Saturday at Suzuka
The Formula 1 fans of Japan encapsulate everything best about the sport's fandom perhaps better than any other nation.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

F1 Japanese Gp Qualifying - Start Time, How To Watch, TV Channel
Suzuka plays host to the fourth round of the 2024 Formula 1 season on 05-07 March. Here's how and when you can watch qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix on TV on Saturday.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

F1 Japanese GP: Piastri Tops FP2 As Wet Track Curtails Running
Oscar Piastri topped second practice at Formula 1's 2024 Japanese Grand Prix, where determined drizzle prevented more than the bare minimum of running and only five drivers set lap times.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

First WEC, Now Fanatec GT World Challenge: Is Totalenergies Fuel Set To Conquer GT Racing Too?
Promoted: In 2018, TotalEnergies became the control fuel supplier to the World Endurance Championship. Then, in 2022, the company introduced its sustainable Excellium Racing 100 blend. This year, the fuel made from wine industry biomass will also power the GT World Challenge. This latest play looks set to cement its dominance of a 'greener' sportscar scene.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Friday Favourite: The “Perfect” F1 Test Venue With A Little Bit Of “Magic”
Jerez is most famous in car racing circles for hosting Formula 1's dramatic 1997 title decider. But its driving challenge also stands out for a stalwart Renault tester who became a regular visitor during a period of unrestricted running
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton blames deleted rule as drivers call lack of running “a shame for fans”
Formula 1 drivers sympathised with fans at Suzuka who saw little running after rain fell during practice on Friday.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton excited after “best session we've had this year” in practice
Lewis Hamilton was encouraged by Mercedes' performance in the first day of practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Krack Happy With Aston Martin's F1 Technical Line-Up Despite Newey Links
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team is "quite happy" with its technical line-up amid reports that owner Lawrence Stroll has made a blockbuster offer to sign Red Bull's Adrian Newey.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Leclerc: Ferrari Lacking Pace To Challenge Red Bull To Suzuka F1 Pole
Charles Leclerc feels that Ferrari is "lacking a little bit of pace" relative to Red Bull to challenge for Formula 1 pole at the Japanese Grand Prix.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes expand F1 test programme for Antonelli but 'not discounting' Vettel
Mercedes will give more Formula 1 testing opportunities to its junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who is a candidate for the seat Lewis Hamilton will vacate in 2025.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes F1 Car Feels Best It Has All Season, Says Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says his Mercedes car feels the best it has all season, following an encouraging opening day of practice for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Piastri quickest as seven drivers sit out damp second practice session
Formula 1 drivers did little meaningful running in the second practice session at Suzuka as damp conditions meant they covered few if any laps.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Pictures: Alpine's new front wing and more Suzuka updates
The new season started badly for Alpine. They were the slowest team at all three rounds so far, and on two occasions the A524 proved no quicker than its predecessor.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Pirelli Seeks Talks With FIA And F1 Teams Over Flawed Wet-Tyre Rule
Pirelli wants discussions with the FIA and Formula 1 teams to tweak changed wet-tyre rules after a damp second practice in Japan exposed a flaw in the revised regulations.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Quartararo Signs New MotoGP Deal With Yamaha Despite 2025 Rumours
Yamaha has announced a new two-year MotoGP deal for Fabio Quartararo beginning in 2025, ending speculation about the 2021 world champion's exit from the Japanese manufacturer.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo frustrated after covering just nine laps, but encouraged by pace
Daniel Ricciardo admits it was frustrating for him to miss out on any meaningful running during the opening day of practice at Suzuka.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Sargeant blames crash on “a visual error”, not pushing too hard
Williams driver Logan Sargeant admits his crash in the opening practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix was due to a “silly” error.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Sargeant: Suzuka F1 Crash A "Silly Error" I Shouldn't Be Making In FP1
Logan Sargeant has admitted that he made a “silly error” when he had a huge crash in FP1 at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

The Extra Complications Behind F1's Alonso 'Brake-Test' Penalty Debate
The controversial post-race penalty handed to Fernando Alonso for his late Australian Grand Prix tactics against George Russell rumbled on at Formula 1's latest event in Japan.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

The Factors Behind Quartararo's Yamaha MotoGP Renewal
OPINION: Fabio Quartararo's future was a major piece of the 2025 MotoGP rider market puzzle, but he has now committed to Yamaha on a new two-year deal. While perhaps surprising given Yamaha's lack of form, his decision to stay put was driven by several factors
April 5th, 2024 — Source

What we learned from friday F1 practice at the 2024 Japanese GP
The weather intervened to thwart run plans in second practice for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix, and heighten the significance of FP1's showings in which Ferrari looked strong. While factors suggest Red Bull has more pace in hand, conditions may not conspire to make Suzuka another Max Verstappen steamrollering of the field
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Why is the 2024 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix cancelled?
The MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix was meant to run on the weekend of 5-7 April, but it was cancelled before the start of the 2024 season.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Wolff'S "Pathological Egomaniac" Masi Remark Shows F1 Abu Dhabi 2021 Wounds Remain
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has shown the hurt of Abu Dhabi's 2021 finale remains, with newly published quotes describing former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi as a "pathological egomaniac".
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — April 4th, 2024

2024 BP Ultimate Rally-Raid: Loeb chases down Al-Attiyah in Stage 2
2024 BP Ultimate Rally-Raid: Loeb chases down Al-Attiyah in Stage 2
April 4th, 2024 — Source

2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix Session Timings And Preview
Formula 1 heads to Suzuka for the fourth round of the 2024 season. Here's how you can watch the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix on TV.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Alonso calls Australian GP penalty a 'one-off I've had too many of'
Fernando Alonso does not agree with his Australian Grand Prix penalty, which he described as a "one-off" decision by the stewards
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Alpine WEC Driver Habsburg Suffers Fractures In Testing Crash
Alpine's World Endurance Championship driver Ferdinand Habsburg has suffered two fractures to his vertebrae following a testing accident in Spain.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

ASTON MARTIN TAKES INSPIRATION FROM RED BULL WITH F1 SIDEPOD TWEAKS
Aston Martin has made some Red Bull-inspired sidepod tweaks for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix as it chases tyre degradation improvements.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Bezzecchi Still Does Not Feel "Automatic" On Ducati GP23 In MotoGP
VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi says he still does not feel "automatic" on the Ducati GP23 as it is "completely opposite" to its predecessor in MotoGP.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Daytona Winner Campbell Gets Porsche Formula E Practice Outing In Misano
Daytona 24 Hours victor Matt Campbell will get his first taste of a Formula E car at Misano this month.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

F1 Evaluating Changes To Melbourne Turn 6 Amid Driver Concerns
Significant changes to the corner where George Russell and Alex Albon crashed during the recent 2024 Australian GP weekend are being considered for next year's event, Motorsport.com understands.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Flashes of performance shows Mercedes' potential is real -- Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is convinced Mercedes' W15 has real potential but says the team must work out how to unlock it.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Vettel An "Amazing Option" As Mercedes F1 Replacement
Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton reckons Sebastian Vettel would be "an amazing option" to replace him at Mercedes from 2025 and would "love" for his fellow Formula 1 world champion to return.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

HIGHSPEED Etoile Racing formed, hopes to support women racers
As the premiere of the HIGHSPEED etoile racing anime looms, the project will also bring its presence to real-life race tracks in 2024 in the form of HIGHSPEED etoile Racing run by Platinum Factory Co., Ltd. The team hopes to develop and support female drivers, which will be reflected in their inaugural lineup of Kotomi Maeda and Ai Shimizu.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Komatsu Insists No 'Bull***T Smokescreen' Over Haas F1 Form Prediction
Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu has challenged the suggestion of his predecessor Guenther Steiner that the team downplayed pre-season expectations when it knew it had a good car.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Leclerc Marks 10Th Anniversary Of Bianchi Accident With Tribute F1 Helmet
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is paying tribute to Jules Bianchi at the Japanese Grand Prix by wearing a helmet painted in the colours used by his late friend.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Leclerc to wear Bianchi tribute helmet marking 10 years since his crash
Charles Leclerc will wear a special helmet this weekend in tribute to Jules Bianchi, who died following a crash in the Japanese Grand Prix 10 years ago.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

NASCAR Refuses to Lose with Simulation
Stock car racing is dangerous, which is why NASCAR goes to extremes to ensure drivers walk away safely.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Perez Fears Repeat Alonso F1 Incidents Won't Get Punished
Sergio Perez says his biggest fear over Fernando Alonso's penalty for potentially dangerous driving in Australia is other Formula 1 drivers will not be punished for similar offences.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo: 2024 F1 Struggles "Not A Mclaren Situation"
Daniel Ricciardo says his ongoing battle to match the strong form of his RB Formula 1 team-mate Yuki Tsunoda is "not a McLaren situation".
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo's underwhelming results are "a little bit weird to comprehend"
Daniel Ricciardo is bemused by his failure to score a strong result over the first three races of 2024.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Russell Wants Automated FIA Safety System To Suspend F1 Races After Accidents
George Russell wants Formula 1 to implement an "automated" safety system to suspend racing after incidents where crashed cars are stranded on track, as the Mercedes driver was in Melbourne.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Russell: Not Penalising Alonso For Melbourne F1 Crash Would've Opened A "Can Of Worms"
George Russell reckons not penalising Fernando Alonso's actions preceding the Mercedes driver's crash late in Formula 1's 2024 Australian Grand Prix would have "opened up a can of worms".
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Sainz raised concerns over Melbourne's turn six trouble spot in drivers' meeting
Carlos Sainz Jnr says the Albert Park corner where George Russell and Alexander Albon crashed needs to be revised.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Sainz: Now Time To "Speed Up" Talks To Find 2025 F1 Seat
Carlos Sainz says it is now time to "speed up" talks to secure a Formula 1 seat for 2025 and beyond after being ousted by Ferrari.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Sargeant sure Williams have faith in him despite being benched in Melbourne
Logan Sargeant says he is sure Williams are confidence in his ability despite the team leaving him without a drive in Australia.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Sargeant To Race Repaired F1 Car In Suzuka; No Spare Williams Until Miami
Williams expects to finally have a spare Formula 1 chassis ready for the Miami Grand Prix, with Logan Sargeant racing in Japan using the tub Alex Albon crashed in Australia.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Suzuka could see first wet F1 race of 2024
There is a strong chance this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix will be the first wet grand prix of the 2024 season based on current forecasts.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Suzuka debut 10 years ago felt "intimidating" -- Verstappen
Max Verstappen recalled feeling "intimidated" by his first experience of Suzuka when he made his debut in a Formula 1 practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix 10 years ago.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Why Ferrari Might Not Repeat Melbourne F1 Form In Japan
Can the Ferrari Formula 1 team carry its Melbourne-winning momentum into this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix?
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Why Norris Feels His Attacking Style Is Hurting Him In F1 Qualifying
Lando Norris feels his attacking driving style is working against him when it comes to getting the most out of qualifying with the current Formula 1 cars and tyres.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Zarco Not "Scared" Of Losing Riding Style On Honda Like In Ktm MotoGP Days
New LCR recruit Johann Zarco says he is not "scared" that he will lose his riding style while acclimatising to Honda's MotoGP bike in 2024.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — April 2nd, 2024

Alpine bringing "first step of weight reduction" for A524 to Japanese GP
Alpine will bring the first upgrades for their overweight A524 chassis to this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Austin Dillon Paired Back With Alexander In Rcr Crew Chief Change
Richard Childress Racing has named a new crew chief for Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Cadillac Confirms Two-Driver Hypercar Line-Up As Imola WEC Entry List Announced
Cadillac is pushing ahead with plans to run just two drivers in its solo Hypercar entry in the six-hour World Endurance Championship races this year.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gasly Driving "Like An Animal" In Difficult Alpine A524 F1 Car
Pierre Gasly says that he's driving "like an animal" to compensate for the poor form displayed by his Alpine Formula 1 car thus far this season.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Getty Images Acquires Motorsport Images
Getty Images has acquired the specialist motorsport photography service and archive Motorsport Images, including its LAT Images, Sutton, Schlegelmilch and Dukes Video Archive collections.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

How A Former F1 Engineer Aims To Make Motorsport A More Diverse World
Former Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley is turning his attention to helping motorsport become a more diverse environment, but says there's still a long way to go
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Improving Williams F1 Team 'like Fixing A Cycle Puncture While Riding It'
Williams Formula 1 head of vehicle performance Dave Robson feels that simultaneously developing the car and team is "like trying to fix a puncture on your bicycle whilst riding it."
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Mclaren reshuffles F1 technical team as Sanchez leaves after three months
McLaren has reshuffled its Formula 1 team's technical structure as technical director David Sanchez has left the Woking squad after just three months.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Negotiating F1 and MotoGP TV deals together "a non-starter" - Liberty
Liberty Media says the idea that it will start to negotiate Formula 1 and MotoGP TV deals under its new ownership of the latter is "a non-starter".
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

McLaren announces surprise departure of Sanchez three months after return
David Sanchez has left McLaren just three months after returning to the team from Ferrari.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Supercars Ace Cam Waters "Absolutely Pumped" About Nascar Debut
Cam Waters, an 11-time race winner in Supercars, will finally realize his dream of competing in NASCAR this weekend but his future in the sport remains uncertain.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Tanak has "bigger things to worry about" than WRC points deficit
Ott Tanak says he has bigger things to worry about than World Rally Championship points, admitting that he "needs to get his consistency back" after a rough start to 2024.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Verstappen: "No Need To Panic" Over Red Bull's 2026 F1 Engines
Max Verstappen says there's "no need to panic" over the state of Red Bull's power unit preparation for the 2026 Formula 1 season.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Wolff: Hamilton Not 'looking Over The Fence' At Ferrari F1 Form
Lewis Hamilton is not 'looking over the fence' at the marked improvement made by his future Formula 1 team Ferrari all while Mercedes continues to struggle, reckons Toto Wolff.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Automotive — Racing — March 29th, 2024

Aprilia Needs "Better Bike" To Be Stronger In 2025 MotoGP Rider Market
Aprilia believes it needs a "better bike" in order to command a stronger position in the MotoGP rider market for 2025.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Aston Martin Makes Offer To Poach Newey From F1 Rival Red Bull
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has approached Red Bull star designer Adrian Newey with a fresh contract offer, Motorsport.com has learned.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Bird: Imminent Formula E Victories "Not Expected Again" Ahead Of Tokyo E-Prix
Sam Bird believes that imminent Formula E victories are "not expected again" ahead of the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Cadillac Disqualified From WEC Opener In Qatar For Technical Breach
Cadillac Racing has been disqualified from the World Endurance Championship's opening Qatar 1812Km round after nearly three weeks due to a technical infringement.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

"Don't put me under pressure" -- The best unheard team radio from Melbourne
The Australian Grand Prix served up surprises after back-to-back Red Bull one-twos in the opening races of 2024. An early retirement for Max Verstappen opened the door for the team's rivals to take a rare victory.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

F1 2026 Engine Regs To Include 355Km/H Kers-Style 'Override' Boost System
Formula 1 is to revisit the driver-operated KERS boost era by allowing for a high-speed 'override mode' function to its energy deployment power unit map from 2026.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Fifth-placed Cadillac disqualified 26 days after WEC's season-opening race
The Cadillac which finished fifth in the opening round of the World Endurance Championship four weeks ago has been disqualified from the race.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Gearbox Explosion Caused Lappi's Safari Rally Exit
Esapekka Lappi attributed his retirement from Safari Rally Kenya to an "exploding" gearbox as Hyundai endured another day to forget in Africa.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Marquez: Pressure And Ambition At Gresini MotoGP Team Same As Factory Honda
Marc Marquez feels the pressure he faces at Gresini is not any less than at Honda, as the satellite Ducati team has the same ambition as its bigger MotoGP rival.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes 'changed everything but haven't solved fundamental issue' -- Wolff
Mercedes still haven't mastered the latest technical regulations despite making many changes to their car design over the last two years, says team principal Toto Wolff.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Neuville Reveals "Macgyver" Style WRC Safari Rally Car Repair
Thierry Neuville described a roadside Safari Rally repair on his World Rally Championship Hyundai following a puncture as something not too dissimilar from television programme "MacGyver".
March 29th, 2024 — Source

RB Must Give Ricciardo An F1 Car "He's More Comfortable With" - Mekies
RB Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies says that the Faenza outfit must give Daniel Ricciardo a car "he's more comfortable with" following a difficult home race for the Australian.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Rovanpera: Commanding WRC Safari Lead "Not Even Close To Being Enough"
Kalle Rovanpera says his Safari Rally lead is "not even close to being enough" to put an opportunity for a first World Rally Championship win of the season beyond doubt.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Sauber: "Important" To Apologise To Bottas For F1 Pitstop Issues
Sauber Formula 1 team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi says it was important for him to apologise to Valtteri Bottas for the ongoing pitstop delays that are compromising races.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Tokyo Formula E Layout Not "The Best They Could Have Done", Say Drivers
Formula E drivers believe that the tight and twist confines of the track layout for the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix will make overtaking difficult in the race.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Wolff: Vasseur And Italy Deserve Ferrari F1 Success After 2023 Troubles
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says Ferrari, Fred Vasseur and Italy deserve the Scuderia's success in the Australian Grand Prix after the troubles the historic team endured during 2023.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

WRC Safari Rally: Rovanpera stuns rivals to lead as Neuville suffers puncture
Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera completed a stunning sweep of Friday morning stages to lead Safari Rally Kenya, while a puncture hampered World Rally Championship points leader Thierry Neuville.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

WRC Safari Rally: Tanak, Lappi Retirements Hands Rovanpera Huge Lead
World rally champion Kalle Rovanpera produced a perfect drive to win all of Friday's stages and lead Safari Rally Kenya following retirements for Hyundai's Ott Tanak and Esapekka Lappi.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 28th, 2024

Australia revealed Mercedes' weakness in warmer temperatures – Allison
Mercedes say their poor weekend in Australia gave them some insight into why their W15 isn't performing well.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Benched: The five other drivers who stood down for team mates in last 50 years
Logan Sargeant received an outpouring of sympathy last weekend when he had to give up his Williams so his team mate could drive it.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Byron To 'shoot For The Stars' At Richmond And Martinsville
William Byron is clearly on a roll to start the 2024 NASCAR Cup season but the real test of his potential could come over the next two races.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari F1 Drivers Out Of "Survival Mode" With "Huge Step" On Car Consistency
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says his drivers are no longer in “survival mode” in races thanks to a much more consistent car.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Hansen World RX Team Confirm All-Electric Line-Up
One of rallycross's most successful teams has revealed their hand ahead of the 2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

How Many Penalty Points Do F1 Drivers Have In 2024 And When Do They Expire?
Superlicence penalty points are given to drivers much in the way a normal driving license works – here's how many points each driver has accrued and when they expire.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

How WRC Rally1 Teams embraced the return of the snorkel
World Rally Championship Rally1 cars will take on a slightly retro look at this week's Safari Rally Kenya as snorkels make their top-tier return.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Kenya Launches Motorsport Academy To Nurture Future Wrc Stars
Kenya has launched a new motorsport academy that aims to inspire the next generation of local drivers at the Safari Rally round of the World Rally Championship.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Kenya President pushing for longer WRC Safari Rally
A return to a longer and more traditional Safari Rally Kenya round of the World Rally Championship is being pushed by Kenya President William Samoei Ruto.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Lola Returns To Motorsport In Formula E With Yamaha Powertrain Partnership
Lola Cars will return to motorsport for the first time in more than a decade as the company enters Formula E as a powertrain supplier in collaboration with Yamaha.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes Uncovers Biggest Clue On 2024 F1 Struggles
Mercedes technical director James Allison says Formula 1 2024's first three races have unveiled initial trends on why it has struggled so much.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Nissan Pledges Commitment To Formula E Until 2030
Nissan has become the first manufacturer to formally pledge its commitment to competing in the new Gen4 era of Formula E which will run between 2026-2030.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Norris: "Silly" For People To Still Underrate Sainz In F1
Lando Norris says it would be "silly" for people to underrate his former team-mate Carlos Sainz as the Spaniard becomes the number one free agent for Formula 1 2025.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Oliveira Frustrated By "Baby Steps" As 2024 Aprilia MotoGP Bike "Not Working"
Miguel Oliveira says he has only managed to make "baby steps" in MotoGP this year, as the 2024 Aprilia RS-GP has 'not been working' for him.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Pramac's Morbidelli still "Missing Freedom" on Ducati MotoGP bike
Pramac Ducati MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli says he is still “missing knowledge” and the “freedom” to ride the Ducati by instinct after two rounds of the 2024 campaign.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Steiner: Haas "wrong" to downplay 2024 F1 expectations
Former Haas team boss Guenther Steiner feels it was "wrong" by the squad to massively downplay its expectations for the Formula 1 2024 season.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Stella: Piastri has "gone a long way forward" and still has 'more to cash in'
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri has come “a long way forward” with developing his race management and still has 'more improvement to cash in'.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of Indycar's Half-Baked Exhibition Race
Opinion: There are reasons to shower leadership of the IndyCar Series with praise for trying something different with last weekend's non-points exhibition at The Thermal Club, but in many ways, it is also tough to not look at the endeavour as a half-baked attempt to tick a box
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Vettel Still Unsure About 2024 Le Mans Debut After Porsche Test
Sebastian Vettel is yet to make a decision on a potential Le Mans 24 Hours debut this June after successfully testing Porsche's 963 Hypercar.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

WEC set to introduce minimum two-car manufacturer hypercar rule
Manufacturers competing in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship are set to be required to enter two cars from next season.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Williams began fixing Albon's wrecked car at 2am on Monday
Williams say the efforts to repair Alexander Albon's car for next week's Japanese Grand Prix will not prevent them bringing minor upgrades to the race.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Williams Will Have Two F1 Cars "Without Too Many Issues" In Japan
James Vowles says the Williams Formula 1 team will have two cars ready for Japan "without too many issues" after facing a race against time to repair Alex Albon's damaged chassis.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead
World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville grabbed an early Safari Rally Kenya lead after edging Hyundai team-mate Ott Tanak to win the opening stage.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 27th, 2024

Await On Formula E's Long-Overdue Visit To Tokyo
Formula E's wait to race in Japan is finally over this weekend, as the all-electric series descends on Tokyo's Big Sight area. Naturally the all-new circuit will pose fresh challenges to the teams, some that can only be experienced in the simulated world, as this writer found out with a trip to Mahindra's factory
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Dall'Igna Calls Bagnaia/Marquez Portugal Motogp Clash “Very Regrettable”
Ducati general manager Gigi Dall'Igna has called Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez's clash in the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix “very regrettable” but “any ot
March 27th, 2024 — Source

DTM Testing Limits Necessary To Prevent 'costs Exploding To The Moon' - Wittmann
BMW driver Marco Wittmann has backed the ADAC's decision to restrict testing in the DTM in 2024, saying it was necessary to prevent costs from 'exploding to the moon'.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

F1 Owner Liberty Media Set To Finalise €4Bn Motogp Purchase
Formula 1 owner Liberty Media intends to finalise its purchase of the MotoGP World Championship for a figure of around €4 billion.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

F1's 2026 cars will have 1,000 horsepower, less downforce and weight – Symonds
Formula 1's chief technical officer has revealed new details of the biggest overhaul of the series' regulations in a decade.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Former Haas F1 Chief Steiner To Be Miami GP Ambassador
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has become an ambassador for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Honda Opens New Uk F1 Engine Base Ahead Of Aston Martin Partnership
Honda is opening a new Formula 1 base in the UK that will mainly carry out post-race maintenance on the power units it will provide to Aston Martin from 2026.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Honda to open new engine facility in UK
Honda is setting up a new base in the United Kingdom for its Formula 1 engine supply operation.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Introducing The Indycar Junior Race Winner Still Too Young To Join GB3
Nikita Johnson has been climbing the IndyCar junior ladder and is set to cross the Atlantic to compete in the GB3 Championship this season… but only when he is old enough to join!
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Krack: Alonso "Would Never Put Anyone In Harm's Way" Amid Australia F1 Penalty
Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack says Fernando Alonso "would never put anyone in harm's way" in the wake of his penalty in Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix for "potentially dangerous driving".
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull Had No F1 Tyre Advantage At High-Graining Melbourne - Stella
Red Bull “did not enjoy any advantage” with its tyres in the 2024 Australian Grand Prix, unlike previous races this season, according to McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo: I Won't Be Distracted By “Negative Stuff” In F1 Paddock
Daniel Ricciardo insists that he won't let himself be distracted by “negative stuff” in the paddock amid talk about his future at the RB Formula 1 team.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Rins "Needs To Do Something Different" To Quartararo On Yamaha Motogp Bike
Alex Rins feels he “needs to do something different” to speed up his adaptation to Yamaha's MotoGP bike, as copying Fabio Quartararo's set-up hasn't yielded the desired results so far.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Rovanpera: WRC Technical Overhaul For 2025 “Makes No Sense”
Kalle Rovanpera says he “doesn't really understand” the thinking behind the FIA's proposal to shake up the World Rally Championship Rally1 regulations for next year.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Sammy Smith To Run Several Nascar Truck Races With Spire
NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Sammy Smith has added four Truck Series races to his 2024 season beginning next weekend at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Sainz grabs first win for a returning F1 driver since 1997
Max Verstappen's changes of equalling the record for most consecutive grand prix wins ended when his right-rear brake caught fire three laps into last weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Shock F1 Call-Ups: 10 Times That Reserve Drivers Started A Grand Prix
On many occasions Formula 1 teams have entered their reserve driver for a grand prix due to unforeseen circumstances - so how did they perform?
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Sinkhole At North Wilkesboro Reveals Nascar Track's History
A sinkhole that has developed in the grandstand area of North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway is providing a headache but also an unexpected insight into the track's iconic history.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

The Amazing Story Of F1'S Most Incredible Win From The Back
On March 27th 1983 John Watson pulled off one of the most remarkable victories in Formula 1 history, winning the US GP West at Long Beach from a lowly 22nd on the grid.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Toyota To Deploy Suspension Update At WRC Safari Rally Kenya
Toyota will unleash a suspension upgrade on its GR Yaris Rally1 cars as it looks to claim its first win of the 2024 World Rally Championship campaign at Safari Rally Kenya.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Truex Looks To Solve Short Track "Challenge" At Richmond
Martin Truex Jr. has few complaints so far this season as he leads the NASCAR Cup standings for the first time but Sunday night's race at Richmond seems a good place to add a missing victory to his resume.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

What were Alonso's battery and throttle problems in the final stint of his race?
Fernando Alonso said he had to cope with a problem in his Aston Martin's power unit towards the end of the Australian Grand Prix.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Wolff: Correlation Issues, Not Dogmatism Behind Mercedes F1 Struggles
Toto Wolff says the Mercedes Formula 1 team's persisting car troubles can be blamed on the wind tunnel data not correlating with on-track performance, rather than internal “dogmatism”.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Wolff: Mercedes F1 Relationship With Verstappen "Needs To Happen At A Certain Stage"
Toto Wolff reckons a relationship between Mercedes and Max Verstappen “needs to happen at a certain stage” and the Red Bull driver is 'number one pick' to replace Lewis Hamilton.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 25th, 2024

2024 Australian Grand Prix -- TCF Driver of the Weekend
A dramatic race saw Carlos Sainz Jr. victory at the Australian Grand Prix, with his Scuderia Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc joining him on the podium in second place. Max Verstappen's early retirement opened the door for a Scuderia Ferrari one-two, with the Dutchman not finishing a race for the first time since the 2022 Australian Grand Prix.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Bastianini'S Motogp Podium Return In Portugal "Beautiful"
Enea Bastianini says his return to the MotoGP podium at the Portuguese Grand Prix was "beautiful" but fighting for the win was "impossible" against a "too dangerous" Jorge Martin.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Lundqvist Gains "Great Experience" As Lone Rookie In Thermal Final
Linus Lundqvist was the only rookie of the six entered in IndyCar's non-points exhibition to advance into the final of the $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Gen 2 Polaris RZR Pro R Factory gets tech from NASCAR, Motech, Alcon
Bigger, stronger, more adjustable than last year's championship-winning UTV
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Bowman: It "Sucks To Come Up A Couple Short Again"
What looked like could be a downward spiraling start to the 2024 NASCAR Cup season has taken a sharp turn for the better for Alex Bowman.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Marko: Impressive Tsunoda Must Improve More For Red Bull F1 Seat
Helmut Marko said he was impressed by Yuki Tsunoda's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, but cautioned he needs to "improve more" to be considered for Red Bull.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Martin: Portugal MotoGP win "amazing" at a track "where I almost lost everything"
Pramac Ducati rider Jorge Martin says his MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix win was "amazing" because it came at a track "where I almost lost everything" in a crash in 2021.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Perez's Australian GP Compromised By Tear-Off Stuck In F1 Car Floor
Sergio Perez's Australian Grand Prix outing was compromised by a visor tear-off hampering the aerodynamic performance of his Red Bull RB20 Formula 1 car.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Peugeot abandons wing-less concept behind 9X8 hypercar
Peugeot has abandoned the unusual concept behind its 9X8 hypercar which has raced without a rear wing since its introduction two years ago.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Peugeot Reveals Revised 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar With Rear Wing
Peugeot has revealed the heavily-revised 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar complete with a rear wing that will carry its hopes in the World Endurance Championship from next month's Imola round.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Real life circuits to star in HIGHSPEED Etoile
Although the upcoming anime HIGHSPEED etoile takes place in the future, race fans will easily recognise the tracks that the NEX Race competes on. Six real life modern circuits around the world will appear in the show, all with slight tweaks to their layouts to "accommodate" the futuristic NEX Race cars and new names, before it concludes at a fictional raceway.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Sainz Feared F1 Australian GP "Wasn't Going To Happen" Before Flight
Carlos Sainz revealed he feared Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix "wasn't going to happen" right until he boarded a plane to Melbourne after fighting his way back to race fitness.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Sainz shows surgical precision as Verstappen's hopes melt in Melbourne
The UK's National Health Service offers clear, insightful information for patients in their care undergoing treatment for all kinds of medical conditions.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Sainz thought Australian Grand Prix return was "not going to happen" after surgery
Carlos Sainz Jnr feared he would not recover from his appendix surgery in time to compete in the Australian Grand Prix, which he won yesterday.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Stella: Leclerc Finished Ahead Of Norris On Merit In F1 Australian GP
McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella has implied Lando Norris is wrong to mainly blame the team's slower strategy for failing to beat Charles Leclerc in the Australian Grand Prix.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Ten Things We Learned At The 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz ended Max Verstappen's Formula 1 winning streak on his race return in the Australian Grand Prix, where Mercedes endured another difficult weekend and the future of an embattled second-year driver was plunged into fresh doubt. This and plenty more is what we learned in Melbourne
March 25th, 2024 — Source

The Motogp Civil War Threat Ducati Must Now Delicately Manage
The first flashpoint of the 2024 MotoGP season for Ducati came last weekend at the Portuguese Grand Prix, as Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia came to blows.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

'This year we wake up knowing we can fight': Haas pair hail double points finish
Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg said the team has been reinvigorated this year after their double points finish in the Australian Grand Prix.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Ty Dillon To Run Five Nascar Cup Races With Kaulig
Ty Dillon will compete in a limited NASCAR Cup schedule this year, driving the No. Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Upgraded Peugeot 9X8 WEC Hypercar Has "Even More Potential Than Expected"
Peugeot has revealed that the new version of its 9X8 World Endurance Championship contender has shown more potential on track than its simulations suggested.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Vasseur: Nobody Expected "Fantastic" F1 Australia Win From Recovering Sainz
Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur admits that "nobody expected" Carlos Sainz to bounce back from his appendicitis operation to score a "fantastic" victory in the Australian Grand Prix.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Was Perez right that even a reliable Red Bull wouldn't have beaten Ferrari?
After two consecutive Red Bull one-twos at the start of the season, few might have expected yesterday's one-two for Ferrari in Australia.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Wolff: Mercedes Hasn'T "Swallowed A Dumb Pill" Since F1 2021
Mercedes has not "swallowed a dumb pill" since winning its last Formula 1 title, as team boss Toto Wolff says he does not currently feel the need to step aside.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 22nd, 2024

2024 Australian Grand Prix -- What Happened on Friday at Albert Park?
The opening two free practice sessions took place on Friday around the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne as the Australian Grand Prix weekend of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season commenced with Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc setting the pace.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

2024 San Felipe 250: Dan McMillin breaks out the tape, Alan Ampudia breaks out the top time
Dan McMillin acquired a swanky new livery for the 2024 SCORE International season as Monster Energy's The Beast Unleashed came onboard to sponsor his #23. He ended up finishing San Felipe 250 qualifying on Thursday with what resembled a rat rod with a duct taped #23 on the doors.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Alex Palou Paces Opening Test Session At The Thermal Club
Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou led Friday morning's two-hour test session for the IndyCar Series at The Thermal Club.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Are Williams right to bench Sargeant so Albon can race after crash?
Williams team principal James Vowles admitted it was "unacceptable" his team did not have a spare car ready in time for the third round of the championship.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Australian GP: Tech Images From The F1 Pitlane Explained
Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display as the teams prepare their cars for the Australian Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Brown Signs New Deal To Remain As Mclaren F1 CEO Until 2030
Zak Brown has signed a new contract to remain as the CEO of McLaren Racing, giving him overall control of the Formula 1 team until 2030.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

BROWN: Maturing Piastri has lost his F1 "Rookie Stripes"
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says that Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris represent the "closest pairing" in the 2024 Formula 1 field, with the former having lost his "rookie stripes".
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Ferrari Has "Best Shot" So Far At Beating Red Bull, Says Leclerc
Ferrari has its "best shot" at beating Red Bull so far this Formula 1 season, reckons Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source or Source

Friends Of Laguna Seca And Monterey County Reach Settlement Of Lawsuit
The County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks and non-profit organization Friends of Laguna Seca have announced the execution of a comprehensive settlement, which puts an end to the Laguna Seca Raceway lawsuit, Highway 68 Coalition versus County of Monterey.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Hamilton "Least Confident" Ever With Mercedes W15 F1 Car In Australia
Lewis Hamilton says second Friday practice for Formula 1's Australian GP was one of the "worst sessions I've probably had for a long time" due to the difficult Mercedes W15.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Hauger denies Antonelli first pole in Albert Park, Bearman 16th on return
Dennis Hauger secured his first Formula 2 feature race pole position by beating Mercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli in a crash-strewn qualifying session at Albert Park.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Leclerc's impressive speed makes a Ferrari a genuine pole threat
For 22 seasons since joining the Formula 1 calendar in 1996, Australia's Albert Park circuit was the perfect venue to host the first round of the championship.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Marko Blasts Tsunoda And Ricciardo As "Too Slow" In Races
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has blasted RB Formula 1 duo Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo as "too slow" in races, as he laments their lack of points.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Marquez says Portugal MotoGP practice crash down to "instinct"
Marc Marquez says his first race weekend crash on the Ducati MotoGP bike on Friday at the Portuguese Grand Prix was down to his riding "instinct" taking over.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Mercedes' F1 Set-Up Changes "Massively Backfired" - Wolff
Mercedes' decision to make "dramatic" set-up changes to its Formula 1 car between practice sessions for the 2024 Australian Grand Prix has "massively backfired", reckons Toto Wolff.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Morbidelli: 'Good To Have A Normal Crash And Be Ok' After MotoGP Winter Scare
Pramac Ducati rider Franco Morbidelli says it was "good to have a normal crash and see everything is ok" in MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix practice after his winter training scare.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

MotoGP Portuguese GP: Bastianini tops FP2, Marquez has first Ducati crash
Ducati's Enea Bastianini topped second practice for the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix, as Marc Marquez registered his first race weekend crash on the Gresini Ducati.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

MotoGP Portuguese GP: Marquez tops opening practice in dusty conditions
Gresini Ducati rider Marc Marquez topped the opening practice session for the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix as sandy conditions affected the Algarve track.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Paraguay in Contention to join 2025 WRC calendar
Paraguay is among the candidates that could join the World Rally Championship calendar next year following a meeting with the country's president this week.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Perez wary of Ferrari's pace, Verstappen sees "nothing worrying"
The Red Bull drivers gave different views of how serious a threat rivals Ferrari are after the first day of practice for the Australian Grand Prix.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

"Punchy" Pirelli tyre choice could promote two-stop F1 race in Australia
George Russell expects a "punchy" tyre compound choice by Pirelli will turn the Formula 1 Australian GP into a two-stop race.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Quartararo: Yamaha's Improved Portugal MotoGP Form 'not Unexpected'
Fabio Quartararo feels the pace Yamaha was able to showcase in Friday practice for the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix wasn't "unexpected" after breaking inside the top 10.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Red Bull Left Chasing Gains After Ferrari'S "Very Impressive" Race Runs
Red Bull says Ferrari's "very impressive" long-run pace at Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix shows it needs to unlock more performance.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Sainz "very happy" with first day back in car after surgery
Carlos Sainz Jnr says he is "very happy" to have completed the first day of practice for the Australian Grand Prix following his appendix surgery.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Susie Wolff will not allow any FIA wrongs to be "brushed under carpet"
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says wife Susie will not allow 'wrongs' against her to be "brushed under the carpet", as she embarks on legal action against the FIA.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Susie Wolff's complaint against FIA won't be "brushed under the carpet"
Susie Wolff will not back down in her legal action against the FIA over allegations made about her last year, says her husband, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Verstappen says he plans to fulfil his Red Bull contract to 2028 amid Mercedes switch rumors
'I've been part of one family, and one team'
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Vettel to test Porsche 963 hypercar next week as he considers Le Mans bid
Four-times Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel will test Porsche's race-winning 963 hypercar next week.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

What we learned from friday F1 practice at the 2024 Australian GP
It was a messy start to the Australian Grand Prix weekend with numerous drivers getting caught out during Formula 1 Friday practice. This has masked the overall picture somewhat but it still seems encouraging for FP2 pacesetter Ferrari
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Williams explain why they had no spare car for Australian Grand Prix
Williams team principal James Vowles has explained why they did not have a spare car available this weekend, which has led to Logan Sargeant missing the race.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 20th, 2024

Analysis: Your highest and lowest-rated Formula 1 grands prix of the last 15 years
Formula One Management and the FIA's efforts to improve the standard of competition in the championship did not pay off last year.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Austin Cindric Looking To Hit The "Reset Button" At Cota
Austin Cindric is looking to jumpstart his 2024 NASCAR Cup season and a visit to a road course couldn't come at a better time for the Team Penske driver.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Ben Sulayem Cleared Of Wrongdoing After FIA Investigation
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been cleared of any wrongdoing after allegations were made against him of interference in Formula 1 events last year.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Binder: Ducati “Has A Couple Of Percent In Pocket” To Use Over MotoGP Rivals
Brad Binder reckons Ducati's factory MotoGP riders have “a couple of percent in the pocket” of extra pace to use over its rivals when it needs right now.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Difficult Start and 'Shock' of Being Last Proved Tech Reshuffle was Right Move – Famin
Bruno Famin, the Team Principal of the BWT Alpine F1 Team, says the shock of starting the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season at the back of the pack has confirmed that the decision to overhaul their technical department was the right move.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

F1 Chiefs Have Tools To Avoid “Unintended” Ground Effect Troubles, Says Mclaren
Formula 1's rule makers have all the tools they need to ensure that the next generation of cars are more comfortable for drivers, says McLaren team boss Andrea Stella.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

FIA president cleared of alleged interference in two 2023 races
The FIA's Ethics Committee has cleared the governing body's president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, of two counts of alleged interference in rounds of last year's world championship.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Guenther: “Performance Reasons” Behind 40-Place Formula E Sao Paulo Grid Drop
A decision to suffer a 40-place grid drop ahead of the Sao Paulo E-Prix after changing parts was for “performance reasons”, says Maximilian Guenther as he recovered to score points.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Haas Hoping VF-24 Can Banish Last Year's Problems
After finishing last in the 2021 constructors' standings with zero points, Haas at least managed to get off the mark in the first season of the current Formula 1 rules cycle in 2022. However, after taking one step forward, its results under the ground effect era went a further two steps back last year as it returned to the foot of the table.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton calls for 'ceasefire now and return of hostages' in Israel-Gaza war
Lewis Hamilton has added his voice to calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

How Vowles Is Changing The Culture At The Williams F1 Team
How difficult is it to change the culture of a Formula 1 team, especially one with decades of history but whose greatest successes were in the distant past?
March 20th, 2024 — Source

IndyCar will judge fan reaction before committing to more Thermal Club races
IndyCar's CEO says the series will heed the reaction of fans to its first event at the Thermal Club this weekend before deciding whether to hold more.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Jose Ignacio Cornejo departs Monster Energy Honda
Jose Ignacio Cornejo has split with Monster Energy Honda Rally Team after six years with the organisation, he announced Wednesday.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Lancia Offers Hint At Future Rally Return
Lancia has offered a first hint that it is contemplating a return to rallying in the future following the re-launch of its HF brand.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Mazepin Has EU Sanctions Lifted After Court Ruling
Former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has had sanctions against him lifted by the European Union's General Court.
March 20th, 2024 — Source or Source

Mercedes Grabs Resta From Ferrari As Part Of F1 Staff Swoop
Mercedes has captured two senior Ferrari staff members, including its former chief designer Simone Resta, as part of a bid to strengthen its Formula 1 operation, Motorsport.com has learned.
March 20th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Miles “Excited To See What Comes” From Indycar'S Exhibition At Thermal
There are several unknowns going into this weekend's $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club, but Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles is enthusiastic over the future possibilities the exhibition could bring to the IndyCar Series.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Ocon Interview: "I Had The Weight Of My Family On My Shoulders"
In an in-depth interview in this month's edition of GP Racing, Alpine's Esteban Ocon tells all about the origins of his uncompromising attitude in Formula 1.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Pirelli's New F1 Tyre Plan For 2025 Set To Address Overheating Problems
Pirelli has confidence that a new range of tyres it plans to introduce to Formula 1 next year will reduce the overheating problems that are hurting the racing.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Polaris Factory Racing upgrades to second-gen RZR Pro R Factory for 2024
Polaris Factory Racing had a début season for the ages when they won the Pro UTV Open category at all four SCORE International rounds in 2023 and Brock Heger claimed the class championship. With the 2024 season fast approaching, they will defend their titles in a new, second-generation Polaris RZR Pro R Factory.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Service Of Thanksgiving For Stirling Moss To Be Held At Westminster Abbey
A service of thanksgiving for the life of late Formula 1 legend Stirling Moss will be held at Westminster Abbey on 8 May.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Susie Wolff Files Criminal Complaint Against FIA
Susie Wolff has filed a criminal complaint against the FIA over allegations made against her at the end of last year.
March 20th, 2024 — Source or Source

Top 10: Ranking The Greatest BTCC Champions
Over the years the finest touring car drivers in the world have descended on the UK to pit their skills against the very best in the British Touring Car Championship. But who were the very best of the best? Motorsport.com looks back on the storied history of a series that began as the British Saloon Car Championship in 1958.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Tour the Lamborghini SC63 with Romain Grosjean
Lamborghini in 2024 entered both the IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship with an LMDh race car competing in the top classes of both competitions, GTP and Hypercar, respectively.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Why Ferrari Bucked The Trend With Its F1 2024 Suspension Choice
Ferrari caused a surprise by sticking with a pull-rod rear suspension on its 2024 Formula 1 car, rather than adopting the push-rod idea of champion Red Bull.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 18th, 2024

2024 Australian Grand Prix – Circuit Information, Weekend Predictions and Timings
Formula 1 heads to Melbourne for Round three of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship this weekend, as Max Verstappen aims for his third win of the season.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Albon: Williams “Can't Access” Full Potential Of 2024 F1 Car
Alex Albon says that his Williams Formula 1 team can't yet access the full potential of its FW46, but he believes there is much more to come from the car.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Alpine: "Shock" Of Having Slowest F1 Car Triggered Tech Revamp
Alpine team boss Bruno Famin says the "shock" of having the slowest Formula 1 car in 2024 further confirmed that changing its technical structure was the right thing to do.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Aston Reserve Drugovich To Make Race Return In European Le Mans Series
Aston Martin Formula 1 test and reserve driver Felipe Drugovich will return to racing in the European Le Mans Series this year with the Vector Sport squad.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

BMW 'looking closely' at a future MotoGP entry
BMW is 'closely looking' at entering MotoGP and expanding its motorsport division in the coming years, according to new CEO Markus Flasch.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Did Secret Contract Move Open Door For Potential Verstappen Red Bull F1 Exit?
A few months ago, the prospect of Max Verstappen driving for anybody other than Red Bull in Formula 1 next year seemed far-fetched.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Ducati Announces Aldeguer Signing For 2025, But Not Where He Will Race
Ducati has officially announced that it has signed a contract with Moto2 star Fermin Aldeguer for the Spaniard to make his MotoGP debut in 2025.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

F1 shows why NASCAR will struggle to recreate yesterday's 'Canada 2010' drama
Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway turned out to be one that the sport's drivers, teams and fans will remember for years to come.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Hawksworth “Knew It Was Going To Be A Battle” For GTD Pro Win At Sebring
Vasser Sullivan's trio of Jack Hawksworth, Ben Barnicoat and Kyle Kirkwood overcame an early penalty and stormed back to take a physical GTD Pro class win in the Sebring 12 Hours.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

How Hamilton and Ecclestone's escalating feud prompted Massa's new mission
A comment made by former Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone last year has prompted a legal challenge to Lewis Hamilton's first world championship win.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 Teams Need "Unorthodox" Strategies To Score Points
Haas Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg reckons half the grid must now turn to “unorthodox” strategies and away from “common sense” if they are to score points.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Kenjiro Shinozuka, 1948–2024
Kenjiro Shinozuka, a World Rally Championship race winner and the first non-European driver to win the Dakar Rally, died Monday morning after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 75 years old.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Kyle Larson Would Prefer "Never To Run A Race Like That Again"
All in all, Kyle Larson came away from Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Bristol in a pretty good position, but he would prefer to skip the unusual circumstances that led him to it.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Nascar And Goodyear Baffled By Bristol Tire Wear Issues
NASCAR and Goodyear officials appeared equally baffled by the unexpected tire wear issues which dominated Sunday's Cup race at Bristol but varied in how they should react.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

NLS-NES Row intensifies as ADAC, NR holding get officially involved
The Nurburgring endurance spat is set to last for the season, with the ADAC backing the well-established Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) organised by VLN, and Russian Nurburgring owner NR Holding getting involved in the new, AvD-organised Nurburgring Endurance Serie (NES).
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull Says RB20 F1 Design Was “Last Big Roll Of The Dice”
Red Bull says the bold design revamp with its RB20 was the “last big roll of the dice” for the current ground effect rules in Formula 1.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

“Struggling” RB benefited from hiring experienced driver – Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo says his RB team have benefited from the experience he brought when he joined them in the middle of last year.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Vowles: Current F1 Regulations Not A Failure Despite Dirty Air Issue
Williams team principal James Vowles says that the current Formula 1 regulations are not a failure despite drivers finding it increasingly hard to follow rivals.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

When and where to watch the Australian GP, IndyCar and more this weekend
The Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships all continue this weekend in Australia.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

WRC and Dakar winner Kenjiro Shinozuka dies aged 75
Dakar Rally and World Rally Championship event winner Kenjiro Shinozuka has died aged 75 after a battle with illness.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 15th, 2024

Aero "last piece of puzzle" in MotoGP bike development, says miller
Jack Miller has described aerodynamics as the "last piece of the puzzle" in the development of MotoGP bikes, as engineers continue to squeeze out more performance from the current rulebook.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Audi could face €750,000 fine for exiting world rally-raid after Dakar
Audi could face a fine of up to 750,000 euros for bringing an abrupt end to its World Rally-Raid Championship campaign after winning the Dakar Rally.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Chrysler 426 Hemi versus Ford 427 SOHC: The Biggest Differences Explained
During the mid-1960s, many Americans were obsessed with automobiles. Teenagers cruised the main drag through countless small towns on warm summer evenings. Families loaded up in their cars to attend drive-in movie theaters. They often watched movies about automobile racing like "Viva Las Vegas" with Elvis Presley and Ann Margret or "The Great Race" with Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Connor Zilisch Adds Truck Races To His 2024 Nascar Schedule
Trackhouse Racing development driver Connor Zilisch has once again expanded his NASCAR schedule and will make his Truck Series debut next weekend at Circuit of the Americas.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Dennis: Andretti Has "Got To The Bottom" Of Formula E Issues
Reigning Formula E champion Jake Dennis believes his Andretti Global team has "got to the bottom of our issues" ahead of the Sao Paulo E-Prix this weekend.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Evans 'needs A Good Result Soon' To Reignite Formula E Title Bid
Mitch Evans believes he 'needs a good result soon' ahead of this weekend's Sao Paulo E-Prix after a mixed start to the 2024 Formula E season.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

F1 set to abandon possible switch to 16-inch tyres for 2026
Formula 1 is set to stick with an 18-inch tyre size when the new technical regulations come into force in 2026 after a possible switch to 16 inches was rejected.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Formula E Implements Manufacturers' Trophy For 2024
Formula E has announced the launch of a Manufacturers' Trophy which will be implemented into the current 2024 season.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Friday Favourite: Why F1's Original Circuit Retains Its Thrilling Appeal
The very first circuit to host a Formula 1 world championship race in 1950, Silverstone has earned classic status over its subsequent 57 appearances on the calendar. Amid its many facelifts, Bertrand Gachot's love for the circuit he picks as his favourite hasn't changed
March 15th, 2024 — Source

How Drivers Need To Multi-Task In The High-Tech World Of Modern Endurance Racing
Promoted: The sportscar driver leads a busy life once he or she zips up the Nomex and climbs aboard the cockpit.
March 15th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

IMSA reveals 2025 schedule for Sportscar Championship, pilot challenge
Fans of the SportsCar Championship can already make future travel plans as IMSA have announced its schedule for 2025.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Leclerc: "A Matter Of Time" Before Ferrari Puts Red Bull Under Pressure In F1
Charles Leclerc believes it's "a matter of time" before Ferrari can start putting Red Bull under pressure in Formula 1.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Mansell And Dix The Inspiration Behind Iconic New F1 Clothing
The creators of a stunning new official F1 clothing range have revealed that a race suit worn by former F1 World Champion Nigel Mansell and the actions of chequered flag wavers like Australian finish-line legend Glen Dix were the inspiration behind their innovative and first-of-a-kind designs.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

McLaren targets "race six or seven" for first major 2024 F1 upgrade
McLaren is targeting "around race six or seven" for a first major upgrade package for its 2024 Formula 1 car, says team principal Andrea Stella.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes Planning Melbourne "Experiments" With W15 F1 Car
Mercedes Formula 1 trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin says that the team is designing "experiments" for the Australian GP weekend in an attempt to solve issues with the W15.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Neuville Clarifies WRC future amid anger over FIA technical reforms
Thierry Neuville intends to compete in the World Rally Championship for at least two more years and says that he would only "probably retire" next year if Hyundai exited the championship.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

RB sets end-of-2024 date for new Milton keynes facility
RB Formula 1 boss Laurent Mekies says the team will move into its new aerodynamics facility next to the Red Bull campus in Milton Keynes by the end of 2024.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Sauber: Audi's accelerated F1 takeover a boost for short term
Audi's decision to complete a 100% buyout of Sauber, a takeover which has arrived quicker than expected, will still provide a short-term boost for the Formula 1 team.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Sebring 12H: Derani Claims Pole To Lead 1-2 For Cadillac
Pipo Derani made a frantic dash in the final seconds to put Cadillac on pole for the Sebring 12 Hours.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

"So I've got nothing to worry about?" -- The best unheard team radio from Jeddah
The second round of the 2024 Formula 1 season may have appeared very much like the first in that it was not the most thrilling of race, but there was plenty going on during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix if you looked under the surface.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Steiner: 'i Stayed At Haas F1 Team Too Long'
Former team boss Guenther Steiner has conceded he "stayed at Haas too long" as he reflected on his departure from the Formula 1 team in January.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

The great go-slows: 10 times F1 drivers threw out the anchor -- for different reasons
Haas put a few noses out of joint with their unconventional strategy in last weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

What's Behind Marini's Disastrous Honda Motogp Debut In Qatar
OPINION: In taking the opposite approach to Marc Marquez of switching Ducati for Honda, Luca Marini was always likely to face a tough adaption in 2024. But if there were any doubts about the depth of challenge facing the Italian, they were firmly underlined in Qatar
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Why Abu Dhabi is launching an ambitious new autonomous racing series
Abu Dhabi is poised to kick off a new series that is aimed at pushing the boundaries of autonomous racing which promises a 'new era of sports entertainment'.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Why Indycar's Nashville Finale Is A Unique Challenge For Firestone Tires
Firestone has been thrust into a challenging task of creating a proper tire configuration in an extremely short window in preparation for the season finale at Nashville Superspeedway.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Zarco tested rear wheel that MotoGP factory Hondas Are Unable To Use
LCR's Johann Zarco tested a rear wheel rim specification in the Qatar Grand Prix that factory Honda MotoGP riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini cannot use for contractual reasons.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 14th, 2024

Alonso: Aston Martin Still "Two Or Three Tenths" Off McLaren, Mercedes
Fernando Alonso says that his Aston Martin Formula 1 team is still "two or three tenths" off McLaren and Mercedes on race pace despite a strong performance in Jeddah.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Bearman calls Ferrari debut a "dream" but admits "I made a lot of mistakes"
A proud Oliver Bearman said he realised a childhood dream by scoring points on his Formula 1 debut for Ferrari last weekend.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Cadillac and Ganassi to split after 2024 WEC and IMSA Seasons
Cadillac and Chip Ganassi Racing will end their sportscar racing partnership at the end of the 2024 World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship campaigns.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

F1 went wrong way in obsessing over dirty air, says Allison
Mercedes technical director James Allison suggests Formula 1's rule makers made a mistake in obsessing over trying to control the wake of cars with the new ground-effect regulations.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP Roster would be "amazing", says team manager
KTM's team manager Francesco Guidotti says it would be "amazing" to have Marc Marquez alongside Pedro Acosta in its MotoGP roster in the future.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Hulkenberg will "return the favour" to Magnussen for Jeddah F1 help
Nico Hulkenberg says he would be happy to "return the favour" to Haas Formula 1 team-mate Kevin Magnussen, whose stout Jeddah defence allowed him to score a point.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Ilott keeps Arrow McLaren drive for $1m Indycar Race
Callum Ilott will again replace David Malukas at Arrow McLaren for IndyCar's non-championship $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Ilott to stand in for injured Malukas at non-championship Thermal Club race
Callum Ilott will stand in for the injured David Malukas in next week's non-championship event at the Thermal Club.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Lamborghini Motorsport Boss Sanna Departs
Long-time Lamborghini motorsport boss Giorgio Sanna has left his role with the Italian manufacturer with immediate effect.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Martin's time with Pramac MotoGP Team 'like it or not has come to an end'
Pramac Ducati team manager Gino Borsoi says 2023 MotoGP runner-up Jorge Martin's time with the outfit "whether you like it or not has come to a bit of an end".
March 14th, 2024 — Source

"My tyres are dying": Stroll's short-lived struggle until he hit the wall
After a solid start to his season in Bahrain, Lance Stroll endured a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix which was as tough as it was brief.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Penske Rules Out Chance Of Indianapolis Hosting WEC In 2025
Indianapolis Motor Speedway boss Roger Penske has ruled the track out of contention for a place on the World Endurance Championship calendar in 2025.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Race format set for Indycar's non-points exhibition at Thermal
The IndyCar Series announced the race format for the $1 Million Challenge exhibition on 22-24 March at The Thermal Club.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

RB F1 car "among those which look the least" like 2023 Red Bull
RB team principal Laurent Mekies thinks his Formula 1 team's car is "among those which look the least" like Red Bull's 2023 car, addressing any concerns over IP sharing.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo: RB has identified a few flaws with F1 car
Daniel Ricciardo says the RB Formula 1 team has identified a "few flaws" with its 2024 car and that not everything is "functioning at 100%".
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Sebring 12h: Cadillac 1-2 in the opening practice session
Cadillac drivers went 1-2 in the opening 90-minute practice of the weekend, leading up to the 72nd running of the Sebring 12 Hours.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Sebring 12h: JDC-Miller Porsche leads second practice
Cadillac dominated the morning practice session at Sebring, but it was Porsche at the top of the speed charts in FP2, courtesy of JDC-Miller Motorsports.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

"Shock" of poor start to season showed need for change at Alpine -- Famin
Alpine team principal Bruno Famin says the team's uncompetitive start to the year showed changes were needed in their technical division.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

The Rally1 Inspiration Behind The WRC's Latest Customer Weapon
The crowded Rally2 market has a new contender from Toyota this year. As the brains of its all-conquering Rally1 machine can attest, the shared DNA between the two machines tackling World Rally Championship stages this year isn't hard to find
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Toyota: more details needed for WRC RALLY2 upgrade kit decision
Toyota requires more details of the regulations from the FIA before it can consider whether to develop a Rally2 Plus upgrade kit for its new Rally2 car for next year.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Vettel sent Bearman 'good luck' message ahead of Saudi F1 debut
Oliver Bearman has revealed that he received a 'good luck' message from Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel prior to his Ferrari substitute appearance in the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 11th, 2024

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
After a relatively uneventful season-opener the previous weekend in Bahrain, drivers faced a very different kind of challenge in Saudi Arabia.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Another Year, another ST. Pete runner-up for Pato O'Ward
For the second consecutive year, Pato O'Ward began the IndyCar Series season with a runner-up result on the Streets of St. Petersburg.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Bagnaia: Understanding 2024 Ducati More Important Than Qatar MotoGP Win
Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia says it was more important that he understood the GP24 better in race trim than winning the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Bearman "didn't do a single mistake all race" on debut -- Vasseur
Oliver Bearman's performance on his unexpected Formula 1 debut last weekend won praise from Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Canary Islands To Host WRC In 2025 In New Two-Year Deal
The Canary Islands will host a round of the World Rally Championship in 2025 as part of a new two-year deal that brings Spain back onto the calendar.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Christopher Bell hopes critical Phoenix win "is just the beginning"
Christopher Bell wants to win a NASCAR Cup championship and he hopes his victory Sunday at Phoenix can serve as a road map to that goal.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari upgrades unlikely ahead of next race -- Leclerc
Charles Leclerc doesn't expect Ferrari will have bring significant upgrades ready in time for the next round of the championship.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Espargaro Was "100% Sure" Of Victory Before "Nightmare" Qatar Motogp Race
Aleix Espargaro says he was "100% sure" about his chances of winning the Qatar Grand Prix before the MotoGP season-opener eventually turned out to be a "nightmare" for him.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton Felt Like In "Different Category" When Fighting F1 Rivals In Jeddah
Lewis Hamilton admits he felt like he was driving a car from a "different category" when fighting his Formula 1 rivals in high-speed corners in the Saudi Arabian GP.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Haas: Bearman Deserves F1 Chance, But 2025 Seat Not A Given
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu says Oliver Bearman's outstanding Formula 1 debut for Ferrari shows he deserves a full-time chance, but played down suggestions he will move to Haas.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Haas Concedes Magnussen Should Have Let Tsunoda Pass In Saudi F1 GP
Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu accepts Kevin Magnussen should have let Yuki Tsunoda pass in Jeddah after overtaking him off the track, but he praised his defensive teamwork.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Herta snags top five despite cautions derailing tire strategy in ST. Pete
A podium result appeared in play for Colton Herta before an untimely early caution impacted a tire strategy that relegated him to a fifth-place finish in Sunday's Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

How Qatar Motogp Debut Proved Marquez's Ducati Switch Is Already Paying Off
OPINION: Just over 100 days after he jumped off the Honda and onto the year-old satellite Gresini-run Ducati, Marc Marquez made his first grand prix start on the GP23 in Qatar last weekend. And it went really well. But just how good was it?
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Massa brings lawsuit against FIA and FOM over 2008 Singapore Grand Prix
Felipe Massa has begun legal proceedings against the FIA and Formula One Management over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.
March 11th, 2024 — Source or Source

MotoGP rookie sensation Acosta "has to be happy" with QATAR GP "mistakes"
MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta says he "has to be happy" with the "mistakes" he made during his Qatar Grand Prix debut after finishing ninth.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Noah Gragson's Confidence Fuels "Exciting" Start To 2024 Season
Noah Gragson's encouraging start to the 2024 NASCAR Cup season is just what he and his Stewart-Haas Racing organization needed.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull dominates 2024 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen led a one-two finish for Red Bull Racing at this past weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which served as round two of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull Will Not "Force" Verstappen To Stay If He Wants To Leave F1 Team
Red Bull says it will not force Max Verstappen to stay at the Formula 1 team if the triple world champion decides he wants to leave.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Scheckter to sell 1979 Title-Winning Ferrari F1 car
Formula 1 world champion Jody Scheckter is to auction seven grands prix cars from his private collection, including his 1979 title-winning Ferrari 312 T4.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Yamamoto 'never Imagined' Scoring Podium On Injury Comeback In Super Formula
Naoki Yamamoto says he "never imagined" that he would be standing on the podium in his first Super Formula race after the injuries that threatened to curtail his career last year.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

"You need to go more slowly": The radio calls behind Haas's controversial point
When the top five teams in the 2023 constructors championship -- Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin -- filled the 10 points-paying positions in the opening round of the 2024 season, the remaining five teams were faced a difficult reality.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Vasseur "Optimistic" On Sainz F1 Return Ahead Of Decision Next Week
Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur is "optimistic" that Carlos Sainz will be able to return to the cockpit for the Australian GP, with a decision to be taken next week.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 10th, 2024

10 Things We Learned At The 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
Much like the season-opener in Bahrain, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was dominated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull. But with the internal politics continuing at the table-topping outfit, Oliver Bearman changed the conversation with an impressive and unexpected F1 debut with Ferrari. We learned that, and much more, from the race weekend in Jeddah
March 10th, 2024 — Source

2024 Aprilia Motogp Bike Like An F1 Car In Qatar Corners - Espargaro
Aleix Espargaro says the 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike felt as fast as a Formula 1 car through some of Losail International Circuit's tricky corners in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Bearman expected Hamilton and Norris to pass him before end of race
Oliver Bearman was surprised to finish seventh on his debut in Jeddah after being chased by rivals on softer tyres at the end of the race.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Bearman: Hamilton "Pulling Me Out Of The Car" After Physical F1 Debut
Ferrari debutant Oliver Bearman says Lewis Hamilton was 'pulling him out of the car' after a sensational maiden Formula 1 race in Jeddah.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari pick up the pace too late to stop Red Bull running away again
Red Bull romped to another one-two in Jeddah as Charles Leclerc didn't have the pace to keep up with them.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Horner Denies Marko's Claims Of "Cunning" Plan To Oust Him From Red Bull F1 Team
Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has rubbished accusations of a "cunning" plan inside the team to try to get rid of motorsport advisor Helmut Marko.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Indy NXT ST. Petersburg: Nolan Siegel Wins Season Opener
Nolan Siegel won the season-opening round of the Indy NXT series on the streets of St. Petersburg.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Indycar St. Petersburg: Newgarden Wins Season Opener
Team Penske's Josef Newgarden won the opening round of the IndyCar Series on the streets of St. Petersburg.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Marquez "Gave Up" Maiden Ducati Motogp Podium Shot In Qatar GP
Marc Marquez says he "gave up" on pushing for a maiden MotoGP podium with Gresini Ducati in the Qatar Grand Prix because he "finished" his front tyre.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Mclaughlin: Charging To Podium In St. Pete Is "Like A Win"
Scott McLaughlin muscled his way through the field to collect a third-place finish in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes Battling "Fundamental" Issue With New W15 F1 Design
Mercedes says it is facing a "fundamental" issue with its new W15 Formula 1 car in high-speed corners that is hampering its performance.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Mir: Honda has same MotoGP problems as last year 'but is faster'
Joan Mir says the 2024 Honda MotoGP bike has "the same problems" as last year in races 'but is faster', after a tough Qatar Grand Prix sprint.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

MotoGP Qatar GP: Bagnaia dominates from Binder; Marquez fourth
Francesco Bagnaia kicked off his MotoGP title defence with victory in a thrilling Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, as Marc Marquez finished a strong fourth on his Ducati debut.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Motogp Qatar GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 race results
Alonso Lopez won an odd Moto2 race and David Alonso snatched Moto3 victory at the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix at the start of the new Pirelli era for both classes.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Newgarden claims commanding win in IndyCar season-opener
Josef Newgarden controlled proceedings from start to finish in the IndyCar season-opener at St Petersburg.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Pourchaire "Worried" For Super Formula Prospects After Nightmare Debut
Theo Pourchaire admits that a dismal first weekend of the Super Formula season at Suzuka has left him "worried" about his prospects for the rest of the year in the Japanese series.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Quartararo on heavy MotoGP Tyre Wear: 'The Question is, can we finish the race?'
Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo remains unsure if he will be able to finish the Qatar Grand Prix after reaching a "critical" situation in the sprint with a heavy tyre drop-off.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Quartararo: Yamaha "further than ever" from MotoGP rivals
Fabio Quartararo has lamented Yamaha's form with its 2024 MotoGP bike after the Qatar Grand Prix, claiming the Japanese marque is "further than ever" from its rivals.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

RB F1 team wants FIA talks on Magnussen's "unsportsmanlike" driving
RB Formula 1 team racing director Alan Permane wants to talk to the FIA after accusing Kevin Magnussen of "unsportsmanlike behaviour" when passing Yuki Tsunoda in the Saudi Arabian GP.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

The Red Bull Machine powers on at the F1 Saudi Arabian GP
Red Bull's perfect start to the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with Max Verstappen heading a 1-2 in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

The Winners And Losers From Indycar's First 2024 Qualifying Session
The opening qualifying session of the IndyCar season is our first true performance indicator of 2024, giving us a steer on who's rising fast or falling like a rock.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Three corners cost Mercedes half a second per lap in Jeddah
Mercedes believe they were losing half a second per lap through three corners at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Vasseur: Bearman's Mistake-Free F1 Saudi Gp So Good It's "Unrealistic"
Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur says reserve driver Oliver Bearman matched "unrealistic" expectations with a faultless maiden race weekend at the Saudi Arabian GP, despite missing two practice sessions.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen hoping peace reigns at Red Bull after Marko intrigue
Max Verstappen said he hopes the Red Bull team remain united following a weekend of speculation over Helmut Marko's future.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Virtually unbeatable Verstappen puts simracing aside to collect Jeddah win
In the twilight of a long, hard Wednesday filled with briefings and countless media questions about his team, his father and his future with Red Bull, Max Verstappen retired to his Jeddah hotel for some rest and relaxation.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Wolff Would "Love" To Lure Verstappen From Red Bull's F1 Team
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he would "love" to grab Max Verstappen from the grasp of his current Red Bull Formula 1 team.
March 10th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 9th, 2024

2024 F1 Saudi Arabian GP Results: Max Verstappen wins
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, in Jeddah.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- Verstappen Dominates to win Again as Bearman Stars on Debut
Max Verstappen continued his dominant start to the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season with a sublime drive to victory in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday, while Scuderia Ferrari debutant Oliver Bearman finished an excellent seventh.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- What the Drivers Said after Qualifying -- Part 1
The second Qualifying session of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season is in the books, and for the second consecutive weekend, it was Max Verstappen and Oracle Red Bull Racing who dominated the session to take pole position, the thirty-fourth of his illustrious career.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- What the Drivers Said after Qualifying -- Part 2
The second Qualifying session of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season is in the books, and for the second consecutive weekend, it was Max Verstappen and Oracle Red Bull Racing who dominated the session to take pole position, the thirty-fourth of his illustrious career.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in pictures
Pictures from the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race result and championship points
Max Verstappen has won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Alonso: Aston "Very Concerned" About Jeddah F1 Race Pace
Fernando Alonso admits that he has concerns about the race pace of his Aston Martin Formula 1 team in Saudi Arabia despite tweaks to the AMR24 aimed at improving it.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Bearman exceeded Ferrari's expectations but we need to keep him calm -- Vasseur
Ferrari's substitute driver Oliver Bearman exceeded their expectations of him, said team principal Frederic Vasseur after his debut yesterday.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Bearman: Ferrari F1 Boss Vasseur Told Me "Don't Be A Hero"
Oliver Bearman says that Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur told him "don't try to be a hero" when he jumped into Carlos Sainz's car in Jeddah on Friday.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Bearman: I Can't Do More To Prove F1 Worth After Saudi Arabian GP
Oliver Bearman feels he aced his Formula 1 audition with seventh place as a late stand-in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Chastain Finds Bid For Repeat Win At Phoenix "A Little Bit Tough"
Ross Chastain doesn't return to Phoenix Raceway this weekend as the reigning NASCAR Cup champion, but he does enter as something almost as important -- the track's most recent winner.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

D'Ambrosio Set To Leave Mercedes And Join Hamilton At Ferrari
Jerome d'Ambrosio, one of Toto Wolff's key lieutenants at the Mercedes Formula 1 team, is set for a switch to Ferrari next year, Motorsport.com has learned.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Denny Hamlin Beats Ty Gibbs To Phoenix Cup Pole In All-JGR Front Row
Denny Hamlin called Phoenix Raceway "by far his weakest oval" on Friday but on Saturday he was fastest when it counted most.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen Cruises To Victory Ahead Of Perez, Leclerc
Max Verstappen dominated Formula 1's 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, leading a Red Bull 1-2 ahead of Sergio Perez, with Charles Leclerc third for Ferrari.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

F2 Saudi Arabia: Fittipaldi Dominates For Maiden Feature Race Win
Enzo Fittipaldi secured his first Formula 2 feature race victory in Saudi Arabia, taking the victory by over seven seconds from Kush Maini and a hard-charging Dennis Hauger.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

From Prepping for Formula 2 to Qualifying in Formula 1 -- Oliver Bearman's Friday in Saudi Arabia
Oliver Bearman woke up on Friday morning expecting to race in the FIA Formula 2 championship with Prema Racing, but come the end of the day, he had completed his first Qualifying session in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship having been a last minute replacement for an unwell Carlos Sainz Jr.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Frustrated Hamilton felt "like I was in a different category" in fast corners
Lewis Hamilton said there was no way he could compete with his rivals through Jeddah's fastest corners in today's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton uncomfortable in his Mercedes again as bouncing problem returns
Lewis Hamilton admitted he isn't comfortable in Mercedes' latest car this weekend after being out-qualified by his team mate again.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Horner: "Nobody Bigger" Than Red Bull F1 Team
Christian Horner says "nobody is bigger" than the Red Bull Formula 1 team amid the conflict involving Helmut Marko's future at the operation and Max Verstappen's subsequent ties.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

How Latest Twist To Red Bull F1 Drama Exposes Dirty War At The Top
The revelation that Red Bull stalwart Helmut Marko could be forced out of the Formula 1 team over suspected media leaks is the latest twist in an incredible saga.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Indycar St Pete: Start Times, How To Watch On Tv, Entry List & More
All you need to know ahead of the 2024 IndyCar Series season opener at St. Petersburg in Florida.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Indycar St. Petersburg: Herta Fastest In FP2, Kirkwood Hits Wall
Andretti Global's Colton Herta set the pace in the second free practice session for this weekend's opening round of the IndyCar Series at St. Petersburg.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Indycar St. Petersburg: Newgarden Surges To Pole For Season-Opener
Team Penske ace Josef Newgarden delivered a late surging run in qualifying to claim pole for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Indycar Teams At Odds: Ganassi Defends Penske, Bashes Andretti
Veteran team boss Chip Ganassi has strongly responded to recent comments shared by rival owner Michael Andretti regarding the proposed charter system for the IndyCar Series.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Inside Bearman's stunning F1 debut which Verstappen called "incredible"
Until yesterday, Oliver Bearman's participation in Formula 1 race weekends amounted to a pair of practice session appearances for Haas at the end of last year.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Leclerc hails "incredible" Bearman after drive to P7 in Saudi F1 GP
Charles Leclerc has heaped praise on Oliver Bearman's 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix drive, saying "it's just a matter of time" before the Ferrari substitute graduates full-time to Formula 1.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Leclerc happy with Ferrari's Jeddah pace despite "boring race"
Charles Leclerc said he was satisfied with the pace of his Ferrari after finishing third in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Marko Says He Will Be Staying At Red Bull F1 Team After CEO Talks
Red Bull's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has said he will be staying at the Formula 1 team following talks with the boss of the energy drinks company in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Marquez: Qatar MotoGP track no longer a 'nightmare' on Ducati
Marc Marquez says he is "enjoying" being competitive again in MotoGP at the Qatar Grand Prix, which was "one of the nightmares of the previous years".
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Martin Fears Chatter Problems Make Qatar MotoGP Sprint Repeat "Impossible"
Jorge Martin says it will be "impossible" to replicate his Qatar Grand Prix sprint win in Sunday's full-length MotoGP race if Pramac cannot find an answer to persistent chatter problems.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin controls Sprint, Marquez fifth on Ducati debut
Pramac's Jorge Martin opened his account for the 2024 MotoGP season with a controlled victory in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint, as Marc Marquez was fifth on his Ducati debut.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin snatches pole, Marquez sixth for Ducati debut
Jorge Martin obliterated the Losail International Circuit lap record to claim pole for MotoGP's season opening Qatar Grand Prix, as Marc Marquez qualified sixth for his Ducati debut.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Newgarden on pole for season-opener, champion Palou 13th
Josef Newgarden will start the first race of the new IndyCar season from pole position at St Petersburg.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

No leadership battle at Red Bull, insists Horner
Christian Horner insists his position in charge of Red Bull's Formula 1 team is secure following a weekend of intense speculation in Jeddah.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

"Out Of Synch" Kirkwood Rues St. Petersburg Indycar Qualifying Plan
Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood voiced his dismay after qualifying only 18th for the IndyCar Series season-opener at St. Petersburg.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Perez four penalty points away from race ban after ignoring red light
Sergio Perez will spend much of the rest of the season four penalty points away from an automatic ban following his latest infraction in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Pin Loses F1 Academy Win After Chequered Flag Blunder
F1 Academy race winner Doriane Pin has been handed a 20-second penalty, promoting second-placed Abbi Pulling to the top step of the podium.
March 9th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Quartararo Struggled Too Much On "Really Bad" Qatar Motogp Friday
Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo says he didn't expect to struggle so much on what he described as a "really bad" practice day for the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Ranked: The 10 F1 Teams At The 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
Red Bull crushed the opposition again in Formula 1's 2024 Jeddah race, while its off-track sagas aren't enough to cost it the top spot in a new rankings piece Motorsport.com is presenting.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Rate the race: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Rating The 2024 F1 Saudi Arabian GP Race
Max Verstappen dominated the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from start to finish to score his second Formula 1 win in a row.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

RB will complain to FIA over Magnussen's "unsportsmanlike" go-slow tactics
RB accused Kevin Magnussen of "unsportsmanlike" tactics in today's race and intend to take the matter up with the FIA.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull "have taken a step forward from Bahrain" say their drivers after one-two
The Red Bull drivers warned their rivals the team has gone up a step after taking their second consecutive one-two at the start of the season.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo: Lack Of Q2 Pace In Jeddah F1 Qualifying A "Mystery"
Daniel Ricciardo says he is mystified by the lack of pace in Saudi Arabia Grand Prix qualifying that left him 14th on the grid.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Ronnie Anderson scores maiden desert win in Mint 400 Limited
Ronnie Anderson knows how to win in short course. He can now say he knows how to win in the open desert, and what better place to earn his first desert overall victory at than the legendary Mint 400?
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Stunning double pass seals feature race win for Fittipaldi
Enzo Fittipaldi took a memorable victory in Formula 2's Jeddah feature race after a stunning pass on two rivals to take the lead.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Bearman seventh on debut
Max Verstappen made it back-to-back victories to start the 2024 season by overtaking Lando Norris early to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

We expected better admits Ocon as Alpine are only team slower than last year
Esteban Ocon said Alpine expected to be more competitive this weekend following their poor start to the season a week ago.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Why Norris Didn't Get A Jump Start Penalty In F1 Saudi Arabian GP
The FIA race stewards have explained why McLaren driver Lando Norris wasn't punished for jumping the start in Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Why Saudi Arabian Gp Could Deliver One Of F1's Most "Unpleasant" Races
The Formula 1 pack face "a very unpleasant race" in the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with the considerable physical and mental demands placed on the drivers by the Jeddah layout.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Why Verstappen's Red Bull F1 Fate Is Tied To Marko's
Max Verstappen has explained why he is tying his Red Bull future to that of mentor Helmut Marko after saying he "can't continue" at the Formula 1 team if the Austrian is cast aside.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Wolff Makes Offer To Marko Amid Red Bull F1 Future Doubts
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has cheekily suggested that the German manufacturer could offer Helmut Marko a role if he is dropped by Red Bull.
March 9th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 8th, 2024

18-year-old Bearman handed shock Ferrari F1 debut in place of ill Sainz
Carlos Sainz Jnr will not take part in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend, his team have confirmed.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- Verstappen Tops Final Practice
Max Verstappen topped the final session of free practice in Jeddah ahead of Friday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying. The Dutchman finished just under two tenths ahead of Charles Leclerc and his Oracle Red Bull Racing teammate, Sergio Perez.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix grid
Max Verstappen has taken provisional pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
Pictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Alonso Will Make F1 Future Call In "Next Few Weeks"
Fernando Alonso has suggested that he will make a decision on his Formula 1 future "in the next few weeks, or few races".
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Andretti Sends Signal To F1 With Images Of Future US Base
Andretti Global has sent a strong signal to the Formula 1 organisation by revealing the first images of the new US HQ where its Andretti Cadillac team will be based.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Aston Martin Surprised Alpine Let F1 Tech Veteran Bell Go
Aston Martin was surprised that Alpine let senior technical figure Bob Bell leave the French manufacturer's Formula 1 squad.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Audi Confirms Takeover Of Sauber; Appoints Seidl As F1 CEO
Audi has formally confirmed plans to accelerate its takeover of the Sauber Formula 1 team, ahead of the German manufacturer's entry into grand prix racing in 2026.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Audi announces 'expanded commitment' to F1 and full takeover of Sauber
Audi has reinforced its commitment to entering Formula 1 as a constructor in 2026 by announcing it will complete a full takeover of the Sauber team.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Bearman disappointed by narrow Q2 exit after being "shocked" by F1 grip
Ferrari substitute driver Oliver Bearman admits he was disappointed to be knocked out of Q2 in his debut qualifying session.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Bearman had less than three hours' notice before Ferrari F1 debut -- Vasseur
Oliver Bearman discovered he would make his Formula 1 debut with Ferrari this weekend less than three hours before getting in the car for final practice.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Bearman Replaces Sainz At Ferrari For Saudi Arabian GP After Appendicitis Diagnosis
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis, with Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman set for his Formula 1 debut as his replacement.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Bearman's F1 debut will surprise even him -- but he always looked the real deal
Exactly two months shy of his 19th birthday, Ferrari junior driver Oliver Bearman will attempt to qualify for his debut grand prix today in Saudi Arabia.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen Tops FP3 As Zhou Crash Causes Red Flag
Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped a truncated final practice for Formula 1's 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- the session shortened by Zhou Guanyu's big crash in his Sauber.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

F1 Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying Results: Verstappen On Pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, on Friday.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen Grabs Pole By 0.3S From Leclerc
Max Verstappen took pole for Formula 1's 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

F1 Team-Mates' Qualifying Battles: Saudi Arabian GP
Here's how things stand in 2024 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

F2 Saudi Arabia: Verschoor Wins Dramatic Sprint Race
Richard Verschoor has taken his fourth Formula 2 victory with a controlled performance in the Saudi Arabian sprint race.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari's Sainz out of Saudi GP with appendicitis. Oliver Bearman, 18, steps up
Sainz is recovering from surgery
March 8th, 2024 — Source

FIA releases WRC fan survey results
The FIA has released selected data from the World Rally Championship fan survey that was conducted to help form the future pathway for top-level rallying.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Five Themes To Follow In Indycar 2024
While Alex Palou guns for a third IndyCar title, Scott Dixon is going for his seventh. And there are plenty of other changes to get your American open-wheel teeth into as the 2024 season gets under way this weekend on the streets of St. Petersburg
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Bearman's debut 'amazing -- and it shows the car is pretty good'
Lewis Hamilton heaped praise on Oliver Bearman's performance in his short-notice debut for Ferrari at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit today.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Bouncing Still Spoiling Potential Of Mercedes W15 F1 Car
Lewis Hamilton says bouncing ruined his qualifying session for the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian GP despite an overnight rear wing change that improved his Mercedes W15.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Horner "certain" Verstappen will not leave Red Bull
Christian Horner is certain the rift between him and Max Verstappen's father Jos will not lead Red Bull's star driver to leave the team.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

How teams have tweaked their cars to hit higher speeds in Jeddah
For the second round of the 2024 Formula 1 season, teams have to optimise their cars for a circuit which poses different set-up challenges to the Bahrain International Circuit.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

How the IndyCar Hybrid System Will Work
The new IndyCar season is starting in St. Petersburg this weekend, but fans will need to wait until later in the year for the much-anticipated hybrid system to arrive. The American series' biggest technological development for several years has taken longer than expected to hit the grid, but when it does it will make IndyCar the first oval series to run with an electrified powertrain.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

How To Watch Super Formula: Schedule, Line-Up And More
The 2024 Super Formula season kicks off this weekend at Suzuka, so here is how and when you can watch this weekend's action.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Indycar St. Petersburg: Felix Rosenqvist Paces Opening Practice
Meyer Shank Racing's Felix Rosenqvist delivered a late surge to lead opening practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Jeddah pole run 'like failed '21 lap except I made the final corner' -- Verstappen
Max Verstappen was reminded of the crash which cost him pole position at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit three years ago as he finished on top in qualifying today.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Kevin Estre: "It wasn't nearly as easy as it might have looked from the outside"
Kevin Estre has revealed that the dominant victory at the Qatar 1812km was not as straightforward as spectators might assume.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Leclerc praises substitute Bearman's "incredible job" in qualifying
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc says Oliver Bearman did an "incredible job" to qualify 11th on the grid for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Marko Could Face Suspension Amid Fresh Red Bull Investigation
Red Bull's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has admitted that there is a possibility he could be suspended after this weekend's Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

'Marko has to stay': Verstappen warns Red Bull amid rumours of suspension
Max Verstappen has sent a clear warning to Red Bull following reports casting doubt on Helmut Marko's future at the team.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Marquez "Not Far" In Qatar Motogp Practice But Wary Of "Fake Day"
Marc Marquez is "not far" from the fastest MotoGP riders after a strong Friday practice for the Qatar Grand Prix, but is wary that it was a "fake day".
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Miller: Altering Qatar Motogp Schedule Due To Wet Track A "Joke"
KTM rider Jack Miller has described the decision to alter the Qatar Grand Prix weekend in response to rainfall on Friday as a "joke".
March 8th, 2024 — Source

More Robust Ferrari 2024 F1 Car "Not Scaring" Leclerc And Sainz Anymore
Ferrari's Jock Clear says the team's SF-24's all-round improvements have turned it into a car that "is not scaring" Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz anymore.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

MotoGP champion Bagnaia says rookie Acosta "must be left alone"
Reigning MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia says rookie Pedro Acosta "must be left alone" following his starring Friday at the Qatar Grand Prix.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

MotoGP Friday practice won't count towards Qatar GP qualifying after sudden rain
The second Qatar Grand Prix practice session will not count towards qualifying for the opening round of the 2024 MotoGP season following a sudden downpour at the Losail International Circuit.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

MotoGP Qatar GP: Marquez Tops Shortened Second Practice At Wet Losail
Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez led the way in a weather-affected second practice for the Qatar Grand Prix at a wet Losail International Circuit.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin Tops First Practice As Rookie Acosta Stars
Pramac Ducati's Jorge Martin led the opening practice of the 2024 MotoGP season at the Qatar Grand Prix, as Tech3 rookie Pedro Acosta starred in third.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Perez Admits He Is Not Yet "Super Comfortable" With Red Bull's RB20 F1 Car
Sergio Perez has admitted that he is not yet "super comfortable" in Red Bull's new RB20 Formula 1 car, but thinks he is starting to unlock its secrets.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Pin converts pole to victory to win opening F1 Academy race from Pulling
Doriane Pin was never headed in the opening race of the F1 Academy season in Jeddah, the Mercedes-backed driver winning from pole position.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Power: Rosenqvist "On Another Planet" In Opening Indycar Practice
Penske's Will Power lauded Meyer Shank Racing's newcomer Felix Rosenqvist after he dominated the opening day of IndyCar Series practice at St. Petersburg on Friday.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- Verstappen Takes Pole in Jeddah
Max Verstappen secured his first pole position in Jeddah ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez. The hour of qualifying was action packed, but the story of the session was Ollie Bearman coming extremely close to a Q3 appearance on his Formula 1 debut.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Sebastien Bourdais: "We played the long game"
Cadillac Racing are taking a lot of positives from their result in the season opener of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The American team were the "best of the rest" after finishing fourth behind an a href="https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2024/03/kevin-estre-it-wasnt-nearly-as-easy-as-it-might-have-looked-from-the-outside/" target="new" class="RM1">all-Porsche podium at the Qatar 1812km. Drivers Alex Lynn, Earl Bamber and Sebastien Bourdais all put in stellar efforts to bring home a good result at the Lusail International Circuit.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Silverstone Museum Announces Expanded 2024 #Girlswill Initiative
The Silverstone Museum has used International Women's Day to announce an expansion to its #GirlsWill initiative aimed at increasing diversity in motorsport.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Streets Of St. Petersburg Receive Updates Ahead Of Indycar Opener
The IndyCar Series has revealed a number of updates around the Streets of St. Petersburg for this weekend.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

The Top 10 Female Racers Of All Time
Motorsport's female talents are growing all the time, but over history their feats and exploits haven't always hit the headlines. On International Women's Day, here's a rundown of the top 10 racers of all time and what made them stand out
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Toyota Boss Latvala Feels Parts Of Future Wrc Vision "Too Aggressive"
Toyota World Rally Championship boss Jari-Matti Latvala has welcomed the FIA's direction for the future of top-level rallying but believes parts of the vision are "too aggressive".
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Verschoor Loses Jeddah F2 Sprint Win To Tech Breach, Hauger Inherits Victory
Saudi Arabia Formula 2 sprint race winner Richard Verschoor and his Trident team-mate Roman Stanek have both been disqualified for a technical breach, gifting the victory to Dennis Hauger.
March 8th, 2024 — Source or Source

Verschoor passes Aron and holds off Hauger for Jeddah sprint race win
Richard Verschoor overtook pole winner Paul Aron and pulled out of DRS range to win the Formula 2 sprint race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen Hopes "Impressive" F1 Debutant Bearman Doesn't Fixate On Missing Q3
Max Verstappen says he hopes Formula 1 debutant Oliver Bearman does not focus on missing Jeddah Q3 for Ferrari given his impressive showing with little preparation.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen quickest as Zhou crashes heavily in final practice
Max Verstappen will head into qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after being the fastest driver in final practice.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen takes first Jeddah pole position ahead of Leclerc
Max Verstappen comfortably took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for the first time in his career.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen Was Reminded Of 2021 Saudi Lap Wipeout With Latest F1 Pole
Max Verstappen reckons his lap to secure pole position for Formula 1's 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was reminiscent of his famous, failed 2021 qualifying effort when he crashed out.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen: My Red Bull F1 future could rest on Marko's fate
Max Verstappen has warned that his future at Red Bull's Formula 1 team could depend on the fate of the company's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Who Is Sainz's F1 Saudi Arabian GP Replacement Oliver Bearman?
With Carlos Sainz ruled out by appendicitis, 18-year-old British youngster Oliver Bearman is getting the chance of a lifetime to make his Formula 1 debut for Ferrari in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 6th, 2024

2024 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Session Timings And Preview
Formula 1 remains in the Middle East for the second round of the 2024 season. Here's how you can watch the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- What the Teams are Saying ahead of the Weekend -- Part 1
The FIA Formula 1 World Championship arrives in Jeddah this weekend for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Oracle Red Bull Racing touted as favourites to take victory on Saturday.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -- What the Teams are Saying ahead of the Weekend -- Part 2
The FIA Formula 1 World Championship is back in Jeddah this weekend for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, for the second part of the season opening double header.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Aitken to continue in DTM with Emil Frey Ferrari
Jack Aitken will continue racing in the DTM for a second consecutive season as part of an unchanged line-up at Emil Frey Racing.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Alonso: "Always An Advantage" For Aston To Add Experienced F1 Players
Fernando Alonso has welcomed the addition of executive director Bob Bell to Aston Martin and says it's "always an advantage" to recruit experienced Formula 1 technical staff in key roles.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Alpine technical advisor Bell switches to Aston Martin
Aston Martin have appointed former Alpine strategic advisor Bob Bell has their new technical executive director.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Audi Set To Complete Sauber F1 Takeover
Audi is poised to complete its takeover of the Sauber Formula 1 operation, underlining its commitment to a 2026 entry despite recent managerial changes and board-level hesitation.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Calling 2024 Aston Martin Vantage An Evo An "Understatement" - Sorensen
Factory Aston Martin driver Marco Sorensen believes it is an "understatement" to describe the 2024-spec Vantage GT3 as an evolution of the previous version of the car.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Enstone Veteran Bell Leaves Advisory Role With Alpine F1 Team
Veteran Formula 1 engineer Bob Bell has ended a long association with the Alpine outfit that included a brief spell as Enstone team principal in 2009.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari's Pier Guidi Returns To Gtwce For Endurance Cup In 2024
Le Mans 24 Hours winner Alessandro Pier Guidi will return full-time to the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup this year in a bid for a third title.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

First pictures from the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend
Pictures from the build-up to the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Five Motogp Riders Who Need A Big 2024 Season
OPINION: While there is plenty to be excited about on-track in MotoGP 2024, the major intrigue will be off-track, as the rider market bursts into life with factory contracts up for renewal. As a result, a number of riders need big seasons to boost their future prospects
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Former Alpine F1 Veteran Bell Joins Aston Martin
Bob Bell has been hired by the Aston Martin Formula 1 team in a senior technical role after leaving his job at Alpine.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Gasly Sees "Positive Changes" At Alpine F1 Despite "Surprise" Tech Departures
Pierre Gasly says the departure of Alpine technical director Matt Harman came as a "surprise" but has faith the Formula 1 team's changes can pay off long-term.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Gasly: Alpine Pushing Upgrades To Fix F1 Car As Rivals "Not Going To Sleep"
Pierre Gasly has cautioned that the Alpine Formula 1 team's rivals are "not going to sleep" as the Enstone outfit tries to recover from its difficult opening race in Bahrain.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: F1 has reached a "Pivotal Moment" after off-track controversies
Lewis Hamilton says that Formula 1 has reached a "really pivotal moment" in the wake of the recent off-track controversies that have rocked grand prix racing.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Parental Involvement In F1 Driver Career Is "Thin Line To Walk"
Lewis Hamilton says that the close involvement of a parent in the management of a Formula 1 driver's career is a "thin line to walk".
March 6th, 2024 — Source

How Grosjean Is Shaping Up For His Latest Fresh Start In Indycar
The post-Formula 1 IndyCar career hasn't gone as planned to date for Romain Grosjean. So how does the Frenchman rate his chances with series minnow Juncos Hollinger Racing?
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Ilott feels his IndyCar exit was "premature"
Callum Ilott says his departure from IndyCar last year after just two seasons in the category felt "premature."
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Indycar St Pete: Start Times, How To Watch On TV, Entry List & More
All you need to know ahead of the 2024 IndyCar Series season opener at St. Petersburg in Florida.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Leclerc confident Bahrain brake problem won't recur in Jeddah
Charles Leclerc is confident the brake problem he managed the Bahrain Grand Prix will not strike again in Jeddah.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Leclerc Thought Vasseur Would Need More Time To Change Ferrari
Charles Leclerc says he thought Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur would have needed more time to enact his vision and change the team after taking the top job.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

"Not good for the team": Verstappen wants his focus on the race, not Horner
Max Verstappen has avoided taking sides in the split which has emerged between his father and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Obituary: world title-winning team founder Hugh Chamberlain dies aged 82
Tributes have been paid to legendary team founder and two-time World Sports-Prototype Championship title winner Hugh Chamberlain, who has died aged 82.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull say RB20 draws inspiration from rivals in less obvious areas
Red Bull surprised many in Formula 1 when their new RB20 appeared for the first time at their launch.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull's Massive Head Start Makes Its F1 2024 Pace No Surprise - Mclaren
McLaren thinks that Red Bull's impressive step forward with its new RB20 Formula 1 car is no real shock, considering how much of a head start the team had working on it.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo: Rb F1 Team Tackled Tsunoda Clash "Transparently"
Daniel Ricciardo says his RB Formula 1 team is "in a better place" after moving quickly to address the tensions that arose with Yuki Tsunoda at the Bahrain GP.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Russell Calls For "Total Transparency" In FIA's Ben Sulayem F1 Case
Mercedes driver George Russell says Formula 1 needs to see "all of the facts" and "have total transparency" into the ethics investigation currently concerning FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Russell would welcome "best driver on the grid" Verstappen at Mercedes
George Russell would relish the opportunity to go up against Max Verstappen in the same team.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Russell: Any F1 Team Should "100%" Try To Sign Verstappen
George Russell says any Formula 1 team should "100%" take the chance to sign Max Verstappen, with the champion linked to Mercedes amid the Red Bull turmoil.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Ryan Vargas To Compete Full-Time In Nascar Whelen Euro Series
NASCAR Xfinity and Truck series driver Ryan Vargas will take his racing journey overseas this season to compete full-time in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Sainz and Perez concerned 'dirty air' effect is worse in 2024
Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz Jnr admit dirty air could become more of a concern in Jeddah and across the rest of the 2024 season.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Teams face warmer weekend in Jeddah after cooling problems in Bahrain
Two Formula 1 teams are facing a warmer race weekend knowing they have cooling problems to solve after the opening round in Bahrain.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

"Total transparency" needed over Ben Sulayem allegations -- Russell
Any investigation into the FIA president's alleged intervention in last year's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix must be handled with "total transparency", says George Russell.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Tsunoda accepts he got "a bit heated" in team orders dispute with Ricciardo
Yuki Tsunoda says he understands why RB told him to move aside for his team mate during last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix despite his complaints at the time.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen: No Reason To Leave Red Bull F1 Team Despite Father's Horner Fears
Max Verstappen sees "no reason" why he would want to leave Red Bull, despite his father Jos's fears that the Formula 1 team could "explode" if Christian Horner stays.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

WEC GRID airfreighted back from Qatar to EUROPE to avoid IMOLA delay
The entire World Endurance Championship grid is being airfreighted back from last weekend's 2024 curtain-raiser in Qatar to ensure round two at Imola in April goes ahead as planned.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

"We're fighting with one arm behind our back": Hamilton and Russell's race radio
The Mercedes drivers had high hopes for the first race of the season in Bahrain after a strong first day of practice.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Williams Brings Temporary Fix For F1 Steering Wheel Glitch
Williams has brought a temporary fix for the steering wheel glitch that derailed Logan Sargeant's race in Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix -- with a permanent solution coming in Australia.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 4th, 2024

Alpine F1 car designers quit after poor performance in Bahrain Grand Prix
The technical director and head of aero are out
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Alpine Announces F1 Technical Restructuring After Key Exits
The Alpine Formula 1 team has announced a technical restructuring as a result of the impending departures of two key figures and the poor form of the new A524.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Alpine reveals secret to points finish on WEC LMDH debut in Qatar
Alpine's points finish on the debut of the A424 LMDh in last weekend's Qatar World Endurance Championship season-opener resulted from a switch of strategies early in the race.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Alpine shake up technical team as Harman and De Beer leave
Two top members of Alpine's technical team have left in the wake of their poor start to the new season.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Aston Martin "Confident" it can close gap to F1 rivals with development
Aston Martin Formula 1 team principal Mike Krack is "confident" that the Silverstone outfit's development programme will add enough performance to the AMR24 to allow it to catch rivals.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Ben Sulayem investigated for alleged attempt to interfere in F1 Race result - report
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is reportedly under investigation by the ruling body for allegedly attempting to interfere with the result of a Formula 1 race.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Best track day cars - pictures
Pictures of the best track day cars
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Brivio: Trackhouse Offers 'great Opportunity' For MotoGP And Nascar Worlds To Collide
Former Suzuki and Yamaha team boss Davide Brivio says Trackhouse Racing's involvement in the series offers a "great opportunity" for the MotoGP and NASCAR worlds "to look at each other".
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Callum Ilott Secures Podium Finish in Hypercar Debut with Hertz Team JOTA
In a stunning debut performance, Callum Ilott clinched second place at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, marking his first outing with Hertz Team JOTA in the Hypercar category.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Castroneves Backed By Cleveland-Cliffs For Indy 500 Effort
Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) announced Cleveland-Cliffs expanded its partnership and will be the primary sponsor on the Honda-powered No. 06 entry driven by Helio Castroneves for the Indianapolis 500.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Ducati announces Bagnaia MotoGP contract extension
Ducati has announced it has re-signed reigning double MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia to a new two-year contract, taking him through to the end of 2026.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Everything You Need To Know About F1 Safety Gear
Driver's clothing has come a long way from the start of Formula 1 in the 1950s, with essential changes being made in order to ensure driver safety.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari worth £350,000 stolen from Berger recovered after 28 years
A Ferrari road car which was stolen from Gerhard Berger in 1995 has been recovered by the British Metropolitan Police.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari: NO strategy would have "offset" gap to LMDH cars in WEC Qatar
Ferrari believes there was nothing it could have done to "offset" the pace deficit it faced to LMDh cars in the World Endurance Championship's opening 2024 event in Qatar.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

FIA discusses F1 Turkish GP return with President Erdogan
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem discussed a potential return of Formula 1's Turkish Grand Prix with the country's president during talks this week.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

FIA president Ben Sulayem under investigation for interfering in F1 race -- report
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is being investigated by the governing body for allegedly interfering in a penalty decision, according to a report.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Global Medical response announces multi-year extension with Indycar, IMS
Global Medical Response (GMR) confirmed the signing of a multi-year extension of its partnership with IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).
March 4th, 2024 — Source

"I don't know what the car's going to do every time I brake": Leclerc's race radio
Persistent braking problems ended Charles Leclerc's hopes of finishing on the podium in the first race of 2023.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Indycar Restarts Changed For 2024, Split Practice Trialed In St. Pete
The IndyCar Series has a unique format and try out splitting groups for opening practice of this weekend's season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which will also feature new race restart protocols.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Haas F1 Issues "We Can Race" Verdict After Strong Bahrain GP
Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu says that the US-owned outfit can now race having made positives steps towards solving the tyre management issues that blighted the 2023 season.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

IMSA champ Jack Hawksworth to make NASCAR truck debut at COTA
Former IndyCar driver and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar champion Jack Hawksworth will run his first NASCAR Truck race later this month when the series visits the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Mclaren needs "two big steps" to catch F1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull
McLaren will need "two big steps" to catch up to Formula 1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull, thinks Lando Norris.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes Won't Rush F1 Driver Decision Amid Verstappen Rumours
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff insists he will not be rushed into making a driver decision for next year, as speculation ramps up that Max Verstappen could be on his radar.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Rajah Caruth makes leap from computer racer to NASCAR national series winner
This after William Byron, who also learned on sims, won the Daytona 500
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull says F1 advantage "distorted" but Mercedes not convinced
Red Bull insists the advantage it holds over the rest of the Formula 1 field was "distorted" at the Bahrain Grand Prix, but rival Mercedes is not so sure.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Steering Wheel Brake Bias Glitch Sent Sargeant Off Road In Bahrain F1 Gp
Williams Formula 1 team boss James Vowles says that a steering wheel glitch that changed the car's brake bias sent Logan Sargeant off the road during the Bahrain GP.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen convinced rivals are closer than they looked in Bahrain
Red Bull's dominant start to the 2024 season last weekend is unlikely to be replicated in many other races, Max Verstappen believes.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen wins 2024 F1 season opener in Bahrain
The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship got underway on Saturday with the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was held at the Bahrain International Circuit.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Was F1 too boring? Watch these races instead
F1 might be a foregone conclusion, but F2 and the WEC should thrill and delight.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 3rd, 2024

10 Things We Learned At The 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
The 2024 F1 season began in much the same way 2023 ended, with another Red Bull masterclass. Aside from the similarities at the sharp end, one team's progress on a critical flaw from last year remains hard to gauge, while the biggest off-track talking point still rumbles on. That and much more is what we learned in Bahrain
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Alonso: Aston Martin Back To Normal After Exceptional Bahrain F1 Qualifying
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin's fifth place in Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix pecking order was exactly as projected after exceeding expectations in qualifying.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Amid accusations, Red Bull resume "business as usual" with crushing one-two
These precious winter weeks, as February gives way to March, should be one of boundless excitement and optimism for any Formula 1 fan. The promise of a new championship, new narratives to be told, new excitement.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Clawed Back 50% Of Bahrain 2023 Deficit
Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur admits to mixed feelings after the Bahrain GP but stresses that the team has clawed back 50% of last year's deficit to Red Bull.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Could Red Bull Civil War Really Trigger Shock Verstappen F1 Switch To Mercedes?
Despite it being the only story in town in Formula 1 right now, very few people know what's really going on behind the scenes with Christian Horner at Red Bull.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Despairing at Red Bull's dominance? Six reasons to keep the faith in F1
Max Verstappen and Red Bull trounced the opposition in the first Formula 1 race of 2024.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Mercedes F1 TEAM now in "building process"
Lewis Hamilton says that his Mercedes Formula 1 team is now in a "building process", having established that the new W15 is a better platform from which to start.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

"Happy" Norris expects McLaren to shine at coming tracks
Despite finishing outside the top five in Bahrain, Lando Norris believes McLaren will be more competitive at many of the coming circuits on the calendar.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Horner: Focus Is On Racing, Not "Motive" Of Those Out To Get Me
Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner insists he will not allow the "motive" of those trying to bring him down to divert the focus away from his team and family.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Late pitstop made Estre fear last-gasp Porsche WEC Qatar defeat
Porsche driver Kevin Estre feared he was going to lose victory in Saturday's Qatar World Endurance Championship season-opener when he was told to make a late unscheduled pitstop.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Norris: Bahrain F1 Pace "A Good Sign" As Mclaren Weakness Remains
Lando Norris thinks McLaren's pace in Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix is a "good sign" as the team's unresolved low-speed struggles mean Sakhir is still a bogey circuit.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Peugeot Proud Of Wingless 9X8 Despite 'le Mans 2016 Moment' In Qatar WEC Race
Peugeot is "proud" of its radical 9X8 challenger despite a heartbreaking result in the car's final appearance in its current form in the Qatar World Endurance Championship event.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Rb: Tsunoda/Ricciardo Bahrain F1 "Mess" Could Have Been Avoided Via Strategy
RB Formula 1 CEO Peter Bayer admits that a different strategy in the Bahrain Grand Prix could have avoided the team order "mess" involving Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Red Bull expected rivals to be "a lot stronger" -- Perez
Red Bull were surprised by the ease with which they swept to a one-two finish in the opening race of the new season, said Sergio Perez.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Wolff: F1 Chiefs Must "Set The Compass Right" Over Horner Controversy
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Formula 1 chiefs, not teams, hold the responsibility to "set the compass right" over the ongoing controversy surrounding Red Bull's Christian Horner.
March 3rd, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 2nd, 2024

#93 Peugeot disqualified from Qatar WEC opener after fuel drama
The #93 Peugeot 9X8 has been thrown out of the World Endurance Championship's opening round in Qatar after stopping on track with a loss of power.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Leaders seal the deal in Stage 5
The top two in nearly every class was separated by minutes going into the fifth and final stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, and the leg being an open dash to the finish meant those trailing had to give their all. Alas, the margin was too great as those who entered the day as the leader earned the victory in the end.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- Looking Back at Friday's Running in Bahrain
The first Qualifying session of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season took place on Friday evening at the Bahrain International Circuit, and it was Max Verstappen who took top spot despite not having led any of the free practice sessions prior to Qualifying hour.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- Looking Back at Saturday's Running in Bahrain
For those hoping that the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season would be closer than in 2023, the Bahrain Grand Prix put paid to many of those hopes as Max Verstappen took victory on Saturday evening from pole position having led every lap and taking fastest lap to boot.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- What the Drivers are Saying after Qualifying -- Part 1
The first Qualifying session of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season took place under the floodlights at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday evening, and it was Max Verstappen who took pole position for Oracle Red Bull Racing.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- What the Drivers are Saying after Qualifying -- Part 2
The first Qualifying session of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season took place under the floodlights at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday evening, and it was Max Verstappen who took pole position for Oracle Red Bull Racing.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- What the Drivers are Saying after the Race -- Part 1
The opening FIA Formula 1 World Championship race of the 2024 season is now in the books, and it was Max Verstappen who completed a Grand Slam, winning the race from pole position, leading all fifty-seven laps and securing fastest lap to boot!
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix in pictures
Pictures from the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix race result and championship points
Max Verstappen has won the Bahrain Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz Jnr.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

2024 F1 Bahrain GP Qualifying Results: Verstappen Takes Pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Alpine Facing Fresh Headache As F1 Technical Director And Head Of Aero Resign
Alpine's early season Formula 1 troubles have continued, as it emerged in Bahrain that two of its senior technical figures have resigned.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Both Ferrari LMH Cars Hit Early Trouble In Qatar WEC
Ferrari's chances of scoring victory in the 2024 World Endurance Championship in Qatar took an early blow with both its factory cars hitting trouble in the second hour.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Browning Explains "Scary" Exhaust Problem On Way To F3 Bahrain Win
Luke Browning has explained the "scary" moment that caused a concerning noise from his engine en route to his maiden Formula 3 race win in Bahrain.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Caruth's Vegas Truck Win Offers "Validation" To His Nascar Career
At one point, while Rajah Caruth struggled to get his NASCAR career on track, he said "people started writing me off" but his story can't be ignored any longer.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Christian Horner Has No Doubts Over Red Bull F1 Job Security
Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner is adamant his position is safe amid the ongoing fallout from an investigation into allegations made against him over inappropriate behaviour.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Emphatic Bahrain GP win "couldn't have been better" -- Verstappen
Max Verstappen saw no room for improvement in his team's performance after winning the opening race of the 2024 season in emphatic style.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

F1 Bahrain Gp: Verstappen Takes Crushing Victory In Red Bull 1-2
Max Verstappen picked up from where he left off in 2023 with a commanding Bahrain Grand Prix victory, leading Formula 1 team-mate Sergio Perez home for a Red Bull 1-2.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

F2 Bahrain: Maloney Doubles Up With Dominant Feature Race Victory
Zane Maloney backed up his Formula 2 sprint race victory in style with a dominant display in Saturday's Bahrain feature outing.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

F3 Bahrain: Williams Junior Browning Takes Maiden Win In Feature Race
Luke Browning took his first Formula 3 victory in confident style after another disaster for Dino Beganovic.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Ferrari surprised Leclerc salvaged fourth with severe brake temperature problem
Charles Leclerc's fourth place in the Bahrain Grand Prix came as a surprise to Ferrari after the braking problems he suffered from the start of the race.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

FIA will not "jump gun" with horner probe, despite situation "damaging the sport"
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has ruled out any immediate plans to investigate allegations surrounding Christian Horner, despite admitting that the ongoing controversy is "damaging" Formula 1.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Finishing near Perez shows Ferrari have taken "big steps forward" -- Sainz
Despite Red Bull's one-two finish in the season-opening race, Carlos Sainz Jnr took encouragement from how close he finished behind Sergio Perez.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gasly: Alpine F1 Car's Weight Issue Is Not That Bad
Pierre Gasly has downplayed weight issues with the Alpine A524, and said that it's not as big a handicap as speculation in the Formula 1 paddock has suggested.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Mercedes W15 Is "A Car That We Can Fight With"
Lewis Hamilton says that he and George Russell have been given "a car we can fight with" by the Mercedes Formula 1 team after two frustrating seasons with the unloved W13 and W14 models.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Horner has no doubts over his Red Bull future
Christian Horner is certain he will remain in charge at Red Bull despite the furore which has surrounded him this week.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

'I'm not happy about it': Leclerc's radio concerns over Ferrari's qualifying strategy
Charles Leclerc disagreed with a key tactical call by Ferrari during qualifying, which he said compromised his chances of taking pole position.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Joey Logano Earns Third Straight Front Row Start With Vegas Pole
Joey Logano extended his streak of starting on the front row to start the 2024 NASCAR Cup season by winning the pole for Sunday's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Leclerc had "more than 100 degrees split" in brake temperature in F1 Bahrain GP
Charles Leclerc revealed his Ferrari Formula 1 car suffered "more than 100 degrees split" in temperature between his front right and left brakes, which triggered lock-ups during the Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Maloney makes history with double win in F2 season-opener
Sauber junior driver Zane Maloney staked his claim to the Formula 2 title by opening the season with a pair of victories in Bahrain.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Mclaren had pace for "second or third" on tight Bahrain F1 grid
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri feel they had the pace to qualify on the front two rows of Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix with tidier Q3 laps.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Mercedes 'further from Red Bull than we thought' -- Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton admitted Mercedes are "further back to the Red Bull than we thought we were" after the opening race of the season in Bahrain.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Nascar Displays Joey Logano's Altered Racing Glove
NASCAR Cup driver Joey Logano's unique racing glove safety violation last weekend at Atlanta isn't likely to prompt any new rules, at least for now.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Perez: Bahrain F1 Q3 Mistake Cost Me Top Three Grid Position
Sergio Perez was left rueing a mistake on his final lap in qualifying for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix that left him four places behind polesitting team-mate Max Verstappen.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Peugeot disqualified after running out of fuel on penultimate lap
The Peugeot which lost second place on the penultimate lap of the season-opening WEC race has been disqualified from the results.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Pit lane qualifying queues are a necessary evil, say drivers
The sight of Formula 1 drivers queueing in the pit lane during qualifying sessions is likely to become a fixture.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Rate the race: 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Red Bull's Better Tyre Options Quash F1 Rivals' Hopes Further For Bahrain GP
Red Bull's rivals already knew before the weekend that it was going to be a tall order to beat Max Verstappen in the Formula 1 season opener in Bahrain.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo accuses Tsunoda of "immaturity" with risky post-race near-miss
An unhappy Yuki Tsunoda made a point of re-passing his team mate after the Bahrain Grand Prix had finished.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo And Tsunoda Disagree Over Rb Swap Call In F1 Bahrain GP
Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda have voiced opposite opinions over RB's swap call during the closing stages of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo "Grumpy" After Messy Bahrain F1 Qualifying
Daniel Ricciardo says he is "grumpy at myself" after qualifying 14th for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix, following expectations RB would be able to mix it up with teams ahead.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Ross Chastain Leads Windy Nascar Cup Practice At Las Vegas
Trackhouse Racing looks ready to pick up where it left off last weekend as Ross Chastain ended up fastest in Saturday's NASCAR Cup practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Russell and Leclerc say Red Bull are closer than they expected
The two drivers who qualified nearest to Max Verstappen say they didn't expect to be so close to the Red Bull.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Sainz: "Pleasant Surprise" To Keep Up With A Red Bull In Bahrain F1 Gp
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz reckons it was a "pleasant surprise" to be able to keep up with the leading Red Bulls during the 2024 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Track limits penalties twice as tough for F3 drivers in opening race
Formula 3 stewards doubled the severity of penalties for drivers caught exploiting track limits in the first race of the new season.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Verstappen leads every lap for dominant win in Bahrain season-opener
Max Verstappen started the 2024 Formula 1 championship in winning style, taking a comfortable victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Verstappen: Bahrain F1 GP "Couldn't Have Gone Better"
Max Verstappen says the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix "couldn't have gone better" and that he was at one with the Red Bull as he dominated the Formula 1 season-opener.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

WEC Qatar: Porsche claims maiden hypercar win despite late drama
Porsche clinched its maiden victory in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship in Saturday's season-opening round in Qatar despite encountering some late drama.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Wec Qatar: Porsche leads Peugeot at halfway point of season-opener
Porsche held a commanding lead over Peugeot at the halfway mark of the World Endurance Championship's opening round in Qatar.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Williams junior Browning survives engine scare to win feature race
Williams junior driver Luke Browning overcame an apparent engine problem to dominate the first feature race of the new Formula 3 season.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Wolff: Mercedes F1 Engine Issues Cost 0.5S Per Lap In Bahrain
Toto Wolff reckons Mercedes was losing 0.5 seconds per lap in the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix due to engine issues that also hobbled Formula 1 customer team Williams.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

WRC Teams React to FIA's vision for the future
World Rally Championship teams have offered their initial reactions to the FIA's radical proposed overhaul of rallying's top tier, which will begin next year.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — March 1st, 2024

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- Looking Back at Thursday's Running in Bahrain
The winter break finally came to an end on Thursday at the Bahrain international Circuit as the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season began with two free practice sessions that created more questions than answers.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- What the Drivers are Saying after Thursday Practice -- Part 1
The 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season got underway on Thursday at the Bahrain International Circuit, and after the belief that Oracle Red Bull Racing would dominate again, the picture on Thursday told a very different story, at least at this time.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix -- What the Drivers are Saying after Thursday Practice -- Part 2
The 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season got underway on Thursday at the Bahrain International Circuit, and after the belief that Oracle Red Bull Racing would dominate again, the picture on Thursday told a very different story, at least at this time.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix grid
Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Charles Leclerc and George Russell.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
Pictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

2024 F1 Bahrain GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Alonso thrilled by Aston Martin's "completely unexpected" qualifying performance
Fernando Alonso said Aston Martin out-performed his expectations after taking sixth on the grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Alonso: Aston Martin's F1 Qualifying Pace A "Massive Surprise"
Fernando Alonso says it was a "massive surprise" to qualify sixth for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix after having doubts about his Aston Martin's one-lap pace.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Aprilia "In A Higher Level Than Expected" Ahead Of Motogp 2024 - Espargaro
Aleix Espargaro says Aprilia is "in a higher level than what I expected" prior to pre-season testing as the 2024 MotoGP season nears.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Bahrain pole "a little bit unexpected", insists Verstappen
Max Verstappen said he was not fully expecting to be able to take pole position in the first qualifying of the 2024 season in Bahrain.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Cresswell in GB3 championship title hunt with Elite Motorsport
McKenzy Cresswell is gunning for the 2024 GB3 Championship title in his second season with Elite Motorsport.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Domenicali Hints At European F1 Race Rotation From 2026
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has given the clearest indication yet that some European events will be rotated from 2026 onwards.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Engine Mode Hid Red Bull's Real Pace In Bahrain F1 Practice
Max Verstappen believes engine mode variations were a big factor behind Red Bull's low-key FP2 session at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

F1 Bahrain GP: Sainz Tops FP3 From Alonso, Verstappen
Carlos Sainz completed the final Bahrain Grand Prix practice session of the weekend with the fastest time, shading Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen in Formula 1's FP3 timesheets.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc, Russell to first pole of 2024
Max Verstappen took the first pole of the 2024 Formula 1 season, beating Charles Leclerc by 0.228s to book his place at the front of the Bahrain Grand Prix grid.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

F2 Bahrain: Maloney Dominates Sprint Race As Tyre Drama Sparks Late Thrill
Zane Maloney scored a dominant win in the Formula 2 Bahrain sprint after flying up the order from eighth on the grid.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

F3 Bahrain: Lindblad Wins On Debut In Thrilling 2024 Opener
Arvid Lindblad secured victory on debut in Formula 3 with a battling display in the Bahrain sprint race.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

FIA And F1 Chiefs Due To Discuss Horner Situation
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali are set to meet at the Bahrain Grand Prix to discuss potential next steps over the Christian Horner controversy.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

FIA explains Rally1 roadmap as WRC prepares for two-year transition
The FIA has outlined further details as to how its vision for the future of the Rally1 class will take shape as the World Rally Championship prepares for two transitional years.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Fines, Penalties And Pain: Driver Racewear Disasters
NASCAR driver Joey Logano was recently fined $10,000 for wearing illegally modified gloves to enhance his car's performance but he's not the only driver to fall foul of his own racewear.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Friday Favourite: The Dallara That Triggered Reynard's F3 Exodus
Reynard's declining fortunes during the 1993 British Formula 3 championship left Kelvin Burt with no choice but to throw his lot in with Dallara to keep his title hopes alive. But the F393 proved perfectly suited to the Paul Stewart Racing driver who collected five wins from his first six races in it
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Hamilton "sacrificed" qualifying performance for better race set-up
Lewis Hamilton said he may have sacrificed too much of his car's qualifying performance to improve its race pace after taking ninth on the grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Leclerc says extra run in Q1 "compromised" his bid for pole position
Charles Leclerc was disappointed to fall short of pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix despite setting the quickest time across the three phases of qualifying.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Leclerc: Ferrari 'lost rhythm' to beat Verstappen to Bahrain F1 Pole
Charles Leclerc has explained how Ferrari 'lost the rhythm' late in qualifying for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix to help Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen land pole position.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Leclerc: Mercedes F1 one-lap pace "a bit of a surprise"
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc admits that the pace of rivals Mercedes in Bahrain on Thursday came as "a bit of a surprise".
March 1st, 2024 — Source

McLaren "easily good enough for a front row" without mistakes -- Norris
Lando Norris believes he threw away a potential front row start for the Bahrain Grand Prix after a mistake on his final lap in Q3.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Maloney wins first sprint race of F2's new era from eighth
Sauber junior driver Zane Maloney rose from eighth on the grid to grab the first win in Formula 2's new chassis.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Mercedes Dialled Out Qualifying Pace To Boost F1 Race Chances
Mercedes believes a less qualifying-focused set-up cost it a chance of battling Max Verstappen for pole position at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Russell: Mercedes made "Big Step Forward" with F1 qualifying pace
George Russell reckons the Mercedes Formula 1 team has taken a "big step forward" with its one-lap pace after scoring third in qualifying for the 2024 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Pato O'Ward Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension With Mclaren
McLaren Racing revealed that Pato O'Ward has signed a multi-year contract extension with Arrow McLaren ahead of the upcoming 2024 season in the IndyCar Series.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Porsche beat Toyota to first pole position of season
Porsche will start the first round of the World Endurance Championship from pole position after beating Toyota by a tenth of a second.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Porsche Penske Take First Hyperpole Of 2024
The much anticipated 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is underway with the first pole position of the season going to Porsche Penske Motorsport at the Qatar 1812km.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Porsche says One-Team approach "An Advantage" to WEC and IMSA efforts
Porsche believes that its one-team approach to competing in both the World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship with Penske is paying dividends.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Qatar's 'Chassis-Slicing' Kerbs changed ahead of WEC round
Some of the kerbs at the Losail International Circuit have been smoothened ahead of the World Endurance Championship's visit to Qatar this weekend.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Race director Wittich reverses changes to maximum lap time rule in qualifying
A new rule for qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend forbidding drivers from going too slow at all points on the track has been scrapped.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Red Bull's Lindblad storms to debut F3 victory in Bahrain sprint race
Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad took a stunning debut victory in the opening race of the 2024 Formula 3 season in Bahrain.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Sainz puts Ferrari on top as half a second covers top 10 in tight final practice
Carlos Sainz Jnr was the fastest driver in the final practice session before qualifying for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

So you want to travel to an F1 race in 2024? Here's how to do it
We break down the travel to the five North American races in 2024
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Teams looking to F1 and FIA to intervene over Horner allegations
Formula 1 and the FIA have been told they must satisfy Red Bull's rivals that the team have handled the allegations facing Christian Horner correctly.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

"Too Early" to know if LMDH car can win in WEC after first pole - Porsche
Porsche believes it is premature to claim that an LMDh prototype is ready to score a first World Endurance Championship victory ahead of the Le Mans Hypercars.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Toyota should not get "overexcited" after front row in WEC Qatar qualifying
Toyota's technical director David Floury has warned that the Japanese manufacturer should not get "overexcited" after booking a spot on the front row for the World Endurance Championship opener in Qatar.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Verstappen starts season with pole in Bahrain ahead of Leclerc
World champion Max Verstappen secured the first pole position of the 2024 season, two tenths of a second quicker than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Verstappen's on pole for F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, as drama over his boss intensifies
A day after the Horner complaint was dismissed, a file of evidence gets blasted out
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Verstappen: Red Bull Continuous Gains Key To Beating Ferrari To Bahrain F1 Pole
Bahrain Grand Prix polesitter Max Verstappen says Red Bull's continual improvements to its RB20 Formula 1 car rather than a sudden performance breakthrough yielded the fastest time in qualifying.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

WEC Qatar: Cadillac ends Porsche's monopoly in final practice
Cadillac set the pace in the final practice for the Qatar 1812km event, ending Porsche's streak of topping every session in the lead-up to the World Endurance Championship opener.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

WEC Qatar: Campbell Porsche beats Toyota's De Vries to pole, corvette tops LMGT3
Porsche driver Matt Campbell claimed pole position for this weekend's Qatar 1812Km under the new Hyperpole qualifying procedure introduced for the 2024 World Endurance Championship.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Why Red Bull's 220MPH F1 camera drone is a game-changer
Max Verstappen makes quite the mistake as he boots Red Bull's RB20 2024 Formula 1 car out of Chapel.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Wolff supports idea of "reset" to Formula 1 rules on team alliances
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he supports the idea of a "reset" to Formula 1 rules regarding team alliances, in the wake of ongoing debate over the relationship between Red Bull and RB.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 28th, 2024

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Crashes plague Stage 2
Stage #1 of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge was supposed to be the toughest of the five legs, but Stage #2 on Wednesday ended up being the gauntlet that claimed many contenders.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Alonso to decide on F1 future after early rounds
Fernando Alonso says he will see how the opening rounds of the 2024 F1 season play out before he decides on his future in the sport.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Bahrain Drains Filled With Concrete For F1 Race After Testing Disruptions
The Bahrain circuit has proceeded with the proposed plan to fill in drains repeatedly sucked up by Formula 1 cars during testing with concrete, ahead of the 2024 season-opener.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

BMW confident of avoiding repeat of Daytona dramas on WEC LMDH debut
BMW is confident that it will be able to avoid a repeat of the reliability gremlins that plagued its Daytona 24 Hours outing, as it gears up to make its World Endurance Championship LMDh debut.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Christian Horner: Who is Red Bull Team Principal, career history and net worth
Christian Horner made history when he became the youngest F1 team principal after joining Red Bull at the age of 31. Here's everything you need to know about his life and career.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Domenicali: "Process Was Followed" With F1 Andretti Cadillac Rejection
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has insisted that "the process has been followed" in respect of the recent rejection of the bid from the Andretti Cadillac team.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Drains which halted testing twice removed ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix
Formula 1 has taken steps to avoid a repeat of the problem which brought testing to a halt twice in Bahrain last week.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

F1 preview 2024 - pictures
Formula 1 pictures
February 28th, 2024 — Source

F1 preview 2024: the longest ever Formula One season awaits
Our guide to all the teams and drivers for the the 2024 Formula One World Championship season
February 28th, 2024 — Source

F1 Racing Guidelines Set To Be Deployed In Grassroots Motorsport
The FIA is creating a set of universal Driving Standards Guidelines to apply to all levels of circuit racing that is based on existing Formula 1 practices.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

F1 Team Boss Horner Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Red Bull Investigation
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a lengthy investigation into his behaviour by the energy drinks company.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

F1's decision to reject Andretti was "presented the right way" -- Domenicali
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the series' handling of its refusal to allow Andretti to enter as an 11th team.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

F3 Star Browning Eyes Williams F1 Opportunity In 2024
Formula 3 sophomore Luke Browning is pushing to get a Formula 1 opportunity this year with Williams.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari Junior Beganovic Identifies Areas To "Fix" For 2024 F3 Title Bid
Dino Beganovic believes he has identified the key areas he needs to "fix" after a faltering end to his rookie Formula 3 season.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Ferrari starts 2024 WEC season with no performance upgrades
Ferrari is heading into the 2024 World Endurance Championship with no performance upgrades on its 499P Le Mans Hypercar.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

FIA plans special rules for street circuits to prevent inspection delays
The FIA plans to introduce new rules for street circuits to ensure they are inspected properly before holding grands prix.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

FIA reveals plans to focus hydrogen storage development in liquid form
The FIA has presented its vision for future hydrogen fuel technologies and plans to focus development efforts on storage in its liquid form.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

First pictures from the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend
Pictures from the build-up to the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

First week viewing figures for new Drive to Survive season fall again
Fewer people watched Drive to Survive in the first week a new season arrived for the second year in a row.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Horner Investigation "A Really Important Moment For F1"
Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull's investigation into Christian Horner's conduct towards a female employee is "a really important moment for Formula 1", in that it now stands "true to our values".
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton's management reshuffle 'taking a lot of time and hasn't been easy'
Lewis Hamilton said a shake-up of his management team has taken up a lot of his time during the off-season.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Heavy Toyota Car "Struggling A Lot" With Tyre Woes In WEC Prologue
Toyota driver and team principal Kamui Kobayashi has admitted that the Japanese manufacturer was "a bit lost" as it struggled through the pre-season World Endurance Championship test in Qatar.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Horner On Way To Bahrain As Decision Looms On His F1 Future
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is on his way to Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix, Motorsport.com understands, as a decision looms on his future at the squad.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Las Vegas GP boosts total Formula 1 revenue to £2.5 billion in 2023
Formula 1's revenue shot up to £2.5 billion ($3.2bn) last year, boosted by a strong final quarter due in part to its new Las Vegas Grand Prix.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Las Vegas GP helps to boost F1's 2023 profits to $392 million
Formula 1's revenue and profits continued to climb in 2023, with the Las Vegas Grand Prix making an important contribution in the fourth quarter of the year.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Leclerc hails "Step Forward" on Ferrari's F1 wind sensitivity woes
Charles Leclerc says that his Ferrari Formula 1 team has made "a step forward" on the wind sensitivity issue that plagued the red cars last year.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes Gave Hamilton Short F1 Contract To Keep Antonelli Option Open
Toto Wolff admits that the Mercedes Formula 1 team didn't commit to a longer-term contract with Lewis Hamilton because it didn't want to risk losing protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

More powerful DRS will make passing easier in Formula 2 -- Bearman
The new chassis Formula 2 has introduced this year will make overtaking easier, Oliver Bearman has predicted.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Moto2 Star Aldeguer Set For Motogp Debut In 2025 With Pramac
Moto2 frontrunner Fermin Aldeguer has committed to Pramac Ducati to make his MotoGP debut in 2025, Motorsport.com has learned.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Norris: Don't Judge McLaren on Bahrain F1 performance
Lando Norris anticipates that Formula 1's Bahrain season-opener may not suit McLaren favourably based on previous form, but says this should not be indicative of its campaign.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Ocon Admits Alpine Could Be At Back Of F1 Grid
Esteban Ocon has admitted it is a "possibility" Alpine could be at the back of the Formula 1 grid, amid suggestions the squad is struggling with its 2024 car.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Official 24 Hours Of Le Mans Game, Le Mans Ultimate, Available Now
Le Mans Ultimate, the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and 24 Hours of Le Mans (ACO), is on sale now.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Pictures: Bumper WEC hypercar field for 2024 in action at Prologue test
It is not only Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 which kick their seasons this weekend as the World Endurance Championship also begins with its opening round in Qatar.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull dismisses complaint against Horner after investigation
Christian Horner will remain as team principal of Red Bull's F1 team following the dismissal of a complaint made against him.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull reveal nothing as investigation clears Horner to stay in charge
Red Bull intends its statement announcing the completion of its Christian Horner investigation to be its final word on the matter.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull Wary Of F1 Rivals' "Very Interesting" Upgrades
Red Bull thinks its Formula 1 rivals have cottoned on to the secrets of success of the current generation of ground-effect cars, based on some "interesting" development paths.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Ricciardo: 2025 Red Bull F1 Seat A Goal, Not A Focus
Daniel Ricciardo says a Red Bull Formula 1 seat is a goal rather than his focus as he believes his battle with Yuki Tsunoda will bring out the best in both.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Rovanpera adds Safari Rally Kenya to WRC part-time programme
World rally champion Kalle Rovanpera will add Safari Rally Kenya to his World Rally Championship part-time programme this year.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car
George Russell has revealed Mercedes' main issue with its 2024 Formula 1 car is "bouncing that we're seeing", while Lewis Hamilton feels it is adrift of Red Bull and Ferrari.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Pramac launches new 2024 MotoGP livery at F1 Bahrain GP
The Pramac Ducati MotoGP team has unveiled its radically altered 2024 livery on Wednesday evening at the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

PREVIEW: 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship -- Qatar 1812km, Qatar
The first round of the highly anticipated 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is almost upon us. The 2024 Qatar Airways Qatar 1812km takes place on Saturday 2 March. With an astonishing 19 Hypercars, 18 LMGT3 cars, and a record breaking 14 manufacturers taking part, it promises to be a spectacular opener to the new golden age of endurance sportscar racing.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

'Sprint shootout' title expunged from Formula 1 rule book
The 'sprint shootout' title which was introduced for sprint race qualifying sessions last year has been removed from the Formula 1 rule book.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Start Time For Indycar's Round At Barber Motorsports Park Confirmed
Delivering the update on social media, Barber Motorsports Park announced a 1 p.m. ET start time for its IndyCar Series race on Sunday, April 28.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

WEC Analysis: The Data Putting Porsche On The Front Foot For Qatar Opener
Porsche appears to be in the best position heading into the start of the 2024 World Endurance Championship season in Qatar, based on the pace it showed in long runs in the Prologue.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

What's Next For Red Bull After F1 Boss Horner Investigation All-Clear
Red Bull's dismissal of claims made against Christian Horner brings an end, for now at least, to the most challenging spell he and the team have faced in Formula 1.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Why Williams Went Against the Grain in Suspension Layout
Mercedes, Aston Martin and Williams are the three Mercedes-powered teams on the Formula 1 grid, meaning they also use a transmission supplied by the German marque. This agreement naturally extends to components in the rear suspension, which is linked to the gearbox. For the 2024 season, which starts in Bahrain this weekend, Mercedes and its customer Aston Martin have switched to pushrod suspension at the rear, having previously operated with pull rods.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

WRC promoter backs FIA vision for WRC future
The World Rally Championship's promoter says the FIA's radical changes that includes plans to abandon hybrid-powered Rally1 cars and create a new promotion team as "positive proposals."
February 28th, 2024 — Source

WRC to abandon Hybrid-Powered Rally1 cars from 2025
The FIA has announced that modified and cost-effective versions of the current Rally1 machines without hybrid power will form the World Rally Championship's top class from next year.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 27th, 2024

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Docherty leads South African 1--2 in Stage 1
With only two riders in the premier RallyGP category at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the lower Rally2 was guaranteed to appear on the overall bike podium at every stage. But Michael Docherty was not content with just being on the podium; he wanted to stand on the top.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Alpine pair fear "it will not be an easy start for us"
Alpine's drivers are resigned to a difficult start to the new season and believe it could take a while to turn the team's performance around.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Alpine Rules Out F1 Test For Mick Schumacher
Alpine has ruled out the possibility of Mick Schumacher getting a run in one of its Formula 1 cars off the back of his World Endurance Championship deal.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Antonelli made some "big steps forward" despite difficult F2 test
Formula Regional European Champion Andrea Kimi Antonelli feels he is getting to grips with the leap to Formula 2 despite a difficult pre-season test in Bahrain.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

BMW names Rast, Van Der Linde, Wittmann for 2024 DTM attack
BMW will field Rene Rast, Sheldon van der Linde and Marco Wittmann in the 2024 DTM season as part of a three-car factory-supported programme.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Daniel Suárez's Iconic Atlanta Win "Only The Beginning"
Daniel Suárez's journey to becoming a top NASCAR Cup driver has been a long and bumpy one but his early-season, dramatic victory Sunday at Atlanta only means one thing -- there's more work to be done.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

DHL extends record partnership with F1 beyond 20 years
Formula 1 has agreed a multi-year extension with DHL that will see the logistics company build on its position as the longest serving partner of the organisation after two decades.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Ducati "in no hurry" to re-sign Bagnaia beyond MotoGP 2024
The factory Ducati team says it is discussing with MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia's management over a new deal but is "in no hurry" to sign.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

F1 24 Game Launch Date And Trailer Revealed
EA Sports has revealed a trailer, launch date and details of this year's F1 24 game ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

F1 24 gets earliest ever release date plus revamped career mode
Formula 1 fans will be able to play the latest edition of the series' official game earlier than ever in 2024.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

F1 warned of consequences if customer parts are banned
Formula 1 risks a less competitive grid if it pushes ahead with the idea of stopping customer relationships between teams, reckons RB.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Hendrick To Enter 10 Xfinity Races This Season With No. 17 Team
Hendrick Motorsports will again field an entry in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this season, with all four of its Cup drivers taking turns in the No. 17 Chevrolet.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

How Raised "Self-Awareness" Will Boost Piastri In His Second F1 Year
In 2023, Oscar Piastri enjoyed one of the most impressive Formula 1 rookie seasons in years, with his Qatar sprint victory the highlight of his campaign
February 27th, 2024 — Source

"I do my talking on the track" in response to critics -- Stroll
Lance Stroll has told those who question his abilities as a Formula 1 driver to take notice of his results on the track.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Josh Mason joins Abel Motorsports for 2024 Indy NXT campaign
Abel Motorsports announced the signing of Josh Mason for the looming 2024 season in Indy NXT.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Leading German Sportscar Team Project 1 Files For Bankruptcy
Leading German sportscar racing outfit Project 1 Motorsport has filed for bankruptcy and will not contest the DTM in 2024.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes: Red Bull's "Great Wall" copy not key to RB20's success
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has acknowledged the similarities between its 2023 Formula 1 car and this year's Red Bull, but believes the RB20's performance will come from different areas.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Nascar Fines Logano $10K, Others Penalized For Atlanta Infractions
NASCAR issued a series of penalties on Tuesday -- including a crew chief suspension -- but Cup driver Joey Logano avoided a major one.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Nascar Penalties: Biggest Fines In Stock Car Racing History
Throughout its history, which enters its 76th year in 2024, NASCAR's participants have strived to bend the stock car rulebook to give them an advantage over rivals.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

New clampdown on drivers lapping slowly during qualifying
Formula 1 drivers face tight new restrictions preventing them from going too slowly between qualifying laps this year.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Porsche Delays Plans To Introduce Revised 963 Lmdh Engine
Porsche has postponed plans to introduce a revised engine for its 963 LMDh in time for the Le Mans 24 Hours round of the World Endurance Championship in June.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Sauber Surprised Others Did Not Switch To "Quicker" F1 Pull-Rod Suspension
Sauber is surprised that other Formula 1 teams did not make the switch to a Red Bull-style pull-rod front suspension this year, considering it is clearly "quicker".
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen: "Typical F1" that rivals try to destabilise Red Bull
Max Verstappen says that it's "typical" that rival Formula 1 teams have raised the issue of the level of co-operation between the Red Bull and RB teams.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

WEC Qatar Prologue: Penske Porsche heads final pre-season test session
The Penske Porsche squad topped the order in the final session of the World Endurance Championship Prologue as Frederic Makowiecki set fastest time of the two-day test in Qatar.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

WEC Qatar Prologue: Porsche leads Peugeot in third session
Porsche set the pace in the third session for the World Endurance Championship's Prologue test in Qatar amid two red flags and multiple track-limit penalties.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

World's fastest drone chases Verstappen's RB20 around Silverstone
Red Bull have revealed stunning new footage of Max Verstappen in action at Silverstone in their latest car.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 26th, 2024

Analysis: What to expect from the FIA on WRC future
The guidelines for the World Rally Championship's future pathway are expected to be revealed at this week's World Motor Sport Council meeting.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Antonelli's first F2 races key to chance of replacing Hamilton
Andrea Kimi Antonelli's progress in his first Formula 2 races will influence whether Mercedes considers him a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Askroi partners with Veekay for select 2024 races, including Indy 500
Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) announced askROI, an AI tool for small- and medium-sized business, is coming onboard for select rounds for the 2024 IndyCar Series season, including the Indianapolis 500.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Cindric's "Cool" Four-Wide Move Defined Wild Atlanta Race
No one was sure what to expect in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and after it was over, no one was sure they could believe it.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

F1 2024 Schedule: How to Plan Your Formula 1 US GP!
F1 2024 schedule is out! The United States will once again host three races in the FIA Formula One World Championship of 2024. Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas are all set to host thrilling races once again. The first of the three races will take place at the Miami International Autodrome in May.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

F1 on TV: The Sky Sports commentary lineup on espn for 2024
The Formula 1 season airs on ESPN in the United States again in 2024, and here is the full commentary and presenting team for Sky Sports F1 from the UK.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

F1 world champions who have never driven for Ferrari
Many Formula 1 drivers grew up dreaming of moving to Ferrari, yet some legends of the series never made that jump -- so who are they and why did it never happen?
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Ford's wacky electric Supervan 4.2 sets a new lap record at Bathurst
With Romain Dumas behind the wheel, it lapped Mt Panorama in under 2 minutes.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

IMS in Trademark row with F1 over "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" slogan
Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles says his organisation will "take every measure" in an ongoing trademark dispute involving Formula 1 and its partners.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton didn't tell parents about Ferrari F1 switch until announcement day
Lewis Hamilton did not tell his parents that he was leaving the Mercedes Formula 1 team to join Ferrari in 2025 until the day of the shock announcement.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Joining Ferrari is a "gut" decision but "I'll always be a Mercedes fan"
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he had little time to make his decision to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari next year.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

LCR boss feels Honda's MotoGP approach "much more efficient" in 2024
LCR Honda MotoGP team owner Lucio Cecchinello welcomes the injection of resources by the Japanese manufacturer and considers the new working system implemented to be "much more efficient".
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Looking Forward and Predicting the 2024 Formula 1 Season -- Can Verstappen Be Denied Title Four?
It can be fair to say that Max Verstappen was pretty much unbeatable in 2023, with the Oracle Red Bull Racing driver taking victory in nineteen of the twenty-two races, there is hope that the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship will be more closely contested.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Livery rules or new technology? What F1 needs to get its colour back again
One of the big discussion points ahead of the new Formula 1 season has been the ongoing lack of colour on the grid.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Marks: "I don't Envision" A future where Suarez is not at trackhouse
If there was ever a question about Daniel Suarez's future at Trackhouse Racing, there certainly isn't one anymore.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

McLaren Racing expands its partnership with Google for the 2024 season
Google continues to be McLaren's official primary partner.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

New Lamborghini team joins 2024 DTM Grid
Paul Motorsport will enter the DTM this season with a single example of the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2 for Maximilian Paul.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Pressure on Red Bull as team begins title defence: Six Bahrain GP talking points
The 75th Formula 1 world championship will officially begin this weekend with the first grand prix of the 2024 season in Bahrain -- the first of a record 24 rounds.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Quartararo has "Good Connection" with Yamaha's Ex-Ducati MotoGP Engineer
Fabio Quartararo says he already has a "really good connection" with Yamaha's new technical director Max Bartolini as he looks to steer the MotoGP team to success in 2024.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

RB rules out Faenza F1 factory move despite new Milton Keynes facility
RB has dismissed claims it could relocate its Formula 1 factory from Faenza to Britain, even though a new facility is being readied in Milton Keynes.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Sauber: Audi's F1 2026 plans not in jeopardy despite management unheavel
Sauber's Alessandro Alunni Bravi has denied suggestions Audi's commitment to a Formula 1 entry in 2026 is under threat due to management changes at the company.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen says new F1 Sprint more logical but still not "excited"
Max Verstappen says that Formula 1's revised sprint schedule "has more logic to it" but he insists he is still not "excited" about the format.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Vintage Hot Rod Races At Pendine Sands
Back in the nineteen twenties, Pendine Sands was the hotspot for car and motorbike races: Lara Platman's pictures draw the past into the present.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

WEC Qatar Prologue: Jota Porsche remains quickest in second session
The Jota Porsche team maintained its position at the top of the timesheets when the rest of the Hypercar field joined the pre-season World Endurance Championship Prologue in Qatar.
February 26th, 2024 — Source or Source

Why progress, not early form, is all that matters for Alpine F1 boss
Alpine says the success of its Formula 1 season will be judged on the progress it can make from what is expected to be a difficult start to the new campaign.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Why Red Bull had to ignore its emotions in adopting Mercedes F1 ideas
Red Bull's decision to incorporate Mercedes ideas on its new RB20 Formula 1 car has added a touch of intrigue to the pre-season.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 25th, 2024

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Chalenge: Aaron Mare rejoins Hero
Aaron Marè was originally supposed to race the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge on a KTM 450 Rally Replica, but will instead be on a Hero 450 Rally in a reunion with Hero MotoSports.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Alonso In "Good Position To Negotiate" F1 Driver Market
Fernando Alonso believes he has "a good position to negotiate" in the Formula 1 driver market, with the Aston Martin racer linked to Mercedes to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Audi Faces "Huge" Engine Challenge For 2026, Says Ferrari
Ferrari's Formula 1 power unit technical director Enrico Gualtieri says that the 2026 regulations will be a "huge challenge" for the new manufacturers that are entering the championship, including Audi.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

"F1 Racing Confidential: Inside stories from the world of Formula One" reviewed
When Formula 1 drivers credit 'the guys and girls' back at the base for their latest triumph, it's easy to assume this is merely shorthand for those who screw the chassis together.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Ford urge Red Bull to reveal progress of Horner investigation -- report
Ford CEO Jim Farley has reportedly directly expressed the manufacturer's "frustration" over Red Bull's handling of its investigation into team principal Christian Horner.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Formula 1 Testing -- Looking Back at Pre-Season Testing in Bahrain 2024
The 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season is just around the corner, with the opening race of the year to take place next Saturday at the Bahrain International Circuit, and all twenty drivers were able to take to the same track last week for three days of testing.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Formula 1 Testing -- What the Drivers are Saying Heading into 2024 -- Part 1
The three-day pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit concluded last week, and the next track action will come at the same track this coming weekend for the first Grand Prix of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Formula 1 Testing -- What the Drivers are Saying Heading into 2024 -- Part 2
The three-day pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit concluded last week, and the next track action will come at the same track this coming weekend for the first Grand Prix of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

"Frustrated" Ford Demands Urgent Resolution To Red Bull's Horner Investigation
American car giant Ford has added to the pressure on Red Bull to complete its investigation into the allegations surrounding its Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Haas F1 Car No Longer Plagued By "Nasty" Characteristics
Haas says positive progress on its tyre degradation woes in Formula 1 testing this week has left it confident its drivers are no longer battling a "nasty" car.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Diversity Push A Priority In Ferrari F1 Talks
Lewis Hamilton says he will continue his diversity push at the Ferrari Formula 1 team in 2025 after making a difference at his current Mercedes squad.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Joey Logano Faces Severe Nascar Penalty For Glove Safety Violation
Joey Logano's No. 22 Penske team faces the prospects of a severe penalty next week as a result of a safety violation prior to Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes Has New Adaptable F1 Suspension Trick On W15
Mercedes teased us in the launch renders of its new W15 Formula 1 car, with one of the images showing us additional upper rear wishbone leg to its front suspension.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

The Cooling Tweaks That Opened The Door For Red Bull's Bold Sidepods
Red Bull's aggressive change of sidepod concept with its new RB20 Formula 1 car has quite rightly grabbed attention ahead of the new season.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Unwanted F1 Records That Could Be Broken Or Extended In 2024
Formula 1 has had many records get broken throughout its 74-year history, however not all are positive
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Which F1 drivers will beat their team mates in 2024?
As is always the case in Formula 1, the intra-team competition between both drivers in a team is perhaps where the most intriguing battles are to be found on the grid.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Why Rb Believes F1 Team Name Debate Is A "Good Problem To Have"
There is a new marque on the Formula 1 grid this year, with Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda both driving not an AlphaTauri, but an RB VCARB 01.
February 25th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 24th, 2024

Caption Competition 237: Nic-OMG
Three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain ahead of the start of the Formula 1 season next week hardly threw up any major shocks or surprises.
February 24th, 2024 — Source

Has anyone caught Red Bull? 20 questions for the 2024 Formula 1 season
Max Verstappen and Red Bull's domination of the 2023 Formula 1 season left their rivals reeling.
February 24th, 2024 — Source

Michael Mcdowell Earns First Nascar Cup Pole In 467th Start
The front row of a 2024 NASCAR Cup Series race is becoming a familiar home for Front Row Motorsports' Michael McDowell.
February 24th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull "clearly out in the distance" -- Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton saw little chance Mercedes will catch Red Bull at the start of the upcoming season after his first test in the team's new car.
February 24th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull Has Shown It Wants To "Crush The Competition", Says Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo says Red Bull's aggressive design push in creating the impressive RB20 is proof of how the Formula 1 team just wants to "crush the competition."
February 24th, 2024 — Source

The Ferrari Race Sim Offering Clues To Its Red Bull-Beating Potential
Formula 1 teams and fans well know that it is not single-lap pace that counts when it comes to working out who has won the pre-season testing war.
February 24th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 23rd, 2024

2024 Bahrain F1 test: Leclerc fastest from Russell on final day
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari ended the third day of Bahrain winter testing on top as Formula 1's 2024 pre-season came to a close.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain F1 test: Sainz quickest as broken drain cover disrupts running again
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz topped the morning of the final day of Formula 1 Bahrain pre-season testing, as a broken drain cover disrupted running for a second day in a row.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Alonso: 19 drivers already know they won't win 2024 F1 title
Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso believes that 19 of the 20 Formula 1 drivers already know from pre-season testing in Bahrain that they will not win the championship in 2024.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Bahrain F1 testing: tech images from the Pitlane explained
Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display during the third day of preseason testing in Bahrain, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

BMW, Ferrari fined and docked GTD Pro, GTD manufacturers' points
BMW and Ferrari have been hit with a $25,000 fine and docked manufacturer points after IMSA officials found violations to their respective GTD Pro and GTD machines in the 24 Hours of Daytona.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Crowdstrike Racing by APR retaining sowery for endurance rounds
CrowdStrike Racing by APR announced the return of Toby Sowery for the remaining Endurance Cup rounds of the 2024 IMSA season.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Don't expect Ferrari to win a lot of races despite test pace, Leclerc warns
Charles Leclerc played down expectations of a resurgence from Ferrari after leading the final day of pre-season testing.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

F1 testing hit by second stoppage due to broken drain cover
Formula 1 testing has been halted for the second time in as many days due to a broken drain cover at the Bahrain International Circuit.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

F1 testing results: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads final day in Bahrain
Charles Leclerc led the final day of Formula 1 2024 testing in Bahrain for Ferrari, pipping the Mercedes of George Russell to the fastest time on Friday.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source or Source

F1 testing results: full 2024 Bahrain pre-season lap times
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz set the fastest time across three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain, ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Filling Bahrain drains with concrete being considered for F1 2024's first race
The Bahrain circuit drains that have caused major disruption to Formula 1 pre-season testing could be filled in with concrete to avoid the problem disrupting 2024's season opener, Motorsport.com understands.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Former F1 driver and team owner Wilson Fittipaldi dies aged 80
Former Formula 1 driver and team owner Wilson Fittipaldi passed away on Friday at the age of 80.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Formula 1 preseason testing is officially over, and here are the results
Red Bull looks quick, but nobody's surprised to see that
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Friday Favourite: The Ferrari partners that conquered GT racing
Gianmaria Bruni was the GT driver to beat when the World Endurance Championship began in 2012, helped by regular collaborations with Ferrari's 'other' Flying Finn. As they had previously in the F430, Bruni and Toni Vilander proved formidable in the 458 and collected two Le Mans class wins to cement the Italian's favourite team-mate pick
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gasly: Alpine 'doesn't look great' after Bahrain F1 test
Pierre Gasly admits that his Alpine Formula 1 team "doesn't look great" after the three days of testing in Bahrain with the new A524.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Haas F1 engineers "can't bull****" new team boss Komatsu
Haas engineers "can't bull****" new Formula 1 team boss Ayao Komatsu owing to his vast technical experience in the championship, according to driver Nico Hulkenberg.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Ferrari f1 move wouldn't have happened without Vasseur
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that his move to the Ferrari Formula 1 team in 2025 wouldn't have happened without the presence of team principal Fred Vasseur.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Hamilton: Mercedes not yet "where we want to be"
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Mercedes is not yet "where we want to be", despite what has been an overall encouraging Formula 1 test in Bahrain.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Ireland WRC bid hinges on funding after event concept approval
The Republic of Ireland's bid to join the World Rally Championship next year hinges on securing the required funding after the championship approved Motorsport Ireland's rally concept.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Norris has "no regrets" new McLaren deal rules him out of 2025 Mercedes seat
Lando Norris isn't concerned he may have missed an opportunity to join Mercedes by extending his contract to drive for McLaren earlier this year.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Norris: no regrets over new McLaren F1 deal amid Hamilton Ferrari switch
Lando Norris has "no regrets" about signing a new McLaren contract amid Lewis Hamilton's 2025 Ferrari switch creating a space at Mercedes and shaking up the Formula 1 driver market.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Obituary: British F4 racer Joel Pearson dies aged 19
Tributes have been paid to former Ginetta Junior and British Formula 4 racer Joel Pearson, who has died aged just 19 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Pictures: 2024 F1 pre-season testing day three: Bahrain
For the final day of running, every driver except for Logan Sargeant is expected to appear. All bar Alexander Albon are scheduled to do a final half-day in their cars before practice for the first grand prix of the season starts on Thursday next week.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Qatar WEC prologue postponed to monday following freight delays
The start of the World Endurance Championship's Prologue has been pushed back to Monday due to delays in the arrival of sea freight in Qatar.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Sainz quickest in disrupted start to final test day
Carlos Sainz Jnr topped the timing screens as the final day of testing reached its original scheduled stopping point.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Schumacher inspired my Ferrari move, Vasseur made it possible -- Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has spoken for the first time about his surprise decision to join Ferrari next year, revealing what inspired it and how it came about.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Shane Van Gisbergen on Daytona debut: "I feel like I belong here"
Shane van Gisbergen got the full superspeedway treatment in his ARCA Menards and NASCAR Xfinity series debuts last weekend at Daytona but experienced nothing to discourage his new career choice.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Stella: Improved Rear Grip Mclaren's Key F1 2024 Gain
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that improved rear grip is one of the key gains on the new MCL38 compared to its predecessor.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Sunoco Returns To F1 With Sauber After 48-Year Absence
The Sunoco oil brand is to return to Formula 1 this season with the Sauber team after an absence of 48 years from the series.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

The key data from F1's only pre-season test of 2024
After three days, 3,695 laps and almost 20,000 kilometres, the sole pre-season test ahead of Formula 1's longest ever season has come to a close in Bahrain.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Verstappen, Leclerc and Hamilton call on F1 to act over drain cover failures
Formula 1 drivers want more pre-event checks on drain covers around circuits following two failures during this week's test.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Verstappen: addressing loose drain cover issue in F1 "A Must"
Max Verstappen says that addressing the issue of loose drain covers and similar metal items is "a must" for upcoming Formula 1 venues.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Verstappen: Red Bull F1 Design team has "pushed the limits" with RB20
Max Verstappen says that his Red Bull Formula 1 team has "pushed the limits" by opting for a radical change of concept with the new RB20.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Watch our Bahrain F1 pre-season test review
Formula 1 2024 pre-season testing is in Bahrain is now over, with the real thing starting next weekend as the world championship kicks off.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 21st, 2024

2024 Bahrain F1 Test: Verstappen heads first day by 1.1s from Norris
Max Verstappen and Red Bull ominously topped the first day of Formula 1 2024 winter testing in Bahrain on Wednesday.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

2024 Bahrain F1 Test: Verstappen tops opening morning as Albon stops on track
Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped the opening morning of the 2024 Formula 1 pre-season test at Bahrain, as Alex Albon stopped on track for Williams with a mechanical issue.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Bahrain F1 pre-season test day one review
The Formula 1 2024 season is underway, with the first official test day in Bahrain now in the books.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Bahrain F1 Testing: Tech Images From The Pitlane Explained
Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display during the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Being "The Other Guy" At HMS Fuels William Byron's Passion
William Byron didn't take the usual path to NASCAR Cup stardom, nor does he generate the excitement of some of his Hendrick Motorsports teammates, but he's quite content with the unique and successful trail he's blazing.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

F1 testing results: Max Verstappen Tops opening day of 2024 pre-season
Max Verstappen led the opening day of Formula 1 2024 testing in Bahrain for Red Bull, beating the opposition by over a second.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

First day in new car "wasn't all negative" despite spin and technical fault -- Sargeant
Williams driver Logan Sargeant believes his team will "be in a good place" if it can rebound from its poor start to testing over the remaining two days.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Formula E boss will pay $250,000 to charity if Verstappen loses championship
The CEO of Formula E has promised to pay a quarter of a million dollars (£198,000) to charity if Max Verstappen fails to win the world championship this year.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Horner investigation is "an issue for all of F1" -- Wolff
Red Bull's ongoing investigation into allegations regarding team principal Christian Horner is "an issue" for all in Formula 1, says his Mercedes rival Toto Wolff.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

How to watch 2024 F1 pre-season testing in the USA
The 2024 Formula 1 campaign is almost here with pre-season testing next up, so here is how to watch the action in the United States.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Manthey EMA completes DTM line-up with Bathurst Winner Guven
Manthey EMA has signed newly-crowned Bathurst 12 Hour winner Ayhancan Guven to partner reigning DTM champion Thomas Preining at its two-car Porsche team.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Marko: New Red Bull F1 Concept Is Working After "Very Impressive" First Day
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko says that the Milton Keynes team enjoyed a "very impressive" first full day of testing in Bahrain with the RB20.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Marquez now 'looking for final three tenths' on Ducati MotoGP Bike
Marc Marquez says he's now at the stage of his Ducati adaptation where he is looking for "the last three tenths" to be on par with the leaders in MotoGP.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Mercedes' "outwash" front wing design may be against spirit of rules -- Symonds
Mercedes' innovative front wing design appears to go against the intention of Formula 1's technical rules, says one of the key men behind the regulations.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

New 656BHP Aston Martin F1 safety car breaks cover in Bahrain
Aston Martin will provide a significantly more powerful safety car to Formula 1 starting from the 2024 season.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Pictures: Closer look at new Aston Martin AMR24 on-track
The Aston Martin AMR24, which the team calls a "strong evolution" of last year's car, has begun testing in Bahrain.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Pictures: Ferrari's new SF-24 uncovered as testing begins
Ferrari's new SF-24 has run for the first time in pre-season testing, giving a clearer view of the Scuderia's latest design.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Pictures: New views of McLaren MCL38 seen in testing
McLaren revealed the first images of their MCL38 last week. However the team was careful to obscure much of their new car's significant details.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Pictures: New views of Mercedes W15 running in Bahrain test
Mercedes' much-changed W15 has hit the track during pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Pictures: Red Bull's slim sidepod inlets and novel air ducts revealed at test
The successor to the most dominant Formula 1 car of all time has hit the track in testing at the Bahrain International Circuit today.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Red Bull: big money offer won't tempt Verstappen to break contract
Red Bull says performance not money will be the deciding factor in whether or not Max Verstappen sees out his current Formula 1 contract all the way through to 2028.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Red Bull's sidepod intricacies begin to emerge in Bahrain F1 test
Red Bull has finally begun to reveal some of the secrets of the aggressive new sidepods on its RB20 Formula 1 car, as testing begins in Bahrain.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Russell: New Mercedes F1 Car Already 'Feels Nicer' To Drive
George Russell says Mercedes' new Formula 1 car already 'feels nicer' than last year's troublesome W14.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Verstappen puts Red Bull over a second ahead of rivals on first day of testing
Max Verstappen picked up where he left off last year by putting his Red Bull on top of the times by over a second on the first day of testing.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Verstappen quickest, Albon stops as Bahrain test begins
World champion Max Verstappen set the early pace ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as pre-season testing for the 2024 F1 season began in Bahrain.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Vowles: not a given that Williams would take Antonelli in F1 2025
Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has downplayed the chances of his team taking Mercedes protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli in 2025, despite his personal involvement in first signing the youngster.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Why the legality of Mercedes' Trick F1 front wing wasn't in real doubt
Plenty of emphasis has been placed on the trick front wing design of the Mercedes W15 throughout the first day of 2024 Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Wolff: F1 figures should live up to role model status amid Horner investigation
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says those involved in the series should live up to role model status in response to the Christian Horner investigation.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 19th, 2024

Aprilia Hopes 2027 Rules Can Attract New Manufacturers To Motogp
Aprilia is hoping that a new set of regulations will entice more manufacturers to join MotoGP in 2027.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Daytona 500 Schedule And How To Watch 2024 Nascar Cup Opener
It is soon time for the Daytona 500, so here is everything to know including the on-track schedule, weather forecast and TV broadcast times for the 2024 NASCAR Cup curtain-raiser.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Expanded hypercar field and Valentino Rossi's debut confirmed for Le Mans
The Le Mans 24 Hours organisers have announced an expanded hypercar for this year's race and confirmed the participation of Moto GP champion Valentino Rossi.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Fia Issues Statement On Red Bull F1 Team's Horner Investigation
The FIA has followed the Formula 1 organisation in making its first public acknowledgement of the investigation into alleged misconduct by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Former F1 Racer Sato Lands Executive Advisor Role At Honda
IndyCar driver Takuma Sato has been hired as an executive advisor of Honda Racing Corporation, the global motorsport arm of the Japanese manufacturer and Formula 1 power unit supplier.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Haas To Take Different Approach To Bahrain F1 Test
Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu says that the team will focus its Bahrain test mileage on addressing last year's tyre issues rather than on overall performance.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

"He doesn't care about outside talk": Leclerc sees progress at Ferrari under Vasseur
Charles Leclerc is "fully on board" with Frederic Vasseur's vision for Ferrari as the team principal begins his second season in charge.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Honda Motogp Boss Puig "Surprised" By German-Like Feedback From Marini
Honda team boss Alberto Puig has been "surprised" by the "clarity" of Luca Marini's feedback on the brand's 2024 MotoGP bike and notes his working method 'is like a German's'.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

How Mercedes F1 Team Looks To Have Resolved One Of Hamilton's Bugbears
How cockpit position change has played key role in major redesign
February 19th, 2024 — Source

How Red Bull's Next British Star Earned A Fast-Track To F3
Arvid Lindblad has been a Red Bull Junior since he was 13. Now, at 16, he's ready for a rookie F3 season under the noses of the F1 elite. Pressure? Sure, but it's all about handling it
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Ilott gets McLaren test call-up as team seeks substitute for Malukas
McLaren will run Callum Ilott in an IndyCar test this week as it seeks a substitute for injured driver David Malukas.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Ilott Replacing Malukas For Arrow McLaren In Upcoming Hybrid Test At Homestead
Arrow McLaren have confirmed Callum Ilott is joining the team for the upcoming IndyCar Series hybrid test at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Le Mans 24 Hours Entry List Published, 23 Hypercars For 2024
Additional entries from Cadillac, Porsche and Lamborghini have bolstered the Hypercar field at the Le Mans 24 Hours World Endurance Championship blue riband to 23 cars.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Lundqvist Continues Offseason Education With F3 Running In France
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) rookie Linus Lundqvist is knocking away some of the offseason rust by pounding laps in a Formula 3 car at Circuit de Lurcy-Levis in France.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

MotoGP Qatar Test: Bagnaia Fastest From Martin
Reigning MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia topped the opening day of the final 2024 pre-season test in Qatar from his 2023 title rival Jorge Martin.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Motorsport.Com Unveils Sleek New Website Design For Enhanced User Experience
Motorsport.com, the premier destination for motorsport enthusiasts and professionals alike, proudly announced the launch of its completely redesigned website at a special unveiling event today.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Nascar Xfinity Race At Daytona Delayed Again Due To Rain
Persistent rain in the Daytona Beach, Fla., area forced NASCAR to postpone Saturday's planned Xfinity Series season opener until Monday morning, but lingering showers have forced the sanctioning body to delay it once again.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Norris Already Worked On Reducing Errors As F1 Field Tightens
Lando Norris says he has already taken steps to address the qualifying mistakes that cost him during the 2023 Formula 1 season.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Palou To Make Le Mans Debut As Third Driver Of Cadillac's WEC Entry
Two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou will make his Le Mans 24 Hours debut in June with the Ganassi-run Cadillac Racing Hypercar class squad.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Perez predicts "jealousy" problems arising from Hamilton's move to Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton's impending move to Ferrari could trigger problems within his Mercedes team this year, one of his rivals has predicted.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull "Brave" To Change F1 Car Concept For 2024, Says Perez
Sergio Perez has praised Red Bull's bravery in being so aggressive with its new RB20 car following a dominant 2023 Formula 1 season.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

The 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours Entry List In Full
Check out the full entry list for the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours, the 92nd running of the French endurance classic and the blue riband round of the 2024 World Endurance Championship.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Vasseur: 2024 No Transition Year For Ferrari Before Hamilton Move
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur insists that 2024 is not a transition year for the Maranello-based Formula 1 outfit ahead of the arrival of Lewis Hamilton next season.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Who had a good winter? Will we have a title fight? 10 crucial F1 testing topics
The Formula 1 season will come to life on Wednesday as the 20 drivers get just three days of testing to fettle their new cars.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Will The 2025 F1 Driver Silly Season See "Chaos"?
Will the Formula 1 driver market see silly season "chaos" in the coming weeks, as teams battle with each other to secure the optimum line-up for 2025 and beyond?
February 19th, 2024 — Source

WRC Sweden Podium exceeded Evans' expectations
Leaving Sweden as the top points scorer from the weekend exceeded Elfyn Evans' expectations at the World Rally Championship's snow event.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 16th, 2024

2024 Daytona 500: complete starting lineup in pictures
The field is set for the 66th running of the Daytona 500, with the Fords of Joey Logano and Michael McDowell on the front row for NASCAR's crown jewel event.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

2024 Sonora Rally set for October, Dakar tickets up for grabs
The Sonora Rally might not be on the World Rally-Raid Championship anymore, but that doesn't mean it won't be involved with the championship in some form. Like it was prior to its one-year inclusion on the schedule, the rally will remain a Road to Dakar leg in which the top motorcycle and side-by-side finishers with no prior Dakar Rally experience can earn free registration to the 2025 or 2026 edition.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Daytona ARCA Race TO run a day early due to inclement weather
The ARCA season-opener has been moved up a full day due to inclement weather approaching Daytona International Speedway.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Ex-F1 Driver Glock in DTM comeback talks with McLaren team
Former BMW driver Timo Glock is working on a sensational plan to return to the DTM this year with McLaren team Project 1.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

First sprint race of 2024 F1 season gets 4am UK start time
The FIA has confirmed the starting times for all 120 official Formula 1 grand prix sessions which will take place this year.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Friday favourite: how Laguna SECA charmed an IMSA Rookie
A Macau Grand Prix and Sebring 12 Hours outright winner, who also has a Le Mans 24 Hours class win on his CV, Alex Lynn isn't lacking for big results on some of the world's most famous circuits. But it's an American classic he's only raced at once that earns the Briton's pick for his favourite track
February 16th, 2024 — Source

General Motors still "confident" in Andretti Cadillac F1 bid
General Motors says it remains "confident" in the application for a future Andretti Cadillac entry despite the recent snub by the Formula 1 organisation.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

How A WRC Driver Turned A Jacket Into A Makeshift Window On Rally Sweden
M-Sport World Rally Championship driver Gregoire Munster used his initiative to turn a jacket into a makeshift window to keep his Rally Sweden bid alive.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Johnson: Wild ride into Daytona 500 Field "wasn't in my playbook"
It had been nearly 25 years since Jimmie Johnson last felt the pain of failing to make the field for a NASCAR race but for several minutes in Thursday night's Daytona 500 Duels, he received a vivid flashback
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Kyle Larson "A small decision away" from being a Daytona 500 winner
Kyle Larson is in an elite group in the NASCAR Cup Series in what he's accomplished and what he has not.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Martin: Marquez can fight for MotoGP victories from start of season
Ducati rider Jorge Martin believes Marc Marquez could be fighting for victory when the 2024 MotoGP season kicks off in Qatar next month.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Mir 'starting to see results' of Honda's new MotoGP approach
Joan Mir feels changes Honda has made to its approach towards MotoGP have begun to show the desired results following a strong first pre-season test of 2024 at Sepang.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Neuville: Fuel pressure problem not tactics to blame for Rally Sweden delay
Thierry Neuville says he was suffering from a fuel pressure problem on Rally Sweden and has denied any suggestions of a deliberate tactical play to secure a better road position.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Perez aiming to "maximise every opportunity" in crucial season
Sergio Perez says he is aiming to grow in performance throughout the 2024 season after he suffered a heavy mid-season slump in 2023.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Proton reveals retro-inspired livery for Porsche 963 in WEC
Proton Competition has unveiled a new retro-inspired livery for its first full season in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship with a Porsche 963.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull celebrates its past at launch but Horner's future remains the focus
A parade of Red Bull Formula 1 cars, including some of the most dominant and successful machines of recent seasons, greeted visitors to their Milton Keynes base for yesterday's launch event.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Red Bull insists it isn'T baiting with Mercedes-style RB20 solutions
Red Bull says its shift towards Mercedes-style solutions on its new RB20 Formula 1 car was not to stir the pot with its rival, but purely about chasing more performance.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Rosberg and Vettel F1 comebacks not an option for Mercedes
When Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff talked about being "bold" in his replacement choice for Lewis Hamilton next year, many thought he meant youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Rovanpera explains crash from WRC Rally Sweden lead
Kalle Rovanpera has put his crash from the Rally Sweden lead on his World Rally Championship return down to being caught by surprise by the conditions.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Stella: F1 development curve will flatten amid third year of rules cycle
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella believes the aerodynamic development of Formula 1 teams will start slowing down as the grid tightens during the third season of the current regulations.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Unpicking the secrets of Red Bull's Brave new F1 sidepods
Red Bull is Formula 1's trendsetter going into 2024 as rivals looked to emulate its design, but it's moved the game on yet again.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen rejects claims of rift with Horner
Max Verstappen has insisted his relationship with team principal Christian Horner is unchanged following speculation of a rift between the pair.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen Would "Never Say Never" To Hamilton-Style Ferrari F1 Move
Red Bull's Max Verstappen would never rule out a move to Ferrari and hopes the "cool" shock switch made by main Formula 1 rival Lewis Hamilton will be a "success".
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Verstappen: No Change In Horner Relationship Amid Red Bull Investigation
Max Verstappen says his relationship with Christian Horner is "the same as always" amid the investigation into allegations made against the Red Bull team principal.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

WRC Sweden: Katsuta Leads As Rovanpera, Tanak Crash Out
Toyota's Takamoto Katsuta has taken the Rally Sweden lead after Kalle Rovanpera hit a snowbank that ended his victory tilt on Friday morning at the World Rally Championship's snow event.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

WRC Sweden: Lappi snatches lead from katsuta to end "crazy" friday
Hyundai's Esapekka Lappi snatched the Rally Sweden lead from Toyota's Takamoto Katsuta to end a chaotic Friday as sn
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 14th, 2024

2024 Daytona 500 Entry List And How To Qualify
42 NASCAR Cup Series teams have entered the 66th running of the Daytona 500, which will be held on Sunday, 18 February.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

A.J. Allmendinger: "My Preference Was To Stay In Cup"
A.J. Allmendinger admits he would have preferred to remain a full-time NASCAR Cup competitor but remains thankful for the opportunity and confidence Kaulig Racing has in him.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Abiteboul Urges Fia To Ponder Any Radical Changes To WRC Formula
Hyundai team principal Cyril Abiteboul has urged the FIA to "ponder any radical changes" to the current World Rally Championship platform.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Big gains from in-season upgrades unlikely in 2024, McLaren believe
McLaren do not believe it will be possible to replicate the large steps forward they made with in-season upgrades last year.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Blaney: "I Remember Every Little Detail" From Daytona 500 Losses
Newly crowned NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney has never won the Daytona 500, but remains a favorite ahead of stock car racing's crown jewel event.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Budget cap limited how far Mercedes could overhaul 2024 car -- Allison
Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team has achieved the goals it set for its W15, which is the product of a new design philosophy.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Chase Elliott On Difficult 2023: "Our Fire Shouldn't Be In Question"
Chase Elliott's 2023 NASCAR Cup season didn't produce many positive highlights but his belief in his No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports team has not wavered.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Desafio Ruta 40 bumped up a day
The Desafío Ruta 40 has received a slight schedule tweak, moving up a day from its original 2--8 June date to 1--7 June. Of course, such a minute change means it retains its slot as the fourth round of the 2024 World Rally-Raid Championship.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Ducati's Dall'Igna "Very Disappointed" To Lose Key Tech Man To Yamaha
Ducati's general manager Gigi Dall'Igna admits he was "very disappointed" to lose Max Bartolini after the Italian MotoGP engineer was poached by Yamaha.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Final season at Mercedes feels 'emotional and surreal' -- Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says it feels "surreal" to be heading into his final season with Mercedes in this year's Formula 1 championship.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

First pictures: Hamilton's final Mercedes revealed for 2024 season
Mercedes have revealed the W15, their car for the 2024 season and Lewis Hamilton's final Mercedes, at their launch event at Silverstone.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

First pictures: McLaren reveals its new F1 car for 2024
Having already presented its livery for the upcoming world championship last month, McLaren has now shown off its new MCL38 design, which is a clear evolution of its predecessor, the MCL60.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

First pictures: New Mercedes W15 makes its debut on track
The new Mercedes W15 has hit the track for the first time in Silverstone following its public unveiling earlier today.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Gragson Enters 2024 Looking For Balance In Nascar And Life
Call it what you will -- a revamp, reboot or second chance -- but whatever it is, Noah Gragson intends to make the most of it as he returns to the NASCAR Cup Series this season.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

IndyCar moves final race from Nashville street track to oval
IndyCar has announced a change of venue for the final race of 2024, less than one month before the championship is due to begin.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Indycar Moving 2024 Season Finale From Downtown To Nashville Superspeedway
The 2024 season finale for the IndyCar Series is moving away from the Streets of Nashville and to nearby Nashville Superspeedway.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Jimmie Johnson: Toyota Move "Overwhelming In The Greatest Of Ways"
Legacy Motor Club and co-owner Jimmie Johnson's move to Toyota in 2024 may not be getting accolades on social media, but Johnson believes the partnership will pay big dividends for his NASCAR Cup operation.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Lopez Didn't Look For Another Hypercar Drive After Losing Toyota WEC Seat
Jose Maria Lopez says his "main objective" was to remain in the Toyota family after losing his drive with its World Endurance Championship Hypercar team to Nyck de Vries.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Malukas expected to miss McLaren debut after surgery on wrist
David Malukas, who was due to make his debut for McLaren's IndyCar team in the season opening round next month, is expected to miss the race following surgery to his left wrist.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Malukas Sidelined Six Weeks Following Surgery, Arrow Mclaren Evaluating Options
David Malukas will miss the start of the IndyCar season following surgery due to injuries sustained in a mountain biking accident last weekend.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Marini: Copying Ducati "Not The Way" To Improve Honda Motogp Bike
New HRC rider Luca Marini believes Honda can't simply copy the best features of Ducati's MotoGP bike and achieve the desired results, stressing it won't be the "correct way."
February 14th, 2024 — Source

McLaren launch image trickery points to its 2024 F1 car secrets
Some intriguing trickery in the launch images of McLaren's new Formula 1 car has hinted at one of the areas of "innovation" the team may be looking to keep secret.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Mclaren Targets Early F1 2024 Upgrades In Three Key Areas
The McLaren Formula 1 team is targeting further upgrades in three main areas as it works to address last year's weaknesses with its new MCL38.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Mclaren Unveils New MCL38 F1 Car For 2024
McLaren has taken the covers off the MCL38 Formula 1 car that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will drive in the 2024 season.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes name Vesti as additional reserve driver for 2024
The 22-year-old Danish racer joined their young driver programme two years ago when he moved into Formula 2. He finished runner-up to champion Theo Pourchaire last year, the pair separated by 11 points at the end of a season in which Vesti won six races to his rival's one.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Mercedes unveils new 2024 F1 car, the W15, at Silverstone
The Mercedes Formula 1 team unveiled its new W15, the last car to be raced by Lewis Hamilton before his move to Ferrari, at a chilly Silverstone on Wednesday morning.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

The front-wing legality trick spotted on the New Mercedes F1 car
Mercedes is back on the offensive, with plenty of interesting new details already being spotted on its new W15 Formula 1 car on shakedown day.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

The new directions McLaren has found with its evolutionary MCL38
McLaren surged up Formula 1's pecking order last year as multiple large-scale update packages helped rejuvenate a launch car that had proved to be a disappointment.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Top Speed Boost and "Reassuring" Rear end key gains for Mercedes W15 F1 car
Mercedes technical director James Allison has said the team's new W15 Formula 1 car should give its drivers a more "reassuring" rear end and better straightline speed in 2024.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Wolff: No "Crystal Ball" on when mercedes can beat Red Bull
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says he has no "crystal ball" to help him judge when his team will be able to beat recent pacesetters Red Bull.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Yeley Revealed As Driver For Ny Racing Team's Daytona 500 Attempt
NY Racing Team was a late entry for the 66th running of the Daytona 500, and there's been much speculation around who will actually be piloting the No. 44 Chevrolet this week.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Automotive — Racing — February 12th, 2024

2024 Daytona 500 entry list and how to qualify
42 NASCAR Cup Series teams have entered the 66th running of the Daytona 500, which will be held on Sunday, 18 February.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Algarve Pro, Pure teams secure Le Mans auto invites for Asian LMS title wins
Algarve Pro Racing and Pure Rxcing secured automatic invitations for the Le Mans 24 Hours after claiming LMP2 and GT class spoils in the Asian Le Mans Series.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Alonso: Aston Martin first option on F1 future amid Mercedes links
Fernando Alonso has said staying at Aston Martin in 2025 will be his first choice should he decide to continue in Formula 1 beyond this season.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Alonso: Hamilton could be the ingredient Ferrari need to win championships
Fernando Alonso expects Lewis Hamilton to raise Ferrari to a more competitive level when he joins the team next year.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Aston Martin reveals "strong evolution" for revamped AMR24 F1 2024 car
Aston Martin has revealed its new AMR24 Formula 1 car, which it said is a "strong evolution" of its 2023 challenger.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Aston Martin signs ex-Red Bull junior Crawford on F1 development deal
Former Red Bull junior Jak Crawford has joined the Aston Martin Formula 1 team's Young Driver Development programme.
February 12th, 2024 — Source