In a surprising turn of events, it was announced on Thursday that Lewis Hamilton will be leaving Mercedes to join rival team Ferrari at the start of the 2025 season. Driver transfers often lead to significant staff changes, as trusted colleagues from previous teams are often brought along to help the driver adapt to their
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Valentino Rossi, the seven-time MotoGP world champion, is set to embark on a thrilling new adventure in the world of car racing. The Italian legend will join Team WRT BMW M4 GT3 in both the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the GT World Challenge Europe (GTWCE) this year, forming a formidable partnership with factory driver
The Bahrain Grand Prix is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2024 F1 season. As teams gear up for the exciting races ahead, one of the most highly anticipated events is the unveiling of the new cars. Here’s a breakdown of each team’s car launch and what we
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has announced their lineup for the upcoming Indianapolis 500, and it’s an exciting one. Ryan Hunter-Reay, the 2014 Indy 500 winner, will be returning behind the wheel of the #23 Chevrolet, while Conor Daly will be piloting the team’s #24 entry. This announcement also confirms the renewal of DRR’s partnership with
The dream of seeing an American works team competing in Formula 1 has been put on hold once again. Andretti Autosport, in collaboration with Cadillac, recently had their bid to enter the prestigious racing championship rejected by Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA. This decision came after months of anticipation and preparation, leaving the team
The upcoming Rally Italia Sardegna, scheduled from 30 May-2 June, has unveiled a groundbreaking new format that aims to condense the entire event within a span of just 48 hours. Organizers of the Italian gravel rally have designed a compact route covering 16 competitive stages, spanning a total distance of 266.48 kilometers. This heralds a
In a stunning display of skill and determination, the Daytona 24 Hours race featured an exhilarating battle for victory between the #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 driven by Felipe Nasr and the #31 Cadillac V-Series.R piloted by Tom Blomqvist for Action Express Racing. The race was filled with intense moments and nail-biting suspense as these
Marcos Gomes Nasr, a 31-year-old Brazilian driver, had a rollercoaster of a race at the Daytona 24 endurance classic. With only 72 minutes left on the clock, he lost the lead to Tom Blomqvist from Cadillac Racing. However, a timely caution period changed the game. Both drivers decided to do a short fill during their
Envision driver Robin Frijns gave an impressive performance at the recent Formula E race, finishing just over one second behind the leader, Nick Cassidy. Frijns initially took the lead from Oliver Rowland at the start and held it for the first four laps before activating his first Attack Mode. However, despite his strong efforts, he
During Friday morning’s final practice session for IMSA’s highly anticipated season-opener, a pit lane incident took a detrimental turn for Clement Novalak. The unfortunate event resulted in a leg and hip injury for the Frenchman, rendering him unable to continue competing in the event. While the injuries are not deemed serious, they are severe enough
When McLaren Racing launched their MCL60 challenger for the 2022-23 winter development period, new team principal Andrea Stella and CEO Zak Brown were met with disappointment as their targets were missed. The car’s lack of success in the opening two weekends only added to the frustration. However, with a major three-stage update package, McLaren emerged
Elfyn Evans, last year’s championship runner-up, started the Rallye Monte Carlo on a high note, dominating the opening night stages in dry conditions. His impressive performance allowed him to open up a significant 15.1-second lead over Thierry Neuville from Hyundai. While Evans excelled, it was a challenging evening for Hyundai as all three of their
Formula 1’s main support championship bid farewell to its long-serving Dallara-built F2 2018 chassis at the end of last year. The iconic Italian manufacturer has now introduced a bold and revolutionary new car for this year’s F2 season. Boasting radically revamped aerodynamics, enhanced racing capabilities, and improved safety credentials, the new car is set to
Laguna Seca, the iconic racetrack in Monterey County, California, has become a battleground between residents and the local authorities. A group called the Highway 68 Coalition recently filed a lawsuit against Monterey County, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, and the Friends of Laguna Seca (FLS) organization, claiming that the racetrack is causing nuisance issues
The MotoGP has implemented a new concessions system for the 2024 season with the aim of allowing Yamaha and Honda to enhance their performance after facing challenges in 2023. This new system provides various benefits to Yamaha and Honda, such as unlimited testing, unrestricted engine development, and aerodynamic advancements. However, it is Ducati that will
In an exciting qualifying session at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Pipo Derani put in a stunning performance to secure pole position in the #31 Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series.R. Derani’s lap time of 1m32.656s around the 3.56-mile circuit was not only faster than last year’s record, but also faster than the previous fastest-ever prototype lap.
Brendon Hartley wasted no time in making his mark at the Roar Before the Rolex 24. The former F1 driver and three-time Le Mans winner set a quick benchmark of 1m36.197s in the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-06 in the early minutes of the session. It was an impressive start for Hartley, showcasing his
Action Express Racing driver, Pipo Derani, proved his prowess on the track by setting the fastest lap time of 1m35.217s at Daytona International Speedway’s 3.56-mile road course circuit. This outstanding performance bumped the BMW M Hybrid V8, driven by Connor De Phillippi, from the top spot. Despite De Phillippi’s impressive drive, he finished a substantial