The American Andretti outfit is hoping to enter Formula 1 from 2025 at the earliest, after receiving approval from the FIA. However, the team’s bid to join the series faces resistance from Formula One Management (FOM) and rival teams, who question the tangible benefits of adding an extra team to the grid. This opposition stems
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In preparation for the 2024 Formula 1 season, Mercedes has made the decision to move away from its current “size-zero” sidepods architecture. This move comes after struggling to manage the “capricious beast” that is the W14 within its narrow operating window. With new engine rules and a transition to active aerodynamics on the horizon for
The recent FIA event in Qatar pushed drivers to their physical limits as they battled extreme temperatures and high humidity on the track. Described by some as “hell” and “torture,” this race at Losail posed one of the biggest challenges of their careers. Unfortunately, the conditions proved too demanding for some drivers, with Logan Sargeant
Alfa Romeo Racing showed signs of progress at the Qatar Grand Prix with both drivers, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, finishing in the points. Bottas secured eighth place, while Zhou finished just behind him in ninth. This double-points finish helped Alfa Romeo surpass Haas in the constructors’ table and move up to eighth place, just
The GPT category faced challenging conditions during the qualifying session of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. With persistent rainfall, the 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course became dark and slippery, forcing every team to switch to rain tires. As the session progressed, however, the track began to dry out in certain areas, causing lap times to decrease.
Porsche’s new breed of LMDh cars featuring spec hybrid systems has made a significant impact in the World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship. With its impressive performance, the Porsche 963 has emerged as a strong contender in the championship. Winning three out of the eight races for which GTP cars have been eligible in
The world of MotoGP was rocked by the news of Marc Marquez’s departure from Honda. The six-time MotoGP champion and Honda came to a mutual agreement to terminate their contract a year early. This decision allows Marquez to join his younger brother Alex at the satellite Gresini squad. While it is undoubtedly a big blow
The recent Qatar Grand Prix weekend in Formula 1 was marred by chaos surrounding track limits. Grid positions were constantly shuffled as penalties were handed out, disrupting the race order. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, has expressed his discontent with such situations, stressing that they are unacceptable. However, his approach to solving the
Brad Binder was given the opportunity to ride the new RC16 bike at the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi. This bike marked a significant shift away from KTM’s traditional steel trellis frame philosophy. Binder’s performance on the RC16 was promising, with him setting a new lap record in Friday practice and finishing second in the
During the build-up to the Qatar Grand Prix, the FIA’s announcement regarding Pirelli’s discovery of a serious risk of potential punctures during the main race sent shockwaves through the F1 paddock. The revelation came after Pirelli analyzed the tires used in Friday’s FP1 session, which had completed over 20 laps. The analysis revealed an alarming
In an eventful qualifying session for the Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured pole position, putting him in a prime position to claim his third title if he scores three points in the Saturday sprint race at Losail. However, the qualifying results were reshuffled due to track-limit violations by McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar
In the competitive world of Formula 1 racing, every team strives for success and aims to climb up the constructors’ standings. However, Alpine, previously known as Renault, has faced challenges in its pursuit of glory. Despite targeting a fourth-place finish in the 2023 standings, the team has fallen behind Aston Martin and McLaren, currently sitting
As we eagerly anticipate the start of the 2024 NASCAR season, fans can expect a thrilling lineup of races and some significant changes to the schedule. NASCAR has once again demonstrated their commitment to keeping the sport bold and dynamic, while also honoring the beloved tracks that fans have come to adore. Let’s dive into
Daniel Ricciardo, the Australian Formula One driver, faced an unforeseen setback this season. After being paid by McLaren to leave the team, he was called upon to replace Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri. However, just two rounds later, disaster struck. Ricciardo crashed during practice at Zandvoort, resulting in a broken metacarpal in his left hand.
The 24-lap race at Motegi experienced a significant setback when heavy rain led to a red flag being waved at the beginning of the 14th lap. One of the most unfortunate victims of the treacherous conditions was Johann Zarco, who suffered an aquaplaning incident. As he entered Turn 12, his Ducati slid off the track.
Axel Sims, alongside teammate Pipo Derani, currently leads the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the Action Express Racing Cadillac. With a slender three-point advantage over Wayne Taylor Racing, Sims finds himself in a strong position ahead of the decisive 10-hour enduro at Road Atlanta later this month. The team’s only victory this season came at
Piastri’s third-place finish at the Japanese Grand Prix marked his first podium in Formula 1. However, the Australian rookie expressed his dissatisfaction with his own performance, particularly in managing tyre degradation. He admitted that he was not quick enough at certain points during the race and acknowledged that high-degradation races pose a significant challenge for
Martin, who arrives in Japan only 13 points behind fellow Ducati man Francesco Bagnaia, topped the timesheets with a best effort of 1m45.192s, which was enough to top the session by 0.138s from Augusto Fernandez. That came at the end of a run of three successive improvements for the Pramac rider, who knocked Bagnaia off