The F1 season-opener at Sakhir was clouded by allegations against Red Bull Racing’s team principal, Christian Horner. A female employee of the team had made claims against him, leading to an eight-week-long investigation by an independent barrister. The report, released by Red Bull on Wednesday, exonerated Horner from the allegations. However, just a day later,
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The 2024 Formula 1 season has kicked off in Bahrain with Lewis Hamilton leading a Mercedes 1-2 at the end of FP2. Red Bull, on the other hand, seemed off the pace with Max Verstappen in sixth and Sergio Perez in 10th place. As engine modes and fuel loads remain unclear, all eyes are on
Formula 1 saw some significant changes in the 2022 and 2023 seasons, with both featuring 22 rounds each. The addition of the first F1-promoted street event in Las Vegas and the Qatar GP to the calendar brought about a different mix of races. Unfortunately, France disappeared from the calendar, and the Imola event, which was
Porsche has recently announced the decision to delay an update on the crankshaft for the 963’s 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. This decision came after discussions with WEC organizers, the FIA, the Automobile Club l’Ouest, and IMSA in North America. The FIA and ACO demanded that the engine should be ready for assessment at the Imola
Max Verstappen, despite being successful in sprints in recent seasons, has voiced his disapproval of adding an extra event to the weekend. The new timetable for this year includes a shootout on Friday followed by the sprint and main qualifying on Saturday. While teams were previously locked into an unchanged car specification from FP1 onwards,
Maximilian Paul, a young German driver, has been making waves in the motorsport world with his impressive performances on the track. His journey to the DTM has been a dream come true for him, as he had always aimed to compete in a full-time DTM season. Thanks to the support of his family-run outfit, Paul
The air was filled with tension as Mostert and Brown from Walkinshaw Andretti United engaged in a thrilling game of cat and mouse during the 40-lap race. Mostert took an early lead but Brown had a strategic plan, setting up a shorter second pitstop to ultimately seize the lead with just 10 laps to go.
After starting in second place, Feeney took the lead during the first round of pitstops, surpassing Brown who had started on pole position. This shift in leadership highlighted the importance of strategic pitstops in the race. Feeney’s success was attributed to the team’s new cars, showcasing the impact of technology and resources in the world
The racing world is a male-dominated industry, with only a small percentage of female drivers making their mark. However, Indy NXT racer Jamie Chadwick is determined to change this narrative through her new initiative, ‘The Jamie Chadwick Series.’ Finding Untapped Talent Instead of focusing on girls and young women already in racing, Chadwick’s goal is
As Box to Box Films continues to provide exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the highly restricted world of F1, the sixth season of Drive to Survive offers a unique perspective on the 2023 season. With Max Verstappen’s dominance on the track, the docuseries shifts its focus towards off-track drama to keep viewers engaged. While the on-track
Red Bull Racing shocked the Formula 1 world with their new concept car, as Max Verstappen impressed by setting a best lap that was 1.1 seconds faster than his closest competitor. The team’s advisor, Helmut Marko, was quick to praise the new design, stating that the car responded well to changes and completed an impressive
Mercedes-Benz has recently announced the changes to its lineup for the 2024 DTM season. While the German manufacturer has retained some key drivers, there have been significant shake-ups in the roster, with the exit of Landgraf team and the addition of a new driver to the lineup. This move comes as part of Mercedes’ strategy
Marc Marquez’s decision to depart from Honda, his team for over a decade, to join the Gresini Ducati squad for the upcoming season has stirred up a whirlwind of excitement in the MotoGP world. Despite his impressive track record of six world titles with Honda, the transition to a satellite team on a year-old Ducati
After a 2,394 day wait, Esapekka Lappi secured a long-awaited victory at Rally Sweden, beating Toyota’s Elfyn Evans by 29.6 seconds. This win marked his first triumph since the 2017 Rally Finland, a remarkable achievement considering the interval between victories. Lappi, who competed in the first round of a partial programme this year, capitalized on
The morning loop of the WRC Arctic Rally saw Esapekka Lappi leading the pack with a significant 1m24.3s lead over Adrien Fourmaux from M-Sport. Elfyn Evans from Toyota followed in third place, trailing by 1m40.5s after Toyota’s Katsuta faced issues on stage 10. Oliver Solberg showcased his talent by securing an impressive fourth place overall
Efforts are being made to help Timo Glock secure a comeback in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) in 2024 after a two-year absence. Former manager Hans-Bernd Kamps, who is co-founder of the Project 1 team, is behind the plan to have the 41-year-old driver behind the wheel of a McLaren 720S GT3 in the series.
Hyundai’s World Rally Championship (WRC) team encountered significant issues with the anti-lag system during the recent Monte Carlo rally. These issues affected all three Hyundais, but Ott Tanak experienced the worst consequences due to his driving style. While Hyundai has identified the problem, a complete resolution may only be achieved through the homologation of new
McLaren kicked off the 2024 Formula 1 season with the launch of its new challenger online, promising an evolution of last year’s MCL60. However, the release of the MCL38 was met with muted expectations due to the team’s admission that it had missed its launch targets the previous year. Team boss Andrea Stella acknowledged that