Month: May 2025

Ford’s Fierce Forward Momentum: Delivering Confidence and Innovation with the 2026 Red Bull F1 Engine

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The 2025 Formula 1 season is in its early stages, with much anticipation for the future rules and power units. There was speculation about V10 engines, but the focus is on turbocharged units with electric power and sustainable fuels. Ford is collaborating with Red Bull Powertrains in Milton Keynes for advanced power unit development. Ford is exceeding expectations in contributing to the project, including real-time part production and testing. The challenges of F1 development are pushing Ford to new limits, unlike their other motorsport engagements. Developing an F1 power unit…

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Revving Up for Victory: Inside Ford’s 2026 Red Bull F1 Engine Update

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The 2025 Formula 1 season is in progress, with a significant emphasis on future developments. The shift towards more electrical deployment in power units has influenced the incoming rules package. Ford, in collaboration with Red Bull Powertrains, has been working on turbocharged power units with increased electrical power and sustainable fuels. This partnership has exceeded expectations, with ongoing development and contributions from Ford. The focus has expanded to include components beyond electrification, testing Ford’s capabilities in a challenging environment. Developing F1 power units requires more time and precision than other…

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Racing on the Edge: A Thrilling Duel at Silverstone’s MX-5 Cup

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Last weekend’s Silverstone 750 Motor Club event featured exciting MX-5 Cup races, with 40 entrants in the first race and a competitive group of nine cars battling for the lead positions. Reigning champion Ben Short claimed victory in the first race, followed by Oak Richardson and Jordan Johnson. Race two saw another close battle, with Richardson spinning on the last lap and allowing Johnson to take the win, followed closely by Simon Walker-Hansell and Thomas Holland. Ben Short finished fifth in this race. In race three, which had a partially…

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The Countdown Begins: Thrilling F1 Film Trailer Released Ahead of Highly-Anticipated June Premiere

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Formula 1 has unveiled the final trailer for its upcoming F1 movie featuring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski from Top Gun Maverick. The film, set for release in June, stars Damson Idris and Brad Pitt as drivers Joshua Pearce and Sonny Hayes, respectively, in a story of a veteran racer’s comeback for APX GP. The trailer sets up the plot with Hayes aiding a struggling team, clashing with Pearce, an ambitious young talent, leading to intense competition. It offers glimpses of filming locations, including interaction with real F1…

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Bagnaia Struggles for Connection: Analyzing the Lack of Bike Feel at the French MotoGP

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Francesco Bagnaia described the French Grand Prix as a race and a weekend that he would like to forget, as he crashed on the first lap and finished 16th overall. Despite starting from sixth on the grid, he collided with Enea Bastianini on the first lap, also impacting Joan Mir. Bagnaia managed to return to the race with another bike after the incident but had a disappointing weekend with no points and a retirement from the sprint race on Saturday. Bagnaia acknowledged the challenging conditions and the lack of feedback…

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Why Ingram is being picked as BTCC title favourite without winning a race so far

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After two rounds of the British Touring Car Championship, the leading contender for the 2025 title is a driver who has yet to win a race. Brands Hatch saw Ash Sutton and his Ford team lagging behind, while Jake Hill and his BMW team excelled. Tom Ingram and his Hyundai have been consistent, with three second-place finishes and two thirds. Ingram is just five points behind Sutton and seven points ahead of Hill as they head to Snetterton. Despite WSR’s dominance at Brands Hatch, Ingram remains a formidable competitor in…

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