Category: Autosport

Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera holds a narrow lead in Rally Finland after a tough battle in changeable conditions on Friday. Despite concerns about his performance on gravel, he managed to finish the day 4.9s ahead of Thierry Neuville. Rovanpera showed strong pace, winning two stages in dry conditions and coping well with intermittent rain showers. He increased his lead further in the afternoon but faced challenges, admitting the run was “scary”. Neuville and Fourmaux also put up a fight, with Fourmaux dropping to third by the end of the day. Other…

At the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton hinted at a “not great” situation in the background, following his earlier remarks about Ferrari needing to “change driver.” After finishing 12th, Hamilton admitted to struggling with his driving performance in 2025. Despite attempting a one-stop strategy, he made little progress in the midfield pack during the race. Encountering traffic behind Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, and Isack Hadjar, Hamilton described himself as a “sitting duck” until Max Verstappen pressured him from behind. Hamilton eventually finished just over a second behind Hadjar, stressing that…

The Alpine Endurance Team is currently looking to hire a Senior Race Engineer who will be in charge of overseeing all technical and strategic elements for a specific car, including setup definition through data analysis, simulation results, and input from the performance team. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Race Engineer in elite motorsport categories such as WEC, ELMS, Asian LMS, Formula 1, or Formula E. The Cadillac F1 Team has opened applications for a Build Technician Apprenticeship, providing an opportunity to assist…

Lando Norris set the pace during the first free practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly beating championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.019s. Norris impressed with a time of 1m16.052s on soft tires after showing promising speed on medium compounds earlier in the session. Charles Leclerc briefly eclipsed Norris’ time on the soft tires, but the McLaren driver reclaimed the top spot with an even faster lap. Piastri showed strong form but ultimately finished 0.142s behind Norris. The session also saw notable performances by Isack Hadjar, Lewis Hamilton, and…

The FIA has made significant efforts to enhance driver safety in Formula E, particularly in response to a rise in hand injuries during the latest Gen3 era. Drivers like Robin Frijns and Sam Bird suffered hand injuries due to steering wheel issues, leading to collaborative changes with Spark Racing Technology to address safety concerns. In a recently released documentary, the FIA’s medical delegate highlighted the need for modifications after recognizing the unusual frequency of hand fractures among drivers. Alterations such as reshaping the steering wheel, adding foam patches in the…

Sebastien Ogier expressed interest in contending for a World Rally Championship title and is open to participating in more events if his successful part-time campaign continues. Despite missing three rallies, he is currently third in the championship, only 21 points behind the leader Ott Tanak, boasting an impressive average of 28 points per round this season. While Ogier’s main focus is on aiding Toyota rather than pursuing a ninth world title, his strong performance raises the possibility of a championship battle if his form persists. Ogier’s collaboration with Toyota’s championship…

As you drive into the pretty North Yorkshire village of Croft-on-Tees, you pass by a sign declaring it as ‘the childhood home of Lewis Carroll’. The recent round of the British Touring Car Championship at the local racetrack brought surreal moments – Tom Ingram grinning like the Cheshire Cat after a strong win, while Ash Sutton faced setbacks like the White Rabbit, ultimately triumphing in a crazy finale. Ingram’s stellar performance in qualifying secured him pole position in the Hyundai i30 N Fastback, showcasing unmatched pace in the series. Despite…