Category: Autosport

In this week’s episode, Kevin interviews former editor-in-chief and freelance motorsport writer Damien Smith about his favorite season – 1986. The season is best known for the intense three-way title fight between Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, and eventual champion Alain Prost. Kevin and Damien delve into the memorable moments of the season, such as Piquet’s iconic overtake in Hungary, internal team rivalries, Ayrton Senna’s emergence, and the tragic death of Elio de Angelis. They also compare the Autosport and Autocourse top 10 rankings from that time. Tovább a cikkhez

Senior figures at Aprilia have hinted at Jorge Martin staying with the Italian team in 2026, but have not officially confirmed the end of their contract dispute with the world champion. Martin recently returned from long-term injury, tested at Misano, and will participate in the Czech GP next weekend. Aprilia team manager Paolo Bonora expressed positivity about retaining Martin, emphasizing their happy test session. CEO Massimo Rivola’s remarks suggested that Martin’s desire to leave might be a thing of the past. This implies that Aprilia may have resolved the dispute…

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Yamaha’s V4-engined MotoGP bike, being developed, was reportedly two seconds slower per lap compared to their current inline-four racer in recent Brno testing, as indicated by factory rider Alex Rins. The manufacturer has been actively working on the V4 engine project since last year, following Suzuki’s departure, making Yamaha the sole MotoGP brand sticking with an inline-four setup. During a private test at Brno with Miguel Oliveira, the V4 project was in progress with test riders Augusto Fernandez and Andrea Dovizioso. Rins expressed eagerness to test the new bike, only…

The era of manufacturer-led Formula 1 is highlighted by mega-buck operations from global entities like Toyota and Honda, aiming to promote their brands across markets worldwide. Surprisingly, Red Bull Racing, an independent team, has emerged as a strong contender in F1, attracting renowned aerodynamicist Adrian Newey to their ranks, shaking up the establishment. Christian Horner, a relatively inexperienced F1 team manager, played a pivotal role in persuading Newey to join Red Bull, showcasing the team’s ambition and potential for future success. Despite initial skepticism from F1 insiders, Horner has proven…

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is a young up-and-coming driver in Formula 1, in his debut season under the scrutiny of Mercedes and team principal Toto Wolff. Despite some setbacks in recent races, Wolff’s mentorship could help Antonelli regain his form. Signing the 18-year-old was a risk for Wolff, especially to fill the seat of Lewis Hamilton, but peaks and troughs in performance were expected as Antonelli adjusted to the demands of F1. Antonelli showed promise with strong finishes in Australia, China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, and secured his first pole position…

During his 20 years leading Red Bull, Christian Horner achieved significant success with eight drivers’ championships, six constructors’ titles, and 124 grand prix wins. However, due to key departures and the team’s poor car performance this season, Horner has been dropped. The new team principal at Red Bull will be Laurent Mekies, who was previously with Racing Bulls. Alan Permane will take over Mekies’ role at Racing Bulls, moving up from his racing director position. This decision has sparked speculation about Max Verstappen and his father’s involvement, as well as…