Last week, the Kyalami circuit in South Africa received FIA approval to upgrade to Grade 1, a vital requirement for hosting a Formula 1 grand prix, signaling a significant step towards F1’s return to the country. The venue now has three years to complete the necessary upgrades, including run-off area adjustments, barrier enhancements, and new kerbs, marking a key milestone. Despite this progress, the momentum for a potential race in South Africa appears to be moving slowly, with uncertainties surrounding the planning process and timeline, raising doubts about the realization…
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Unveiling Toyota’s Le Mans Legacy: The Unconquerable Autosport 75
The Toyota GT-One, a groundbreaking car in the GT1 category, tragically never managed to secure a race win despite its potential to triumph in the three events it competed in. Misfortune plagued the GT-One’s Le Mans 24 Hours campaigns in 1998 and 1999, as well as the Fuji 1000Km in 1999, preventing the Japanese manufacturer from achieving victory. In 1999, Toyota came within 80 minutes of winning Le Mans with the new GT-One, only to be thwarted by gearbox failure, dashing their hopes for outright honours. The GT-One had a…
BővebbenDomination in the Rain: Hall and Gould Triumph at Doune Hillclimb
Will Hall and Sean Gould shared the glory at Doune last weekend during rounds 13 and 14 of the British Hillclimb Championship, which were made unpredictable by the ever-changing weather. The opening run-off was fully wet due to a heavy rainstorm, causing challenges for the drivers. Despite facing difficulties, Matthew Ryder managed to set a time of 42.01s in difficult conditions. As the run-off continued, Hall emerged victorious with a stunning time of 39.04s, securing his second win of the year and expressing his satisfaction with the performance. The sun…
BővebbenRevving Up for Success: Red Bull’s Racing Transformation for the F1 2026 Season
Red Bull will introduce its latest round of upgrades over the Austria and British grand prix weekends as it approaches the culmination of its 2025 Formula 1 development efforts. Helmut Marko, the team’s advisor, revealed that the revisions to the floor, sidepods, and front wing, which were gradually introduced across the Miami, Imola, and Barcelona weekends, will see further refinements at the upcoming home race in Austria. Marko expressed the critical nature of these upgrades, stating that failing to see results could pose challenges in the world championship, especially given…
BővebbenIn the Fast Lane: BTCC Oulton Park Thrills and Triumphs with Racing Pro, Ingram
The latest Autosport Racing podcast features a review of the 2025 British Touring Car Championship round at Oulton Park, with Tom Ingram as the guest. Ingram, the BTCC’s 2022 champion, discusses his pole position and victory in the opening race with Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner and series correspondent Marcus Simmons. He considers his pole lap one of the best in his career and reflects on the challenges of racing his Hyundai in unpredictable Oulton conditions. Ingram also shares his opposition to mandated tyre rules and analyzes his 10-point gap behind…
BővebbenThe Future of Red Bull Racing: Vettel in Talks with Marko for Successor Role
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel is in early talks with Helmut Marko about possibly succeeding him as an advisor to the Red Bull Formula 1 team in the future. Marko’s contract with Red Bull runs until the end of 2026, and the Austrian hasn’t confirmed if he will continue beyond that, at 84 years old. Vettel expressed interest in the role but is unsure of the specifics: “What form that might take will have to be seen.” Vettel acknowledges Marko’s contribution and realism, saying: “He’s quite a character and made…
BővebbenRising Star: Lindblad set to shine in F1 debut at British Grand Prix, announced by Marko
Arvid Lindblad is set to participate in Friday practice at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, confirmed by Red Bull’s Helmut Marko. The 17-year-old Red Bull talent from F2 is preparing for his grand prix weekend debut next month at Silverstone after obtaining an FIA superlicence and completing a full test with Racing Bulls at Imola. Lindblad, a British driver of Swedish and Indian descent, tested Racing Bulls’ 2023 AT04 at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix venue alongside fellow Red Bull junior Ayumu Iwasa. He is expected to drive for the…
BővebbenRookie Pitt Shines in F1 Debut for McLaren at Circuit of the Americas
Brad Pitt expressed his desire to improve on his Formula 1 debut after narrowly missing his 200mph goal while test-driving Lando Norris’ 2023 McLaren car at Circuit of the Americas. As part of McLaren’s Testing of Previous Cars program, Pitt, known for his role in F1: The Movie as Sonny Hayes, had the chance to drive a fully-fledged F1 car for the first time, based on F2 models. Despite hitting 197mph on the track with guidance from Norris, Pitt fell just short of his target speed, describing the experience as…
BővebbenDefying Gravity: Perez Speaks Out on Red Bull’s Handling of 2024 F1 Challenges
Sergio Perez believes Red Bull’s actions contributed to a toxic environment within his garage in the latter part of the 2024 Formula 1 season, increasing pressure on him to perform. Following his sudden departure from F1, Perez revealed in a conversation with former driver Memo Rojas Jr that Red Bull failed to support him despite being aware of the car development challenges. The Mexican driver highlighted that despite having a signed contract, the team did not shield him from speculation about his future, leading to heightened pressure on him and…
BővebbenRowlands scores maiden British Historic Rally win after gruelling Argyll event
Will Rowlands and Emyr Hall won the Argyll Rally, round four of the British Historic Rally Championship, with a fine victory in the historic element of the event. The battle was intense as they finished with a minute and a half lead over Barry Stevenson-Wheeler and Richard Wise in a similar Ford Escort Mk2. David Crossen and co-driver Ben Teggart started strong in their Escort Mk2 and led initially, but Crossen’s rally ended prematurely due to mechanical issues. Rowlands praised their performance while also expressing disappointment for Crossen, whom they…
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