Category: Autosport

The 2025 Nurburgring 24 Hours race will be broadcast live on Motorsport.tv throughout the weekend. This historic event has been taking place since 1970, attracting some of the top GT drivers in the world to compete on the challenging Nordschleife circuit in Germany. Part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge series, this year’s calendar consists of five intense rounds, with the Nurburgring event being the second one following the season opener at Bathurst. After Nurburgring, the championship moves to Spa for another 24-hour race, followed by races at Suzuka and Indianapolis…

In the recent Indianapolis 500, Takuma Sato showcased his driving prowess by leading many laps and finishing in ninth place. Despite a small error in pitlane, he narrowly missed out on securing his third victory at the Speedway. As Sato, at 48, nears the end of his racing career, Japanese driver Kakunoshin Ohta has emerged as a potential successor to carry on the Japanese legacy at the Indy 500. Ohta, known for his success in Super Formula and Super GT, has been supported by Honda to compete in the IMSA…

Brad Pitt, known for his upcoming role as a Formula 1 driver in a summer blockbuster, recently got the chance to drive a real F1 car for the first time during a private McLaren test at the Circuit of the Americas. McLaren confirmed the test and hinted at it on social media, where they shared an image of driver overalls with Pitt’s initials and a caption referencing a “Sonny day in Austin,” a nod to his character Sonny Hayes in the film. Pitt traveled to Texas after the New York…

The decision by Red Bull to appeal the result of the Canadian Grand Prix faced sharp criticism from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who deemed it “petty” and “embarrassing”. The delay in confirming George Russell’s victory due to the appeal drew negative reactions from fans and media. The FIA took over five hours to officially declare Russell’s win after he was cleared by the stewards. Max Verstappen left Canada before the confirmation, not waiting to possibly inherit the win. Red Bull’s protest regarding Russell’s driving conduct was dismissed, but the drawn-out…

Phil Hanson considers starting his car racing career in endurance racing as the best mistake he ever made. Nine years later, he celebrates winning the Le Mans 24 Hours overall in a Ferrari, which he describes as a crazy story. Hanson’s success includes victories and championships in LMP3 in the Asian Le Mans Series, along with titles in the European Le Mans Series and World Endurance Championship. His unconventional route to sportscar racing was influenced by Tockwith Motorsports and a successful karting career. Hanson, now 25, has competed in Le…

At Mugello for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, the hot topic is the discussion about brakes, following Francesco Bagnaia’s brake disc change in Aragon. Selecting a larger disc size can improve feeling, but it doesn’t guarantee better performance as it comes with drawbacks like added weight. Brembo’s Andrea Pellegrini explained the challenges at Motorland and how Mugello presents a different braking challenge due to lower energy levels. Controlling temperature is crucial for MotoGP bikes, as it affects stopping power and handling, especially with disc changes. Interestingly, Bagnaia and his Ducati…