Matthew Highcock has moved up to third place in the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings after winning two more BMW 120 Coupe Cup races. Highcock’s success at Snetterton has led him to jump 16 places on the leaderboard this week. Alistair Camp also made a significant move, rising from 16th to ninth after winning a Civic Cup race at Croft. Jamie Ellwood’s three wins in the Caterham Graduates Sigma 150 races propelled him from outside the top 50 to 11th place. Another notable performance came from Peter Keen, who…
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Striking a Winning Deal: Vowles Secures Future with Williams in Long-term F1 Commitment
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has signed a new long-term deal with the squad after joining in 2023 from Mercedes. Vowles mentioned the daunting task of turning the team around upon his arrival, emphasizing the need to transition from Excel spreadsheet-based operations. Under Vowles’ leadership, Williams has restructured its design operation and signed Carlos Sainz to partner Alex Albon, resulting in their current fifth place in the constructors’ championship with 55 points. Vowles is determined to lead the team to their first F1 title since 1997, continuing to…
BővebbenUnfazed Miller Contemplates Next Move as Razgatlioglu Joins Pramac Yamaha
Jack Miller is considering his future options in MotoGP due to Toprak Razgatlioglu joining the Pramac Yamaha team for the 2026 season. While the Australian rider is open to the situation, he prefers to stay in MotoGP rather than moving to the Superbike World Championship. The decision on who will lose their spot on the MotoGP grid next season between Miller and Miguel Oliveira is yet to be made. Miller expressed his passion for competing with the best in MotoGP, emphasizing the thrill of riding the most powerful motorcycles with…
BővebbenRising Star Leslie Steps Up to Fill Pearson’s Shoes in Toyota for Oulton Park BTCC Round
Finn Leslie, the highly rated reigning Fiesta Junior champion, will make his British Touring Car Championship debut at Oulton Park this weekend, replacing Ronan Pearson in the Speedworks Motorsport-run Toyota Gazoo Racing UK team due to unexpected commercial challenges. Pearson, who had high hopes for the 2025 season after his performance with Excelr8 Motorsport last year, will be sidelined from Oulton, though it is unclear who will be in the team lineup when the BTCC resumes at Croft after the summer break. Leslie, a 17-year-old Yorkshire college student, has impressed…
BővebbenWilliams Fails to Seize the Moment: Analyzing the Missed Opportunity at the Canadian GP
Williams faced a challenging Formula 1 Grand Prix in Canada, with mixed results for their drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Despite a promising start to the weekend, Sainz only managed to secure a single point in the race, while Albon retired due to engine issues, leaving the team feeling they missed an opportunity in the 2025 season. Sainz had to fight his way through the grid from 16th place, plagued by technical difficulties, and expressed frustration over the team’s performance and tire management. Albon, on the other hand, missed…
BővebbenRevving Up the Unexpected: An Unconventional Journey with the V12 Jaguar Rally Beast
Veteran team boss, engineer, and driver Ed Abbott is gearing up to take on this year’s Roger Albert Clark Rally in an unconventional choice: a Jaguar XJS. Despite its 5.3-liter V12 engine, Abbott tested the XJS on smaller forest rallies in 2024, mastering its handling on gravel roads. Battling deep snow during Rally Anglo Caledonian, Abbott is now rebuilding the 50-year-old sportscar for the grueling five-day forest rally in November. Starting as a rally driver in the 1970s, Abbott founded Abbott Racing and achieved success with Saab UK in the…
BővebbenDovizioso signs as MotoGP test rider for Yamaha
Yamaha has signed Andrea Dovizioso as a MotoGP test rider and rider performance advisor until 2027. Dovizioso comes out of retirement to join Yamaha after being a factory Ducati rider. He is praised for his technical knowledge and feedback skills by Yamaha’s managing director. Dovizioso is eager to contribute to Yamaha’s MotoGP project and improve rider performance. His goal is to create synergy between all stakeholders involved in bike development. Cal Crutchlow, also a Yamaha test rider, was not mentioned in the announcement. Tovább a cikkhez
BővebbenUnraveling the Intriguing Puzzle of the F1 Silly Season: Verstappen, Russell, and Alonso’s Roles
In the 2022 Formula 1 silly season, only Mercedes and Red Bull Racing have expiring driver contracts, with uncertainties around the second Red Bull and Alpine seats. Contracts for other drivers extend beyond this year, including Ferrari’s duo and McLaren’s current line-up, looking ahead to the upcoming regulation changes. While Max Verstappen’s formal contract runs until the end of 2028, there is continuous speculation and discussion about his future within the F1 paddock. Verstappen intends to stay at Red Bull, but contractual clauses tied to his performance in the drivers’…
BővebbenRevving Up for Victory: Ferrari’s Formula 1 Redemption in 2025
Ferrari’s team principal confirmed that they will bring an upgrade package to future races, focusing on improving performance during cleaner race weekends and mastering Pirelli’s tires. Charles Leclerc’s first podium in Spain was followed by a challenging Canadian Grand Prix weekend plagued by crashes, mistakes, and questions about strategy. Despite facing criticism, Ferrari remains the most consistent points scorer after McLaren, closely trailing Mercedes and leading Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton emphasized the need for upgrades to compete at the front, highlighting the unchanged state of Ferrari’s car for a prolonged…
BővebbenRevving Up the Excitement: A Reel Review of the F1 Movie and the Canadian GP Drama
The F1 movie launch season is finally here, with critics dubbing it “Barbie for men.” Our correspondents provide their verdict after a preview showing in Montreal, including insights from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and star Kerry Condon. The fallout from the Canadian Grand Prix is examined, as Lando Norris collided with his teammate Oscar Piastri, impacting Lando’s championship challenge. The pressure on Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur is mounting, drawing comparisons to past situations with Jean Todt and Michael Schumacher. With Renault’s CEO departing abruptly, attention shifts to Alpine F1 as…
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