Category: Autosport

Franco Colapinto has been struggling to find his rhythm with his Alpine car in his first three races, but he is optimistic that improvements from the team’s factory can lead to a breakthrough at the Canadian Grand Prix. Although replacing Jack Doohan mid-season, Colapinto has yet to demonstrate significant progress over the demoted Australian rookie after a crash at Imola and lackluster performances in Monaco and Barcelona. Acting team principal Flavio Briatore is closely evaluating Colapinto’s performance as he considers Pierre Gasly’s future teammate for 2026. Despite a challenging return…

McLaren unveiled a new front wing iteration for the Canadian Grand Prix, part of technical package changes made by five teams for the Montreal race. This followed stricter regulations set at the Spanish Grand Prix where teams needed revised front wings to comply with a 10mm deviation limit under load. McLaren had successfully trialed a lower-flex wing at Imola before fully debuting it in Barcelona, and further improved it for Canada. The team updated its front wing geometry for increased aerodynamic performance, along with a new medium-downforce rear wing design…

George Russell has stated that discussions about a new Mercedes F1 contract have been set aside as the team focuses on improving its performance in 2025, but he is not worried about potential competition from Max Verstappen. Both drivers’ contracts with Mercedes expire at the end of this year, leaving a seat open for the upcoming season. Russell is aiming to take on a more prominent role within the team following Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli is viewed as a future talent for the team due…

The Peugeot Hypercar team at the World Endurance Championship is struggling with the Balance of Performance rules ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours, as their performance is hampered by weight and power restrictions. Despite this disadvantage, the drivers remain determined and committed to giving their best effort in the race. Jean-Eric Vergne expressed frustration at feeling like his team is just “making up the numbers” due to the regulations. Peugeot’s drivers, including Vergne, Paul di Resta, and Stoffel Vandoorne, are pushing through the challenges with dedication and a fighting…

Ferrari is still considered the favorite to win its third consecutive race, even though it only managed to qualify seventh on the grid. The other manufacturers in the Hypercar class are pointing to Ferrari as the team to beat. Toyota has been the closest competitor to Ferrari in the past two years, but beating them this time will be a tough challenge. Porsche has made significant improvements in straightline speed, making its car more competitive than last year. The concept of having hydrogen-fueled cars racing at Le Mans in 2024…

In episode five of the ‘My Favourite F1 Season’ series on the Autosport Retro Podcast, Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner discusses the 1976 campaign with reporter Stuart Codling. The season is famous for the legendary title fight between Niki Lauda and James Hunt, later depicted in a blockbuster film. Hunt emerged victorious, claiming his only F1 title by overcoming Lauda’s tragic accident at the Nordschleife. The podcast delves into the details of Hunt and Lauda’s battle, the Top 10 driver rankings, Ronnie Peterson’s Monza victory, and Jody Scheckter’s campaign. Tovább a cikkhez

Ford has selected ORECA as its chassis partner for the 2027 World Endurance Championship, marking their return to top-tier sportscar racing and Le Mans 24 Hours competition after 40 years. The company also announced a partnership with ORECA, as well as the appointment of Dan Sayers from Red Bull Powertrains to head up the Hypercar operation for their LMDh programme. Jim Farley, Ford’s CEO, expressed their determination to win at Le Mans and compete against top-class teams like Ferrari with ORECA’s support. Sayers, known for his success with Aston Martin…

The lifespan of the current generation of Le Mans Hypercar and LMDh prototypes has been prolonged until 2032 in both the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship. This decision, foreseen earlier this year in Autosport, extends the LMH formula to 12 years and LMDh to 10 years, building on a previous two-year extension. The announcement was made by the Automobile Club de l’Awest (ACO), FIA, and IMSA during a press conference before the Le Mans 24 Hours WEC round. ACO president Pierre Fillon emphasized the importance of ensuring…

Touring car legend Gabriele Tarquini has been appointed as sporting director of the new Genesis World Endurance Championship Hypercar squad for the 2026 season. Tarquini retired from racing in 2021 after a successful career and is now focusing on his new role with Genesis Magma Racing. He brings his wealth of experience as a driver, coach, and team manager to this new challenge in the WEC. Among the other key appointments at Genesis are Justin Taylor as chief engineer and Anouck Abadie as team manager. The team is building towards…