Category: Autosport

Ayhancan Guven secured his second victory of the 2025 DTM season in Zandvoort, excelling in challenging weather conditions. The Manthey Porsche driver’s flawless performance, coupled with a smart tire strategy, catapulted him to the top spot on the podium, ahead of Nicki Thiim and Maximilian Paul. Guven expressed his elation after the race, highlighting the intense competition and the vital role of his team in his success. The race saw daring maneuvers and strategic gambles, with only a few drivers opting for slick tires at the start, leading to dramatic…

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Chris Smiley was the fastest in free practice at Thruxton, just ahead of Tom Ingram, for the British Touring Car Championship’s fourth round. The weather was unpredictable, with the track initially greasy and drizzly, but conditions improved for dry running later on. Ash Sutton set a blistering pace with his NAPA Ford, but it was Smiley who topped the timesheets in the final minutes. Rookie Charles Rainford impressed in third place, followed closely by Dan Cammish in fourth. The qualifying groups will be set based on the FP2 results, with…

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Mercedes’ deputy technical director Simone Resta is confident that Formula 1 teams will not be caught off guard by the 2026 rules overhaul, as concerns raised earlier have been addressed. The new regulations for next year will bring changes to the engine and aerodynamics, including the removal of the MGU-H and increased reliance on electrical power. Despite initial worries about battery power and potential issues at power-sensitive circuits, teams have been working closely with F1 and the FIA to resolve concerns and innovate within the new rules. Designer Adrian Newey…

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Ford and Chevrolet each secured a victory in the first two races of the Wanneroo Raceway Supercars round near Perth, Western Australia. Ryan Wood claimed his first Supercars win in a Ford Mustang, followed by Broc Feeney’s win in a Chevrolet Camaro. Despite challenges from other drivers, Wood maintained his lead in the opening race, with Feeney and Will Brown rounding up the top three. In the second race, Feeney capitalized on a pitstop strategy to secure his win after Wood encountered suspension issues. The Supercars returned to the track…

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Andy Cowell has mentioned that Adrian Newey’s recent statements in the media have motivated Aston Martin’s design team to accelerate the team’s progress. Newey expressed concerns about data correlation with the simulator at Aston’s Silverstone HQ and identified the loop simulator as an area needing improvement, which he estimated as a two-year project. Cowell, responding on the James Allen on F1 podcast, stated that his design team is determined to prove Newey wrong by enhancing their standards quickly. He emphasized the importance of achieving high standards promptly, contrary to Newey’s…

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Andy Cowell has mentioned that Adrian Newey’s recent remarks in the media have motivated Aston Martin’s design team to accelerate the team’s development. Newey highlighted concerns about data correlation with the simulator at Aston’s Silverstone HQ despite having top-notch equipment. He pointed out the loop simulator as a weak spot, estimating it would take about two years to address the issue properly. However, Cowell, on the James Allen on F1 podcast, stated that his team is using Newey’s comments as a challenge to disprove his two-year timeline. Cowell emphasized the…

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