Category: Autosport

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sébastien Ogier expressed surprise at leading Rally Italia Sardinia following a dramatic Friday that saw many of his World Rally Championship opponents struggle. Despite facing road cleaning effects, Ogier took a 2.1s lead over Adrien Fourmaux after completing six gravel stages. Hyundai’s Fourmaux briefly held the lead only to lose it due to a setup tweak, allowing Ogier to seize the moment and end the day unexpectedly in the lead. Adrien Fourmaux, despite the setback, remained positive about being in contention for his potential first WRC victory. Ott Tanak had…

Although the KTM MotoGP riders had doubts about their performance at Aragon this weekend, three of them surprisingly advanced to Q2 for the first time in 2025 after Friday practice. Maverick Vinales led the KTM trio in third place, with Pedro Acosta in fifth and Brad Binder in seventh, while Enea Bastianini narrowly missed the top 10 in 13th. Binder expressed satisfaction with the progress made in addressing understeer issues during practice. Vinales acknowledged improvements but emphasized the need to refine performance, especially on certain sections of the track. The…