The challenges that await on Formula E’s long-overdue visit to Tokyo
BővebbenRacing into the Future: Formula E’s Monumental Return to Tokyo
Category: Autosport
The Intersection of Legends: Toto Wolff on the Inevitable Collision Course of Mercedes, Verstappen, and F1 Dominance
Wolff: Mercedes F1 relationship with Verstappen "needs to happen at a certain stage"
BővebbenDall’Igna Expresses Regret over Bagnaia and Marquez Clash at Portugal MotoGP
Dall’Igna calls Bagnaia/Marquez Portugal MotoGP clash “very regrettable”
BővebbenAccelerating Innovation: Honda’s UK F1 Engine Base Signals New Era with Aston Martin
Honda opens new UK F1 engine base ahead of Aston Martin partnership
BővebbenRevving Up Innovation: IndyCar Drivers Propose Exciting Changes for Thermal Exhibition Race
The non-points exhibition event at the 3.067-mile, 17-turn circuit featured nine hours of testing and two heat races to determine the field for the main event. Despite zero lead changes, there were 39 passes over 38 laps, with the first heat transitioning to a time-based format due to an early caution. Colton Herta showcased strategic brilliance by starting at the back and finishing fourth in the final. Felix Rosenqvist praised the unique format and suggested involving all cars in the final for future editions. The drivers appreciated the opportunity to…
BővebbenUnraveling the Complexity: Analyzing the True Cause of Mercedes F1 Struggles with Wolff’s Insight
The Mercedes 2022 challenger experienced porpoising and bouncing issues, while drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell complained about rear-end handling instability on the W14 successor. This led Mercedes to change its concept for 2024, abandoning the size-zero sidepod architecture in search of a more predictable and consistent platform. Despite the new W15 being developed, it also showed temperamental behavior, suggesting a disconnect between wind tunnel data and on-track performance according to Mercedes motorsport boss, Toto Wolff. Wolff highlighted the team’s effort in addressing weaknesses in their recent ground-effect creations, emphasizing…
BővebbenVettel’s High-Octane Thrills: Dominating the Track with 581km in Aragon Porsche 963 Test
Sebastian Vettel, a 53-time Formula 1 race winner, recently tested Porsche’s 963 hypercar at Aragon in Spain, completing 118 laps with positive feedback. Vettel expressed interest in exploring other motorsport disciplines like the WEC and Le Mans, with Porsche offering him a chance to test their hypercar. Despite his F1 retirement, Vettel remains open to new challenges, having discussions with Porsche’s customer team Jota about potentially joining the World Endurance Championship. The Porsche Penske Motorsport team, with recent victories in IMSA SportsCar Championship and WEC, aims for success at the…
BővebbenUnleashing Innovation: Rins Looks to Outmaneuver Quartararo on Yamaha MotoGP Bike
Alex Rins finished 13th in the Portuguese Grand Prix, behind Quartararo. This was only his second competitive weekend with Yamaha after switching from LCR Honda. Despite improving from the Qatar Grand Prix, he faced similar issues in Portimao as in Losail. Rins realized he needs a different direction to understand the 2024-spec M1 better. Yamaha held a private test at Portimao to address the gap between Japanese and European marques in the championship. However, due to track conditions, the test was not entirely useful. Tovább a cikkhez
BővebbenSteiner Takes the Wheel as Miami GP Ambassador: An Exciting Chapter Beyond Haas F1
Gunther Steiner was the Haas team chief from 2016 until last winter, but his contract wasn’t renewed after the team’s poor performance in the 2023 season. He has now transitioned into the role of an analyst for Sky Germany and conducted top three interviews at the recent Australian Grand Prix. Steiner will also serve as an ambassador for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix in May, aiming to help promote Formula 1’s growth in the United States. Despite not being actively involved in a team, Steiner remains a prominent figure in…
BővebbenStrategic Limits: DTM Testing Key to Curbing Costs and Reaching New Heights, Says Wittmann
There is a hard cap on the amount of private testing allowed in the DTM this year. Teams are not permitted to freely run their GT3 cars outside of race weekends starting this month. Each team will be allowed five days of testing per driver, with sanctions for violations yet to be determined. The restriction aims to keep the cost of running a DTM program in check as the series enters its fourth season of GT3 regulations. Marco Wittmann is moving to Schubert Motorsport in 2024 to join fellow champions…
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