The Cadillac Formula 1 team revealed their logo in Miami at a glamorous event attended by VIPs, potential sponsors, and team management. The project has been in the works for over two years, facing challenges and delays, including involvement from the U.S. Congress. Finally, the green light was given on March 7, marking a new phase for the team’s entry into F1. Investors Mark Walter and Dan Towriss have been instrumental in getting the project off the ground, with preparations underway at their Silverstone site. The team is now in…
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Quartararo’s Controversial Clash: MotoGP Star Penalised for Second Track Incident
Fabio Quartararo expressed his frustration at Le Mans after crashing out of the French Grand Prix, engaging in a confrontation with track marshals and receiving a penalty for the next round at Silverstone. Despite a strong showing at his home race, Quartararo’s hopes for a podium finish were dashed by a rainy race that resulted in a crash while he was running second. Quartararo’s attempt to rejoin the race after the crash was met with resistance from marshals, sparking a heated exchange due to the refusal to let him continue.…
BővebbenFord’s Fierce Forward Momentum: Delivering Confidence and Innovation with the 2026 Red Bull F1 Engine
The 2025 Formula 1 season is in its early stages, with much anticipation for the future rules and power units. There was speculation about V10 engines, but the focus is on turbocharged units with electric power and sustainable fuels. Ford is collaborating with Red Bull Powertrains in Milton Keynes for advanced power unit development. Ford is exceeding expectations in contributing to the project, including real-time part production and testing. The challenges of F1 development are pushing Ford to new limits, unlike their other motorsport engagements. Developing an F1 power unit…
BővebbenRacing on the Edge: A Thrilling Duel at Silverstone’s MX-5 Cup
Last weekend’s Silverstone 750 Motor Club event featured exciting MX-5 Cup races, with 40 entrants in the first race and a competitive group of nine cars battling for the lead positions. Reigning champion Ben Short claimed victory in the first race, followed by Oak Richardson and Jordan Johnson. Race two saw another close battle, with Richardson spinning on the last lap and allowing Johnson to take the win, followed closely by Simon Walker-Hansell and Thomas Holland. Ben Short finished fifth in this race. In race three, which had a partially…
BővebbenThe Countdown Begins: Thrilling F1 Film Trailer Released Ahead of Highly-Anticipated June Premiere
Formula 1 has unveiled the final trailer for its upcoming F1 movie featuring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski from Top Gun Maverick. The film, set for release in June, stars Damson Idris and Brad Pitt as drivers Joshua Pearce and Sonny Hayes, respectively, in a story of a veteran racer’s comeback for APX GP. The trailer sets up the plot with Hayes aiding a struggling team, clashing with Pearce, an ambitious young talent, leading to intense competition. It offers glimpses of filming locations, including interaction with real F1…
BővebbenBagnaia Struggles for Connection: Analyzing the Lack of Bike Feel at the French MotoGP
Francesco Bagnaia described the French Grand Prix as a race and a weekend that he would like to forget, as he crashed on the first lap and finished 16th overall. Despite starting from sixth on the grid, he collided with Enea Bastianini on the first lap, also impacting Joan Mir. Bagnaia managed to return to the race with another bike after the incident but had a disappointing weekend with no points and a retirement from the sprint race on Saturday. Bagnaia acknowledged the challenging conditions and the lack of feedback…
BővebbenWhy Ingram is being picked as BTCC title favourite without winning a race so far
After two rounds of the British Touring Car Championship, the leading contender for the 2025 title is a driver who has yet to win a race. Brands Hatch saw Ash Sutton and his Ford team lagging behind, while Jake Hill and his BMW team excelled. Tom Ingram and his Hyundai have been consistent, with three second-place finishes and two thirds. Ingram is just five points behind Sutton and seven points ahead of Hill as they head to Snetterton. Despite WSR’s dominance at Brands Hatch, Ingram remains a formidable competitor in…
BővebbenDriving Toward Success: Sesks and M-Sport Ford Rev Up for the 2025 WRC Expansion
Martins Sesks is aiming to include a seventh round in his partial 2025 World Rally Championship campaign with M-Sport-Ford, continuing at Rally Portugal. After a successful start last year with Ford, including a fifth-place finish in Poland and two stage wins in Latvia, Sesks signed up for a six-round campaign this season. His schedule includes rallies in Sweden, Portugal, Sardinia, Greece, Estonia, and Finland, with plans to add a seventh round to complete a half-season commitment. Sesks expressed gratitude for the support from sponsors in Latvia, making his part-time campaign…
BővebbenReflecting on Imola’s Potential Departure from F1: Opinions from Our Expert Writers
Formula 1 returns to Imola this weekend for possibly the final time the series races at the famous Emilia-Romagna circuit. Imola’s contract is due to expire at the end of this year, sparking debates on whether it should be extended. The old school track first appeared in F1 in 1980 and stayed for 25 years as the San Marino GP. Imola returned in 2020 and has remained since, but debates arise due to limited overtaking opportunities for modern, bigger cars. Some argue Imola should make way for more overtaking-friendly tracks…
BővebbenThrilling Showdown: Wilby Leads the Way as Mini Rivals Navigate Turbulent Tides at Brands Hatch
The Mini Challenge Trophy contenders experienced widely varying fortunes at Brands Hatch last weekend, with Josh Wilby’s consistent performance propelling him to the points lead. Pre-event favorites Leo Purches and Ashley Gregory encountered early setbacks. Gregory’s Cooper suffered rear suspension collapse due to a qualifying kerb strike, while Purches had a bent alignment after a tangle with Rhys Hurd, using his one permitted dropped score. This opened up the competition for Gabe Fairbrother, Ronnie Smith, and eventual leader Wilby. Race one saw Fairbrother leading initially before Wilby overtook him around…
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