Lando Norris has driven a remarkable full-scale LEGO replica of the McLaren P1 road car at Silverstone in a first-of-its-kind experiment. The LEGO Group and McLaren Automotive collaborated to recreate the P1 using LEGO Technic elements, with 342,817 LEGO Technic elements in total used to create a fully drivable chassis and body. Weighing in at […]
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BMW’s Vanthoor quickest in WEC practice at Fuji
Dries Vanthoor in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 set the fastest time of the Friday practoce sessions at Fuji, in preparation for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 6 Hours of Fuji. The Belgian set a 1:29.577 to go quickest in FP2, setting the lap time early with no one eclipsing it as the session […]
BővebbenHamilton reacts to Newey’s decision to not move to Ferrari F1
Lewis Hamilton has insisted that he harbours no disappointment that Formula 1 design guru Adrian Newey will not be making a move to Ferrari with him next season. Newey’s next venture once he completes his Red Bull exit in March 2025 was revealed earlier this week as Aston Martin announced it has seized his coveted […]
BővebbenSainz ‘surprised’ Ferrari is still in 2024 F1 Constructors’ title race
Carlos Sainz has admitted he’s “surprised” Ferrari remains in the Formula 1 Constructors’ title race after a difficult middle period in the 2024 campaign. After wins at Australia and Monaco for Sainz and Charles Leclerc respectively, many wondered whether Ferrari could mount a consistent challenge to Red Bull. Cue a torrid run of below-par results […]
BővebbenGoethe’s thirst for knowledge sets the stage for Baku F2 race success
Oliver Goethe has said that he is hopeful of learning more between now and the end of the FIA Formula 2 season as he prepares to tackle circuits he is yet to have driven on before. The Dane, who forwent his chance to compete for the Formula 3 title to replace new Williams recruit Franco […]
BővebbenVerstappen’s Insight on McLaren’s Strategic Focus on Norris in Formula 1
Max Verstappen has claimed Oscar Piastri is not “the type to be labelled a second driver” amid McLaren’s decision to prioritise his Formula 1 teammate Lando Norris. McLaren boss Andrea Stella disclosed prior to this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix that Norris will receive more support across the remaining eight rounds this term. Norris heads into […]
BővebbenVanthoor Sets the Pace: Porsche Penske Dominates WEC Fuji Free Practice
Laurens Vanthoor ended up fastest for the #6 Porsche Penske 963 Hypercar after the opening free practice session at the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 6 Hours of Fuji. Track action for the seventh and penultimate round on the 2024 schedule begun at the historic Fuji Speedway, where Toyota has commanded the top WEC step with […]
BővebbenSecuring Success: Ferrucci Commits to AJ Foyt Racing for 2025 IndyCar Campaign
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that Santino Ferrucci will continue racing for the team during the 2025 IndyCar season and beyond. Ferrucci joined the historic team at the start of the 2023 season, and the pairing has been successful for both driver and team. This year in particular has been kind to the #14 entry […]
BővebbenIndyCar’s Journey Towards Excellence: Firestone Strengthens Tire Partnership
The NTT IndyCar Series and Bridgestone Americas announced on Thursday that the racing series will continue to use Firestone tires for multiple years into the future. America’s premiere open wheel series has been using Firestone tires exclusively for 25 years, and the extension of the partnership will see that exclusivity remain for the near future. […]
BővebbenLiberty CEO says Hamilton interested in MotoGP team ownership
Liberty CEO Greg Maffei has revealed that seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is interested in purchasing a MotoGP team. It was announced in April that Liberty Media would purchase an 86% stake in Dorna Sports, the company that owns MotoGP, WorldSBK and other two-wheeled racing endeavours. The value proposition was agreed at $4.2billion, but […]
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