ROKiT BMW Motorrad’s Toprak Razgatlioglu picked up his fourth WorldSBK pole position on the bounce and fifth of 2024 at the Portuguese Portimao circuit on Friday. The Turkish ace is amid a dominant run having won the last 10 races aboard the M 1000 RR machine and he put himself in the best position possible […]
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Rossi: Ducati MotoGP riders feel ‘betrayed’ by Marquez signing
Valentino Rossi believes Ducati’s outgoing MotoGP riders feel “betrayed” by the Bologna manufacturer signing Marc Marquez. Speaking out for the first time since the events that saw Ducati pick Marquez to replace Enea Bastianini at the factory squad next season, with both riders in a three-way battle for the seat with Pramac’s Jorge Martin, Rossi […]
BővebbenTwo F1 Grands Prix in Italy ‘a dream’, says Italian motorsport president
One of the leading figureheads in Italian motorsport has said that he is hopeful of striking a deal to keep two Formula 1 races in the country on the calendar. As it stands, both Monza and Imola have a place on the Formula 1 calendar, with the contracts of both set to expire in 2025. […]
BővebbenRicciardo: 2025 F1 driver weight limit gives us ‘freedom to be athletes’
RB’s Daniel Ricciardo has said that a 2kg increase in the driver minimum weight limit for the 2025 Formula 1 season will give him and his fellow competitors “freedom to be athletes.” Last month’s meeting of the Formula 1 Commission saw a tweak in the 2025 regulations, increasing the minimum dry weight of cars from […]
BővebbenAston Martin faces ‘challenge’ to split resources between 2025 and ’26 F1 car
Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows has admitted his team and its competitors face a challenge balancing efforts on 2025 and ’26 Formula 1 car development. The FIA has imposed rules preventing Formula 1 teams from beginning development on 2026 cars before January 1, 2025. With the 2026 regulations including noticeable differences to the current […]
BővebbenDomenicali: Renault F1 engine shutdown ‘not related’ to 2026 regs
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali believes that the Renault Group’s planned withdrawal as a power unit provider is “not related” to the incoming 2026 regulation change. 2026 will see increased hybridisation by way of a 50/50 power split between electrical and internal combustion engine components, along with the arrival of sustainable fuels and the removal […]
BővebbenTsunoda feels he is now prepared to handle Red Bull F1 step-up
Yuki Tsunoda believes he has matured into a “more complete” Formula 1 driver and is prepared to handle a step-up to Red Bull’s parent side should that chance arise. Tsunoda had showcased exceptional speed since debuting in F1 in 2021, but his inconsistent results and heated temperament had led to a blemish on his reputation. […]
BővebbenMercedes poised to announce Antonelli at F1 Italian GP – report
Mercedes is poised to announce Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at the Formula 1 team in 2025 at the Italian Grand Prix, according to a report. The German marque appeared to have locked down its driver line-up through 2025 last September when it publicised that Hamilton and George Russell had extended. However, Mercedes […]
BővebbenUnleashing the Potential: Leclerc Harnesses the Power of Hamilton’s Legacy at Ferrari F1
Charles Leclerc has expressed he is eager to learn from his 2025 Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton as he considers the Briton to have no “weaknesses” in Formula 1. Ferrari announced prior to the 2024 season starting the bombshell that Hamilton will replace Carlos Sainz to partner Leclerc, who signed a multi-term deal last winter. The […]
BővebbenLiberty Media records F1 second quarter financial gains in 2024
Formula 1 has recorded a significant revenue increase in the second quarter of 2024 compared to that of last year, according to owners Liberty Media. In a list of financial results published by Liberty Media, F1 saw a 20 per cent increase from 2023 in the months of April, May and June. There are a […]
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