Mercedes is poised to reintroduce the floor update that it abandoned running in Belgium last weekend once the Formula 1 season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix. The German marque’s relentless development drive continued in the last round prior to the summer shutdown as W15 was equipped with a modified floor in practice. However, a […]
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Leclerc: Ferrari even more ‘motivated’ despite recent F1 struggles
Charles Leclerc has expressed that Ferrari’s struggles over recent months have made the team even more “motivated” to return to contesting Formula 1 wins in 2024. Ferrari began the season as Red Bull’s main contender with a revamped SF-24 car which eradicated the wind-sensitive issues that blighted its capricious predecessor. But having seized two victories […]
BővebbenAudi confirms Wheatley to arrive as F1 team boss by ‘2025 at the latest’
Audi’s Formula 1 team has confirmed that Red Bull Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley will join the outfit as Team Principal by “July 2025 at the latest.” Audi’s confirmation of Wheatley’s appointment follows Red Bull’s surprise revelation earlier today that he would leave the team, an announcement even Audi seemingly wasn’t prepared for. Several hours after […]
BővebbenMcLaren gives F1 team boss Stella multi-year contract extension
McLaren has announced that Andrea Stella has signed a new deal which will see him remain in his current role as its Formula 1 Team Principal on a multi-term basis. Stella was appointed Andreas Seidl’s successor when he departed in late 2022 to oversee the Sauber/Audi venture and he has guided McLaren back to the […]
BővebbenMotoGP launch retro liveries to celebrate 75th anniversary at British GP
The 2024 MotoGP season marks 75 years since the sport’s creation, and the 2024 British Grand Prix celebrates its anniversary with teams unveiling retro liveries as a one-off occasion. The incumbent teams on the grid unveiled its respective liveries on Thursday afternoon in the pitlane with fans in attendance. The liveries were revealed to the […]
BővebbenFIA passes rule to permit running of 2026 F1 ‘mule cars’ in tests
Formula 1 and world motorsport governing body, the FIA, has permitted the running of ‘mule cars’ in testing to prepare for the 2026 technical regulations. The FIA World Motorsport Council approved the decision, which will allow for 10 days running of ‘mule’ cars in 2024 in order for the 10 Formula 1 teams to simulate […]
BővebbenAlbuquerque ‘out of championship’ fight after IMSA Glen wheel incident
Filipe Albuquerque of the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-06 car suggested the wheel-detachment incident at Watkins Glen has put his team out of championship contention. Into the final hour at the Six Hours of the Glen, the previous IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship round featuring the GTP class, the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura suffered […]
BővebbenRicciardo pinpoints RB’s biggest weakness with 2024 F1 car
Daniel Ricciardo has pinpointed high-speed cornering as the main weakness upon which RB can improve with its 2024 Formula 1 car going into the remaining rounds. Ricciardo’s uptick in results continued at Spa-Francorchamps as he headed RB’s charge to cross the line in 11th and inherit a point once George Russell was excluded. The Australian, […]
BővebbenWheatley to depart Red Bull role to become Audi F1 team boss
Red Bull’s long-serving Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley will depart once the current Formula 1 season ends as he prepares to become Audi’s new Team Principal. Wheatley has been aligned with Red Bull in his current role since 2006 and been an integral role in its rise to seven Drivers’ titles and six Constructors’ Championships. However, […]
BővebbenRins extends Yamaha MotoGP stay through 2026
Alex Rins and Yamaha MotoGP extend its relationship for a further two years until the end of the 2026 season. Yamaha confirmed the contract extension on the Thursday of the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, but an agreement had been met before the Dutch Grand Prix ahead of the summer break. Rins signed for […]
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