Williams Team Principal James Vowles has predicted that each Formula 1 side will fail to the minimum weight limit when new Formula 1 cars are introduced in 2026. The sport will oversee an overhaul to the chassis and engine regulations in 2026, with the power output split between the internal combustion engine and hybrid unit. […]
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Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz insists Red Bull remains the favourite to clinch both Formula 1 titles in 2024 but contends its rivals can stop it from dominating this season. Red Bull entered the campaign as the team the rest needed to catch, having produced a record-breaking season last term that comprised 21 victories from 22 […]
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Francesco Bagnaia controlled proceedings from the outset to triumph in front of his home crowd at Mugello with a third consecutive MotoGP Italian Grand Prix win. Enea Bastianini made an impressive overtake on Jorge Martin at the final corner on the last lap to seize second and hand the factory Ducati squad a memorable 1-2. […]
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Guenther Steiner has warned Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles he could end up looking “stupid” regarding his attempts to sign Adrian Newey and Carlos Sainz. Red Bull announced last month that design legend Newey will vacate his long-serving position next March, prompting speculation that he could be heading to Ferrari. However, Vowles revealed in […]
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In a final twist of fate, Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveloja won WRC Rally Italia Sardegna by 0.2 seconds after long time rally leader Sebastian Ogier picked up a puncture with a couple of kilometres of the Wolf Power Stage remaining. Ogier held a 6.2 second lead before the fateful 7.1km final stage. “Puncture. Not […]
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Joe Roberts fends off a late Manuel Gonzalez charge to take his first win of the season in Mugello and close the gap to the top at the standings, with current championship leader Sergio Garcia settling for fourth. The race start was delayed until 12:30pm local time because of the red flag from the Moto3 […]
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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has admitted it will be more reliant on “the Max Verstappen factor” in 2024 to counter the growing challenge from its Formula 1 rivals. Verstappen began the current season with four victories from the opening five races as Red Bull’s dominance with the latest ground effect cars appeared to continue. […]
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David Alonso edges out Colin Veijer to win his fifth Moto3 race of the season at Mugello, while Daniel Holgado was penalised from a Turn 1 collision with a double long slap resulting in him finishing 14th. Alonso held his position going into the opening corner, with Ivan Ortolá monitoring the Spaniard and determining where […]
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The FIA has abandoned the unsightly rain wheel cover solution aiming to mitigate spray from Formula 1 wet weather conditions. Mercedes originally tested a solution last term at Silverstone with Ferrari running two more aggressive wheel guards at its Fiorano test circuit in the build-up to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The motorsport governing body […]
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George Russell thinks Mercedes Formula 1 team-mate Lewis Hamilton’s impending departure at the end of 2024 could serve to “ignite a new spark” within the squad. Hamilton delivered shockwaves through F1 before the racing commenced this term as he activated a break clause in his Mercedes contract to pen a deal with Ferrari. With six […]
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