Category: motorsport

Aston Martin’s history with upgrades in Formula 1 has been challenging, as they often faced difficulties in finding success after introducing new parts. Despite bringing updates to their car at Imola, they finished without points, placing them seventh in the championship. However, Aston Martin is undergoing a rejuvenation with a new campus, key hires like Adrian Newey, and a modern wind tunnel utilized at the start of the 2025 season. Despite finishing 11th and 15th at Imola, team principal Andy Cowell remains hopeful, highlighting the potential displayed during the weekend.…

Pole qualifying for the Indy 500 took a dramatic turn when the Team Penske cars of Josef Newgarden and Will Power were penalized and sent to the back of the field due to unapproved modifications at the rear of the cars. The focus has been on the rear attenuators, which absorb impact in a crash and reduce g-forces on the driver, as well as serve as the mount for the rain light assembly, but there is more to the story. These modifications have been in use for over a year…

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League is set to make a grand return for its second season, offering a substantial prize pool to the winner. A2RL is an AI-driven racing league where research teams represent 10 countries racing at Yas Marina Circuit on 15 November. Competition will be fierce among countries like France, Japan, USA, Germany, China, Singapore, Italy, and the UAE, vying for a $2.25 million cash prize. Organized by ASPIRE, the league’s debut in April 2024 drew over 100,000 spectators and one million global streamers. The league’s emphasis…

Mercedes Formula 1 rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli struggled during his Imola homecoming weekend due to a lack of energy following excessive buzz around the event. Despite his grand prix start on Italian soil, Antonelli faced confidence issues and battled tyre overheating during the race alongside team-mate George Russell. Antonelli, initially keeping Lewis Hamilton at bay, retired with a throttle issue, culminating in an anticlimactic experience after a highly anticipated build-up to the race. Reflecting on the weekend, Antonelli recognized the need to manage attention better to enhance performance levels in…

Cadillac unveiled the livery for Wayne Taylor Racing’s debut at the Le Mans 24 Hours next month. Mobil 1 will back WTR’s solo V-Series.R LMDh entry in the World Endurance Championship’s double-points round. The partnership extension with Jota team in the WEC marks Mobil 1’s primary sponsorship of the Cadillac WTR Hypercar. The new livery replaces DEX Imaging on WTR’s entry for the IMSA SportsCar Championship. WTR’s Caddy had a shakedown at Putnam Park before heading to Europe, piloted by Wayne Taylor’s sons and Filipe Albuquerque. Wayne Taylor’s team, with…

On-track overtaking in Monaco is a rare occurrence due to the narrowness of the streets, with the last genuine pass for the lead happening in 1985. Pit strategy and incidents largely determine position changes in Monaco, as witnessed in races like last year’s where a red flag limited overtaking opportunities. The FIA’s approval of the requirement for three sets of tires in Monaco aims to increase strategic variety and promote more overtaking. The introduction of the new C6 tire by Pirelli offers hope for better races on street circuits like…

Hyundai performed well in Portugal, but will delay the decision to run a fourth car until being satisfied with the enhanced World Rally Championship challenger’s performance. The team showed improvement after a tough defeat in the Canary Islands, challenging Toyota in Portugal. The upgraded i20 N performed strongly on gravel, with Ott Tanak and Adrien Fourmaux leading before facing technical issues. Team principal Cyril Abiteboul praised the team’s competitiveness and Ott’s performance, acknowledging the missed opportunity for victory due to reliability issues. Hyundai considers adding a fourth car to its…