Category: motorsport

“Formula 1 races are won on the track, but the process of creating a winning car begins months before the first grand prix of the season. Designers and engineers thoroughly analyze the regulations to identify loopholes that can be exploited in pursuit of speed. Innovations in F1 can sometimes push the boundaries of the rules to the extent of being banned by the FIA, the sport’s governing body, if deemed necessary for safety or fairness. Throughout its history, F1 has outlawed several high-profile innovations, such as the infamous Brabham BT46B…

At one point in F1 history, NASCAR star Jeff Gordon was being considered as one of the top drivers in the world. Recently, IndyCar commentator and Formula 1 journalist Will Buxton discussed Gordon’s potential move to open-wheel racing on Kevin Harvick’s podcast, envisioning Gordon and Dario Franchitti racing together in F1. This hypothetical plan could have significantly impacted F1’s popularity in America much earlier than Drive to Survive did. While the deal didn’t materialize, Gordon did impress in a ride swap with Juan Pablo Montoya in an F1 car in…

In the 2024 MotoGP world championship, Ducati dominated with eight bikes on the grid, winning 19 out of 20 races and claiming an all-Ducati podium 14 times. With Ducati setting qualifying times nearly a second faster than other manufacturers around certain tracks, they became the formidable force in the championship. The Italian machinery showed a consistent 0.3-0.5 seconds advantage per racing lap over the grid average, leading to concerns about inter-manufacturer competitiveness and the future of MotoGP. To address these concerns, concessions based on manufacturers’ performance in the previous season…

Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s rookie Formula 1 season has shown Mercedes his raw speed and potential, although improvements in race pace are still expected by team boss Toto Wolff and the driver himself. Antonelli impressed by outqualifying his teammate George Russell in Miami, but struggled during the race, losing positions and struggling with tyre management. Despite this, Wolff remains optimistic about Antonelli’s talent and sees room for growth in his race performance. Antonelli acknowledges the need for improvement, particularly in managing tyre wear during races, as seen in the Miami Grand…

Having competed in Formula 1 as Alfa Romeo between 2019 and 2023, Sauber will mark its 600th Grand Prix at Imola, highlighting its long-standing presence in the sport. Despite facing challenges that nearly led to business closure a decade ago, Sauber persevered and will transition into Audi for the upcoming season. To honor this milestone, important moments from Sauber’s history have been selected to reflect the team’s journey, such as the 1993 South African Grand Prix where Lehto scored debut points after overcoming reliability issues. The Sauber C12, designed by…

Alex Palou appeared beatable at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, losing the lead initially to Graham Rahal. However, he regained the lead on lap 58 and secured a comfortable victory in the Sonsio Grand Prix. Palou’s dominant win marked his fourth victory of the season in the NTT IndyCar Series, maintaining an exceptional performance throughout. His Chip Ganassi Racing team’s support and his own skills propelled him to success. The victory also set a remarkable start for an IndyCar contender in over 60 years, with Palou aiming for triumph…

Season 2 of NASCAR’s Netflix docuseries, NASCAR Full Speed, has dropped with all five episodes ready for streaming. The focus remains on the playoffs and the 16 drivers contending for the championship, presented in a digestible manner for all types of viewers. It effectively simplifies the intricate championship-deciding system annually. Highlighted drivers include Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Daniel Suarez, Chase Briscoe, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, and Harrison Burton. The show excels in connecting viewers with the drivers on a personal level through their intimate stories. Utilizing…