Following Oliver Oakes’ resignation, Flavio Briatore has assumed the role of team principal at Alpine, despite not officially holding the title. He had been influential behind the scenes as an advisor and is now becoming the public face of the French-owned team once again. Briatore’s presence at official FIA press conferences added a disruptive and flamboyant touch to the usually formal format. During a press conference, Briatore humorously mentioned his tenure duration and joked about looking for a “cheap” successor to Oakes. He emphasized the importance of finding someone competent…
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Sebastien Ogier Set to Conquer the Acropolis Rally in WRC Return
Sebastien Ogier has been listed to compete in the Acropolis Rally Greece round of the World Rally Championship next month, part of a 12-car Rally1 entry list. This will be Ogier’s fifth start in a partial WRC campaign in 2025, driving for Toyota alongside Elfyn Evans, Kalle Rovanpera, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sami Pajari. Hyundai will have Thierry Neuville, Ott Tanak, and Adrien Fourmaux in their i20 N Rally1 cars, while M-Sport-Ford will field four Pumas with privateer Jourdan Serderidis and others. The event will also have 34 WRC2 entries, including…
BővebbenPioneering a New Era: Flavio Briatore to Lead Alpine F1 Team as Boss
The Alpine Formula 1 squad is in the process of appointing a new full-time team principal following the sudden departure of Oliver Oakes at the beginning of May. Oakes resigned shortly after his brother was arrested, leading to Flavio Briatore temporarily covering the role. However, Briatore, acting as an executive advisor to Renault, is not a full-time employee, so the racing director is the official representative. During the team representatives’ press conference, Briatore mentioned they are actively seeking a replacement but will take their time to make the right decision.…
BővebbenPiastri Shines in Spain: Rookie Sensation Outpaces Russell in FP2
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri set the fastest time in the second practice session at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, overtaking Mercedes driver George Russell. Lando Norris initially led the session, but Russell later set the pace with a time of 1m13.046s. Piastri then took command with a time of 1m12.760s on soft tires, staying on top until the end of the session. The Australian driver was followed by Russell, Verstappen, and Norris in the top positions. Fernando Alonso impressed with a seventh-place finish in front of his home crowd.…
BővebbenChristian Horner shoots down Ferrari F1 switch rumours
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner dismissed speculation about joining Ferrari, reaffirming his 100% commitment to Red Bull until at least the end of 2026. Horner, who has been leading Red Bull since 2005, stated that while it is flattering to be linked with other teams, his loyalty lies with Red Bull for the long term. With Fred Vasseur currently heading Ferrari and the team making moves like signing Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari is aiming to strengthen its position in Formula 1 ahead of the upcoming technical changes in 2026. Horner’s…
BővebbenRevving Towards the Future: KTM’s Ambitious MotoGP Plans for 2027
KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has confirmed the company’s participation in MotoGP until the end of 2026, but admitted that what happens thereafter remains uncertain. The company says its sites in Austria are to be secured in the long term following a loan from Bajaj, which was announced last week. The future of its motorsport activities remains unclear, with a contract with MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports running only until the end of 2026. Neumeister mentioned, “There are existing contracts that we will honour,” but the future of KTM in MotoGP beyond…
BővebbenF1 Spanish GP: Lando Norris tops FP1 ahead of Max Verstappen
Lando Norris from McLaren led the first practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix, beating both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona. Teams used the hot conditions of Friday’s session to test out new upgrades and comply with the FIA’s latest technical directive of using stiffer front wings. The session saw teams running on Pirelli’s hardest C1 compound initially to correlate new parts and existing simulation data. Additionally, teams experimented with steel skid blocks to address issues of grass fires that affected the Japanese Grand Prix in April. Fernando…
BővebbenBreaking Boundaries: Wickens’ Triumph in Embracing Change
Robert Wickens approached his first race of the season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Long Beach with the simple goal of leaving with their heads held high. Racing with hand controls adapted in a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, he showcased impressive performance despite obstacles. Wickens featured the flawless Bosch electronic brake system during the 100-minute race, exemplifying his pace at a professional level since his comeback from the life-changing 2018 accident in IndyCar. Despite challenges such as a side-swipe during qualifying, Wickens found success by topping the second…
BővebbenRevolutionizing Racing: Pirelli’s Bold Move to Introduce Tyre Compound Jump at F1 Belgian GP
Pirelli has revealed the tyre compounds for the upcoming races after the summer break, including adjustments for the British and Belgian Grands Prix to spice up the competition. The choices for the Red Bull Ring and Hungaroring remain the same as last year’s, while Silverstone will have softer compounds: C2, C3, and C4. For Spa-Francorchamps, the selection is intriguing with the hard compound being the C1 instead of the C2, aiming to create a performance gap between the hard and medium options. Pirelli aims to introduce more unpredictability by widening…
BővebbenUnveiling the Engineering Innovations: The Evolution of F1 Front Wings for the Spanish GP Flexi-Wing Tests
Formula 1 teams have unveiled their front wing solutions to comply with the stricter load tests implemented at the Spanish Grand Prix. These tests now allow a maximum of 10mm deflection with a 1000N load, prompting teams to reinforce their wings structurally but some have made visual changes to enhance stiffness and performance. Ferrari and Red Bull have made adjustments to wing elements and endplates. McLaren and Mercedes introduced new front wing designs at Imola, with McLaren yet to race theirs. Aston Martin focused on strengthening the wing structure and…
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