Category: motorsport

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…

While Barcelona currently has a contract to host a Formula 1 race next season, many view this weekend’s grand prix as a farewell, as Madrid is set to join the calendar from 2026. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been the venue for the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991, known for its challenging 14 corners where teams have conducted extensive testing. F1 officials, seeking improved infrastructure and traffic management, have opted for Madrid to host a street circuit race known as ‘Madring’. Despite plans for both cities to host races in…

TNT MotoGP presenters and pundits Michael Laverty, Neil Hodgson, and Suzi Perry believe Francesco Bagnaia may struggle to win this year’s championship, with Alex Marquez emerging as the closest competitor to current leader Marc Marquez. Marc Marquez, a two-time MotoGP champion, has faced challenges this season, including a weekend without points in France and a retirement at the British GP in Silverstone, placing him third in the standings behind Alex Marquez and significantly behind his brother. Hodgson noted before the British GP that Marc Marquez has been even more dominant…

Nico Hulkenberg dismissed criticism of the Monaco Grand Prix track, stating that people should stop complaining and focus on qualifying better. He expressed his indifference towards the drama surrounding the difficulty of overtaking on the historic track. Hulkenberg’s comments came as GPDA president Alex Wurz proposed ideas to enhance the race’s excitement, following a less eventful event. Despite acknowledging the lack of overtaking opportunities, Hulkenberg highlighted the enduring popularity of Monaco among fans and celebrities. Fernando Alonso echoed similar sentiments, suggesting that the focus should shift towards appreciating the uniqueness…

The current rules in F1 have resulted in the closest grid in history, where even a minor upgrade can make a difference between scoring points or being out in Q1 due to limitations on spending and aerodynamic testing. Racing Bulls, with over 500 people at its headquarters in Faenza, has to carefully integrate every department for updates to succeed. Beginning with aerodynamics, every performance upgrade starts with an idea from aerodynamicists, mostly located at the team’s UK headquarters in Milton Keynes. With F1’s budget cap, teams like Racing Bulls need…

The NASCAR Cup Series recently aired its first race exclusively on streaming, making history. The Coca-Cola 600 garnered a peak of 2.92 million viewers, with over one million tuning into the post-race show, and notably, the average median age of viewers decreased by seven years. This shift towards a younger demographic is a significant victory for the sport. The race attracted around 800,000 viewers from the 18-49 age group, surpassing cable race viewership in the last three years. Despite a decrease in total viewers compared to races on FOX, it…

“In 2024, the Nashville race weekend was the 19th race of the season, and when NASCAR took on ‘Music City,’ it ended up being one of the most consequential races of the year. Denny Hamlin was about half-a-lap away from taking the white flag and ensuring he would win the Cup race at Nashville, with Ross Chastain a close second. Joey Logano, who was winless so far that season, ran 14th. But when Austin Cindric lost control while battling Noah Gragson for 21st, it triggered one of the most chaotic…