Formula 1 has been buzzing with the news of Andretti’s interest in joining the series from 2025. However, there is much debate over whether allowing Andretti to enter the grid would bring any tangible benefit to grand prix racing. The American outfit has already gained approval from the FIA, but the decision ultimately rests with
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Mercedes has recently announced its plan to introduce a new car concept in 2024. This decision comes after struggling to tame the “capricious beast” that is the W14 with its current sidepods architecture. The team acknowledges the need for a change to better align the car’s performance with its narrow operating window. However, despite this
The recent race in Qatar posed a significant physical challenge for Formula One drivers, as the high temperatures and humidity pushed them to their physical limits. Many drivers described the conditions as “hell” and “torture.” The FIA has acknowledged the severity of these conditions, emphasizing that drivers’ health and safety should not be compromised. In
Alfa Romeo Racing has shown signs of progress in the recent Qatar Grand Prix, with its drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu finishing in eighth and ninth place respectively. This performance has lifted the Hinwil team above Haas in the constructors’ table, now sitting just seven points behind Williams. The team’s steady improvement can be
The qualifying session for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship took place under challenging weather conditions. The rain poured relentlessly on the 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course, forcing all teams to switch to rain tires. As the session progressed, the rain eased in certain areas, leading to changing track conditions and improved lap times. Deletraz Secures Pole
The debut season for the new breed of LMDh cars featuring spec hybrid systems in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA SportsCar Championship has seen the 963 Porsche establish itself as a strong contender. This article examines the factors behind the team’s success and how they have capitalized on running two cars in both
The departure of six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez from Honda has undoubtedly sent shockwaves throughout the racing community. Marquez, who terminated his contract with Honda a year early, is now set to join his younger brother Alex at the satellite Gresini squad. With Honda facing its worst-ever phase in grand prix racing, the loss of
Formula 1 has recently faced a major issue with track limits, as seen during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend. The constant shuffling of grid positions and the numerous in-race penalties handed out to change the order have led to chaotic situations on the track. Jean Todt, President of the FIA, acknowledged these problems and emphasized
The Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi proved to be a promising race for KTM rider Brad Binder. Given two of the new RC16s for the race, Binder immediately showcased his competitiveness, setting a new lap record during Friday practice. This strong performance carried over into the sprint race on Saturday, where he emerged as the
As the F1 paddock gathered for the Qatar Grand Prix and its sprint race, the FIA dropped a bombshell announcement regarding the potential for dramatic tyre punctures during the main race. The analysis conducted by Pirelli, the official tyre supplier of Formula 1, after Friday’s FP1 session exposed a serious risk that required immediate attention.
Max Verstappen, the current championship leader in Formula One, has secured pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix. If Verstappen scores three points in the Saturday sprint race at Losail, he will walk away with his third title. However, the qualifying session was not without controversy. In Friday night’s qualifying session, Mercedes drivers George Russell
Alpine, the Formula 1 team formerly known as Renault, has found itself facing significant challenges in the 2023 season. After targeting fourth place in the constructors’ standings, the team has instead fallen to sixth behind Aston Martin and McLaren. This disappointing performance has led to the departure of key figures within the team, including team