WRC Greece: Five things you may have missed 1. Rovanpera’s brilliance, resilience and lucky “buckaroo” moment Autosport · Sep 13, 2023
Why Sauber was F1’s "best deal" for Alfa Romeo The Italian GP was the last home race for the Milanese marque as its six-year relationship with Sauber approaches its conclusion. The occasion was celebrated with a special livery featuring the Italian flag, while Alfa also used the weekend to unveil the new 33 Stradale, a model that reflects the… Autosport · Sep 13, 2023
Meet Ramon Pineiro: racer and driver manager Three consecutive victories across the Brands Hatch and Red Bull Ring rounds on his way to third in the 2011 FIA Formula Two championship underline the Spaniard’s winning pedigree. And in developing a holistic approach to driver preparation that goes beyond the managerial staple of deal-making, Ramon is confident he… Autosport · Sep 13, 2023
FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test A first trial of an idea at Silverstone in July did not yield the results hoped for, with the wheel-fairings used only reducing the spray thrown up by a small amount. Motorsport · Sep 13, 2023
WEC grid could expand to 40 cars for 2024 season The planned move up from the 36 cars accepted for this year’s series is a reaction to a significant increase in entries in the Hypercar class and a desire to find room for multiple manufacturers in the new LMGT3 category that replaces GTE Am for next season. Autosport · Sep 13, 2023
McLaren reveals F1 livery change for Singapore and Japan Starting with this weekend’s Singapore event and produced in conjunction with team sponsor OKX, McLaren has significantly upended its usual livery, with a mostly black design instead highlighted with the orange that usually makes up the majority of its car’s colours. Autosport · Sep 13, 2023
On this day in 2007: McLaren fined £49.2m and stripped of points over ‘spygate’ The team’s drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso were cleared to continue in their battle for that year’s F1 crown. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Formula E race may not come to Hyderabad in 2024 Hyderabad won't host Formula E in 2024; India's chances of hosting Championship slim. City hosted India's maiden race in 2021, but chaos & pandemonium led to doubts over hosting rights. State still hopeful of hosting race, with FIA meeting in Oct to decide. The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023
Why it's still too early to get excited about a potential Subaru WRC return There’s no hiding from the fact that the World Rally Championship is entering a crucial phase as it wishes to establish its future, improve its appeal and attract more manufacturers. And last weekend’s Acropolis Rally gave both the series and the FIA every incentive to ensure that its pathway is… Autosport · Sep 12, 2023
Michelin expected to submit WRC tyre tender bid The FIA launched a WRC tyre tender in July inviting tyre brands to submit their interest in becoming the championship's sole tyre supplier, with the current tender expiring at the end of next year. Motorsport · Sep 12, 2023
Bugatti Bolide Without Body Panels Is Peak Automotive Nudity The W16 track monster has a new carbon fiber monocoque that meets LMH and LMDh requirements. Motor1 · Sep 12, 2023
WRC Commission set to discuss event format changes WRC Promoter has collated a raft of ideas over the last three months to improve the championship, having faced criticism from drivers concerned by the WRC's appeal and perceived lack of direction. Motorsport · Sep 12, 2023
Krack praises Aston F1 stalwart who has scored more 2023 points than AlphaTauri Stevenson, 55, is a stalwart of the Silverstone squad. He joined the team in its first guise as Jordan in the early 1990s and climbed the ranks to become chief mechanic before moving into his current role in 2005. As sporting director, he leads Aston Martin’s dealings with the FIA. Autosport · Sep 11, 2023
Krack praises F1 stalwart who has scored more points than AlphaTauri Stevenson, 55, is a stalwart of the Silverstone squad. He joined the team in its first guise as Jordan in the early 1990s and climbed the ranks to become chief mechanic before moving into his current role in 2005. As sporting director, he leads Aston Martin’s dealings with the FIA. Motorsport · Sep 11, 2023
Autosport · Sep 11, 2023 Hybrid power likely to form WRC Rally1 platform from 2027 The WRC made the move to introduce hybrid power with its Rally1 regulations last year which coincided with a pioneering decision to adopt 100% sustainable fuel, provided by P1 Racing Fuels.
Autosport · Sep 11, 2023 Massa legal team hopes for support from Hamilton in 2008 F1 title case Prompted by an interview with ex-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone earlier this year, plus archive footage of late FIA race director Charlie Whiting, Massa believes F1 and the governing body were aware of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix ‘crashgate’ scandal in time to take action before the championship was decided.
Autosport · Sep 11, 2023 WRC teams would welcome a Subaru return FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem revealed at last weekend’s Acropolis Rally that the three-time WRC constructors’ winner (1995-1997) is considering a possible return to the championship.
Motorsport · Sep 11, 2023 Pirelli ponders F1 tweak as ATA decision to be made At two races this year – Hungary and Monza after the initial trial set for Imola had to be abandoned amid that race’s cancellation – Pirelli has experimented with shipping fewer tyre sets, with adapted rules implemented for qualifying.
Autosport · Sep 11, 2023 Pirelli ponders ATA tweak as F1 and FIA decision to be made At two races this year – Hungary and Monza after the initial trial set for Imola had to be abandoned amid that race’s cancellation – Pirelli has experimented with shipping fewer tyre sets, with adapted rules implemented for qualifying.
Motorsport · Sep 11, 2023 Hidden mechanisms and concealed parts: What triggered F1's flexi-wing clampdown From this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, the FIA has got tougher on the design of front and rear wings in a bid to stop teams from playing games with flexible parts.
Motorsport · Sep 10, 2023 The unexpected factor in F1's tyre tender decision While F1 awaits official confirmation, Pirelli remains the favourite to beat Bridgestone to the contract, with many paddock insiders suggesting that the deal is now a formality, and assuming that as time drags on, a change becomes less likely.
Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2023 Felipe Massa’s lawyers to ask Lewis Hamilton to give up 2008 world title in legal challenge to F1 The legal team advising Felipe Massa in his attempt to be declared 2008 Formula One world champion hope Lewis Hamilton will support the case in the name of sporting integrity.
Autosport · Sep 9, 2023 F1 targets 50kg weight reduction as part of 2026 rules revamp Motor racing's governing body is currently hard at work putting in place outline chassis regulations for the next rules era that will kick off in 2026.
Autosport · Sep 8, 2023 How WRC drivers are preparing to enter the Acropolis unknown Storm Daniel has wreaked havoc in Greece this week severely affecting preparations for this weekend’s 70th anniversary Acropolis Rally.
Autosport · Sep 8, 2023 F1 eyes 2025 rules tweak to combat 50% drop in key aero metric In the wake of complaints from a number of drivers that the current generation of cars is getting as difficult to race as close to each other as the previous rules set, it has emerged that the FIA has already been alerted to the situation.