May 17, 2024

The first European race of the season is traditionally a popular place to introduce a first suite of car updates as it takes place two months into the season and is logistically easier to ship parts to.Red Bull has headlined the update submissions sheet issued by the FIA, bringing a raft of new parts to the RB20 that Max Verstappen has driven to four wins so far this year.The most crucial …Keep reading

Mercedes is still waiting to see if it can somehow convince Max Verstappen to join the team as Red Bull’s power plays drag on, but as time goes on it has become clear that Antonelli might well be its man for the future.On Thursday at Imola, Hamilton said he would put the Italian youngster in the car if it had been his call.”Honestly, I have no idea what Toto [Wolff]’s plans are but I think for me …Keep reading

At a venue which has been something of a bogey circuit for the Walkinshaw Andretti United team in recent years. Mostert topped the times for all of the session in the Ford Mustang, setting a time of 55.0930s to be 0.17s clear of Nick Percat’s Matt Stone Racing Chevrolet.“We’ll see how we go tomorrow tomorrow. 20-minute session for us, [it] was always about focusing going into …Keep reading

Vettel will take Senna’s 1993 McLaren MP48 for a lap of honour on Sunday at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, marking the 30th anniversary of the Brazilian’s passing at the Italian circuit.Keeping Senna’s memory alive in the paddock, Vettel hosted a track run on Thursday with drivers from F1, F2 and F3 donning ‘Forever’ shirts the iconic yellow helmet design, in his honour.Speaking before the lap …Keep reading

While participating on a Team Redline – the sim racing team he drives for – stream, Verstappen announced a few days ago that he was keen to join the team for the 24-hour race despite the Imola race taking place on the same weekend.Verstappen explained on Thursday that his participation in the iRacing event on the renowned Nordschleife circuit is not yet decided, but the three-time champion …Keep reading

F1’s race control was thrust into everyone’s living room in 2021, when then-race director Michael Masi decided it was a good idea to air his communications to the TV audience. Following his departure ahead of the 2022 season, race control reverted to its old, and rather secretive self.Courtesy of Formula 1’s official partner Rolex, Motorsport.com got some exclusive access at the Miami Grand …Keep reading

Speedway Motorsports, for whom Gossage worked for more than 30 years, made the announcement Thursday evening on behalf of Gossage’s family.“Today we have lost one of the world’s biggest race fans,” Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith said in a statement. “From his legendary promotions to the lasting relationships he developed throughout the sports and entertainment …Keep reading