June 5, 2024

Toto Wolff’s post-race analysis is all beginning to sound rather too familiar.After each race weekend, there is a pattern, a moment of reflection followed by disappointment edged with some frustration, as the latest set of upgrades had failed to close the gap to Red Bull, Ferrari and even its engine customers, McLaren.While all three of those teams have won in the last three races, Mercedes is …Keep reading

The condolences extend from every corner of motorsports, which is celebration of his versatility and the character of Jones for a life well lived.Jones, who was born in Texarkana, Arkansas in 1933 but spent the majority of his life in Torrance, California, was 90 years old. He is survived by his wife Judy, sons PJ and Page, and grandchildren Jagger, Jace, Jimmy, Joie, Jet and Moxie.A driving …Keep reading

Gilliland, 24, has led a career-high 101 laps and has shown up near the front in many races this season.“Todd and his family have been with my family and the team for a very long time,” said Jenkins. “We’ve watched him grow, mature, and show all his potential behind our truck and car.“It’s now his time to lead us into our next phase of winning races and being a consistent playoff …Keep reading

Ireland tabled a bid to secure a three-year contract to host the WRC from next year, before it was halted in April after failing to obtain the required government funding.The WRC Promoter had approved plans to bring the championship back to the island nation for the first time since 2009, if the required funding was secured. Motorsport Ireland had asked for €15 million from the Irish government …Keep reading

The news earlier this week that the iconic British brand would commit to Gen4 was something expected by many.Lola only announced in March that it would be returning to motorsport for the first time in more than a decade as a powertrain supplier in the all-electric championship, beginning with the 2024-25 campaign.While that initial commitment was only for the next two years across the Gen3 Evo …Keep reading

For years McLaren has been struggling with grip in long, low-speed corners – coupled with a lack of aerodynamic efficiency, which dented its top speeds.Its much-heralded upgrades in 2023 in Austria and Singapore added plenty of performance through high-speed sections, making it arguably the second-best car on the grid on select circuits such as Qatar.But even throughout this year, its …Keep reading

The two-time world champion is expanding his motorsport horizons this year following a decision to conduct a part-time WRC campaign with Toyota.Rovanpera announced plans in February to contest four of the six Carrera Cup Benelux rounds, with the first outing arriving at Zandvoort – the home of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.The 23-year-old will drive a 911 GT3 Cup car prepared by Red Ant Racing …Keep reading

The decision to run him in Montreal is interesting, because it comes as Doohan eyes an opportunity to step up to a race seat as Ocon’s replacement at the French manufacturer next year.Ocon collided with team-mate Pierre Gasly on the opening lap on the Monaco Grand Prix, much to the annoyance of Alpine team principal Bruno Famin.In the wake of the Monte Carlo clash, although it was not the sole …Keep reading

The 35-year-old matched the all-time record of 26 previously held by his late uncle Joey Dunlop since 2000 last Saturday in the opening Supersport race of TT 2024.Dunlop was denied the chance to better that in last Sunday’s Superbike TT when a visor issue knocked him out of a commanding lead, but he came into Wednesday’s rescheduled Supertwin contest as the favourite.Leading on corrected time …Keep reading