June 11, 2024

WRC to retain hybrid-powered Rally1 cars until 2026 after FIA U-turn

As previously reported, it was widely expected that the FIA would make a U-turn on its February proposal to phase out Rally1 cars in their current guise. The decision was ratified at today’s WMSC meeting held at Samarkand, Uzbekistan.February’s proposal made by the FIA’s working group was built around a move to remove hybrid power from Rally1 cars from next year as part of a plan to close the …Keep reading

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Ricciardo wants to keep “chip on my shoulder” afterCanada F1 points

Ricciardo has faced increased criticism for his lack of performance this year compared to high-flying team-mate Yuki Tsunoda, with 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve the latest to pile in over the Montreal weekend by questioning why the 34-year-old still has a place on the grid.The Australian ostensibly returned to the Red Bull family halfway through the 2023 season to stake a claim for Sergio …Keep reading

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Horner jabs back at Mercedes “downgrade” claim after Canada F1 success

Mercedes technical director James Allison suggested at the Canadian Grand Prix that Red Bull had perhaps made its RB20 slower with recent updates it had introduced.”It does look as if their upgrade was a downgrade,” explained Allison. “So, fingers crossed that would really mess them up.”That [an upgrade not working] makes life hard, because the moment you stop trusting your tools, you have to …Keep reading

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The “stratospheric” Hamilton laps that have put Mercedes’ F1 rivals on alert

For although a scrappy race from George Russell and Lewis Hamilton ultimately meant the chances of a victory from pole position slipped through its grasp, a deeper dive of its weekend pace has prompted the competition to reappraise where it sees Mercedes in the pecking order.As McLaren team principal Andrea Stella admitted, Mercedes is now delivering a car that in dry conditions at least appears …Keep reading

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Perez Penalized for Driving Damaged Car, Red Bull Hit with €25,000 Fine

Sergio Perez has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the upcoming race after driving a severely damaged car during the Canadian Grand Prix. This decision comes after Perez, under team orders, drove his car back to the pits despite significant damage, risking the safety of other drivers. Incident Details The incident occurred at turn

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NASCAR Euro Brands Hatch: Jack Davidson becomes first British race winner

Early contact involving pole sitter Thomas Krasonis and series leader Martin Doubek opened the door for Lux Motorsport’s Davidson to take the lead in EuroNASCAR 2 Round 6 on Sunday.The Scotsman never looked back and dominated the competition on two late restarts to earn the fairytale victory and be crowned the new ‘Prince of the American SpeedFest.’“I’m still shaking and trying to catch …Keep reading

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