July 24, 2024

“I really wanted him to be a good footballer, but it didn’t work out. There was absolutely no expectations whatsoever from my behalf, for him to ever become a professional driver. I’m very proud obviously, he’s surpassed my expectations many years ago and still going strong.”The words are those of Gwyndaf Evans, who speaks with a beaming smile as he recounts how his son Elfyn has …Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton is dismissive of FIA’s plan to test a simplified air conditioning system in Formula 1 car cockpits to aid drivers in extreme heat, as he feels training alone should suffice.Motorsport.com exclusively revealed over the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend how the governing body is set to trial the device it has developed in response to the struggles of various racers at last season’s …Keep reading

After the idea of a Formula 1 wildcard system was floated by teams and series bosses, it is a prospect that has sparked debate.From providing rookies with a golden chance to impress, to adding an extra competition dimension to F1, the pitch was put forward for evaluation at an F1 Commission meeting in London earlier this week.Here, our writers give their take on the idea and what could happen.A …Keep reading

Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says the squad will announce a revamped technical organisation after the summer break, but insists technical director Enrico Cardile leaving to Aston Martin is “not a drama”.After weeks of speculation, it was announced earlier this month that Cardile, who was responsible for Ferrari’s F1 chassis programme, would leave the Scuderia to join Aston Martin …Keep reading

Max Verstappen is set for a 10-place grid penalty at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix for exceeding his engine allowance, Motorsport.com has learned.Verstappen had been on the cusp of a grid penalty for a while after losing a power unit in practice for June’s Canadian Grand Prix.That meant Red Bull had to introduce the Dutchman’s fourth Honda power unit in Spain, the maximum number allowed per …Keep reading

Toyota is planning to race its proposed hydrogen-combustion Hypercar contender alongside its existing GR010 HYBRID in the 2028 World Endurance Championship.The Japanese manufacturer will take advantage of the move announced in June that gives a two-year extension to the current breed of Le Mans Hypercars and LMDhs while phasing in a prototype built to the delayed hydrogen rules now set for a 2028 …Keep reading

Freddie Spencer will conclude his term as the chairman of MotoGP’s stewards panel at the end of the year, with Simon Crafar taking over from 2025.Two-time 500cc world champion Spencer has been the chief MotoGP steward since that role was created in 2019, having been nominated for the position by MotoGP’s teams’ association, IRTA.But on Wednesday afternoon, it was announced Spencer will step …Keep reading