October 18, 2024

The success and many failures of F1’s attempts to race in America

Since its inception in 1959, several permanent tracks and city streets in the US have played host to Formula 1 races — the Indianapolis 500 was even part of the F1 World Championship. But only six different tracks can claim they hosted the official United States Grand Prix (US GP). Each fell away for one reason or another until 2012, when F1 arrived at the Circuit of the Americas. Over a decade …Keep reading

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McLaren and Mercedes detail large aero upgrades for Austin F1 weekend

The McLaren and Mercedes teams have introduced comprehensive aerodynamic upgrades for the United States Grand Prix, as both teams look to find further performance for the final stage of the 2024 season.McLaren has set its changes off with a new front wing, with a new front suspension package to match it as it revises the flow patterns produced around the front end of the car.This also includes …Keep reading

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Ferrari Challenge | Imola, Coppa Shell + 488, Race 2: Wins for Hassid and Wietlisbach

Frenchman Henry Hassid (Kessel Racing) won the second and final heat of the Coppa Shell Ferrari Challenge 2024 at Imola’s Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit, taking the chequered flag ahead of Ritzi and Lewandowski after dominating from the opening lap, despite two outings for the Safety Car.Andrzej Lewandowski started well from pole, but at Tamburello he immediately lost two positions to Hassid, who …Keep reading

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Former Red Bull Junior Hauger joins Andretti’s Indy NXT 2025 program

2021 Formula 3 Champion and former Red Bull Junior Dennis Hauger is crossing the Atlantic to take on American open-wheel racing with Andretti Global as part of its driver lineup for the 2025 season in Indy NXT.The 21-year-old Norwegian will drive Andretti’s No. 28 entry, completing a four-driver lineup alongside Lochie Hughes, Salvador de Alba, and James Roe. “I’m looking forward to …Keep reading

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How the 2024 DTM title can be decided in the Hockenheim finale

After a year of many ups and downs, the 2024 DTM season is set for an epic climax at Hockenheim this weekend. Three drivers, representing as many teams and manufacturers, are in pursuit of their maiden title in the prestigious German series.Leading the standings is factory Lamborghini man Mirko Bortolotti, who is keen to avenge his narrow loss to Porsche’s Thomas Preining in 2023. The Italian …Keep reading

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Victor Martins enters Alpine Hypercar mix with WEC rookie test

“Honestly, it’s not putting on any pressure”. That is what Victor Martins told Motorsport.com ahead of the Formula 2 season which he entered as one of the drivers tipped to battle for championship honours in 2024.After all, he was the highest-placed 2023 driver to return for the new season, having finished fifth on 150 points, a total 20 greater than future Haas F1 driver Oliver Bearman. This …Keep reading

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Ferrari Challenge | Imola, Trofeo Pirelli Europe, Race 2: Altoè and Viol take the wins

Giacomo Altoé crushed the competition by triumphing in the final race of the Trofeo Pirelli – Trofeo Pirelli AM of the 2024 Ferrari Challenge at Imola’s Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit with a superb run to beat Luigi Coluccio and Bence Valint.The Italian got off to a perfect start from pole, maintaining the lead, but Luca Ludwig, starting from third place, made a nice overtaking move on Philipp …Keep reading

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Red Bull working on car changes to help satisfy FIA over ride-height adjustment

Red Bull hopes that car modifications to assure the FIA its ride height adjustment device is not used under parc ferme conditions will be ready for the Brazilian Grand Prix.The Milton Keynes-based team has been at the centre of technical intrigue ahead of this weekend’s United States GP after it emerged the FIA was ramping up its monitoring of a potential way that adjustments could be made to its …Keep reading

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