October 29, 2024

Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi admits that it “bothers” him that Francesco Bagnaia is only second in the MotoGP standings despite having won half the races so far.Factory rider Bagnaia clinched his ninth grand prix victory from 18 rounds in last weekend’s Thailand GP, having successfully fended off an attack from Gresini rival Marc Marquez in the first part of the race.But, with just …Keep reading

Max Verstappen was not much interested in talking after Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix about the controversy over his double penalty because it was nowhere near his biggest worry.In fact, it was not lost on him that, while his 20-second punishment robbed him of a chance to fight for a podium, he knew that his Red Bull was unlikely to be up there even without the sanction.While he had managed to …Keep reading

When developing a new electric powertrain for Formula E, multiple objectives must be balanced and prioritised. Power, efficiency and controllability are all crucial for manufacturers, and compromise is inevitable when determining the best overall package. A highly efficient powertrain is of little use if it cannot reach maximum power quickly enough, has too much inertia, or lacks the necessary …Keep reading

The double penalty that Max Verstappen was hit with in F1’s Mexico Grand Prix will change the way that all drivers race from now on, reckons Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.Verstappen was handed two 10-second penalties in Mexico – the first for forcing Lando Norris wide early in the race, and the second for overtaking him off the track just a few corners later.The incidents, and the stewards’ …Keep reading

Three-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick and Ferrari driver Lilou Wadoux will complete November’s all-female Formula E pre-season test in Valencia.Chadwick, who competed in Indy NXT this season and became the first female driver to win on a road or street circuit in the history of the category, has previous Formula E experience, having driven in the two tests for NIO during season …Keep reading

The penalties dished out to 2024 Formula 1 title contenders Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in the last two races were different because of a key Austin stewards’ discretion decision.McLaren driver Norris was hit with a five-second penalty for overtaking Red Bull’s Verstappen outside track limits in the closing stages of the United States Grand Prix, while a week later in Mexico the Dutchman …Keep reading