December 4, 2024

Sargeant lands sportscar drive after Williams F1 exit

Former Williams Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant has agreed to drive in the 2025 European Le Mans Series, joining Jamie Chadwick at the new LMP2 entry run by Genesis and IDEC Sport.On Wednesday, Hyundai luxury brand Genesis announced the first details of its Genesis Magma Racing hypercar programme for 2026, when it will enter the GMR-001 in the World Endurance Championship, including the Le Mans 24 …Keep reading

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Arthur Leclerc to join brother Charles at Ferrari for Abu Dhabi FP1

Ferrari has announced its development driver Arthur Leclerc will replace Carlos Sainz during first free practice at Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, forming a unique line-up with his elder brother Charles.As part of F1’s requirement to enter a rookie driver in two FP1 sessions, Ferrari has opted to hand Sainz’s Ferrari SF-24 to the younger of the two Leclerc brothers at the Yas Marina …Keep reading

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The Lewis Hamilton origin story: The McLaren journey before his Mercedes triumphs

Hamilton, who won six of his championship titles with the Silver Arrows, started his iconic Formula One career elsewhere, in the garage of McLaren back in 2007. ​Hamilton, who won six of his championship titles with the Silver Arrows, started his iconic Formula One career elsewhere, in the garage of McLaren back in 2007.  F1 Read More

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How MotoGP crash statistics defy common beliefs about 2024

MotoGP’s official crash statistics for 2024 paint a very different picture to what many would have perceived about the recently-concluded season.Without looking at the numbers, one would have thought MotoGP broke the record for the most crashes in a single season. After all, this season was branded as the “championship of mistakes” by Francesco Bagnaia, primarily due to him and title rival …Keep reading

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Genesis names Lotterer and Derani as first drivers for 2026 WEC season

Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani are the first drivers named for the new Genesis LMDh programme that will enter the 2026 World Endurance Championship.Reigning WEC champion Lotterer and four-time Sebring 12 Hour winner Derani were revealed in the official launch of the entry of Hyundai’s premium brand into top-line sportscar racing. The wide-ranging announcement in Dubai on Wednesday included the …Keep reading

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Is the junior pathway to F1 actually ‘broken’?

A common complaint among fans of Formula 1’s main feeder series, Formula 2 and Formula 3, is that drivers rarely get the chance to progress into race seats in the top tier. Championship-winning talents have often been forced to sit on the sidelines in a reserve capacity and wait until an established name retires.This was especially evident in the off-season last year, when there were no changes to …Keep reading

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Ocon informed of Abu Dhabi F1 exit plan just hours before Qatar GP

Esteban Ocon found out that Alpine wanted him to step down for the final race of the Formula 1 season just hours before the Qatar Grand Prix, Motorsport.com has learned.Ocon’s spell with the French car manufacturer has come to an early end, as he will not take part in this weekend’s Abu Dhabi race with the squad handing Jack Doohan his debut instead.Taking to social media on Tuesday, Ocon …Keep reading

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Ocon and WEC star Hirakawa to drive for Haas in Abu Dhabi F1 test

Esteban Ocon will get his first taste of Haas machinery in the end-of-season Formula 1 test in Abu Dhabi, and will be joined by Toyota World Endurance Championship driver Ryo Hirakawa.Ocon was released by Alpine ahead of this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to ensure he could pick up his Haas duties early, and thus will be replaced by Jack Doohan at the Anglo-French squad.Haas was set to fulfil …Keep reading

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How Colapinto U-turn opens door for Red Bull’s Lawson F1 promotion

Liam Lawson appears to be on pole for Red Bull Racing promotion in the 2025 Formula 1 season after the team’s interest in Franco Colapinto cooled.Despite signing a two-year contract extension earlier this year, Red Bull appears to have finally given up on Sergio Perez being able to turn his woeful form around, with the team hinting it will drop the Mexican following the season finale in Abu …Keep reading

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