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Formula 1 power unit manufacturers Honda and Alpine (Renault) have agreed to pay fines for procedural breaches of the FIA’s engine cost cap rules.Honda will pay $600,000, while Alpine’s fine amounts to $400,000, after both manufacturers settled for a so-called Accepted Breach Agreement with the FIA, which meant they agreed with the FIA that they made administrative mistakes while filing their …Keep reading

Simona de Silvestro will take part in the upcoming all-female Formula E pre-season test on 7 November, joining the Kiro Race Co team (formerly ERT).Set to be the oldest driver at the test, the 36-year-old Swiss woman enjoys a wealth of experience from a car racing career that started in 2005 and saw her spend four full seasons in IndyCar.She also raced in Supercars and ADAC GT Masters, with her …Keep reading

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has insisted focus on the rivalry between Max Verstappen and title rival Lando Norris is “perfect” for the Scuderia’s own championship hopes.The Italian marque has slashed the gap at the top of the standings after two brilliant weekends to begin the penultimate triple-header of the season, with Charles Leclerc heading a dominant 1-2 at the United States Grand …Keep reading

Formula 3 driver Sophia Floersch says F1 Academy is being used as “pinkwashing”, a term which indicates being superficially sympathetic towards equality or inclusion without seriously attempting to improve the situation.The claim comes after inaugural champion Marta Garcia conceded that last weekend’s Formula Regional European event in Monza was “probably my last race in a …Keep reading

The Le Mans 24 Hours organiser the Automobile Club de l’Ouest has announced a series of changes to improve the fan experience at its event in 2025.This has been done “in response to the growing popularity” of the World Endurance Championship’s blue-riband round having acted on “precious feedback from loyal fans”, according to the ACO.The race organisers have added new track viewing areas …Keep reading

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